The blade may even start to produce a rattling sound. Replace blades during regular maintenance to prevent problems. The hinge should be replaced when it can be pushed out of the upright position by hand without using the blade latch. If blades seem to be loose during cutting, the latch may need replacing. Keeping the blades sharp is vital.
Dull blades lead to poor results and unhappy customers.
The time between professional sharpenings can be extended by using the HandiHone Sharpener or the Clipper Blade Sharpening Kit . They greatly reduce the time, cost and hassle of sending blades out to be sharpened so often, and can be done in a matter of minutes. The cost of the kit and taking a little time to master the technique will be repaid many times over. Clipper Oiling The motor of an Oster clipper might develop a squeal after a period of time. If this occurs, simply apply one drop of Oster Lubricating Oil into the clipper's oil port.