Can I use this trimmer without any guards for a really short cut or does it require a guard be used? Regular hair clippers do not cut short enough
1622428
Yes if you pinch the sides of the guard it slides right off. Its a pretty close trim and its a bonus for still being gentle.
1622429
You can use the trimmer without a guard. I prefer it without the guard as I only use it for my beard now. It is real smooth unlike other trimmers it doesn't pull.
1449369
There is a guard that it comes with in 3mm and 6mm settings. It's a smooth cutting trimmer.
924618
ok, i just went and bought one at target and when you take the adjustable attachment off, you can trim pretty low. you shouldn't be able to cut yourself doing this unless you are REALLY dumb. i want to stress that you can't cut yourself doing this unless you try to actually cut yourself. you will get a nice low trim, like a 5 o'clock shadow look/ low stubble.
1637592
At first I thought there wasn't but after reading the other responses, I tried again and it was very easy to remove the guard. Now I can say that this trimmer meets all my needs!
1114811
Not sure whats the shortest, but no risk for cut wo guard, i use it only wo the guard
701973
Yes, it can be used without the guard. The guard just pulls off. Only long haired dogs need to use the guard.
21818
There is no such thing as a 0 guard. If people sell a 0 guard that is just stupid because the logic is wrong. However I have bought 1/2 guards show off your scalp quite a bit. And actually if I use a 1/2 instead of a 1 on the side and back of head it lengthens time between cuts by 5-6 days.
1155407
I don't know about guards. A 3 or 4 blade will give you the longest cut but you have to be careful they will also cut off nipples
1384307
Don't press down so hard let the trimmer do the work. The blade meets the top of the guard if you apply a lot of pressure it will bite. One other thing is if you use them a lot check and see if your blades are sharp
437074
It only comes with a #10 blade. However, I bought the guards at PetSmart. The problem I had when I got home with the guards were that they were the wrong size. I wanted the guards for shorter haircuts. That was my mistake. I actually thought the guards just didn't work until I was on Amazon one day and realized I had the wrong set of guards. So 2 years later I finally found the right guards on Amazon lol. The set was I think a pack of 12, they're blue and they clip onto the blade. Always use a guard with these clippers is my suggestion. As the clippers work great but it does get hot. Use the cooling spray as well. Great for disenfecting the grooming acessories and it will cool the blade down It only comes with a #10 blade. However, I bought the guards at PetSmart. The problem I had when I got home with the guards were that they were the wrong size. I wanted the guards for shorter haircuts. That was my mistake. I actually thought the guards just didn't work until I was on Amazon one day and realized I had the wrong set of guards. So 2 years later I finally found the right guards on Amazon lol. The set was I think a pack of 12, they're blue and they clip onto the blade. Always use a guard with these clippers is my suggestion. As the clippers work great but it does get hot. Use... » Read More It only comes with a #10 blade. However, I bought the guards at PetSmart. The problem I had when I got home with the guards were that they were the wrong size. I wanted the guards for shorter haircuts. That was my mistake. I actually thought the guards just didn't work until I was on Amazon one day and realized I had the wrong set of guards. So 2 years later I finally found the right guards on Amazon lol. The set was I think a pack of 12, they're blue and they clip onto the blade. Always use a guard with these clippers is my suggestion. As the clippers work great but it does get hot. Use the cooling spray as well. Great for disenfecting the grooming acessories and it will cool the blade down « Show Less
1265452
If you use the guard it is great...but without it .. It is a finger slicer..I love it but have to be very careful.
1836605
I do not use combs with this trimmer, it has a very close cut, leaves no hair. I use this trimmer on my hairless Doug's face, as he doesn't like his face trimmed, and this trimmer is small, quiet, and the blade doesn't get hot as quickly in comparison to other trimmers. I think it did not have comb attachments when I purchased the trimmer. My hair stylist uses this trimmer for close detailed cuts on the back of men's necks.
1114814
I checked my attachments and found that the closest guard cuts at 1/8 inch. I don't use this guard, I use the 3/8 inch, 3/4 inch and 1 inch guards. I don't know how safe it would be to use the trimmer without a guard but I wouldn't recommend it without checking with Remington first.
2023076
It comes with a guard. If you want to cut, you can put on a cutoff wheel instead of a grinding wheel.
1705903
Yes you can use it without the guard but you are removing the safety feature and it could sling something and hit you.
1801924
Yes it comes off so trimmer can be used with or without grooming comb . Comb is adjustable for different cut depths
1187721
Honestly, I would say no. The trimmer is only good for its intended purpose, as a grooming kit. As this trimmer has limited accessories does not have a spacer for cutting hair as a normal hair cut. The fitting is too short. Hope this helps.