Cleaning

Clean your scissors between every haircut. When the blades of scissors are covered with hair, moisture, and chemicals, corrosion can occur, even with stainless steel. Regular cleaning will help keep the blades sharp for longer. Use a soft cloth to wipe your scissors clean.

Lubrication

Oil your scissors at the end of each day. A coating of oil will protect the scissor by helping to keep moisture out; it will also keep the scissors feeling smooth. Use only scissor oil for lubrication. Put a drop of oil in the pivot area and smear some down the length of the inside of each blade.

Clipper oil is not recommended because it could damage the rubber/nylon parts of the pivot, attracts dirt, and could shorten the life of your scissors.

Adjustment

Adjust your scissors after lubricating them, or whenever they feel too tight or too loose. Proper scissor adjustment is often a matter of personal preference. However, a good rule of thumb is that when the scissors are held open with one blade at right angles to the other in the shape of a cross, the handle that is dropped will just barely move. To adjust a shear you need to tighten / loosen the adjusting screw as needed. Be cautious not to over tighten or over loosen the adjuster as this could damage the shear. Adjust the screw one click (adjuster type) or 16th turn at a time until properly adjusted.

Storage

Store your scissors in a safe place when not in use. Secure and store them in a stand or a case where they stay safe and dry when not in use. Never toss your scissors into the drawer unprotected.

Sharpening

Sharpening will either extend their life...or shorten it! Most scissors require sharpening every three to six months. Always take your scissors to a reputable sharpener who is trained to work on haircutting scissors. An inexperienced sharpener or one without the right equipment could destroy your scissors.

4 Step Clipper Care

Step 1 - Clean

Remove large hair fragments from the blade with a blade brush.

Step 2 - Disinfect

Use Cool Care Plus 5-in-one formula or a similar product on your blades after every use and during extended clipping to cool, disinfect, lubricate, clean and prevent rust. Hold the clipper or trimmer with the blade facing towards the floor. Turn the tool on and spray the blade from 6" away. Spray both the front and back of the blade. Turn off the tool and wipe off excess spray with a clean cloth.

Step 3 - De-Gunk Your Clipper

Wash away hair, buildup, and preservatives that accumulate on blades using this Vitamin E enriched formula. Works as a coolant, deodorizer, lubricant, cleaner, and rust preventative. Turn off clipper or trimmer and pour approximately 1/8" - 1/4" of Blade Care Plus into the lid or shallow pan. Dip blade only into solution for 10 seconds. Remove and wipe off excess with a clean cloth.

Step 4 - Lubricate

Use clipper oil to lubricate and clean blades. Blades should be oiled between every cut to maximize the performance of your tool. With the tool running, place 3 drops of oil across the teeth of the blade and 1 drop on each back rail. Turn off the clipper or trimmer and blot excess with a clean, dry cloth.

Blade Drive Replacement

If your blades don't seem to cut like they used to, or your clipper appears to drag, it's a sign you may need to replace your blade drive. Turn off clipper and snap off the detachable blade. Slide off blade drive cap. Remove screws with a Phillips screwdriver and lift out drive assembly. Insert new blade drive and reverse steps to complete.

Do's & Don'ts

Do:

Clean, dry, and oil your scissors at the end of every day of use.
Check your scissors for adjustment at least once each day of use.
Handle your scissors with gentle care.
Protect the cutting edges from touching anything except hair.
Record all identifying marks and any serial numbers, in case your scissors are stolen or lost (a digital close-up photograph will be handy).
Store and transport your scissors in padded cases or pouches and make sure the blades are closed in order to protect the cutting surface.
Always keep your scissors closed except when cutting hair, never place them on a bench with the blades open, as this can nick the edges.
Have them professionally sharpened regularly - at least every 6 months.

Don't:

Don’t let your scissors run out of adjustment.
Don’t let your scissors corrode or get dirty.
Don’t cut anything except hair with them.
Don’t drop or toss your scissors when putting them down.
Don’t lend your scissors out. Other people have different hands to you - someone else using your scissors with a hard hand will alter the scissors balance and make them feel different after one haircut!
Don’t "pressure cut" (torque the blades together). This means squeezing harder with your thumb when the scissors start to go dull. It will cause excess wear on the scissors if you do so.
Don’t allow your scissors to come into contact with any comb, sterilizing solution, perm or color, or other chemicals, as they will cause corrosion and rusting/pitting.

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