Oster 10-76010 - Heavy-Duty Detachable Blade Clipper Manual

ABOUT YOUR CLIPPER

Although your clipper has been thoroughly tested and inspected at every stage of its manufacturing and assembly, it is recommended that you lubricate it, as instructed in this manual, after 4-6 weeks of extensive use. This will ensure you obtain optimum performance and prolong the life of your clipper.

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR CLIPPER

Due to continuous product improvement, product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

1. Blade guard
2. Blade
3. Blade bracket
4. Blade hinge
5. Name plate/gear drive assembly access
6. Carbon brush cap/carbon brush
7. Oiler
8. Power cord
9. On/Off switch
10. Hanging ring
11. Cleaning Brush
12. Oster^® Clipper & Blade Lube™ oil
13. Oster Gear Lube^® grease

AVAILABLE OSTER^® LUBRICANTS & CLEANERS, & REPLACEMENT PARTS

Regular use of the following products will help you enjoy optimum performance from your clipper and prolong its functionality.

To order any of these products, please call 1-800-830-3678 or visit www.osterstyle.com

USING YOUR CLIPPER

• Before using your clipper, apply 1 or 2 drops of Oster^® Clipper & Blade Lube™ Oil to the blade (refer to Taking Care of Your Clipper section).
• For best results, hair should be clean and free from styling agents.
• During use, apply Kool Lube^® coolant occasionally to the blades to keep them cool.

1. Plug unit into an AC electrical outlet.
2. Move On/Off switch to turn clipper on.
3. Remove blade guard.
4. Insert blade. Holding blade sides, slide blade bracket into hinge.
   
5. Push blade toward the clipper until it snaps into place
6. When finished clipping, turn clipper off and unplug cord from electrical outlet.
7. Cover blade with blade guard to keep it protected.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR CLIPPER

Note: Any other maintenance not explained in this manual must be performed by an Oster-Direct^® Authorized Service Center.

Make sure clipper is turned off and unplugged from electrical outlet before removing, replacing or cleaning any parts.

Lubricating Motor

If you hear a "squeal" or a dry bearing noise from the motor, it is a signal that the motor needs lubricating.

Remove cap from Oster^® Clipper and Blade Lube™ tube and insert tip into oiler to apply 1 drop of oil. Be careful not to over lubricate.

Greasing Gear Drive Assembly

We recommend checking the gear drive assembly every six months for greasing.

Grease only when necessary as over-greasing may cause leakage and reduce clipper's efficiency.

1. Using a small Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew name plate mounting screws.
2. Remove name plate to expose gear drive assembly.
3. Remove cap from Oster^® Gear Grease tube and apply a generous amount of grease to eccentric, gears and bearing, as illustrated.
   
4. Once finished greasing, replace name plate and tighten screws.

Removing and Replacing Worn Out Carbon Brushes

Your clipper contains a carbon brush that will wear out with normal use. When this begins to occur, the clipper will operate intermittently. If the clipper does not turn on, this is a sign that the carbon brush is worn out and needs to be replaced.

• You will need to replace both carbon brushes at the same time, even if only one brush is worn out.
• Use only Oster^® carbon brushes. Carbon brushes used in electric motors are carefully selected for size and grain to ensure optimum performance. Using other brushes will compromise your clipper's performance.

1. Nylon cap
2. Brass cap
3. Spring
4. Brush tube
5. Carbon brush

To remove and replace carbon brush, follow below instructions:

1. Unscrew and remove brush cap.
   Tip: A dime is an ideal tool for loosening the cap.
2. Pull out nylon cap and brass cap with your fingers by using a "picking" action.
3. Remove spring and carbon brush.
4. Inspect length of carbon brush. Replace if length is reduced to 5 mm or less.
   
5. To insert new carbon brush, hold the brush and turn it until it falls into place.
6. If spring became loose, insert it into brush tube.
7. Place brass cap over the spring, pressing down to seat brass cap into the brush tube.
8. Insert nylon cap over brass cap.
9. Replace brush cap and turn clockwise to screw securely into place.

Blade Care and Cleaning

Lubricating

Blades should be oiled regularly to reduce heat and maintain sharpness. Before removing the blade, be sure it has cooled down.

1. With clipper in off position, push blade away from clipper with your thumb.
2. Place 1 or 2 drops of Oster^® Clipper and Blade Lube™ oil on the blade. Wipe excess oil with a dry, soft cloth.
   
3. Turn on clipper and push blade toward clipper until it snaps securely into place.

Cleaning

1. Clean the excess hair from your blades by using the cleaning brush.
2. To clean the blades, plug clipper into electrical outlet and turn on.
3. In a shallow pan, immerse blade teeth into Oster^® Blade Wash^® cleaning solution.
   
   DO NOT IMMERSE THE CLIPPER.
4. Remove blade from cleaning solution and while holding clipper blade end down, wipe the blades with a dry, clean cloth.
5. If after cleaning, you find that the blades still do not cut properly, it is possible that a few fine pieces of hair are still trapped between the blades.
6. If this occurs, remove the blade. Without loosening the tension springs screws, slide the upper blade to one side but not completely out from under the tension spring.
7. Wipe the surface between the blades clean with a dry cloth. Place a drop of oil where the upper and lower blades meet and in the guide slot of the tension spring.
8. Slide upper blade to the other side and repeat process.

Sharpening

Oster^® cutting blades are of individual hollow-ground design, hardened to extend cutting life. As with any cutting tool, the cutting edges will become dull after extensive use. If sharpening is necessary, send blades to an Oster Authorized Service Center.

Storing Your Clipper

Store your clipper in a clean, dry space. Be careful not to tangle the cord while storing the clipper. Do not wrap cord around the clipper when storing. This can damage the cord insulation.