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.

Often referred to in grooming circles as a "terrier" blade. It is also a very good blade for use in cases when a longer coat length is desired on the bodywork of the Schnauzer and is very effective on older dogs of this breed where the coat is starting to thin. If a close finish is needed on the bodywork for a Mixed Breed this blade cuts close without denuding the dog. This blade could also be used for stripping extremely matted coats. The #8.5 blade can be used for various areas of the body on the Brussels Griffon, Cairn Terrier, and Cocker Spaniel (American).

On the Airedale the #8.5 blade can be used from the base of the skull, down along the back to the base of the tail. Used also to clip down the neck and shoulder, and often at the back end.

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

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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