How to Find Your Clipper or Trimmer Model Number

Replacement parts are matched to a model number, not to the name printed on the box. Two clippers with almost the same name can use different blades, guards or chargers, and the same machine can be sold under different model numbers in different countries. Before you look for a part, take a few minutes to identify exactly which machine you have.

Product name, model number and part number are different things

Manufacturers use several identifiers, and they are easy to mix up:

Product name — the marketing name on the packaging or website. It identifies a product line, but it is often shared by several versions of a machine.
Model number — the identifier for a specific machine. This is what manufacturer documentation uses to say which parts fit.
Part number — the identifier for a replacement part, such as a blade, guard set or charger. You look this up from the model number.
Other codes — the rating label may also show serial numbers, date or batch codes, and electrical ratings. These are not the model number, although they can help the manufacturer identify a production version.

Where to look

Check these places, starting with the machine itself:

The rating label or markings on the machine. Look on the body of the clipper or trimmer for a printed or moulded label. It usually shows the brand, the model or type number and the electrical rating. On some machines the marking is in a less visible spot, such as near the base or behind a detachable blade.
The charger or power adapter, if your machine is cordless. The adapter has its own label with its own model number and output rating. Write this down separately: it identifies the charger, not the clipper.
The instruction manual. The cover or first pages usually name the model or models the manual covers.
The original packaging. The box normally shows the model number near the barcode or in the specification panel.
Your proof of purchase. An order confirmation or receipt from the retailer may list the model number or the manufacturer’s product code.

If you need to remove a blade to read a label, unplug the machine or switch it off first, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for removing and refitting the blade.

What to record

Before you search for a part, note down:

the brand and the complete model number, including any letters or suffixes;
the country or region where the machine was bought;
whether the machine is corded, cordless or both;
for cordless machines, the model number and output rating printed on the original charger;
a clear photo of the rating label, in case you need to contact the manufacturer.

Keep suffixes and prefixes exactly as printed. A short suffix can be the only difference between two machines that need different parts.

If you cannot find a model number

If the label is worn or missing, contact the manufacturer’s customer support with photos of the machine and any packaging or paperwork you still have. Avoid guessing from photos of similar-looking products: two machines can look alike and still use different parts.

Once you have the model number, see how to check whether a replacement part is compatible.