How to Repair Oster Barber Clippers

For a sharp cut, keep Oster hair clippers clean and oiled.

Oster hair clippers are used by professional barbers as well as for personal use at home. Keeping the blades clean and well lubricated is the best way to prevent damage to the clippers. Hair and grime can build up between the transformer halves, and without oil, the blades will start creating friction. This can damage the motor and prevent the clipper blades from moving in the motion that cuts hair. You'll have to remove some parts to clean and maintain Oster hair clippers.

Things You'll Need

• Toothbrush
• Oster Kool Lube
• Bristle hairbrush
• Oster Blade Wash
• Phillips screwdriver
• Paper towels

Instructions

1. Unfasten the two Phillips screws that hold the blade head secure on the clippers. Remove the sliding blade head.

2. Put down a paper towel on a work surface. Use the toothbrush to brush away loose hair inside the cylinder of the hair clippers and surrounding areas.

3. Clean the blade head with Oster Blade Wash and rinse with water. Replace the blade head on the clipper unit using the Phillips screwdriver to insert the two screws.

4. Apply a few drops of the Oster Kool Lube oil directly on the blade head and rub it into the grooves. Plug clippers into an electric socket and turn them on. With the clippers running, move the slider blade in a up-and-down motion to distribute the lubricant.

Tips & Warnings

• Use Oster Spray Disinfectant to keep your Oster clippers clean and sanitary.

• Do not try and cut hair with clippers that have not been cleaned with a brush or lubed.

References

• Oster: Home Page

Resources

• Oster: MSDS Oster 5 in 1
• Oster: MSDS Oster Blade Wash