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Cocker Specific Discussion => Grooming => Topic started by: Cass on September 13, 2007, 01:07:37 PM

Title: Clipper question?
Post by: Cass on September 13, 2007, 01:07:37 PM

Having just ordered my new clippers, (Wahl, 2 speed) I was wondering if any of you experienced people could give me an explanation of how to care for them.  :embarassed: Its not as if you can go out and buy them every day!  Also what do I have to buy........oil, what else?  :-\ Thanks for that!

Title: Re: Clipper question?
Post by: spanielcrazy on September 13, 2007, 10:52:39 PM

The clippers themselves don't need much care, it's the blades themselves. Just keep the loose hair cleaned away from the clippers, underneath the blades, keep any liquids out of it, and don't wrap the cord around the clipper body, just coil it loosely. Otherwise the cord weakens inside the sheath

Brand new blades need to be cleaned with a blade wash, and oiled, as they have a protective film on them, if you don't clean this off they won't perform well. Blades need to be cleaned and oiled after every use.

Here is an excellent website with instructions and photos for clipper and blade care:

http://thebladeguyz.com/clipperbladearticles.html

Title: Re: Clipper question?
Post by: Cass on September 14, 2007, 12:07:58 AM

Thank you for that spanielcrazy, just what I had been looking for!