How do you oil the blades, can you use regular lubricating oil?
474986
As long as it's light. The paper shredder oil isn't that expensive and is just a very light oil, like air tool or gun oil.
474987
wd40 is also a de-greaser, and can cause carbon metal parts to rust. I wouldn't use it. If you get a light oil they usually come in a container with a small spout and you can just drip some along the "shred line" at the top of the shredder. Make sure you have a bag in the shredder so you don't get the container full of oil.
828713
It's a carbon steel blade. In general it's a good idea to clean and oil *any* carbon steel blade after use.
727779
These blades last a long long time with proper maintenance. Clean the hair off them with a clipper brush and use a few drops of clipper oil each time you use it.
323441
Lubrication ALWAYS helps when cutting or drilling or tapping... anywhere there is friction. It's not necessarily for cooling, but for easier cutting and extended blade life. (heat is NOT the only killer of blades... that just makes it easier to ruin one)But, I wouldn't use oil for a 1,300 rpm saw. I use a solid lubricant that is applied to the running blade. As the blade heats, the lubricant melts and spins to the outside cutting edge. Works very well and even keeps aluminum and other soft metals from clogging the blade.Several stick type lubricants are available here on Amazon for about $8 with free shipping. Lubrication ALWAYS helps when cutting or drilling or tapping... anywhere there is friction. It's not necessarily for cooling, but for easier cutting and extended blade life. (heat is NOT the only killer of blades... that just makes it easier to ruin one)But, I wouldn't use oil for a 1,300 rpm saw. I use a solid lubricant that is applied to the running blade. As the blade heats, the lubricant melts and spins to the outside cutting edge. Works very well and even keeps aluminum and other soft metals from clogging the blade.Several stick type lubricants are available here on Amazon... » Read More Lubrication ALWAYS helps when cutting or drilling or tapping... anywhere there is friction. It's not necessarily for cooling, but for easier cutting and extended blade life. (heat is NOT the only killer of blades... that just makes it easier to ruin one)But, I wouldn't use oil for a 1,300 rpm saw. I use a solid lubricant that is applied to the running blade. As the blade heats, the lubricant melts and spins to the outside cutting edge. Works very well and even keeps aluminum and other soft metals from clogging the blade.Several stick type lubricants are available here on Amazon for about $8 with free shipping. « Show Less
1819987
I used the oil which came with the saw i dont buy oil yet. But the manual said that you can used any oil with the saw
1909877
"I agree with D; You should buy a cleaning kit and watch the video on YouTube on how to clean it." Here is one: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsSX5RPaoY) "Very informative! The cleaning kit should be around $12 through Amazon. Good luck! And yes keep it oily all the time (perhaps not as much as came in the box) and try to keep your fingers off the blade."
17179
You should not use oil with this type of sharpener.The youtube website has a few good videos on this sharpener.
1818410
I do not think so, what I would do is lubricate the areas real well where the blade rotates at because when new it is good and tight as it should be. Once it is used a couple of times it breaks in so to say. I did mine that way and every couple times I use it and it makes it easier to get rolling/cutting. Be sure to pick up any loose twigs/limbs in your yard because they will hang the blade up. It cuts good..!!
1763135
just oil the cutting blades about every 1/2 hour when using for a long period of time otherwise no maintenance. happy shredding
572336
No, just submerge your blades and it will lubricate as well as clean. You will need to oil between cleanings if necessary.
350336
It doesn't matter. I keep mine in mineral oil. I dry off some of the oil before I wipe it on the plastic board. The RazorBlade is just a piece of rubbery plastic but it works.
614714
Try to rotate the blade after lubricating the bound areas with WD-40 or silicon spray. If that does not work, I would sacrifice the extension cord. Use a pair of diagonal pliers to cut the cord at the point(s) where it is bound by the blade, then remove the pieces of cord. Push the bound pieces from under the blade with a screwdriver if they do not pull out easily. Again, use some lubrication.
1907379
Skil sells oil for use in their saws. I not sure if there is anything special about it, but it is what I have used to change the oil in my Skil and Bosch wormdrive saws. I think it might be available on amazon or at your local home center.
1283331
Some kind of lubricant will always help although these bits are so agressive I have never even thought about using any oil or anything. These bits are awesome. Never get dull no matter what you are cutting or carving. Just don't step on them or try to bend them as they will surely snap.
980869
Use clipper blade oil - which is actually nothing more than; (food grade) White mineral oil. You can buy for a few bucks on Amazon.I got the cheapest one: Oster Blade Lube 4oz That is a lifetime supply for all your blade types, by the way :)I recommend NOT using the other suggestions as some are potentially harmful if used on the skin.
163254
A small tube of oil comes with the blade. Its enough to keep your blades oiled, until you buy some from a beauty supply store for $2.
1556263
It is possible not to use oil because the spray cools the blades whether you use the oil or not, but the oil creates a cushion between the blades, prolonging blade life and potentially keeping them cooler longer.