important safeguards
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using the Andis Clipper.
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1.Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
2.Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
3.Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
4.Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using.
5.Unplug this appliance before cleaning, removing or assembling parts.
warning: To reduce the risk of burns, fire electric shock, or injury to persons:
1.An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2.Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
3.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by Andis.
4.Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to an Andis Service Center for examination and repair.
5.Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
6.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
7.Do not use outdoors or operate with aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
8.Do not use this appliance with a damaged comb or broken blade, as injury to the skin may occur.
9.To disconnect turn control to “off” then remove plug from outlet.
10.WARNING: During use, do not place or leave appliance where it may be (1) damaged by an animal or (2) exposed to weather.
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This product is intended for Commercial Use
servicing of a double-insulated clipper
In a double-insulated clipper, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is pro- vided on a double-insulated clipper, nor should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a double-insulated clipper requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by an Andis Authorized Service Station. Replacement parts must be identical to those parts being replaced. A double-insulated clipper is marked by the words “double insulation” or “double insulated”. The
symbol 
may also be marked on the appliance.
operating instructions
Please read the following instructions before using your new Andis Trimmer. Give it the care that a fine precision built instru- ment deserves and it will give you years of service. Before starting your clipper remove the blade guard (some models may not have a blade guard). Plug cord into electrical outlet, operate 120 volt, 60 cycle AC electrical current or as noted on unit. To start clipper move switch button to on position, to stop, move switch button back to original position. After using your Andis Clipper, rewrap cord, and store in a safe place.
removing blade set
To remove blade set, first make sure your clipper motor is switched off, then push down on blade with both thumbs (Diagram A) and slide blade off blade hinge. If your blade hinge should snap closed and is flush with the clipper, use a small standard screw- driver to pry the tongue of the hinge out (Diagram B).
NOTE: Hair may accumu- late in the front cavity of the housing under the blade. If this happens, you can clean out the hair by brushing out the cavity with a small brush or an old toothbrush while the blade is off the clipper (See Diagram B for location of cavity being referenced).
replacing or changing blade set
To replace or change your blade set, slide the blade bracket onto the hinge of the clipper (Diagram C) and with the clip- per turned on, push the blade towards the clipper to lock into position.
user maintenance
The internal mechanism of your motor clipper has been permanently lubricated at the factory. Other than the recom- mended maintenance described in this manual, no other maintenance should be performed, except by Andis Company or an Andis Authorized Repair Service Station.
care and servicing of your andis clipper blades
Blades should be oiled | | OIL |
before, during, and after | | |
use. If your clipper | | |
blades leave streaks or | | |
slow down, it’s a sure | OIL | OIL |
sign blades need oil. | | |
Place a few drops of | | |
Andis Clipper Oil on | | |
the front and side of | DIAGRAM D | |
the cutter blades
(Diagram D). Wipe excess oil off blades with a soft dry cloth. Spray lubricants contain insufficient oil for good lubri- cation, but are an excellent clipper blade coolant. Always replace broken or nicked blades to prevent injury. You can clean the excess hair from your blades by using a small brush or worn out toothbrush.
To clean the blades we suggest to immerse the blades only into a
shallow pan of Andis Clipper Oil, while the
clipper is running. Any excess hair and dirt that has accumulated between the blades should come out. After cleaning, turn
your clipper off and dry blades with a clean dry cloth and start clipping again. If upon cleaning your blades you find that the blades will still not cut, there may be a few fine pieces of hair trapped between the upper and lower blade. If this happens, you will need to snap the blade off the clipper. Proceed to slide the upper blade to one side, without loos- ening the tension spring or moving the upper blade com- pletely out from under the tension spring (See Diagram E for position of blade). Wipe the surface between the blades clean with a dry cloth, then place a drop of clipper oil where the upper and lower blades meet and also in the guide slot of the tension spring (Diagram E). Now slide the upper blade to the opposite side of the lower blade and repeat this process. After completing this cleaning procedure, slide the
upper blade centering it over the lower blade. Handle or store your Andis Clipper with the blades down so excess oil will not run into the clipper case.
CAUTION: Never handle your Andis clipper while you are operating a water faucet or in water. There is danger of electrical shock and damage to your clipper. ANDIS
COMPANY will not be responsible in case of injury due to this carelessness.
replacement of carbon brushes warning: Clipper must
be unplugged before removing carbon brush caps or performing any maintenance, as electri- cal shock may occur.
The carbon brushes of | |
your clipper should be | |
checked every three to | DIAGRAM F |
six months. Carbon brush replacement should be performed when the carbon brushes reach no less than 1/16” in length. To replace the carbon brushes, unscrew brush caps with a standard screwdriver. Do one side at a time.
Caution: The carbon brushes are spring loaded. Take pre- caution when unscrewing the brush caps from the unit (Diagram F). The brush spring should be in plain view upon removing the cap. Pull out the spring and brush from its canal, then remove old carbon brush. Tip the clipper to one side so the carbon brush slides out. Be sure to note the way the brush is inserted so that if it does not need replacing, it may be re-inserted in exactly the same position.
TOP OF CLIPPER
| | CARBON BRUSH CANAL | |
| | CARBON BRUSH | CAP |
INSERT BEVEL SIDE FIRST | | SPRING | |
| BEVEL | |
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DIAGRAM G
When placing a new carbon brush into the carbon brush canal, make sure to align the curvature on the end of the carbon brush with the curve of the commutator seen at the bottom of the canal (Diagram G). When aligned properly, the two beveled edges of the carbon brush will be located in the upper right and lower left corners. Be sure to insert the bev- eled end of the carbon brush into the canal first. Failure to perform this procedure correctly may cause the carbon brushes to not seat themselves properly against the com- mutator. Replace the carbon brush spring into the brush cavity after the carbon brush has been installed, then replace carbon brush cap with a standard size screwdriver. Turn clockwise only until you feel the brush cap stop. If the brush cap is tightened too tightly, it will force the brush spring past the carbon brush and will cause damage to the commutator.
