This is a high quality clipper with an excellent motor that will last a long time! 5the ceramic blade that comes with the clipper is useless plan on purchasing blades to suit your animals or at the very least a #40 blade to use with the enclosed snap on combs! It will run a bit loud the first couple times until you get it adjusted correctly and make sure you lube the clipper and oil the blades! when running on high speed it will heat up blade faster but for most clips low speed is sufficient so use that! I am a professional groomer of 23 years and I do like this clipper the supplied case is great and allows me to carry my items easily and keep them well maintained.