Oster Golden A5 Single Speed 78005-301 and/or Oster Golden A5 Two Speed 78005-314, (Universal Motors) use A5 blades.
These versatile clippers are made for the professional groomer and the home user that is looking for endurance and power from a clipper. This clipper when maintained can have the longest service in the industry. They work well for people with dogs and cats that have heavier coat types, only groom their pet a few times a year or have a dirty matted pet. This clipper is made for all breeds of dogs and cats. Blade model numbers and their lengths will dictate the finish you will achieve. Information below.

Performax 78004-010 up to 4200 strokes Per Minute and Protégé 78704-020 (Rotary Motors) use A5 blades.
These versatile clippers are made for the professional groomer and the home user that is looking for cooler running and powerful clipper. They work well for people with dogs and cats that have heavier coat types; pets not regularly maintained or have a dirty matted coat. This clipper is made for all breeds of dogs and cats. Blade model numbers and their lengths will dictate the finish you will achieve. Information below.

Oster Turbo A5 Single Speed 78005-301 over 3100 strokes per minute and Turbo A5 Two Speed 780005-314 over 4000 strokes per minute (Universal Motor) use A5 blades.
These clippers are recommended to the professional only. These clippers are made to save time when tackling large breeds that need shaved down because of extremely heavy or matted coats. (Old English Sheep Dogs, Collies, Chow Chows, English Springer Spaniels) Too much power for a novice. Blade model numbers and their lengths will dictate the finish you will achieve. Information below.

Oster Universal comb attachments set 76926-700 are great to use for finish work.
Once the pet is bathed, dried and brushed out. These comb attach on an A5 blade. #30, #40, #50 leave longer lengths than the longest blade. Includes 1/16”, 1/8” 1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, 11/4” lengths and pouch.

Blades for A5 and A5 compatible clippers

78919-226 Cryogen-X or 78919-676 Elite – Size 3 leaves ½”
Is great for the stand up type coats like heavy coated poodles and bichon’s. It leaves the coat a length that resembles hand scissoring without all the work. Great to recommend to pet owner wanting nice length all over.

78919-206 Cryogen-X or 78919-666 Elite – Size 3F leaves ½”
Is a great blade for drop coated breeds like Lhasa Apsos, Maltese, Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terriers. It leaves the dog looking like a cute puppy. It cuts your grooming time in half because of the more precise cut compared to a universal comb for less scissoring time.

78919-136 Cryogen-X or 78919-596 Elite – Size 4 leaves 3/8”
This skip tooth blade is great for fluffy type coats such as Poodles and Bichons. It does not comb the hair flat to the body when cutting, as the full tooth blade does. Great for body clipping as well as one length all over trims.

78919-186 Cryogen-X or 78919-586 Elite – Size 4F leaves 3/8”
This blade is good for drop coat breeds. These are breeds with coats that lay flat to the skin such as Spaniels, most Terriers, Maltese and dog with soft hanging coat. It combs the coat down as you clipper, leaving it smooth and line free.

78919-066 Cryogen-X or 78919-576 Elite– Size 5 leaves 1/4”
The skip tooth blades are used on fluffy type coats such as poodles, bichon’s and dogs with similar type coats, leaving the coat standing rather than combing it down for a better finish faster.

78919-176 Cryogen-X or 78919-606 Elite – Size 5F leaves1/4”
A short smooth finish can be achieved with this blade. Great on some sporting and terrier breeds with back coat that lays flat to the skin.

78919-056 Cryogen-X or 78919-566 Elite– Size 7 Skip leaves 1/8”
This is the shortest of the skip tooth blades. Use on very matted dogs coats. Cuts through mats that other length blades can not penetrate. The skin is more assessable to the cutting blade because of the flat design of this blade and teeth are more open which allows skin to be cut easier then 7F blade with its full teeth.

78919-166 Cryogen-X or 78919-546 Elite– Size 7F Leaves 1/8”
This blade is often used to shave down very matted dogs and cats. It also gives a short clean finish if desired on some sporting and terrier breeds. I also use this blade against the lay of coat to do lion trims and to remove hair from a cat.

78919-146 Cryogen-X or Elite 78919-616– Size 8 ½ leaves 7/64”
This blade is a good choice when a 10 blade is to close for sensitive skin. Remember, the cutting blade is more exposed because of the wide spaces of the comb of the blade which means it may cute the dog easier than the 10 blade.

78919-196 Cryogen-X or Elite 78919-626– Size 9 leaves 5/64”
This blade is shorter than the 8 ½ and longer than the 10 blade. It can be used for close clipper work on some poodles, spaniels and terriers with sensitive skin. Remember the cutting blade is more exposed because of the wide spaces of the comb on the blade which means it may cut the dog easier than the 10 blade.

78919-046 Cryogen-X or 78919-516 Elite– Size 10 leaves 1/16”
This size blade comes on most new clippers. Great for any breeds sanitary trimming (bellies, around eyes, rectum and pads of feet). The blade of choice for most close clipper work on Poodles, Spaniels and Terriers. Leaves a clean finish. Safe to use on dogs and cats that are too matted for other blades to cut under and remove mats.

78919-036 Cryogen-X or 78919-526 Elite – Size 15 leaves 3/64”
Often used for Poodle clipper work on the Face, Feet and Tail. Ideal when a 10 blade is not smooth enough and a 30 blade is too close. Also used on sanitary prep.

78919-026 Cryogen-X or 78919-556 Elite – Size 30 leave 1/50”
This blade is used on pet poodles with less sensitive skin or show poodles with sensitive skin conditioned for its use. When this blade is used under an Oster Universal Comb it cuts like a blade.

78919-016 Cryogen-X or 78919-506 Elite– Size 40 leaves 1/100”
Blade of choice for veterinarians prepping for surgery. This blade should be use by experienced groomers only. Blade of choice for show poodles. When this blade is used under an Oster Universal Comb it cuts like a blade. This blade is great for prepping pets for surgeries of all types, leaving the area very clean.

78919-006 Cryogen-X or 78919-656 Elite– Size 50 leaves 1/125”
Blade of choice for veterinarians prepping for surgery. This blade should be use by experienced groomers only. Great to use on show poodles for an extra close finish. Work great under an Oster Universal comb. When this blade is placed under a Universal Comb it cuts like a blade.

78919-446 Cryogen-X or 78919-636 Elite– Size 10 wide leaves 3/32”
Is similar to a regular 10 blade but it has a wide cutting edge. Used for Horses and shaving down of matted dogs.

78919-106 Cryogen-X or 78919-646 Elite – Size 5/8 leaves 1/32”
Is used for poodle patterns / foot blade. Used to work in tight areas and cutting about the same length of 30 blade. Also great for the inside of some smaller ears.

78919-116 Cryogen-X or 78919-536 Elite – Size 7/8 leaves 1/32”
Is a poodle patterns / foot blade. Used to work in tight areas and cutting about the same length and 30 blade. Also great for the inside of some smaller ears.

76913-566 – Finisher narrow blade
Is used on the finisher trimmer. This trimmer blade76913-566 cuts similar to a 40 blade. The machine is cool and is the quietest of Oster trimmers. This makes it great for toy poodle puppy’s feet, face and tail trimming and around ears and faces of scared dogs.

78049-100 Mini Max trimmer
Is good for light duty trimming. Being the smallest Oster trimmer it is easy to work in tight places. This trimmer blade 78049-100 cuts similar to an Oster 40 blade and is a detachable system allowing it to be changed easily. The trimmer is cool and is quiet. This makes it great for toy poodle puppy’s feet, face and tail trimming and around ears, pads and faces of scared dogs.

78997-010- Pro-Cord/Cordless Trimmer
Is a sleek ergonomic design with soft touch comfort grip. This trimmer blade 78049-100 cuts similar to an Oster 40 blade and is a detachable system allowing it to be changed easily. This clipper comes with 2 blades. The trimmer is cool, quiet and can be used corded or cordless. This makes it great for toy poodle puppy’s feet, face and tail trimming and around ears, pads and faces of scared dogs. This is Oster’s most versatile and best valued trimmer.

78916-506 – TDQ Medium
Leaves coat about the length of an 8 ½ and is great to use on large shave down matted breeds. Keep skin pulled tight to keep from cutting and tracking.

78916-516 – TDQ Fine
Leaves coat about the length of a 10 blade and is great for short shave downs. Keep skin pulled tight to keep from cutting and tracking.

78916-526 – TDQ Course
Leaves coat about 7F length and is great for shaving down matted dog. Keep skin pulled tight to keep from cutting and tracking.

78916-536 – TDQ Blocking blade
Has wider spaces between the teeth and is used for very matted dogs. Remember it is easier to cut your pet so keep skin pulled tight to stop from cutting and tracking. This blade is also good for sculpting a clean brushed out dog.

78740-013– Power pro with wide blocking blade
Gives you the freedom to clip anywhere with a medium blade that leaves the coat about the length of an 8 ½ and is great to use on large shave down matted breeds. Keep skin pulled tight to keep from cutting and tracking.

78400-013 – Power Pro kit with 10 blade
Gives you the freedom to clip anywhere. With a fine blade, it leaves the coat about the length of a 10 blade and is great for short shave downs. Keep skin pulled tight to keep from cutting and tracking.

Light Duty Clipper
78023-310 Adjusta groom clipper
78113-010 Lucky dog clipper

78960-100 Home grooming kit in blister pack 9 piece
Adjustable blade with 6 comb attachments oil and cleaning brush.

78950-100 Home grooming kit in storage case 12 piece
Adjustable blade with 6 comb attachments oil, cleaning brush and DVD.

78950-101 Home grooming kit with deluxe case 15 piece
Adjustable blade with 6 comb attachments oil, cleaning brush, DVD, scissor, styling comb, grooming comb.

78970-100 Complete all-in-one grooming kit deluxe case 16 pieces
Best value and performance in pet kits adjustable blade with 6 comb attachments oil, cleaning brush, DVD, scissor, slicker brush, styling comb, grooming comb.

These light duty clipper kits are good for the one and two pet family, for the person looking to groom their pets on a regular basis of every four to six weeks or to trim in between professional grooming visits. (Specific breeds such as Toy & Miniature Poodles, Miniature Schnauzers, Shih-Tzu’s, Lhasa Apsos, Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Cairn Terrier, West Highland White Terriers, Welsh Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Silky Terrier, Havanese, Lowchens, Bichon Frises and for any dog resembling these coat types and sizes). For any pet not described above the Apex, Performax, Protégé, and Golden A5 clipper is recommended. Blade model numbers and their lengths will dictate the finish you will achieve with listed clipper. See blade information.

Note:
When using the Light Duty Clipper dogs should be bathed and rinsed clean, dried and brushed out thoroughly before clipping. Clippers this covers is pivot and mag motors

RAKE
78928-310 10 course teeth rakes
78928-320 18 medium teeth rakes
78928-300 wide 18 teeth course

The first application in pet styling is on heavy double coated dogs. Many dogs come to be groomed in the spring with a winters worth of dead coat. You can remove bulk amounts of dead coat by simple running the rake over and through the coat with long smooth strokes. First, use a course rake with the widest spaces between the teeth. Oster gives you two to choose from an 18 wide and a 10 tooth narrow. Both are good at removing bulk dead coat. You can continue raking until the rake glides through easily or until you have achieved the desired look. If you need to remove more hair you can then move to the rake with the teeth that are closer together. 18 tooth medium rake. This will remove even more hair. You can use the rakes before, during and after bathing and drying. The skin is more pliable when wet and with the addition of the shampoo on the coat the dead hair slides away more easily. I like to remove the really thick mats before the bath and but the majority of dead coat is removed during the bath. Breeds that you might try the new tool on would be huskies, shepards, goldens, collies, retrievers, setters, etc.

The second application is to assist with carding. A term used to describe when you assist the shedding process by removal the dead under coat. You can use them on spaniel and terrier type coats, how much depends on the dogs. Is it a show dog or a pet? Why does it matter? The rake does cut a small amount of coat. On a coat that is hand stripped and needs to be in its most natural state this tool can be over used. For these same breeds that are pets whose back coats get clipped, running the rake over them before clipping or bathing will remove dead coat that may not have come out otherwise. When clipping before raking or carding, you cut the hairs off close to the skin. The hair no longer has its natural weight or length to shed naturally. Raking will remove the dead coat from the common opening. This will promote a healthier coat by maintaining the skins natural process. Dead hair is no longer jamming up the common opening so the natural oils and bacteria can be wicked to the skins surface as is should be.

The third application is trimming on most drop and double coated breeds. Some dogs just need a little definition, such as around the shoulders or hips. This tool can achieve that for you in minutes. Simply rake over the coat that needs tailored a few times and you will see the change.

COMBS

78928-130 7”medium/coarse
78928-140 coarse w handle
78928-200 10” finishing

I first use them during the prepping process, starting with a comb that has longer teeth and wider space between them. This loosens and removes small amounts of dead hair. Then I follow with a finer, shorter tooth comb to remove more dead hair left behind for the first comb. This is not to demat or to replace the Oster rake procedures, but can be practiced on double coated dogs before a bath, during and after following raking. This should also be the steps taken on fluffy coats after they have been dried and brushed with a slicker. The steps above are part of the finishing touches before clipping and scissoring. Why go to all this trouble? Removing dead under coat on double coated breeds before and during a bath will speed drying time. Less hair will be blowing out from the dryer and you will make up the lost time during your finish. As for fluffies, the dead coat you remove before clipping and scissoring will allow you to create a better finish faster, less clipper lines and better scissor finish.

They also come in handy during the scissoring process. Using a size appropriate comb for the dog you are working on can speed the clipping and scissoring process by lifting the coat up more evenly instead of manipulating it up. What I mean is using a small comb on a thick, longer haired poodle can place hair in a unnatural position before scissoring and when the hair does fall in place your scissoring will not look as crisp. Oster has provided a new comb set that addresses all your needs. From a small 7” comb, to the two larger size poodle type combs.

Hi-velocity dryers
(table/cage78304-010 and stand 78309-150)

• Quiet
• Light weight
• Blows a variety of heats
• Long lasting
• Easy assembly
• New stand dryer base is more durable
• Table/Cage dryers: great cage mobility
• Both OSHA & U.L. approved
• Air only setting
• Three heat settings
• Dryers have special overload switch to prevent overheating

To start the drying process you must have a squeaky clean dog. The cleaner the dog the faster it dries. Oils left behind in a coat seemingly hold moister in. Also a lot of conditioner left in a coat slows the drying process. Do not forget dead undercoat also holds water. Many believe there is a lot of time saved by cage drying. I am not one of those people. I find with the modern force air dryers on the market, cage drying (cool to warm air) should be left for special need pets only.

I start by quickly force drying over pets while in the tub to start the straightening coat. Then I place each in their resting area until I am finished washing all my pets for the day. I start drying my smaller curly coated dogs first. Next my large curly coated breeds are dried and then my straighter coats, saving my heavy double coats till the end. This allows the collie types, the most time to air dry. When bathing I follow the opposite order as mentioned above for optimum results. For you show Poodle people, my maintenance baths on my show coats are brushed out, conditioned heavy, forced off quickly and then air dry most of the day. If it is nice outside they can play in the sun a bit. Coats feel great after a quick force over and fluffing.

Mastering a force dryer takes time. I recommend a slowly methodical movement, keeping the nozzle far enough away from dogs skin to allow hair to be blown straight away. If you are to close with the nozzle to the pet’s skin the ends of coat will whip around and you will cause tangling. The close forced air also causes skin to be stimulated. Not a natural process for the skin to be exposed to. Some like to go in circles but the important part is that you watch the skin as the coat starts to dry. Work around the dog evenly. You will want to rotate around the dog about 4 or 5 times. I start at the rear of the dog and force over every inch. Saving the head for last where I remove the nozzle or use the stand dry. You can see exactly were it is or is not dry and this give you an opportunity to notice any abnormalities on the skin. Coats dried, separate and look fluffy; coats that are wet, stick together and are kinky looking at the skin. Once dry I take a stand dryer with warm air and brush the dog out. Now the pet is ready for me to finish. I have been grooming a while now and have dried a few dogs, many different ways. This is my process today but with the next great invention could change tomorrow. Just remember how the dog is going to react and that there is no substitute for a great prep. It is easy to be a fast stylist when you have perfectly prepared pets to work on.

HYDROSURGE Bathing Systems

The skin of your pet’s most important job is to protect the inside from the harmful effects of our environment by way of forming an effective barrier from the outside world.

This means there is a whole world of good and bad microorganisms living on you pet skin along with many different skin cells that all have different jobs. We need to maintain as close to their normal environment as possible for both microorganisms and the cell making up the skins layers by not changing it with harsh chemicals, rough bathing techniques and low quality shampoos.

Our Hydrosurge bathing system and shampoos are made to clean with little effect on the natural flora of the pet’s skin.

Our shampoo is made of all natural extracts that clean without stripping the skin and coat. Great for everyday grooming as well as conditioning of show dogs.

The bathing system itself is special, in that it has a unique nozzle that combines a high volume of water mixed with air and shampoo to safely remove dead cells. Water is often over looked as a therapeutic agent as stated in the Veterinarians text book, Muller and Kirk’s Small Animal Dermatology. With cell layered like shingles on a roof and being pasted down with glandular fluids, the volume of water mixed with shampoo, break down glandular fluid. The water can get under skin cells and gently lift them away and wash them down the drain. The bacteria react to poorly balanced Ph and harsh chemicals. To have a good balance the Ph is best for most breeds at a slightly higher alkaline. The skin cells react to hash stimuli and chemicals. Did you know that the skin’s cells normally reproduce in a cycle about 6 weeks or so? However, when you stimulate them with a simple 10 blade that normal process is sped up to almost ½ in the clipped area. You can see how important it is not to use too much water pressure or rough handling on the skin. It is not normal and can cause issue.

The HydroSurge bathing system is the perfect cleaning tool when you are trying to maintain normal skin flora.

To enhance your prep job don’t forget to use our Oster Grooming tools. Removal of even a small amount of dead hair before the bath will help clear the common openings where the hair is housed. The hair acts like a wick as you card, rack, comb or brush. The oils, dead cells and some bacteria are brought to the surface to be cleaned away. Removing the dead coat can be done during the bath too. Use the same tools list above to remove even more hair. The tools are able to work even better in the tub because the skin is more pliable when wet. When the skin is at its softest, the dead hair almost falls out. The other great thing is that there is little dead hair blowing around when the dog is blown dry after the bath. It remains clumped when wet to be tossed in the trash.

Along with the skin being more pliable when wet, the nails are also softer. Even if you clip before the bath you can use the Oster nail grinder to finish nails following the bath for a smoother finish.

Remember when caring for the ears they are just an extension of the skin. So chose gentle products to flush dead skin cells, bacteria and glandular fluids way. I fill the ear, gently rub the canal and let them shake it out. Follow with cotton ball and a good bath.

Following the bath, I use a HydroSurge force air dryer to remove excess water. Many breeds such as collies, labs, Shepard can benefit by air drying a bit. It saves time and the skin remains pliable as long as it is still damp for the remaining coat to be removed. I only use dryer on no heat settings or just let them set a while. Some full drop coats can sit a while too. Such as Shih Tzu, spaniels and setters. The breed that should never be air dried is poodle type coats in shorter pet trims. With these breeds, I follow the force dryer with my Oster stand dryer to finish the job while using a brush to remove any remaining tangles and dead coat. When brushing remember long smooth strokes. Just touch the skin and brush away. When dog is dry and brushed check your work with one of Oster's new metal combs.

At this point you should have a dog in perfect condition for Clipping with our new Performax clipper and Crogenic-X blade. Quieter, cooler running housing, no vents to blow air, soft grip housing with power to spare.

In closing remember the prep is the most important part of the groom. It is all about the health of the pet. Without a good prep you can not produce the optimum coat condition for trimming.