I bouhgt this trimmer in August 2014, I have Chinese Crested dog with very fine hair. Used it 4 times and the blade got rusted. How can I replace it?
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I have two of these. One is approximately 12 years and the other, maybe a year or so. Blades have never rusted. You need to maintain them correctly, which is simple - start here... http://www.osterstyle.com/service-%26-support/product-support/product-faqs/blades/blades.html (FYI, the blade on the Finisher is attached with screws. Get an appropriate screwdriver and remove to put new blade in place.)
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I would contact the supplier for an exchange... that should not have happened, especially that new... I know breeders and groomers that have had their's for years and have not heard of the handle splitting... could have been a defect in the grain of the wood.
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Thats not going to work...I sorry but the blade isn't that sharp and I'm almost positive the shaver isn't strong enough to cut through dog hair...unless the dogs is really fine. They sell animal trimmers.
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That happened to mine when it was shipped so I called 800-4DREMEL, somebody there walked me through the process. It's sort of hard for me to explain but I'll try. Take off the collet nut, if you see a silver colored shaft still sticking out of the nut pull it out if you can, if you can't pull it out then push it out using something hard like a pen or the little screw driver/wrench thing that came with it. Then put the collet back into the dremel unit followed by the collet nut, then the shaft that has the drum disk goes in and tighten it down. Hopefully that helps somebody. If all else fails call the nice people at the company. I was very pleased with their customer service and my dog is pleased that I don't use the guillotine clippers on her anymore.
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22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll love this clipper !!! Ciao ..... Paul D. 22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll... » Read More 22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll love this clipper !!! Ciao ..... Paul D. « Show Less
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go to vitamix.com. If your machine is less than 7 years old, it's under warranty and they will replace the blade for free. They even pay shipping. If you don't have a 7 year automatic warranty, then you can check on the site to see what blade to get. I would have to check for you, and encourage you to do your own homework. I bought replacement blades for 6 years. Just found out I could have gotten them for free. LOL You can also call them. They are really nice.
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Had same problem. Really like the trimmer but the door latch broke (I've had for a couple years and will buy another)
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email or call broan, though i have not had problems with this product, after talking to them, they have mailed out free of charge replacement trim for another fan that had rusted; they may be able to mail out replacement foam or better!
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I have had this trimmer for 3mos now and have not experienced any problems. Usually these are made where the cap is reverse threaded to the direction of the trimmer so that the cap will tighten when bumped as opposed to being loosened. I'll have to look are mine now. Good luck
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I was using a shaving soap with this razor and I believe the soap "gummed" up the inside rod until it seized up on me. I had been soaking it in vinegar and scrubbing it with a toothbrush for about a month to clean it up. I just ordered a merker (sp?) last night hoping it will be more durable. I went off of the Amazon ratings of like 4,000 to make the decision and because the dimensions were the same as the microtouch. I have 500 razor blades I purchased to use with the microtouch that I now can't use. Hopefully, the razor blades will still work with the merker. Hope that helps. I'm not sure if it's rust as much as the soap type you use that causes the problem. I was using a shaving soap with this razor and I believe the soap "gummed" up the inside rod until it seized up on me. I had been soaking it in vinegar and scrubbing it with a toothbrush for about a month to clean it up. I just ordered a merker (sp?) last night hoping it will be more durable. I went off of the Amazon ratings of like 4,000 to make the decision and because the dimensions were the same as the microtouch. I have 500 razor blades I purchased to use with the microtouch that I now can't use. Hopefully, the razor blades will still work with the merker. Hope that helps.... » Read More I was using a shaving soap with this razor and I believe the soap "gummed" up the inside rod until it seized up on me. I had been soaking it in vinegar and scrubbing it with a toothbrush for about a month to clean it up. I just ordered a merker (sp?) last night hoping it will be more durable. I went off of the Amazon ratings of like 4,000 to make the decision and because the dimensions were the same as the microtouch. I have 500 razor blades I purchased to use with the microtouch that I now can't use. Hopefully, the razor blades will still work with the merker. Hope that helps. I'm not sure if it's rust as much as the soap type you use that causes the problem. « Show Less
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You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton ball (not soaked) of alcohol. I hope they never stop making this trimmer! :) You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton... » Read More You are very welcome! In opinion. .it is well worth it.On my longer haired dogs my trimmer takes a beating.it has gotten put knots & tangles.In fact, my pld one would have been stillcworking if it were not that my older dog Charlottle gets so messy, and had a really bad tangle that took awhile and it finally gave our after a year and a half.Like I said, I am rough on the trimmer.It should last aclot longer.Tge second one I have is over a year and still in great condition.It is lightweight& fits easy in your hand.If the blade gets too warm...stop ut for a few mins.and wipediwn w/a cotton ball (not soaked) of alcohol. I hope they never stop making this trimmer! :) « Show Less
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I don't know. I replaced it a while ago because it could not hold the hair strand. This happened with 2 of them.
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I have no idea where replacement blades can be purchased. Have you tried having them sharpened. I tried these clippers several times on different dog hair types and have no boxed it up to return to Amazon. Looks like I am going to have to try a different brand.
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I don't know. I was just getting ready to figure that out. Mine could use a new blade. If I couldn't find it on Amazon I was going to try Lowes. It's my go to store.
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I asked a groomer about adjustable blades since I also have wahl bravura and she said you have to replace them. They can't be sharpened
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Had one-it worked good for about 5 years.-trimmer quit working about 4 years ago. All went in the trash.
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I doubt that you need that. It only needs replacement if it breaks. You'll know when your clippers stop working no matter what blade is on them, but they run.