Andis Company clipper- trimmer User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the Andis clipper/
trimmer.

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 invalids.

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 or broken
blade, as injury to the skin may occur.

9. To disconnect turn control to “off” then remove plug
from outlet.

10. If this clipper/trimmer has means for grounding,

connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
See Grounding Instructions.

11. If used as an animal clipper/trimmer or shear:

during use, do not place or leave appliance where it
may be (1) damaged by an animal or (2) exposed to
the weather.

THIS PRODUCT INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following instructions before using your
new Andis cordless clipper/trimmer. Give it the care that
a fine precision built instrument deserves and it will give
you years of service.

READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE CHARGING THIS
CLIPPER/TRIMMER

Remove Andis clipper/trimmer and charger from carton
and plug into 120V or 230V outlet as identified on the
bottom of the charger, or on the outside of the carton.
Note that the clipper/trimmer ON/OFF switch must be in
the OFF position for the battery to charge. Place
cordless clipper/trimmer into form fitting pocket in
charger. The unit is "keyed" to fit one way only. The
green light on the charger will turn on. The
clipper/trimmer has electrical contacts that touch
electrical contacts in the charger. The weight of the unit
will give sufficient contact. The clipper/trimmer is not
charged at the factory. Please recharge clipper /trimmer

for 12 hours (overnight) before first use for maximum
performance.

You may keep the clipper/trimmer in the charger when
not in use. The charger will maintain the battery at full
charge and the green light will stay on. The unit has a
Nickel Metal Hydride battery that cannot be damaged by
overcharging. However, we recommend that the charger
be unplugged if the clipper/trimmer won't be used for
seven or more days.

PLEASE NOTE: Nickel Metal Hydride batteries have
less "Memory Effect" than Nickel Cadmium batteries.
Memory Effect is caused by repeated short uses of the
clipper/trimmer, followed by charging. The battery never
fully discharges and, therefore, "forgets" how much
energy it can store. In order to maximize the
performance of your Nickel Metal Hydride battery, please
follow these steps:

1) Oil blade. Turn clipper/trimmer on and allow it run until
the blade slows significantly. It is not necessary to let
the blade stop completely.

2) Turn clipper/trimmer off. Charge overnight.

3) Conduct the above exercise every sixty days.

FAILURE TO CHARGE:

1) Make sure voltage is present at the wall outlet
(confirm with an appliance you know is working).

2) Check the alignment of the contacts between the
clipper/trimmer and those in the charger. The contacts
in the charger should be centered in the small
openings, and protrude slightly into the charger

pocket. Disconnect power to the charger, and correct
if necessary.

3) Make sure contacts on both charger and
clipper/trimmer are clean. Disconnect power to the
charger and rub contacts with a pencil eraser until
shiny. Wipe contacts and brush off remaining dust with
a soft dry cloth.

4. If failure to charge still exists, return trimmer to Andis
or an Andis Authorized Service Station listed in this
manual for examination and repair or replacement.

ATTENTION: The product you have
purchased contains a rechargeable battery.
The battery is recyclable. At the end of its
useful life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your
local solid waste officials (or call 1-800-822-8837) for
details in your area for recycling options or proper
disposal.

USER MAINTENANCE

The internal mechanism of your clipper/trimmer has been
permanently lubricated at the factory. Other than the
recommended 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 TRIMMER
BLADES- (Trimmer shown in diagrams may vary to
the one that you have.)

Blades should be
oiled before,
during, and after
each use. If your
trimmer blades
leave streaks or
slow down, it’s a
sure sign blades
need oil. The
clipper/trimmer should be
held in a position shown in
Diagram A to prevent oil
from getting into motor.
Place a few drops of Andis
Clipper Oil on the front and
side of the cutter blades
(See Diagram B). Wipe
excess oil off blades with a
soft dry cloth. Spray
lubricants contain
insufficient oil for good
lubrication, but are an excellent clipper coolant. Always
replace broken or nicked blades to prevent injury. You
can clean the excess hair from your blades by using a

Diagram B

OIL

OIL

OIL

small brush or worn out tooth brush. 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/trimmer off and dry blades with a dry
cloth and start clipping again.

REPLACEMENT (REMOVAL) OF BLADE SET

Your Andis clipper/trimmer
consists of a preset
tension assembly on the
blade set. To remove
blade set from your
clipper/trimmer, remove
from charger base. Turn
the clipper/trimmer upside
down so teeth of blades
are facing down. You may
wish to set the clipper on a
flat surface while
performing these operations. Using a phillips type
screwdriver, unscrew the two blade screws as shown in
Diagram C. Remove blade set from clipper/trimmer.
Install new blade set, making sure the blade yoke
cradles the armature pin on clipper/trimmer (See
Diagram D). There is no need to adjust blade tension
before use, as tension has been preset at the factory.
Align screw holes of blade set to screw inserts on
clipper/trimmer housing. Replace the screws. Before
tightening down blade screws, check alignment of
blade set to housing, making sure that they are parallel.
Tighten down screws.

BLADE

YOKE

ARMATURE

PIN

Diagram D

Diagram A

Diagram C

STAINLESS

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BLADE SCREWS

Congratulations – you just went First Class

when you bought this Andis product.

Careful workmanship and quality design have

been the hallmarks of Andis products since 1922.

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Form #12761 © 2002 Andis Company, USA Printed in China

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Andis product is warranted against defective material or workmanship for
one year from the date of purchase. All implied warranties arising and by virtue
of State law shall also be limited to one year. Any Andis product determined to
be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period will be
repaired or replaced without cost to the consumer for parts and labor. The
defective product must be returned with proof of purchase and $6.50 to cover
cost of handling, to any Authorized Andis Repair Station or to: Andis, 1800
Renaissance Blvd., Sturtevant, WI 53177 USA or IN CANADA to:
A & AG AGENCIES (CANADA), INC. 10050 Côte de Liesse, Lachine, Québec,
H8T 1A3 CANADA. Enclose or attach a letter describing the nature of the
problem. Due to foreign matter sometimes found in hair, clipper blades, or
resharpening of blades, are not subject to the one year warranty. Andis will not
be liable under this warranty for any defect, failure or malfunction of any of its
products caused by normal wear, abuse, misuse, unauthorized adjustments or
dissembling. Andis will not be liable for any consequential damages resulting
from any defect in material or workmanship of any of its products. Some States
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. The Warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which may vary from State to State.

Date Purchased _____________________________ Model ________________

FACTORY REPAIR SERVICE

When the blades of your Andis clipper/trimmer become
dull after repeated use, it is advised to purchase a new
set of blades available through your Andis Supplier or
through an Andis Authorized Repair Station listed in this
manual. If you wish your clipper/trimmer to be serviced
as well, it should be carefully packed and mailed either
Parcel Post Insured, or U.P.S. to any of the Service
Centers listed in manual.

To use a blade attachment, slip the cutter blade teeth
into blade attachment.

Snap blade attachment down, they snap on and off
easily. These attachments guide hair into the clipper
blades and give you precise control of hair lengths.
The length of trim is indicated on the blade attachment:
1/16", 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8".

Attaching The Clipper Combs

(Some models do not have attachment combs)

The clipper comb blade attachments mount easily.
Just snap them on. Snap them off. Combs help guide
hair to cutting blades and give you precise control of
hair lengths. Each comb allows a different length of cut
which is indicated on the combs: 1/16", 1/8", 1/4",
and 3/8".

You can always set blades for a coarser cut by
attaching any of the four snap-on blade attachments.

Use the following chart to find the approximate lengths of
cut. Different blade angles in relation to the skin,
thickness and texture of the hair will vary the cutting
length.

CLIPPING GUIDE

Approx. Length of

Description Clipping Direction Cut

Standard Andis Blade With hair grain 1/16"

Against hair grain 1/32"

1/16" Blade Attachment With hair grain 3/16"

#1 Against hair grain 3/32"

1/8" Blade Attachment With hair grain 1/4"

#1 1/2 Against hair grain 1/8"

1/4" Blade Attachment With hair grain 3/8"

#2 Against hair grain 1/4"

3/8" Blade Attachment With hair grain 1/2"

#3 1/2 Against hair grain 3/8"

The Preliminaries

1. To make cutting smoother and easier, always start
with a clean head of hair. Wash the hair with your
favorite shampoo. Rinse. Repeat. We also
recommend using a hair conditioner to untangle
snarls and leave hair soft and easy to manage.

2. When drying the hair, just use a towel so as not to dry
it too thoroughly. Leaving it damp makes the hair
easier to work with.

ANDIS AUTHORIZED REPAIR STATIONS

RYAN’S SHARPENING 1805 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006-0352
GROOM-IT INDUSTRIES 3305 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039
GROOMTECH/LPS 555 Saturn Blvd, #436, San Diego, CA 92154
APPLIANCE SALES & SERV. 840 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94105
THE SHAVER SHOP 17516 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90504
MILBERN’S 2434 N. Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 954-941-3213
C.J.’S GROOMING TOOLS 3241 Shallowford Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341
K.A. VOGEL & SONS, INC. 2215 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CO. 1644 W. Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515
STEPHENSON’S SALES & SERVICE 156 E. Main St., Lake Zurich, IL 60047
LAVILLE SERVICE & SUPPLY 419 West Ewing Ave., South Bend, IN 46613
SCOTLAND YARD 8432 Quail, Florence, KY 41042
SMALL APPLIANCE REPAIR 2636 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121
WATERS APPLIANCE SERVICE 216 E. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
BO-JO CLIPPER SERVICE 615 Summer St., Lynn, MA 01905
SHAVER & TIME WORLD 27326 Grand River Rd., Redford, MI 48240
SUPERIOR APPLIANCE SERV. 1050 Scribner N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504
SHARPWRIGHT, INC., 3101 Old Hwy. 8, #109, Roseville, MN 55113-1069
MISSISSIPPI GRINDING WORKS, 336 Meadowbrook Road, Jackson MS 39206
HUFF’S WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR Hwy. 6, POB 139, Knox City, MO 63446
PURTLE BARBER SUPPLY CO., 5628 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116
MYER’S ELECTRIC 7342 Farnam, Omaha, NE 68114
THE SHARP SHOP 5712 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146
SUN APPLIANCE SERVICE 1687 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205
LONG ISLAND CUTLERY 170-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432
NORWOOD BARBER SUPPLY 16249 Eury Rd., Norwood, NC 28128
HEROLD BROS., INC. 1418 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
DIX BARBER SUPPLY CO. 3960 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43213
APPLIANCE & SHAVER SERVICE 3142 Markway Rd., Toledo, OH 43606
H.L. MOSS, INC. 1714 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74104
APPLIANCE REPAIR CENTRAL 2033 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211
BURROUGH’S ELEC. CLIPPER CTR. 320 Court St. N.E., Salem, OR 97301
M. SCHNEIDER & SONS 5046 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19120
MYERS MANSFIELD RD #3 Box 316, Ford City, PA 16226
APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE 2608 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201
SHARP’N BY DON 5373 Blackman Rd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
EXCALIBUR GROOMING SUPPLY 5004 F.M. 2920, Suite A, Spring, TX 77388
REID’S APPLIANCE SERVICE 906 Georgia, Amarillo, TX 79102
ALL TYPE SALES & SERVICE 2835 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
FORT WORTH SHAVER & APPLIANCE 1900 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
WATER’S APPLIANCE SERVICE 8371 W. Main St., Marshall, VA 20116
SUN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE 4554 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, VA 23502
THE SHAVER CLINIC 5108 Evergreen Way,Suite #2, Everett, WA 98203
ANDIS COMPANY 1800 Renaissance Blvd., Sturtevant, WI 53177