Wahl KM2 Clipper with #10 Medium Ultimate Blade Questions & Answers

Yes.

The blades can be sharpened, but they are hollow ground so sharpening them on a flat stone won’t work. Contact Mick’s Clipper and Tagging Service on Facebook. They will help you out

I don't know sorry I can't help

Km10

best prices are online. Google it for latest, but you're looking in the region of AU$200+ The Andis 2 speed that I use are about $160 on ebay at the moment (from stefmar - cheaper to go thru ebay than their own site for some inexplicable reason!)

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I shouldn't think so, but ask the retailer you about to buy the clippers from. BUT as my KM2 clippers died after two uses (12 months apart, YES oiled and packed away correctly) and Wahl didn't give a "you know what" as they were 2 weeks out of warranty DESPITE having only been used TWICE in that period .... I personally would NEVER buy Wahl clippers again. P.S. mine is not an unusual story either :( My Andis 2 speed clippers (which cost significantly less) have lasted 3 years (so far) being used once a week on 3 dogs .. so my loyalties tend to lie with Andis - although I've heard that the Wahl blades are longer wearing and yes, the Wahl and Andis blades are interchangeable on the most popular models.

From the photos I can see they might have a different way of attaching. I am leaning towards buying the Wahl, as I had some Wahl Classic electric clippers for humans, which I used on my 4 male members of the household for 25 years without missing a beat, and sharpened once, until they were stolen. I was able to buy the exact same Classic a few years ago to replace them. BTW the human ones are under $100, and The Shaver Shop seems to have the best price for the KM2. Thanks for your feedback.

The wahl km2 are meant for dog grooming not human grooming. The km2 have their own set of guards which you purchase separately.

Just wanted to know if I could save on doubling up on the guides if they are interchangeable. There are no photos that I can find that show how they attach.

My wife bought it around 2 years ago , just used it less than ten times for my little dog and it didn't cut the hair, totally waste of money, very unhappy with this product.

Worth a try before binning them. I had exactly the same experience after only TWO cuts with KM2. Wahl not interested, in so far as I never got a response. So I threw them out and went to Andis. Been using Andis clippers for 2 years on 3 dogs every 1 or 2 weeks and they're still going strong. I've had to have the blade sharpened of course, but the clippers just keep powering away.

Thanks for that. I also found a Wahl parts site in Oz a few minutes ago and sent them an email ('wahlspareparts@gmail.com'), so I'll see if it works.

I would suggest getting them serviced.

Because they're rubbish. Wahl won't help you ... I doubt they will even answer your emails! Throw them out and buy and buy Andis.

Are your blades sharp?

Unscrew the 2 screws on the blade turn it around facing the back of the bottom plate. Get a screw driver and bend the the spring tensioner down. So as when you put it back the Wright way it’s tighter Now put it back the way it was in the beginning make sure the top blade is square across the bottom.give an oil and clean and it should be good. If it rattling the guides on your blade can bend out jam a flat blade screw diver in an bend them back the wings can break also from metal fatigue sharpener can replace them for a few extra $. Wash your dog clean may be even some conditioner a dry

If the motors working km2 are slow compared to the km10 but ideal if your trying to keep cost down. If their running it’s the mug operating them. Andis are ok if your starting out. Just keep good tension between top and bottom blade.

I have no idea and Wahl won't help you. Cut your losses, throw it out and put it down to experience ... albeit and very expensive and unpleasant one!

They may just have reached the end of there life my suggestion is buy an Oster clippers.

Mine died after 1 cut. Bin them, they're rubbish.

Gidday mate...i did all you have done as well and ended up sending them away to a specialist. Cost about $110 and came back better than ever. They replaced hinge and sharpen 2 sets of no.10 blades. Ive been warned not to try n sharpen their blades as it stuffs them...not even knife n scissor sharpeners should do it..theyre not equipt. I forget the name of the place but they handle heaps of different brands and told me the whal was up there as the best.

Thanks all for the feedback.

Blunt blades ? Blade not sitting correctly ? Blades not cleaned and oiled ?

I have no idea. Try Google.

Sorry no idea either contact Wahl, it may be a model number.

You can buy them on ebay. And Try petbarn.

Shaver Shop have them in store and on their online store, you can even choose different grades.

Ebay for best price

You need to turn your clippers on. NEVER put your blades on when clippers are not on... Then push down and then will click while on. And they should work

Do put the blades together before putting onto clippers thanks

Dear Di Di. Oh no. Ours are still working fine. I have nothing to suggest from personal experience. Maybe Wahl has a customer service line that could help. Good luck. Lilybinx.

Ask your local dog groomer who they use for sharpening

Yes it will cut through that. Depending on how thick matted hair is, best to cut under it, close to the skin, to remove the matted hair.

Hello Candy, does your clippers come with a set of comb guides? if so then just pick a desired guide to attach to your clippers. I normally use a number 3 guide on the clippers, for my little one. Some video instructions on how to use the clippers here: external link 

There are lots of great clips on YouTube of how to clip your dog, many using Wahl clippers. Good luck.

You don't need a #30 blade unless your going to do surgery on the dog. This is all you need. external link 

Also, in thinking if rewriting my review. The clipper blade stops cutting on and off. Infuriating. Wahl still havnt answered my email. Type in 'Wahl km2 blade not cutting' and there are hundreds of angry customers that have the same problem. Not blunt blades, just blade misaligning over and over. Steer clear, ive just wasted lots of cash on what "seemed" like a good clipper :(

I bought mine from eBay, seller was Dogify. Still happy with purchase - working well.

Hi Flick, you can use any of the comb guides with the standard #10 blade.. I gave my cavalier prince charles spaniel a clip around the body, using the #3 comb, then used the yellow #5 around the ears. Low speed setting did the job without any effort at all. Just remember to not block that exhaust fan port underneath the unit, with your fingers..

Yes a larger number comb guide will leave the coat longer.

The #10 standard blade gives a showroom finish on my dogs coat, I do not need anything else.

Yes you can use any combs with the #10 blade. In terms of blades (without combs) the higher the number = the shorter the coat will be, eg a #30 blade would be used for pre surgery clip by vet, so a low number like a #5 will leave more length in coat

Thank you Chris Roubis and FT.SAHM for your replies they are really helpful. Cheers Flick

Flick the snap-on guide combes are actually meant to go over a number 30 blade.

And just to clarify above comment a 50 blade is pre-surgery.

Where did u buy yours?

Hi Sarah, I got mine from ebay. Just copy and paste this text into your internet browser.. external link 

Hi Sara, I bought it from e-bay

these clippers will go right through, they do not block up.. I use them going against the coat growth, and it has no problem on the lower speed at all.