Things You'll Need
- Oster lubricating oil
- Rag
- Clipping brush
- Toothbrush (optional)
Instructions
Plug the three-pronged electrical plug into the outlet. The clippers are designed to work on a 120-volt household power circuit. Use an adapter to limit the power to the appliance.
Remove the blade guard from the clipper.
Place two drops of the lubricating oil on the blades. Wipe the excess off the blades with a rag.
Turn on the clippers. The A5 single speed clippers have a button on the side of the clippers. The A5 dual speed clippers has a sliding bar on the side of the clippers.
Adjust the thumb lever next to the blades. Press the lever towards the letter A for a fine cut, and the letter B for a coarse cut. The A5 is complete with permanently attached blades. The A5 deluxe model comes with blades attached but allows you to change cutting blades. A lever on the underside of the clippers near the blades releases the current blades. Press the new blades into their place.
Clip the pet. Place the plastic cutting guard against the animal's skin. Beneath the clipper blades there is a plastic guard that raises the metal blades from the dog's skin. Move the clipper in the direction the fur grows.
Unplug the clippers.
Brush the tiny snippets of fur from between the metal blades with the small clipping brush provided. If the clipping brush isn't handy, use a toothbrush to thoroughly clean the hair from between the blades.
Spread one or two drops of lubricating oil over the blades before replacing the blade guard and storing.