Volt Hinge
Clipper: Oster Volt & Heiniger Saphir
Symptoms: Hinge/ latch will not take blade
Not too long ago a new
clipper came on the market, and with it comes another repair trick you will need
to learn. The Heiniger Saphir, also marketed as the Oster Volt, is the clipper
in question for today’s article.
“I keep putting on volt hinges and none
of them work!” – the frustrated repairman
In this case our friend, the frustrated repairman, is
correct! Brand new volt hinges will
not work. That’s right folks, they
will not work. Before you panic though,
be rest assured. This one is a simple fix and just takes a little “know
how.”
These hinge springs do not
come preloaded, and before they will work you must load it. Some of you might remember doing this on
older model Osters (say pre 2000 era). There is a small triangular piece on the
bottom back of the hinge (see figure #1), and this is the trouble maker! It prevents the spring from being able to
move into its correct position.
All you have to do is gently
guide the springs around this triangle piece so that they are now on the bottom
of the hinge and can freely move forward (see figure #2 for finished
position). That’s all! You’ve solved the
problem! Install the new hinge, and it will work as designed!
~ Ronnie
The Edge Pro
(515) 963-1990
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