OSTER SIZE #15 medium/close

DO NOT!

• Touch the blades when moving!
• Switch the machine on with loose or missing blades. (In the interests of safety ensure that both blades are tightly seated.)
• Clip at an angle to the body as this may increase the potential to cut the skin. Try to keep the blade flat to the contour of the body. Stretch any loose skin.
• Not attempt to alter the tension mechanism of the detachable blade set. This is set at the factory, any alteration can affect the performance of your clipper
• Push the clipper blades through the hair in an attempt to force them to clip. Allow the blades to do the work.
• Immerse either the machine or cutter head in liquid (oil/diesel/lubricant) of any kind.

BLADE OPERATIONAL USES:

All Oster "detachable blades" are made in the USA using high carbon steel to give an extended cutting life.

When used against the grain this blade gives a closer cut than the #30 blade. It produces a really nice finish on the top of the head and back of the neck of a densely coated Schnauzer, but the finish is too close for the Schnauzer bodywork. Works well on Terrier ears when working with the lay of the coat. Good blade to use when dealing with mats that are packed tight to the skin. Work of this nature must however be done slowly and with considerable care.

It will easily skim the coat from the under belly and topside inside of the back legs on any breed.

Often said to be the most versatile dog blade of all, in the USA it is the firm choice for most dog grooming contests.

Widely used in many of the various Poodle clips:-

Dutch clip: feet/face/eyes/side-stomach/tail.

Kennel & Lamb clips: face/feet/tail.

Puppy clip: face/feet/tail.

Royal Dutch clip: face/feet/tail and a wider strip down the side and possibly the back.

Summer clip: face/feet/tail

Town & Country clip: face/feet/tail/body pattern/

NB for Poodles with sensitive skins use a Oster #10 for the face.

The #15 blade is also used on Bedlinton Terriers, Border Terriers, Irish Water Spaniels, Keeshond, Old English Sheep Dogs and Yorkshire Terriers

A wide range of attachment combs can be fitted over these blades to provide increased cutting length. Comb attachments should only be used on well-groomed coats and not those, which are tangled or matted.

Comb lengths shown should be added to the blade depth.

• Comb No: 0 = 7/8^th inches
• Comb No: 1/2 =3/4^th inch
• Comb No: 1 = 5/8^th inch.
• Comb No: 1.5 = 1/2th inch
• Comb No: 2 = 3/8^th inch
• Comb No: 3 = 3/8^th inch
• Comb No: 4 = 5/16^th inch
• Comb No: 5 - 32/16^th inch
• Comb No: A = 1 inch
• Comb No: B = 1.25 inches
• Comb No: C = 1.5 inches
• Comb No: D = 1.75 inches
• Comb No: E = 2 inches
• Comb No: S = 1. 63inches

One should be mindful that when clipped this close some animals (horses especially) may "burn" if exposed to strong sunlight.

BLADE INFORMATION:

All whom clip should be aware that irrespective of either the type and make of machine used or the type of blades selected ALL blades can become blunt at a moment's notice. This is not normally connected with, nor a fault of, the clipping machine, but more likely one of several factors most common of which are (not in any order of priority!)

1. In sufficient oiling by the operator
2. Incorrect or bad sharpening
3. Dirt and dust accumulated in the animals coat

ALWAYS HAVE A SPARE SET OF SHARPENED BLADES AVAILABLE BEFORE YOU START TO CLIP AN ANIMAL

Blade Storage:

When not in use, and having been thoroughly cleaned and oiled, the blades should be wrapped in a "grease" proof type paper and stored in a dry place preferably in your house. Any traces of rust will diminish the operational performance of the blades and may subsequently affect the clipping performance.

Do not leave in blades in tack rooms or stables. The same should apply to your clipper.

Additional Information:

These blades are available from Peasridge

01424 882900 or e-mail PEASRIDGE info@peasridge.co.uk to order your new blades.

Orders received before 3pm will normally be shipped the same day for next day delivery.

PEASRIDGE

Repair & service all makes of clippers and trimmers
and professionally sharpen all types of blades

Tel: 01424 882900 or E-mail info@peasridge.co.uk

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