USING THE CHAINSAW DISC
This is a basic introduction on how to trim with the chainsaw disc. For
more in depth instructions, please watch our instructional DVD
included with your Electric Hoof Knife.
Always make sure you are wearing
proper eye protection and gloves
during operation. Never turn the tool
on when the disc is in direct contact
with the hoof.
Before trimming with the Electric
Hoof Knife, make sure the hoof is
secure, thoroughly clean, and free of
debris. You will extend the life of your chainsaw disc if you clean the hoof
before trimming. If you would like, you can use a pair of nippers to remove
excess hoof material, but it is not necessary.
To trim the sole and the wall, hold
the disc at a slight angle to the hoof,
and smoothly pull the tool towards
you. The Electric Hoof Knife is
designed to duplicate the actions of a
regular hoof knife, so you can use
the same motion you are currently
used to. Do not chop or chip away at
the hoof as the tool is designed to do
all the work for you. A smooth, gentle pulling motion is all you need to get an
easy trim. Depending on the dryness of the hoof, a little more pressure may
be required.
You can flip the Electric Hoof Knife over with the disc facing towards you to
cut in between the two claws and around the tip of the toes. Start of slow at
first until you get a feel for the motion and power of the tool.
If you hold the disc at a flatter angle to
the hoof, the tool will be less aggressive
and remove smaller amounts of hoof.
The lighter you trim, the more control you
will have over the tool.
For treating hoof problems and laminitis
issues, we recommend you watch the instructional DVD that came with your
set to get an idea of how to use the tool. Once you have had practice with
the tool, performing corrective procedures will become intuitive. Always use
caution and remove as little hoof as necessary to treat the problem.
PREPARING HOOVES AND BLOCKS
You can either apply a block to the claw that you have performed the
corrective procedure on or you can apply the block to the healthier claw.
To apply a block in either of these situations, first
perform the corrective procedure. Then- on the
claw that you want to adhere the block to- make
extremely light vertical cuts, and move at a 45°
angle across the claw to create a diagonal line
pattern. This will roughen up the hoof and help
the glue bond to the hoof more easily.
If you must apply a block to the injured claw, you
can use the Electric Hoof Knife to gently scoop
out part of the block for a better fit around the
wound, promoting faster healing.
Holding the block up to the claw, mark the block where you need to make
the cut. Then, holding the block flat in your hand, gently pull the tool along
the wood to carve out a space that matches the size of the injury.
You can also use the Electric Hoof Knife to remove a block and its glue from
the hoof by running the disc over the wood and shaving off the block until
only the clean, healed hoof remains.
Examples of all of these techniques can be found on the instructional DVD
included in your set.
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
FOR COWS
For more in-depth instructions, please watch
the included instructional DVD.
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