EIDER 7718-000, Operating Manual

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Operating Instructions for Shearing Clippers
EG 718 “Equus” Item no. 7718-000
Motor part
Malfunction Cause Remediation
Motor not running
No power Check cord and fuse
Cord damaged
Take to service centre to
check and replace
Switch or motor faulty
Take to service centre for
repair
Overload protection triggered
Allow machine to cool down
and switch on again after
approx. 5 to 10 minutes
Overload protection keeps
tripping
Blades jammed (Figure 6) Unjam
Air filter clogged (Figure 12) Clean or replace air filter
Rotor or stator faulty
Replace rotor / stator
Overload protection faulty Replace overload protection
Motor running very slowly
Brushes worn
Take to service centre to
replace brushes
Rotor or stator faulty Replace rotor / stator
Motor section getting hot
Air filter is blocked, air
cannot circulate (Figure 1,
Pos. 28)
Remove air filter, clean with
cleaning brush or replace
Shearing tension is too high
Release the pressure
adjusting screw a bit (Figure
7). Re-hone or replace the
blades if they still do not cut.
Bearings damaged (ingress of
cleaning fluid)
Replace bearings
Motor part whistles very
loudly
Reduction gear and shafts
without lubrication Lubricate reduction gear and
shafts
Motor vibrates
Rotor does not run true (after
a knock)
Replace rotor
Bearings are worn Replace bearings