Andis ORL-S Instructions D'origine page 7

CARE AND SERVICING OF YOUR ANDIS TRIMMER BLADES
The blades should be oiled before, during, and after each use. If your trimmer blades leave streaks
or slow down, it's a sure sign that the blades need oil. The trimmer should be held in the position
shown in Figure N to prevent oil from getting into the motor. Place a few drops of Andis Clipper Oil
on the front and side of the cutter blades (Figure O). Wipe excess oil off the blades with a soft dry
cloth. Spray lubricants contain insufficient oil for good lubrication, but are an excellent trimmer
coolant. Discontinue use of broken or nicked blades to prevent injury. You can clean the excess hair
from your blades by using a small brush or an old toothbrush. To clean the blades we suggest
immersing the blades only into a shallow pan of Andis Blade Care Plus, while the trimmer is
running. Any excess hair and dirt that has accumulated between the blades should come out.
After cleaning, turn your trimmer off, dry the blades with a soft, dry cloth and start clipping or
trimming again.
REPLACEMENT (REMOVAL) OF BLADE SET
1. Remove from charger base or unplug from power cord. Hold the trimmer so that the blade teeth
are pointing up. Using a Phillips-head type screwdriver, unscrew the 2 blade screws (Figure P).
2. Carefully remove the lower and upper blade, along with the blade yoke. Slide the spring bracket
assembly off the metal blade bracket (Figure Q).
3. To replace blades, slide new spring bracket assembly over metal bracket (Figure Q).
4. Replace upper blades and blade yoke, making sure center of yoke lines up between spring arms,
and motor cam fits into yoke center slot (Figure S).
5. Replace lower blade, ensuring the T-guide is aligned properly to the upper blade. Make sure all
holes align and tighten 2 blade screws (Figure P).
CHANGING THE BLADE DRIVE ASSEMBLY
If your trimmer blades no longer cut properly (be sure to try more than one blade, since the blade
currently being used may be dull), it could be that your blade drive assembly needs replacement.
TO CHANGE THE BLADE DRIVE ASSEMBLY:
1. Turn the trimmer off.
2. Remove the blade set. Hold the trimmer so that the blade teeth are pointing up. Using a Phillips
head screwdriver, unscrew the blade attachment screws (Figure P).
3. Carefully remove the upper and lower blade. Slide the spring bracket assembly off of the metal
blade bracket (Figure Q).
4. Remove the yoke from the upper blade and replace with new yoke by pressing firmly into the slot
of the upper blade (Figure R).
5. Slide new spring bracket assembly over metal bracket (Figure Q).
6. Replace upper blade with new yoke, making sure the spring arms are located in the guide slots
and the motor cam fits into yoke center slot (Figure S).
7. Replace lower blade, ensuring the T-guide is aligned properly with the upper blade and screw in
the 2 blade screws (Figure P).
USE GUIDELINES FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
1. The lithium-ion battery included with your trimmer does not develop a "memory effect" like a
nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), or nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery. You can return the trimmer to the
charger at any time for a full charge, or even use the battery before a charge cycle is complete.
Like most rechargeable batteries, lithium-ion batteries perform best when used frequently.
2. For maximum battery life, store the trimmer in a partially discharged condition if the unit will not
be used for several months. To discharge the battery, run the trimmer under normal conditions.
Battery should be recharged again before re-use.
3. Avoid locating the trimmer near heat vents, radiators, or in direct sunlight. Optimum charging
will result where the temperature is stable. Sudden increases in temperature can result in the
battery receiving less than a full charge.
4. Many factors influence lithium-ion battery life. A battery that has received heavy use or is more
than a year old may not give the same run-time performance as a new battery pack.
5. New lithium-ion batteries, unused for a period of time, may not accept a full charge. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem with the battery or charger. The battery will accept a full
charge after several cycles of trimmer use and recharging.
6. Disconnect the charger or the trimmer from the AC outlet if extended periods of non-use are
anticipated.
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