Is thus trimmer really precise? I've been through soo many &amp; they are always off just a touch! I'm a cardmaker &amp; I need precision!
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Some will argue that it is not "precise enough" for the task at hand. I use it primarily for cutting stacks of bulletins, announcements, and some posters. So far, when cutting smaller stacks of heavyweight paper, it's been precise to about 1/32 of an inch. If you cram the paper in beyond what is suggested, you will likely encounter a problem. The green plastic holder you see just beside the blade is very snug on the paper or card stock when the lock is in the proper place. If you forget to lock it, well, it will move!! That is not the fault of the cutter. Several staff members have used and like the precision of the cutter. No complaints from us! It is an extreme improvement over what we have had in the past.
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I don't know as I threw out the box and paper work.Have you 1. cleaned and oiled the blades after using 2. Taken the blade off and cleaned it and the white shaft that moves the blade and if you have removed the blade have you reinstalled it correctly as instructed. I have fine hair and and use it every other day around my ears, sideburns and mustache and clean and oil the blade each time.Also once a week I remove the blade and clean inside. With this maintenance I have not had any problems and am very pleased with the trimmer. Best of Luck David PS The 2 screws holding the blade to the trimmer can easily strip. I don't know as I threw out the box and paper work.Have you 1. cleaned and oiled the blades after using 2. Taken the blade off and cleaned it and the white shaft that moves the blade and if you have removed the blade have you reinstalled it correctly as instructed. I have fine hair and and use it every other day around my ears, sideburns and mustache and clean and oil the blade each time.Also once a week I remove the blade and clean inside. With this maintenance I have not had any problems and am very pleased with the trimmer. Best of Luck David PS The 2 screws holding the blade to the... » Read More I don't know as I threw out the box and paper work.Have you 1. cleaned and oiled the blades after using 2. Taken the blade off and cleaned it and the white shaft that moves the blade and if you have removed the blade have you reinstalled it correctly as instructed. I have fine hair and and use it every other day around my ears, sideburns and mustache and clean and oil the blade each time.Also once a week I remove the blade and clean inside. With this maintenance I have not had any problems and am very pleased with the trimmer. Best of Luck David PS The 2 screws holding the blade to the trimmer can easily strip. « Show Less
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hahahah "saw like motion" not exactly. After i made my 1 star review on amazon, the company contacted me and sent me a new pair of trimmers because it seems i got a defected scissor. Wasn't expecting that from the company 5 stars to them for that. i got my new ones in the mail 2 days ago but only time will tell if they are indeed good ones. will update my review then. The new pair seems very sharp so far; but again, only after a couple more cuts, ill be able to tell if these are good. hope this helped.
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No, not all. Once I had a bad experience with one that was a pain to use which made me stay away from these machines but after giving this one a try it has made me change my view that not all are made equal. This Panasonic trimmer is easy to use, does the job well but above all it's painless!
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Give up on tthis trimmer and go buy a new one!! It'sjunk, and this model is disconnected. We are most unhappy with this product. Ours was new last summer.
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Hey Bobby . . . . I used a T-outliner before switching to this (both Andis). Since I've started using this, I've noticed how much easier it is maneuver although I'm no professional barber. Not just squaring off a lineup but getting those round corners is no problem with this blade since it is much shorter in length compared to the T-blade. This machine is also not too large to fit inmy hand nor is it too heavy. It can get a bit warm or hot if you use it for an extensive period continuously. When I'm finished lining up, I'm always super happy with how clean my hairline mark is. No doubt, you would be satisfied with this over the T-blade. It would definitely give you the look you want when lining up your beard, mustache and hairline. However, please not that it doesn't give a clean smooth look when using it for a close shave. I shave all my beard off using a razer shaver. But other than that, I highly recommend it Bobby. All my past barbers use this on their clients. Hope I answered you question and helped you make a great choice.
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Return it and get another... this should never be an issue. I just had an alignment issue on the one I ordered on Amazon. Had to RMA it.Also, make sure to never crimp when the wires aren't passed through the tool properly and straight, this will cause the blade to get bent or dull prematurely. ...I'm no longer ordering these on amazon, I haven't had good luck with quality from the ones received on here, now getting from approved platinum tools dealers and having much better luck.
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Sometimes it doesn't feed properly, but most of the time the line feeds properly so you can keep on working. My experience is that when the line gets pulled really tight the line welds itself to the spooled line and you have to pull that apart. IHMO, overall it is the best trimmer I ever used. I like the single line as the double lines seem to use up a lot of line and you're constantly changing the spool. It is hard to find in the local stores, so I've order a couple (over the past few years) from Amazon.
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I just ran eight card stock weight sheets through at once. It chewed them up slowly but without stopping. I would say if you are going to run the fat junk mail envelopes through occasionally it wouldn't be a problem; too many at once will probably heat up the machine and force you to wait while it cools down.* Just an FYI on this machine: I have tried many and this has been the most reliable shredder yet. In fact another office often liked to borrow it, until they accidentally left it out near the trash. Their "replacement" was a piece of junk that became unrepairable within three months. I have since purchased another DS-3 and am once again shredding jam/issue free. I just ran eight card stock weight sheets through at once. It chewed them up slowly but without stopping. I would say if you are going to run the fat junk mail envelopes through occasionally it wouldn't be a problem; too many at once will probably heat up the machine and force you to wait while it cools down.* Just an FYI on this machine: I have tried many and this has been the most reliable shredder yet. In fact another office often liked to borrow it, until they accidentally left it out near the trash. Their "replacement" was a piece of junk that became unrepairable within... » Read More I just ran eight card stock weight sheets through at once. It chewed them up slowly but without stopping. I would say if you are going to run the fat junk mail envelopes through occasionally it wouldn't be a problem; too many at once will probably heat up the machine and force you to wait while it cools down.* Just an FYI on this machine: I have tried many and this has been the most reliable shredder yet. In fact another office often liked to borrow it, until they accidentally left it out near the trash. Their "replacement" was a piece of junk that became unrepairable within three months. I have since purchased another DS-3 and am once again shredding jam/issue free. « Show Less
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Very simple system, I've never had a problem other than occasional string breaking. It only releases new line when you stop and start trimmer so if you just hold trigger it will not feed new line. (Use trigger to operate trimmer in shorter bursts in stead of just constant running)
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Depends on your definition of precise. I do woodworking, so it drove me nuts that this thing is not absolutely straight and square. The bottom edge does not sit 90 to the sliding rail. You have to compensate and then everything might go out of square.
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Mine does not cut straight because the paper guides are not on straight. I had no luck resolving the matter with the company. So I only use it to cut things that aren't that important to get absolutely straight.
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Hi, I have one similar but I never had any problem with thve accuracy. Maybe you can request any advice send an e-mail to cuisinart customer service.I wait you can find the solution quickly
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You and me too! I have no idea so to avoid frustration have accepted the fact to use only as a basic trimmer. If you figure it out get back to me with this encouraging news to share, capise?
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I bought the same trimmer and for some reason the factory dont set up the blade properly so you need to adjust the blade right so the trimmer can cut the hair right. If you need assistance on how to adjust the blade you can youtube it. I hope this help
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Hello Kelly P - I'm not a professional groomer, just a home groomer, so I'll try to answer as best I can. Sounds like your blade may need sharpening, or oiling, which needs to be done frequently while clipping. Also, make sure her hair is freshly washed, dried & combed. I love this Wahl Motion Lithium Clipper because it is quiet, and doesn't get hot. And it works very well on my two miniature girls' faces. In about one hour, I plan to start my February clipping session on them, and it will be only the second time I've used the Wahl on them, as I bought it only last month. I think Wahl has a very friendly return policy, so check it out. I recommend this clipper highly. Hello Kelly P - I'm not a professional groomer, just a home groomer, so I'll try to answer as best I can. Sounds like your blade may need sharpening, or oiling, which needs to be done frequently while clipping. Also, make sure her hair is freshly washed, dried & combed. I love this Wahl Motion Lithium Clipper because it is quiet, and doesn't get hot. And it works very well on my two miniature girls' faces. In about one hour, I plan to start my February clipping session on them, and it will be only the second time I've used the Wahl on them, as I bought it only last month. I think Wahl has a... » Read More Hello Kelly P - I'm not a professional groomer, just a home groomer, so I'll try to answer as best I can. Sounds like your blade may need sharpening, or oiling, which needs to be done frequently while clipping. Also, make sure her hair is freshly washed, dried & combed. I love this Wahl Motion Lithium Clipper because it is quiet, and doesn't get hot. And it works very well on my two miniature girls' faces. In about one hour, I plan to start my February clipping session on them, and it will be only the second time I've used the Wahl on them, as I bought it only last month. I think Wahl has a very friendly return policy, so check it out. I recommend this clipper highly. « Show Less
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I have used 'professional grade' line which is much tougher, same size just stronger. It also is not completely round, it has small ridges around the circumference which provide more of a cutting edge. I lasts at least twice as long. Unfortunately I don't recall the brand or model number of the line, but it is available at many home and garden stores. Search "professional grade trimmer line" here on Amazon.