Setting up a hair clipper

More and more men prefer to cut their own hair: cutting and trimming hair at home saves money. Despite the fact that the advantages are obvious, not everyone knows how to properly adjust the hair clipper to use it without problems later. In today's article we will talk about the intricacies of setting up this type of device and consider some features of operation.

What is the need to adjust the machine

Many people wonder why they should adjust such a seemingly simple device, because it can work without any adjustment. Yes, maybe, but not as long as with appropriate care. If you set up a hair clipper and periodically maintain it, performing simple maintenance work, it will work much longer and will not cause problems with minor breakdowns.

Some devices may eventually cause inconvenience in use, snacking on hair tufts or electrocution. At the first sign of a malfunction, you should immediately service the device.

Over time, unbalanced knives may leave some untrimmed hair in a row of even hair, which may affect the overall look of the hairstyle. In addition to possible malfunctions, adjustment may be necessary and for comfort of operation. So, if you want the device to serve you for a long time and not present any unpleasant surprises, then you should follow a few recommendations.

Blade adjustment

Adjusting the blades of a hair clipper is a necessary procedure throughout the life cycle of the device. This is done only when it becomes obvious that the performance of the device has decreased (shears worse, takes a bite, seizes knives).

To adjust the blades of the device, it is necessary to thoroughly clean it from dirt, dust and small hairs. From the tools you need simple screwdriver and in some cases, a special grinding board with several surfaces.

Using a screwdriver, the screws securing the blades to the housing are unscrewed. It is important to remember that different manufacturers place fasteners in different places, but the principle itself always remains the same. Having done this procedure completely once, in the subsequent difficulties should not arise.

Despite the general principle of adjustment, differences still exist, so a more detailed description of the manufacturers will be given below.

First you need to loosen the mounting bolts on the body, unscrewing both screws. The edge of the lower blade moves towards the edge (right) of the top. This position is fixed and set. Often this allows to achieve the most optimal cutting of dense bristles of small length. In some cases, it may be necessary to fix to the left edge or even to the middle.

There is also a simpler setup of machines, without orientation to the corners. The process is exactly the same, but with one difference: the label is the middle of the upper blade. Thus, most modern electrically controlled level-level machines are regulated.

If the device has been in use for a long time, it will most likely be required. lubricate metal parts so that they are preserved as long as possible. In most cases, it is enough to expose the blades once, and the hair clipper will work again for a long time, until the next service. To extend the life of the knives, after each shearing, you should clean them of dirt and small hair, as well as wipe thoroughly so that moisture does not penetrate into the body.

Examples of adjustment knives (video)

If you still have trouble debugging the blades, you can refer to the video tutorials on balancing them.

Video on the topic of adjusting hair clippers Vitek:

Feature: it is best to leave a small gap between the upper and lower knife. This will optimize the operation of the device and eliminate snacking while working. You should not tighten the bolts too much to eliminate the possibility of breaking the thread. If the thread is damaged, adjusting the blades will be much more difficult, if not impossible.

But how best to adjust the typewriter brand Moser:

Feature: it is best for the machine to work if, when adjusting, to set the blades so that the extreme tooth of the small knife goes slightly behind the tooth of the large blade.Machines of this brand have a strong thread in which fastening blades are set screws, but they still should not be tightened to the stop.

Brand appliances Domoteс it is best to regulate as follows:

Feature: before installing the blades, it is best to lightly rub them on the grinding board using the lap side. Do not forget to slightly moisten the surface of the board with water. If necessary, the procedure should be repeated until the blades are completely burned out. Unbalance occurs due to constant vibration under load and the contact (friction) of metal surfaces.

For brand cars Skarlett The following actions are quite applicable:

Feature: many models are adjusted without removing the blades, by simply tightening the mounting bolts. In some cases, lubrication of running parts may be required. For the base, it is better to use a new generation of lubricants based on hydrocracking additives or conventional motor oil.

Cars from this manufacturer require more frequent adjustment. However, the process itself is considerably simplified in comparison with models of other brands, so it will not be enough to produce such service.

Nuances of caring for appliances

It is worth paying attention to the general criteria for the care of equipment.

1. 1. Before servicing the device, you should study the operating instructions. There, clearly and clearly (besides in stages), the entire service process is shown.
   2. You should not do something if you are not confident in your abilities or are afraid to break the device.
   3. If the device is used throughout the year, the use of lubricating iron parts lubricants is necessary, because The factory basis by this time has already been worked out.

1. In case of prolonged use, or if the machine is used frequently, it may be necessary additional grinding of blades. To do this, you need to purchase a grinding board with different surfaces.
2. In no case can not fix the blade with the help of force. If the knives do not stand in the right position, there is a chance that something is done incorrectly, it may be worthwhile to once again study the instructions or look for additional information. Some models come with a special locking key. True, it is quite rare, so experts recommend using ordinary screwdrivers that are available in every home.
3. If the blade adjustment did not help, it may be worth replacing them.New knives are much cheaper than the entire tool assembly. Many modern hair clippers are standardized, and appropriate attachments and blades can be mounted on them.
   

Using a hair clipper is very simple. You can also easily care for her. Adjusting the knives does not take a lot of time from the owner, but such a simple action often helps to breathe new life into the device, which until recently seemed to be faulty. All you need is a little patience and perseverance. In the future, this process will take very little time. In addition, having adapted to serve one model, you can get the skill of adjusting the blades on most modern hair clippers.