Unplug the clipper and remove the blade set
Brush off hair and debris from the blades
Clean the blades with blade wash or alcohol
Dry the blades completely
Inspect the blades for chips, bends, or heavy wear
Loosen and separate the blade components if needed
Use a sharpening stone, honing stone, or fine diamond file
Hold the blade at the original factory angle
Sharpen the cutting edge with light, even strokes
Maintain consistent pressure and direction
Sharpen both blades evenly
Remove any burrs with a finer stone or strop
Clean the blades again after sharpening
Apply clipper oil to the blades
Reassemble the blades
Test the clipper on a small section of hair or a test material
Adjust alignment if the blades pull or cut unevenly
Replace the blades if they are too worn to sharpen properly