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Fixing Electric Shavers

If your electric shaver quits working, don't go "caveman"! Fix it!
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A foil shaver is relatively easy to disassemble and service. Your model may vary from this illustration, but the components are the same.(click to enlarge)


Rotary-head shavers, too, are simple to maintain with periodic cleaning and lubrication. (click to enlarge)

The two most popular types of electric shavers are foil-head and rotary-head. A foil-head shaver moves rows of blades back and forth using an oscillator. A rotary-head shaver's motor rotates three blades in unison, each with its own gear, blade, and screen.

Service a foil-head shaver:
  1. Unplug the appliance. Remove the head assembly held on by screws, clips, or a pressure button.
  2. Remove the screen from the head and carefully clean it. If the screen is damaged or corroded, replace it.
  3. Remove the blade assembly from the oscillator assembly. Inspect and clean the blade assembly with canned air.

If your foil-head shaver requires lubrication, follow the manufacturer's instructions for doing so.

Service a rotary-head shaver:

  1. Unplug the appliance. Remove the head assembly from the housing.
  2. Remove the shaver head from the blade assembly and place the assembly on a flat surface.
  3. Remove the screens and the blade unit. Clean the screens with a small brush and inspect the blades. If the screen is damaged or corroded, replace it.
  4. If your rotary-head shaver requires lubrication, follow the manufacturer's instructions for doing so.

Text by Dan & Judy Ramsey - from "If It's Broke, Fix It!"
Artwork by Dan & Judy Ramsey
Copyright Fix-It Club® © 2004


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