Your motor will start to struggle when your blades are dull. Not to mention that it will pull your clients hair. Hair on your clipper blades will cause them to get dull. You really need to keep your blades clean and oiled to make sure your clippers are always running in peak condition. Monitor the screw holding the adjustment arm so your haircuts (or fades) stay tight and proper. Yet you should be careful with it as it tends to get loose easier than other Wahl clippers. It’s great that it’s way more flexible than usual Wahl hair cutters. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll see yourself getting through your haircuts much faster since you will spend less time trying to get rid of any shadow or line where you tapered.Īnother thing, this time isolated to this model specifically, is the side lever. This usually takes a bit of practice to really get the motion down, after all, it isn’t easy to use your arm as part of the tool. The center of gravity allows you to make a much smoother transition and will improve your haircuts.

It is easier to rock your arm out away from the head when fading up the sides.

Two great properties if you plan on using it for longer haircuts.īeing top heavy is actually also very helpful. This also can end up making you more money in the long run, too, since you can end up working faster and more efficiently which means more cuts by the end of the week.Īs the Wahl 5 star Legend clipper is made of hard plastic, it also won’t overheat on you. Even the difference of a few ounces adds up and can be much easier on your hand at the end of a long week. Hand fatigue is definitely a major concern for barbers working in busy shops. This allows for easier maneuvering and less strain on your hands after continuous use. Its weight is less than, say, the Wahl Senior with its 1.2 pounds. The cutter is 6.25″ in size and weighs 1 pound. Adhering to Wahl’s 5 star color scheme, the Legend clipper mixes burgundy with a silverish stripe in its middle body part.

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