How to Repair an Oster A5

Oster clippers are the preferred dog grooming tool for professional and amateur groomers. Although the Oster A5 is a high-quality tool engineered to pass the test of time and give you superb grooming results over and over again, they still require regular maintenance to keep them performing at their best. The one thing you can do to ensure top-notch performance is to regularly clean the tool and replace the blades.

Things You'll Need

  • Small screwdriver kit
  • Replacement blade
  • Air compressor
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Instructions

    • 1

      Unscrew the screws connecting the blade to the body of the Oster clipper, using a screwdriver, and remove the blade from the clipper.

    • 2

      Remove all hair, dust and residue from the clippers by spraying them with an air compressor.

    • 3

      Position the new blade on the clipper and hold it in place with your hand. Insert the screws in the holes and tighten them with a screwdriver. Turn the clipper on to confirm that you installed the new blade properly.