How to Apply Oil

How to Apply Oil

Written by Col Barlow
March 14, 2026

Maintenance

Your Blades Need This After Every Cut

Skip this and your blades dull faster, drag harder, and cut worse with every session. Two minutes after every use is all it takes to keep them cutting like new.

Oiled
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No Oil
DRY BLADE Friction · Heat · Wear
TRANSFORM-U
Hair buildup · Friction · Dulling fast
OILED BLADE Sharp · Protected · Long-lasting
TRANSFORM-U
Oil coating active · Clean · Sharp

How to Do It Right

Applying blade oil
1

Brush hair from the blades

Clear any buildup before oiling — trapped hair stops the oil reaching the blade edge.

Brushing clipper blades
2

Apply 2–3 drops across the blade

Run the drops along the full width of the teeth — just enough to coat evenly.

Holding clipper
3

Power on the clipper

Run it for 10–15 seconds so the oil distributes evenly across all moving parts.

4

Wipe off the excess

A quick wipe removes any surplus — too much oil attracts hair and grit over time.

Why Maintenance Matters

2

Drops per session

1min

Total cleaning time

3x

Longer blade life

Pro Tips

✂️

Sharp blades only

Oil lubricates — it doesn't sharpen. If blades are tugging, replace them.

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Oil every session

Two drops every cut keeps friction low and heat down.

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Clean before you oil

Always brush out first — oiling over buildup seals it in.

Full charge before use

Consistent motor speed means a cleaner, more even cut.

Use the right oil. Only clipper-specific blade oil is compatible with your blades. Household oils, cooking oil, and general-purpose lubricants can damage the blade metal, gum up the motor, and void your warranty.

Get the Right Oil

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