FACTS ABOUT BLADES & CUTTING
1) The blades are the single most important part of this clipper.
2) Blades do not become dulled from cutting hair – they are dulled by the abrasive particles on the hair: dirt, sand, etc.
3) Clipper blades should be oiled BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER clipping; most clipper problems are due to a lack of oil to lubricate and cool.
4) Blades will not cut if abrasive particles are picked up and carried by the oil lm between the blades. These particles tend to hold the blades apart and cause chew-
ing and pulling instead of clean cutting.
5) Oiling the blades performs two, distinct functions:
• Provides a low friction, very thin lm lubricant between the cutting blades so that they can take a full cutting stroke without becoming hot from frictional heat.
• Flushes abrasive particles and hairs out from between the blades.
NOTE: If you cut into dirt, immediately wash the blades with oil to ush it out. Working the tapering lever back and forth will assist in removing the dirt
particles.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WAHL CLIPPER
By following these simple steps, your Wahl quality Pet Clipper will provide years of satisfactory service.
1) OIL For maximum efciency, your clipper blades MUST be oiled with each haircut. Place one or two drops of oil on blades while clipper is running. If
clipper is brand new or hasn’t been used your clipper blades are dry—they require oiling. DO NOT use a heavy oil use only Wahl Clipper Oil.
2) POWER SCREW (Not found on all models of Wahl Clippers) If your clipper has a power screw, it has been adjusted for peak efciency before leaving
the factory. However, if voltage in your home is low, you may need to re adjust it. To adjust power screw, use the plastic brush, a screwdriver or a thin coin to turn
power screw in a clockwise direction until the arm strikes the coil, making a noise. Then, slowly turn power screw out (counterclockwise), just until noise stops. This is
the maximum power setting.
3) BLADES Do not try to sharpen the clipper blades. Once they become dull, special equipment is needed to resharpen the blades. Also, never wash the blades in
water. When the blades do not cut, they may need oiling or resharpening. If you determine the blades need resharpening, you can return them to Wahl Clipper Corp.
for resharpening. If you decide to do so, remove the blades from the clipper, pack each blade individually in soft wrapping paper, enclose both blades in a durable
container and send to Wahl Clipper Corp., 3001 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081 ATTN: Service Dept. A nominal fee will be charged for resharpening. To remove
cutting blades for sharpening or replacement, loosen and remove the 2 screws on bottom blade. Replace same and retighten.
4) BLADE ALIGNMENT Blades must be realigned if they have been removed for cleaning or replacement.
• If your clipper has a taper lever - position the taper lever in the close cut position.
• End of top blade teeth should be approximately 1/32” (.64mm) back from bottom blade.
• This is important so that the clipper does not cut too close or allow the moving cutter to touch the skin.
• Extreme left-hand tooth of top blade must be covering or to the left of the rst small tooth of bottom blade.
• Extreme right-hand tooth of top blade must be touching the big tooth on the bottom blade.
• If blade alignment is incorrect, add a few drops of oil to the blades, turn clipper “ON” for a few moments, turn “OFF” and unplug. Loosen screws slightly and adjust.
Tighten screws after blades are aligned.
5) TAPER LEVER Some Wahl Clippers are equipped with an adjustable taper lever. The taper lever is conveniently located near your thumb (if
you’re right-handed), so it can easily be adjusted while the clipper is in your hand. The taper lever adds versatility to your clipper by allowing you to
gradually change the closeness of your cut without a guide comb. When the lever is in the uppermost position, Pushing the lever downward gradu-
ally increases the cutting length. In its lowest position, the taper lever will leave the hair approximately the same length as the 1/8” guide comb.
The taper lever will also extend the use of your blades since a different cutting edge is used in each setting. In addition, if extremely heavy
haircutting has jammed the blades, it will help you remove hair that has become wedged between the two blades without removing the blades. While the clipper is
running, rapidly move the lever from “close cut” to “longer cut” a couple of times. Doing this each time you’ve nished using your clipper will help keep the blades
clear of cut hair. If your clipper stops cutting and this does not help, your cutting blades may be dull. Either replace them or return them to Wahl for sharpening.
CLIPPER CARE AND SERVICE
1) To clean the unit, use either a clean, dry or dampened cloth. DO NOT USE benzine or thinner to clean the unit.
2) Do not store the clipper in a wet or moist environment.
3) Do not touch any of the internal mechanisms. If the unit should need repair, do not repair it yourself. Return it to Wahl Clipper Corporation.
4) When stored, make sure cord is not nicked, twisted or obstructed. It should be coiled and the unit placed in a dry place, away from children.
5) Only use the specied electric power source shown on the rating plate.
6) The cutting blades furnished with Wahl Pet Clippers are made of a special high carbon steel scientically heat treated for correct hardness. Years of experience
have created a special process for grinding these blades to a super sharpness.
7) Be careful not to drop your clipper or to “nick” the blades.
8) Always replace the blade guard when the clipper is not in use. This will help prevent accidental damage and blade dulling.
9) Periodically dip the teeth of the blade in a shallow pan of Wahl Clipper Oil (with clipper running) to ush out dirt and hair.
10) Run the clipper through the hair only as fast as it is able to completely cut. Operating it too fast wedges hair clippings between the blades and they become
unable to cut properly.
11) Avoid pressing the blades strongly against the skin, being especially careful around the ears.
12) Keep your clipper blades sharp. Clip only clean animals. FOREIGN PARTICLES are the major cause of dull blades.
13) Sharp clipper blades cut better and faster. FOR GENUINE FACTORY BLADE SHARPENING, remove and return the blades to: Wahl Clipper Corp., 3001 N.
Locust St., Sterling, IL. 61081, Attn: Service Dept. Blades will be resharpened for a nominal charge.
NEW REPLACEMENT BLADES are available from your Wahl products outlet. It is recommended that you order an extra Wahl Regular Blade as a “spare” so that you
will always have a sharp clipper blade on hand.
TO ATTACH BLADE COMB:
1) Shut clipper off and put Blade Adjustment Lever in the “Fine” position.
2) Holding Blade Attachment in palm of hand, snap side spring clips on bottom blade.
3) Slide Blade Attachment into place.
4) BE SURE Blade Attachment is in correct installed position before operating clipper. The blades can be severely damaged if the Blade Attachment is allowed to
enter the operating clipper blade teeth.
TO REMOVE:
1) Shut clipper off and slide Blade Adjustment forward. 3
2) Pivot Blade Attachment away from blade teeth and off.
