How to properly care for your Aesculap blades

Clippers and clipper heads are an important helper when it comes to animal hair care.
We are happy when the machines and accessories are ready for use and work well whenever they are needed.
In the attached presentation you will find tips and tricks for care and maintenance before and after use , so that you can enjoy them for a long time.

Unique blade system of Aesculap
The only small animal blade system, where the cutting pressure of the blade can be adjusted according to fur/hair conditions.

What makes them unique and different to common A5 type SnapOn blade sets?

• Cutting blade pressure can be adjusted via the knurled screw
• Beneficial for different fur / hair conditions
• Excellent clipping results for every kind or fur
• Longer use: For a short time period you can keep the good cutting performance by increasing the pressure, if the blade starts to get blunt
• Blade set can be easily disassembled for cleaning and regrinding

The secret of having the correct blade pressure
Easy to cut hair requires a relatively low cutting pressure and results in lower wear of the blades.
The cutting performance can be improved once the blades have experienced minor wear by slightly increasing the blade pressure (always turn only 1/4 rotation) using the regulating screw.

NOTE:
The screw must only be tightened so far that the upper blade can still be moved from the side with the application of only an average amount of pressure. Each blade set has this standard setting when it leaves our plant.

The flat spring and upper blade can be easily detached by removing the regulating screw.

Secure and reliable connection between clipper and cutter head.
The cutter head can be changed while the clipper is in use, simply snap in place and continue working.

A cutting test should be carried out after presetting the regulating screw.
The test is easily performed using a 1-2 mm thick strand of wool. To do this, insert the strand of wool into the teeth on all three sides (left, right and in the middle). If the lower part of the strand of wool falls off, the cut is ideal. If some of the fibres on the woolen strand remain hanging, improve the cutting ability by slightly tightening the regulating screw (only turn 1/4 rotation at a time) to increase the plate pressure.

NOTE: 
The regulating screw must only be tightened so far that the upper cutting plate can still be moved from the side with the application of only an average amount of pressure. Every clipper head has this standard setting when it leaves our plant. If the strand is not crushed down or remains stuck between the two cutting plates in spite of a maximum pressure adjustment with the regulating screw, then a satisfactory cut will not be possible with the clipper head. Professional sharpening at Aesculap Suhl or by one of our authorised dealers will then be required.

• The blade set must be oiled prior to every cutting use while the blade is mounted.
• If used regularly, take the blade set apart every few days and clean with a soft cloth or brush. Pay particular attention to ensuring that the spaces between the teeth are cleaned.
• Lightly oil the blade set after cleaning.
• The sliding surfaces must be absolutely clean prior to re-assembly. We recommend using the clean palm of your hand to wipe them off. The blade set can only cut properly if there is no hair between the blades.
• The regulating screw must only be tightened so far that the upper blade can still be moved from the side with the application of only an average amount of pressure.
• Blade sets can be changed while machine is running. To do this, press on the lever on the side of the clipper.
• Please ensure that the blade set has been completely pushed onto the dovetail notch. To extend the edge holding ability, please remove any visible dirt in the hair. When grooming animals, we recommend the animal be thoroughly brushed out and any matted areas be loosened. This is mandatory for cutting lengths of 9 mm or more.
  
• The blade sets can be re-sharpened several times. Please contact Aesculap clippers at Suhl or one of our authorised dealers should you wish your blades to be sharpened.

• Clean the upper and lower blades with a soft cloth or brush. Make certain that the gaps between the cutting teeth are cleaned properly.
• Slightly lubricate the upper and lower blades with special lubricant for clipper blades like Aesculap oil GT604