Oster Heat Trick
Clipper: Oster A5 & 76 Styles
Symptoms: Internal
parts will not come out
Are you frustrated by trying to get armatures and fields out of OsterA5 and Classic 76 Clippers? Are you tired of breaking housings, brushes,
ruining fans, and cracking housing? Then read on because I have a simple
fix for you!
“I’ll just
grab onto the back of the motor and give it the old heave-ho!”
~frustrated repairman
Remember, when working on these clippers there are several fragile
parts. Do not resort to using your brawn. I know it is tempting but I’ve
tried about every way to pull out those parts without avail. All you are
going to do is break parts. In this case, we want to use our brains
instead of all that brawn. First off make sure you have removed these
parts:
Think back to science class, remember how different substances
will expand when introduced to heat? Plastic Oster housings are the
practical application of this science class. Next time you get one of
those stuck housings, try putting it in a toaster oven (or regular oven for
that matter) for 250 degrees and about 5 minutes. Use a hot pad and do
not try it in the microwave! After 5 minutes the field and armature will
literally fall out of the housing!
Reverse these steps if you cannot get the armature and field to go
back into the housing. Hopefully this easy tip will help save you a
headache!
Bonus tip: When removing your snap ring, put a hose clamp on the
back of the housing to prevent the housing from breaking in case you slip with
the snap ring pliers
~ Ronnie
The Edge Pro
(515)
963-1990
If you have a heat gun, that will work as well. It's easier than hauling around a toaster oven in your van. And you can use it to shrink heat shrink tubing.
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