How to Use Oster Clippers
Oster hair clippers were one of the first hand-held clippers created, developed by John Oster in the 1920s, according to OsterClippers.net. There are many different models, but some of the use and care instructions remain the same. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Prepare your hair. Trim longer hair with shears before using the clippers because longer hair will get caught in the blades and prevent them from functioning properly, according to CareFair.com. Make sure your hair is dry because wet hair can clog the blades. Read the instruction manual for your model of clippers because you will need to use a different blade for different lengths and types of hair.
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Plug in the clippers if they use electricity. Start trimming at the back of the head at the neck. CareFair.com suggests using a rocker cutting motion to work toward the top of the head. Continue along the sides of the head, then the nape of the neck and around the ears.
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Work slowly. Using clippers on your hair is not a speed test so don't rush or force the blades through your hair, according to the Peasridge Clipper Advice website. Your hand should simply guide the clippers in the right direction through your hair.
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Unplug the clippers if they use electricity. Clean your clippers. The guide combs will get dirty and clogged with hair from just one session, so clean them regularly, according to OsterClippers.net. Remove the blades and wash then in warm, soapy water keep the body of the device dry to prevent malfunctioning.
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Follow the safety instructions. Never leave the appliance on when unattended and never use it near water, such as a bath or basin, according to the Oster Professional Products website.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the clipper cord away from other heat sources and, when cleaning the clippers, always unplug the clippers from the power source.
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