Andis AG User manual

clockwise only until you feel the brush cap stop. If the
brush cap is tightened too tightly, it will force the
brush spring past the carbon brush and will cause
damage to the commutator.
CHANGING THE BLADE ASSEMBLY
If your clipper blades no longer cut properly (be sure
to try more than one blade, since blade currently
being used may be dull), it could be that your blade
drive assembly needs replacement.
To change the blade drive assembly:
1. Unplug your clipper.
2. Remove blade set.
3. Remove four housing
screws with philips
screwdriver.
4. Turn clipper over and
remove cover.
5. Before attempting to
remove the blade
drive assembly, you
must remove the
blade hinge first.
Remove the
two blade hinge
screws
(Diagram H). When
removing the blade
hinge, you will notice
a small spring set in
between the hinge
and the lower hous-
ing (Diagram I). Make
sure that this part
does not get lost
when replacing the
blade drive assembly.
6. Remove blade drive
mounting screws
(Diagram J).
7. NOTE: Before remov-
ing blade drive assem-
bly, note the way it is
positioned (this will
help you in reassem-
bly). Remove blade
drive assembly
(Diagram K).
8. Drive bearing should be
at its lowest position, if
not, move it with your
finger to lowest position
(Diagrams L and M).
9. Align screw holes of
new blade drive assem-
bly and press down
level at the screw holes
(Diagram N).
10. Reassemble blade
drive mounting screws
(Diagram J).
11. Be sure the hinge
spring is in its place
before attempting to
replace the blade hinge
and screws (Diagram
O). When replacing the
hinge screws, place
screw in the screw hole
and slowly turn count-
er-clockwise until you
feel the screw drop into
place. This assures the
screw is properly
aligned within the hole
threads. Turn screw
clockwise to tighten,
just until snug. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN.
12. Replace cover and turn
clipper over.
13. Replace housing screws. (Short screws in back
by cord—long screws in front by blade).
Congratulations –
you just went First Class when you bought
this Andis Clipper. Careful workmanship and
quality design have been the hallmarks of
Andis products since 1922.
BLADE
DRIVE
MOUNTING
SCREWS
DIAGRAM J
DIAGRAM H
HINGE
SCREWS
DIAGRAM I
SPRING
INCORRECT
POSITION
OF DRIVE
BEARING
CORRECT
POSITION
OF
DRIVE
BEARING
DIAGRAM L
DIAGRAM M
DIAGRAM N
DIAGRAM K
DIAGRAM O
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Form # 27074 Rev. N ©2004 Andis Company, USA Printed in U.S.A.
Detachable Plus®
MODEL AG
Clipper
Andis Model AG
Detachable Blades
are compatible with
Oster Model A5
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 deter-
mined 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., P.O. Box 085005, Racine WI 53408-5005 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. The
blade set has a 10 Day Limited Warranty. If the blade set fails to cut, it will be
resharpened free of charge if returned within 10 days of purchase. Send your
blade set postage prepaid with the original purchase receipt to:
ANDIS COM-
PANY, ATTENTION: Service Department, 1800 Renaissance Blvd, Sturtevant,
Wisconsin 53177 (U.S. & Canada only).
Andis will not be liable under this war-
ranty for any defect, failure or malfunction of any of its products caused by
normal wear, abuse, misuse, unauthorized adjustments or disassembling.
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 limi-
tation 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 ____________
KEEP THIS FOR YOUR RECORDS
FACTORY REPAIR SERVICE
When the blades of your Andis Clipper become dull
after repeated use, it is advised to send your blades
to an Andis Authorized Service Station mentioned
below for resharpening. If you wish your clipper to be
serviced as well, they should be carefully packed and
mailed either Parcel Post Insured, or U.P.S.
Please see enclosed slip sheet
for all Andis Authorized repair stations

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed, including the
following: Read all instructions before using the Andis
Clipper.
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 dam-
aged 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 comb
or broken blade, as injury to the skin may occur.
9. To disconnect turn control to “off” then remove
plug from outlet.
10. WARNING: During use, do not place or leave
appliance where it may be (1) damaged by an
animal or (2) exposed to weather.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is intended for Commercial Use
SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-INSULATED CLIPPER
In a double-insulated clipper, two systems of insula-
tion are provided instead of grounding. No grounding
means is provided on a double-insulated clipper, nor
should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a
double-insulated clipper requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and should be done only
by an Andis Authorized Service Station. Replacement
parts must be identical to those parts being replaced.
A double-insulated clipper is marked by the words
“DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED”.
The symbol may also be marked on the appli-
ance.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following instructions before using your
new Andis Trimmer. Give it the care that a fine precision
built instrument deserves and it will give you years of
service. Before starting your clipper remove the blade
guard (some models may not have a blade guard). Plug
cord into electrical outlet, operate 120 volt, 60 cycle AC
electrical current or as noted on unit. To start clipper
move switch button to on position, to stop, move
switch button back to original position. After using your
Andis Clipper, rewrap cord, and store in a safe place.
REMOVING BLADE SET
To remove blade set,
first make sure your
clipper motor is
switched off, then push
down on blade with
both thumbs (Diagram
A) and slide blade off
blade hinge. If your
blade hinge should
snap closed and is
flush with the clipper,
use a small standard
screwdriver to pry the
tongue of the hinge out
(Diagram B).
NOTE: Hair may accu-
mulate in the front
cavity of the housing
under the blade. If this
happens, you can clean
out the hair by brushing
out the cavity with a
small brush or an old
toothbrush while the
blade is off the clipper
(See Diagram B for
location of cavity being referenced).
REPLACING OR CHANGING BLADE SET
To replace or change your blade set, slide the blade
bracket onto the hinge of the clipper (Diagram C) and
with the clipper turned on, push the blade towards
the clipper to lock into position.
USER MAINTENANCE
The internal mechanism of your motor clipper has
been permanently lubricated at the factory. Other
than the recommended maintenance described in
this manual, no other maintenance should be per-
formed, except by Andis Company or an Andis
Authorized Repair Service Station.
CARE AND SERVICING OF YOUR ANDIS CLIPPER
BLADES
Blades should be oiled
before, during, and
after use. If your clipper
blades leave streaks or
slow down, it’s a sure
sign blades need oil.
Place a few drops of
Andis Clipper Oil on the
front and side of the
cutter blades (Diagram D). Wipe excess oil off blades
with a soft dry cloth. Spray lubricants contain insuffi-
cient oil for good lubrication, but are an excellent clip-
per blade coolant. Always replace broken or nicked
blades to prevent injury. You can clean the excess
hair from your blades by using a small brush or worn
out toothbrush. 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 clip-
per off and dry blades
with a clean dry cloth
and start clipping again.
If upon cleaning your blades you find that the blades
will still not cut, there may be a few fine pieces of hair
trapped between the upper and lower blade. If this
happens, you will need to snap the blade off the clip-
per. Proceed to slide the upper blade to one side,
without loosening the tension spring or moving the
upper blade completely out from under the tension
spring (See Diagram E for position of blade). Wipe
the surface between the blades clean with a dry
cloth, then place a drop of clipper oil where the upper
and lower blades meet and also in the guide slot of
the tension spring (Diagram E). Now slide the upper
blade to the opposite side of the lower blade and
repeat this process. After completing this cleaning
procedure, slide the upper blade centering it over the
lower blade. Handle or store your Andis Clipper with
the blades down so excess oil will not run into the
clipper case.
REPLACEMENT OF CARBON BRUSHES
WARNING: Clipper must be unplugged before
removing carbon brush caps or performing any
maintenance, as electrical shock may occur. The
carbon brushes of your clipper should be checked
every three to six months. Carbon brush replacement
should be performed
when the carbon
brushes reach no less
than 1/16" in length.
To replace the carbon
brushes, unscrew
brush caps with a
standard screwdriver.
Do one side at a time.
Caution: The carbon brushes are spring loaded. Take
precaution when unscrewing the brush caps from the
unit (Diagram F). The brush spring should be in plain
view upon removing the cap. Pull out the spring and
brush from its canal, then remove old carbon brush.
Tip the clipper to one side so the carbon brush slides
out. Be sure to note the way the brush is inserted so
that if it does not need replacing, it may be re-insert-
ed in exactly the same position. When placing a new
carbon brush into the carbon brush canal, make sure
to align the curvature on the end of the carbon brush
with the curve of the commutator seen at the bottom
of the canal (Diagram G). When aligned properly, the
two beveled edges of the carbon brush will be located
in the upper right and lower left corners. Be sure to
insert the beveled end of the carbon brush into the
canal first. Failure to perform this procedure correctly
may cause the carbon brushes to not seat them-
selves properly against the commutator. Replace the
carbon brush spring into the brush cavity after the
carbon brush has been installed, then replace carbon
brush cap with a standard size screwdriver. Turn
DIAGRAM A
DIAGRAM C
USING BOTH
THUMBS
PUSH DOWN
SLIDE BLADE
OFF HINGE
HINGE
DIAGRAM B
DIAGRAM D
OIL
OIL OIL
DIAGRAM F
CARBON BRUSH
CARBON BRUSH CANAL
BEVEL
INSERT BEVEL SIDE FIRST SPRING
CAP
TOP OF CLIPPER
DIAGRAM G
DIAGRAM E
CAUTION: Never handle your Andis clipper while
you are operating a water faucet and never hold your
clipper under a water faucet or in water. There is
danger of electrical shock and damage to your clip-
per. ANDIS COMPANY will not be responsible in
case of injury due to this carelessness.