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Care of Combs and Cutters
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Wash used combs and cutters each day
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Left dirty, the salt in sheep grease, and dirt, eats into the metal.
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Once pitted or rusted, it is impossible to get sharp edges again when sharpening.
This pulls on the wool, unsettling the sheep, and makes shearing slower and more
difficult.
Cleaning
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After shearing wash the blunt combs/cutters.
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Use very hot soapy water. Brush to remove all grease, dirt and oil. Rinse in hot
water, and dry immediately.
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Keep in a dry place.
To Post
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Wrap the clean, dry combs and cutters together securely, covering all sharp points,
and preventing any movement.
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Put in a Jiffy bag, or box. Include your name, address and phone number.
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Ask for a ‘Certificate of Posting’ at the Post Office – it is free.
Note: Combs and cutters cannot be sharpened unless free of all dirt and oil.
Tel: 01200 427419
Tel International: + 44 1200 427419
Lane Side • West Bradford • Clitheroe • Lancs • BB7 4QH • U.K.
www.HornerShearing.com
