Blade replacement I just bought the Oster 76 hair clipper and wanted to change the blade size.  I was able to remove the size 1 blade but replacing the 000 blade or even the size 1 blade back on is difficult. The instructions state that i should turn the motor on and simply snap the replacement blade back on. I found i was wearing out the little plastic mechanical part that moves every time i tried to snap the blade back on. Do i really need to turn the motor on in order to replace the blade? I tried doing it without the motor on and could not snap the blade in place either. Can anyone please help.

Be sure to oil the blade and install it with the clipper running so that it seats correctly

Oster 76 clippers can be used with a variety of blade sizes and combs. shaveroutlet.com has many in stock. When using comb attachments, you should use one of the following size blades; 000, 0000, 1, 10, 15, 30
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In general, Oster 76 clipper combs are compatible with blade sizes 10, 15, 30, 00000, 0000, 000, 1. Many are available at shaveroutlet.com
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Hope this helps, this is a tongue guide, you hopefully recognise it on your blade. If they are not paralell, then adjust them with pliers, both need to be perfectly vertical. When you put it on the clippers push the latch in as you close the hinge.
If it still wobbles then the next fe wthings need checking
1. The hinge screws on the clipper are tight, located either side of the hinge on the clipper.
2. The drive lever may be worn, thats the maroon peice of plastic sticking up at the top of the clippers, it moves from side to side when clippers are running.
3. If all seems fine up to now, your clipper should be fixed under warranty as it will involve changing parts covered by the warranty.
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The clipper that you purchase dose not have the power to cut the Dog fur, You need a Andis Xcel 2 speed with a # 10 clipper blade. www.mannyssharpening.com this clipper is quiet and has power. [email protected]

The part that holds the blades on came loose on my Classic 76 clipper. It turns out that the two holes for the inserts are too big. I fixed the problem by removing the inserts from the clipper body (easy since that is the problem), cleaned the inserts and holes in the clipper body and super glued the inserts back into the holes. Be careful not to use too much glue! It only takes a little.

Are you sure you have Andis A5 or did you mean Oster A5 Clipper, if this clipper is A5 Clipper, You need to check the Lever for wear, The front of the Lever show wear on both side, Like white color and is not squad this Lever is worn. Need to replace. This Lever moves the blade side to side fully. if the Lever is worn the blade will not move fully side to side and the cutter blade the smaller blade will stay in the middle with hardly no travel to side to side and will not cut the hair even if you purchase new blades. Also I would like to mention if the Oster Locking Hinge is worn out and don't have the require tension to hold the blade in place the blade will not cut. How do you test the Oster Hinge on a Oster A5 Clipper,
(1) first close the hinge, in close potion with your finger nail try to open the Hinge, if the hinge slightly open or opens loose the Hinge is worn. if the Hinge is good it will not open or move and your nail may just brake your nail.
Many of my customers run into this type of problem, and the problem can be solve easily by checking these parts first.
One more item I would mention here if replace the A5 Hinge make sure you get the A5 Hinge not the Oster 76 Hinge they are driferrent, The A5 Hinge has on the back two wire's sticking out that fit on the Oster Latch for the A5 Hinge, the Oster 76 Hinge would not have these wire's on the back. I recommend replacing the Latch when you replace the Hinge. I hope this helps any body that have a A5 Oster clipper or A Oster 76 Clipper.
I have over 20 years in the repair business of Sharpening & Clipper repair. Mannys Sharpening 323 263-4697

Oster Hinge

A5 Latch

This is from the Oster book:
Changing Blades
To Remove: IMPORTANT- stop motor; push latch with thumb while lifting blade away from clipper and slide off tongue.
To Replace: turn motor on; insert blade on tongue fully and then snap blade into place.

Note: if the hinge is flush against clipper, lift it up with a screwdriver.




From me - Never take your blades apart to clean them. You can slide them one side to the other to get the hair out. (One little hair, can stop them from cutting.) You need to buy a can of clipper blade cool from oster or andis both are good, and it really helps to lubricate the blade and keep them cool while clipping. If you live near a dog groomer, petsmart or something of the like. Ask them to show you how to remove the blade and I know they will be happy to show you. I tried to submit an image from the book, but I don't know if it will get here or not.

These kinds of clippers are fussy about oiling and dirt. It is essential that the blades be spotless and well oiled FREQUENTLY. Oil after every haircut always. Also, if there is not enough tension on the blades, the hair will slip between the blade and blade guard, getting caught and damaging the blades. Blades should be screwed on tight. Also, it may be time to replace the blade if nothing else helps. These blades do not last very long in my experience especially if not carefully cleaned and oiled.

Here is schematic and instructions for service and repair. The model in the picture is the A5 however it is the animal version of the classic 76.
http://www.peasridge.co.uk/clipper-advice/clippers-products-oster-a5.shtml