FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We offer a full line-up of hair cutting kits with a large range of features and attachments to consider. See the Hair Clipper section of our site. Wahl generally recommend two clipper kits for beginners. Our 79600-3301 or 79524-5201.

Both kits give you everything you need to cut your hair at home.

We do have Tips and Videos on line that can show you basic cuts and techniques.

All Wahl clippers come with extended warranties ranging from 2 to 5 years and a 30 day money-back satisfaction guarantee. Warranty information is listed on retail packaging with complete warranty information available in the instruction/styling guide that is available within each clipper kit. You can also visit the Warranty section of our website for more information.

Please visit the Where to buy section of our site for a list of major retail outlets and online sources. Or on our website here

Please visit the Haircuts 101 section on our website for basic tips on cutting hair at home

Please visit the Men's Haircuts section on our website for helpful how to’s to achieve specific haircut styles

Wahl clippers work on every hair type. We suggest reviewing the various techniques in our styling guide for more information. Check out Wahl's full line of clippers here.

Call Wahl Customer Service at 800-729-9245, or you can go to our online store at www.wahlusa.com.

General maintenance information is outlined in the Instruction/Styling Guide, or call Wahl Customer Service at 800-729-9245. We also have basic videos showing how to oil and care for your blades here.

A family with three members getting their haircut every 5 weeks can easily save over $500 per year in professional fees and travel costs, assuming haircuts cost $15.00 to $17.00 with tip.

No, the unit is not broken. Rather, it is not properly tuned and as such it is not operating at maximum power. To adjust power (tune), use the end of the cleaning brush or a screwdriver to turn power screw in a clockwise direction until you hear a noise. Then, slowly turn the power screw out (counter-clockwise) until the noise stops. This is maximum power.

Three convenient ways to acquire the parts you need: 1) Popular Wahl products, parts and accessories are available on-line at www.wahlusa.com. 2) Contact Wahl for specialty parts and accessories at 800-729-9245. 3) Visit our Contact Us. page to find other ways to contact Wahl's Customer Service.

AA & AAA batteries can be purchased at a local retailer. However, if your product is under warranty and is considered rechargeable or rechargeable cord/cordless please contact Wahl Customer Service at 800-729-9245 for replacement options.

Try this first - Blade maintenance:

Move the taper lever up and down a few times.

Place one drop of clipper oil in the center of the movable top blade and one drop of oil on each end of the top blade.

Next, add one drop of oil to the heel of the stationary bottom blade on each side. (5 drops of oil total)

Turn clipper on and run to distribute the oil. When oil is evenly distributed, turn clipper off and wipe off excess oil with a soft cloth. If this does not help, please contact Wahl and we will help you further - Call us at 800-729-9245 or email us at techsupport@wahlclipper.com

If your clipper does not seem to take a charge, check the following before returning it for repair:

1. Check outlet operation by plugging in another appliance.
2. Make sure the outlet is not connected to a switch which turns the power at the outlet off.
3. Be sure the clipper is properly connected to the recharging transformer, all connections are secure and the switch on the clipper is turned “OFF - 0”.
4. If your electricity is connected to a master power switch, we suggest the clipper be disconnected from the charger anytime the master switch is off. Leaving the unit plugged into a dead outlet or an unplugged charger will drain the battery.
5. If clipper does not run and it is completely charged, turn the unit “ON - I” and pinch or push the blades manually. (Oil may have dried out between the blades, so they may be temporarily stuck together).

The red indicator light is just that - it indicates that the clipper has been connected to a power source. It will not change colors or go off once the clipper is fully charged. If you need more information, please contact Wahl at techsupport@wahlclipper.com and we will help you.

On any cordless rechargeable product, you must use the unit frequently to keep it operating properly. As stated in the instruction booklet, you should run the trimmer's/clipper's battery completely dead at least once a month, otherwise, if you only use the unit two minutes every day eventually it will work for only two minutes between charges. Thus, to prolong the life of your unit, you should completely discharge the battery at least once a month.

Align guard onto blade then press down where guard number is located until you hear a snap.

From underneath, lift tab up to release from blade.

Rocking Motion - When you want to blend from one section to the next, you will need to practice moving the clipper in an upward rocking motion. This motion will leave the hair slightly longer where the clipper pulls away from the scalp, enabling you to blend between the sections and achieve a smooth transition from one length of hair to the next. This technique will enhance the appearance of your haircuts.

Combing or Brushing the Hair - Before you cut and from time to time as you cut, be sure to comb the hair and check for the hair’s natural response in order to see how the hair falls into place. Visualizing Your Haircut When you cut hair, you should visualize the head as if it were divided into four sections. Dampening the Hair - Some haircuts work better if you spray the hair lightly with water. The dampness helps you see the natural fall of the hair and makes cutting wavy or curly hair easier.

When you cut your hair, you should visualize the head as if it were divided into four sections : Section 1 - The neckline Section 2 - Under the rim of the head Section 3 - The Rim or side on the head Section 4 - Top of the head. Using proper techniques when moving from one section to the next will help you blend the sections together for professional looking results.

The taper lever adds versatility to your clipper by allowing you to gradually change the closeness of your cut. The lever in the “Up” position is the closest cut and the lever in the “Down” position is the longest cut. Should your blades become jammed with hair, move the taper lever up and down several times. This action will help free up the blades.

Detachable Blade System - Enables you to quickly change from a standard-width blade for full grooming to a narrow-width blade for detail trimming around a mustache, goatee, or anywhere to define the hair line and clip any stray whiskers. To remove attachment, simply pull top edge of blade away from body unit. To attach, align back tab of attachment head to cavity on the inner edge of trimmer unit and push down on top of blade.

Standard Blade: Unscrew the stationary bottom blade and top blades from the unit. Clean hair from unit and attachment. Replace with new blades and align : If your clipper has a taper lever, position the lever in the close cut position.

1. End of top blade teeth should be approximately 1/32-inch (.64 mm) back from bottom blade.

2. Extreme left-hand tooth of top blade must be covering or to the left of the first small tooth of bottom blade.

3. Extreme right-hand tooth of top blade must be touching the big tooth on the bottom blade.

If blade alignment is incorrect, add a few drops of Wahl Clipper Oil to the blades, turn clipper “On” for a few moments, turn “OFF” and unplug. Loosen screws slightly and adjust. Tighten screws after blades are aligned.

Certainly. You can order direct from Wahl by dialing 800-729-9245 or email us at techsupport@wahlclipper.com. Or visit www.wahlusa.com.

Please visit the Trimming 101 section of our website for basic tips on facial hair trimming

If you are not happy with any of our products for any reason, we will gladly accept your returns within 30 days of your purchase date for a refund. If there is a quality issue discovered with your product, Wahl Consumer will cover the cost of shipping for the return. Please contact our Customer Service Team at 1-800-729-WAHL (9245) or via email at techsupport@wahlclipper.com for more information.

In compliance with our Money Back Guarantee policy, Wahl Consumer will accept returns from ANY retailer on any new Wahl Consumer item purchased. Your refund of the original purchase price will be issued in the same form as the original payment. The original shipping and handling will not be refunded. Please allow up to 30 days to receive your refund from the time we received and processed your return.

Please note: We cannot accept a return (even within 30 days of purchase) in certain situations, including, but not limited to:

Instances of abuse of the product that include damaged by misuse, alterations, improper care, or accidents.

The acceptance of a return is determined at the sole discretion of Wahl Clipper Corporation.

Exchanges: Exchanges are not currently supported by our returns process. If you would like to exchange your current item for a different item, please follow the return process for the item you would like to return, and then create a new order for the item you would like in exchange. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are happy to help you find the right product for your needs!

This is a rough illustration for installing/replacing the battery for Wahl's pen trimmers (Models 5640, 05640-1001, 05640-600, 05643-100, 05643-200 and 05643-400

Three convenient ways to acquire the parts you need:

1) Popular Wahl products, parts and accessories are available on-line at www.wahlusa.com

2) Contact Wahl for specialty parts and accessories at 800-729-9245.

3) Find a service center by visiting the contact us page of this site.

AA & AAA batteries can be purchased at a local retailer. However, if your product is under warranty and is considered rechargeable or rechargeable cord/cordless please contact Wahl Customer Service at 800-729-9245 or techsupport@wahlclipper.com for replacement

Replacement blades and blade heads are available on our website on trimmer parts page/a>. If you need more help finding the correct blade, please call Wahl at 800-729-9245 or contact us at techsupport@wahlclipper.com.

NiCad battery life capacity may be improved with the following procedures. Once per month, let the trimmer run until the motor stops. Then, shut the switch "Off" and recharge fully.

It is sometimes possible to rejuvenate the battery by completely running the unit dead and turning it OFF and recharging it. Performing this Procedure three to four days in a row may rejuvenate the battery to original strength.

Your trimmer can only be serviced by returning it to Wahl Clipper. Please send items to Wahl Repair Department 3001 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081 - Or - call Customer Service 800-729-9245 for assistance or your local service center. There is a charge for this service.

With proper maintenance, Ni-Cd batteries should last from 2-5 years. These batteries should be completely discharged at least once a month and recharged overnight for 16 hours.

Simply turn the unit "ON" and either lay it down or set it in the charging stand when the stand is unplugged.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the unit in the "ON" position after the unit has run dead. Once the battery is dead, immediately turn the switch to "OFF" and plug in the stand to recharge completely.

For recycling of batteries, please contact a government agency, waste disposal service, retailer or visit online recycling sources, such as www.call2recycle.org

Here is a YouTube video on how to replace the heads: https://youtu.be/PWDb3Rpox64

You should not take the head apart - The spring and plastic pieces of the head need only be brushed off to clean them. If the spring has been removed or broken, please contact Wahl at techsupport@wahlclipper.com

If your trimmer does not seem to take a charge, check the following before returning it for repair:

1. Check outlet operation by plugging in another appliance.
2. Make sure the outlet is not connected to a switch which turns the power at the outlet off.
3. Be sure the trimmer is properly connected to the recharging transformer, all connections are secure and the switch on the unit is turned “OFF - 0”.
4. If your electricity is connected to a master power switch, we suggest the trimmer be disconnected from the charger anytime the master switch is off. Leaving the unit plugged into a dead outlet or an unplugged charger will drain the battery.
5. If trimmer does not run and it is completely charged, turn the unit “ON - I” and pinch or push the blades manually. (Oil may have dried out between the blades, so they may be temporarily stuck together).

Cleaning the hair off the rubber grip only takes a few seconds and a wet towel. Simply wrap a wet towel around the rubber grip of the trimmer and pull down once. The hair will be removed and your rubber grip will be ready for the next time you use the trimmer. Wahl's YouTube channel does have a video of this process.

On any cordless rechargeable product, you must use the unit frequently to keep it operating properly. As stated in the instruction booklet, you should run the trimmer's/clipper's battery completely dead at least once a month, otherwise, if you only use the unit two minutes every day eventually it will work for only two minutes between charges. Thus, to prolong the life of your unit, you should completely discharge the battery at least once a month.

Align guard onto blade then press down where guard number is located until you hear a snap.

From underneath, lift tab up to release from blade.

Detachable Blade System - Enables you to quickly change from a standard-width blade for full grooming to a narrow-width blade for detail trimming around a mustache, goatee, or anywhere to define the hair line and clip any stray whiskers. To remove attachment, simply pull top edge of blade away from body unit. To attach, align back tab of attachment head to cavity on the inner edge of trimmer unit and push down on top of blade.

Standard Blade: Unscrew the stationary bottom blade and top blades from the unit. Clean hair from unit and attachment. Replace with new blades and align : If your clipper has a taper lever, position the lever in the close cut position.

1. End of top blade teeth should be approximately 1/32-inch (.64 mm) back from bottom blade.

2. Extreme left-hand tooth of top blade must be covering or to the left of the first small tooth of bottom blade.

3. Extreme right-hand tooth of top blade must be touching the big tooth on the bottom blade.

If blade alignment is incorrect, add a few drops of Wahl Clipper Oil to the blades, turn clipper “On” for a few moments, turn “OFF” and unplug. Loosen screws slightly and adjust. Tighten screws after blades are aligned.

Depending on use, a foil should last from 4-6 months. To get the longest life, don't press hard when shaving. The foils are extra thin for a close shave. Pushing hard will cause the foil to contact the cutter bar and damage may occur. If you do need to replace your foils please visit Shaver accessories.

Please visit the Shaving 101 section of our website for basic tips about shaving

With proper maintenance, Ni-Cd batteries should last from 2-5 years. These batteries should be completely discharged at least once a month and recharged overnight for 16 hours.

You may take it to a local Service Center. You can call us at 800-729-9245 or techsupport@wahlclipper.com, You may return your shaver direct to Wahl at 3001 North Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081. Attention Wahl Repair Department. Please call us for the fee information.

With the receipt, the two-year warranty period begins on the day of purchase. Without the receipt, it begins on the date the shaver was manufactured. Look on the bottom of your shaver, near the power cord. The first set of numbers you will find indicates the week of the year the shaver was manufactured. The second set is the year.

Yes. Wahl Home Pet clippers and trimmers come with an instruction booklet explaining how to take care of your Wahl Home Pet unit. Videos are also available in the Home Pet section of this site: Pet Grooming.

Blade sets are available at Wahl. Contact Wahl Customer Service at800-729-9245 or techsupport@wahlclipper.com Blades are also available on this website -Pet Parts & Accessories.

Many of our Home Pet products are excellent for trimming and touch-ups and are very good for fine to medium hair. Some are not recommended for double coated clipping. Each of our Home Pet products specify the type of animal they are appropriate for right on the packaging. To find the right products for you and your pet, please visit our Pet Product Selector

No. Most corded clippers designed by Wahl Home Products are designed for use at 220V. Wahl does offer a variety of cordless (battery operated) clippers and trimmers. Additionally, we do have a select offering of clippers and trimmers specifically designed for use overseas. Please visit www.wahl.com for more information for your specific country of interest.

Yes, they will work on long haired cats. Please follow the instructions by bathing, drying and brushing your cat. You can begin clipping your cat once their coat is completely dry. Please introduce your cat to the clipper by turning it on and let them get used to the noise before grooming. This will make the event more enjoyable for you and your cat.

We would not recommend using the human hair clippers on animals. Our pet clippers are specially designed to cut animal hair. Wahl offers a variety of Animal Clipper Kits that will meat your needs.

You should only use this product once a week. If you need to use it more than once a week, then your pet probably needs a deep cleansing bath with our 24oz shampoo.

If your clipper does not seem to take a charge, check the following before returning it for repair:

1. Check outlet operation by plugging in another appliance.
2. Make sure the outlet is not connected to a switch which turns the power at the outlet off.
3. Be sure the clipper is properly connected to the recharging transformer, all connections are secure and the switch on the clipper is turned “OFF - 0”.
4. If your electricity is connected to a master power switch, we suggest the clipper be disconnected from the charger anytime the master switch is off. Leaving the unit plugged into a dead outlet or an unplugged charger will drain the battery.
5. If clipper does not run and it is completely charged, turn the unit “ON - I” and pinch or push the blades manually. (Oil may have dried out between the blades, so they may be temporarily stuck together)

Yes, it can be used for matts. Wahl recommends the use of a slicker brush to remove tangles. When encountering stubborn matts or tangles, use liquid detangler or baby oil, gently massage it into the trouble spot and brush it out. If the matt will not give, then you can uses the clippers to remove the matt. You may want to use scissors to loosen the matt so it stops pulling the skin or to remove some of the matt's bulk then use the clippers. If you need more information, please contact Wahl at 800-729-9245 or techsupport@wahlclipper.com

Dog bathing doesn't need to be difficult. With preparation, perseverance and a positive attitude, bathing can easily become a fun and fulfilling part of the regular grooming cycle, while helping your pet avoid many diseases and infections. A general rule of thumb, according to ASPCA recommendations, is to bathe your dog at least every three months, increasing the frequency during the hot, summer months. Many breeds and coat styles, however, require more frequent bathing (as do, naturally, mischief-finding, outdoor-loving dogs), while others necessitate fewer baths. Regular bathing will also help keep shedding to a minimum with most such breeds. Remember to use approved dog shampoo, preferably one that also conditions, detangles and moisturizes. Wahl has all of the dog bathing products you need.

Although concentrated Wahl does not recommend or provide a dilution ratio for our pet shampoos. The best way to use them is to just use less as they have a higher percentage of surfactants.

At many drug stores or by calling 800-729-9245. You can also visit the massager section of this website.

First, you should consult a physician to ensure that the pain is not related to any specific health condition or recent trauma that would be negatively impacted by the application of pressure stemming from the use of a massager. Once you are cleared by a physician or you are experiencing routine muscle pain or soreness, a Wahl massager is a great way to help alleviate the pain without relying exclusively on analgesic medications.

Wahl does not recommend using any lotion or oil with Wahl massagers.

Wahl massagers are designed for use in the United States. (110-120 V). They should not be used in other countries.

Most of Wahl's massagers are designed for the US market, uses 110v to 120v and 60Hz.

All of our massagers are backed by a 1 or 2 year limited warranty. If you have questions about the warranty you can call our Customer Service Department at 800-729-9245.

The clipper model numbers are referenced on each of the blade detail pages on our website. If you need more help, please contact us at 800-729-9245.

Blades may be sharpened by sending them to: Wahl Annex, 3001 North Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081. Attention Wahl Repair Department. There is a charge for this service - please contact Wahl Customer Service at 800-729-9245 for the latest pricing.

To remove hair from between the blades, use the cleaning brush provided. DO NOT USE WATER TO CLEAN THE BLADES. For best results, after brush cleaning the blades, add Wahl clipper oil to the blades.
OIL:
The blades on your new clipper should be oiled every few haircuts. For best results, place three drops on front of each blade and one drop on each side of the blade as shown. Use only Wahl Clipper oil (a small bottle is included in this kit, additional oil can be purchased separately, see www.grooming.Wahl.com for details).
DO NOT USE HAIR OIL, GREASE, OR ANY OIL MIXED WITH KEROSENE OR ANY SOLVENT.

The bottom blade holes are larger than the shanks of the blade screws. When the blade screws are loosened the bottom blade can be aligned with the top blade. Tighten the screws and ensure that they are kept tight. The end of the top blade teeth should align 1/32" to 1/16"(.79mm to 1.59m") back from and parallel to the bottom blade. This ensures that the clipper does not cut too close and prevents the moving blade from touching the skin. Please explore the How to section of our website for help.

Please refer to the Product Accessories page at www.wahlusa.com

While the blades are sharp, there is relatively little chance to cut yourself due to the blade alignment of both the top and bottom blades.

Detachable Blade System - Enables you to quickly change from a standard-width blade for full grooming to a narrow-width blade for detail trimming around a mustache, goatee, or anywhere to define the hair line and clip any stray whiskers. To remove attachment, simply pull top edge of blade away from body unit. To attach, align back tab of attachment head to cavity on the inner edge of trimmer unit and push down on top of blade.

Standard Blade: Unscrew the stationary bottom blade and top blades from the unit. Clean hair from unit and attachment. Replace with new blades and align : If your clipper has a taper lever, position the lever in the close cut position.

1. End of top blade teeth should be approximately 1/32-inch (.64 mm) back from bottom blade.

2. Extreme left-hand tooth of top blade must be covering or to the left of the first small tooth of bottom blade.

3. Extreme right-hand tooth of top blade must be touching the big tooth on the bottom blade.

If blade alignment is incorrect, add a few drops of Wahl Clipper Oil to the blades, turn clipper “On” for a few moments, turn “OFF” and unplug. Loosen screws slightly and adjust. Tighten screws after blades are aligned.

Move the taper lever up and down a few times.
Place one drop of clipper oil in the center of the movable top blade and one drop of oil on each end of the top blade.
Next, add one drop of oil to the heel of the stationary bottom blade on each side. (5 drops of oil total)
Turn clipper on and run to distribute the oil. When oil is evenly distributed, turn clipper off and wipe off excess oil with a soft cloth.

Your Wahl clipper blades were oiled and aligned before leaving our factory. Blades may need to be realigned if they have been bumped or removed for cleaning. To determine if realignment is necessary, compare your clipper blades with this sketch.

1. If your clipper has a taper lever, position the lever in the close cut position.
2. End of top blade teeth should be approximately 1/32-inch (.64 mm) back from bottom blade.
3. Extreme left-hand tooth of top blade must be covering or to the left of the first small tooth of bottom blade.
4. Extreme right-hand tooth of top blade must be touching the big tooth on the bottom blade.

If blade alignment is incorrect, add a few drops of Wahl Clipper Oil to the blades, turn clipper “On” for a few moments, turn “OFF” and unplug. Loosen screws slightly and adjust. Tighten screws after blades are aligned. Other than blades, this clipper has no user-serviceable parts.

You can reduce the “clatter sound” by adjusting the power screw. The power screw was adjusted for peak efficiency before leaving the factory. However, if voltage in your home is too high or low; the clipper power screw may need adjustment.
ADJUST POWER SCREW TO REDUCE CLIPPER NOISE
(excessive clattering):

1. Turn your clipper “On”. Use the end of the cleaning brush or a screwdriver to turn power screw in a clockwise direction until you hear a noise.
2. Then, slowly turn power screw in a counterclockwise direction, just until noise stops.
3. Once Noise stops continue turning the screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. This is the maximum power setting.

For battery replacement send the entire, intact clipper unit to:
Wahl Annex 3001 North Locust, P.O. Box 578, Sterling, IL 61081
Do not attempt to remove the battery. Lithium-Ion batteries can explode, catch fire, and/or cause burns if disassembled, damaged, or exposed to water or high temperatures.
If you choose not to replace the battery, the entire, intact clipper unit must be disposed. Do not attempt to remove the battery for disposal. Lithium-Ion batteries may be subject to local disposal regulations. Many locations prohibit disposal in standard waste receptacles. Check your local laws and regulations.
For recycling contact a government recycling agency, waste disposal service, retailer, or visit online recycling sources, such as www.batteryrecycling.com or www.rbrc.org.

If your clipper does not seem to take a charge, check the following before returning it for repair:

1. Check outlet operation by plugging in another appliance.
2. Make sure the outlet is not connected to a switch which turns the power at the outlet off.
3. Be sure the clipper is properly connected to the recharging transformer, all connections are secure and the switch on the clipper is turned “OFF - 0”.
4. If your electricity is connected to a master power switch, we suggest the clipper be disconnected from the charger anytime the master switch is off. Leaving the unit plugged into a dead outlet or an unplugged charger will drain the battery.
5. If clipper does not run and it is completely charged, turn the unit “ON - I” and pinch or push the blades manually. (Oil may have dried out between the blades, so they may be temporarily stuck together).

Please try the following
(A) Oil blades as directed in the instruction booklet. - place three drops on front of each blade and one drop on each side of the blade
(B) You can reduce the “clatter sound” by adjusting the power screw. The power screw was adjusted for peak efficiency before leaving the factory. However, if voltage in your home is too high or low; the clipper power screw may need adjustment.
ADJUST POWER SCREW TO REDUCE CLIPPER NOISE
(excessive clattering):

1. Turn your clipper “ON”
2. Use the end of the cleaning brush or a screwdriver to turn power screw in a COUNTER CLOCKWISE direction until clatter goes away.