SETTING THE COMB AND CUTTER:
Loosen the comb screws, insert comb and lightly tighten tension
the screws. Release the tension nut to raise the fork and permit
insertion of the cutter under the fork yokes. Press down on the
fork making sure the conical tips on the outer fork yokes engage
in the holes at the tip of the outer cutter teeth. Tighten the tension
nut sufficiently to hold the cutter in place.
BLADE ADJUSTMENT:
The cutter teeth points must operate on the sharpened surface on
the comb teeth (Fig. 3). It may be necessary to move on the comb
to the correct position (Fig. 4). Check the movement of the cutter,
outer cutter teeth must cut at the end of each stroke, the comb can
be moved from side to side to the correct position (Fig. 5). Release
the tension nut and secure the comb screws. Reset the conical tips
in the cutter teeth and tighten the tension nut to hold the cutter in
place.
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ADJUSTING THE TENSION:
Final tension adjustment should be made with the machine
running.
If wool is not being sheared smoothly, increase the
tension slightly and repeat the test, continue until smooth cutting
is achieved.
Combs and cutter stay sharp and last longer when used with the
minimum tension required for smooth cutting.
Further adjustment should not be necessary until the cutter
begins to dull, as indicated by chewed off wool rather than
smoothly sheared wool.
For most effective results, keep the
comb points on the sheep’s skin and operate the correct comb
angle (Fig. 6). Carry out tension tests on a part of the sheep
where the comb enters the wool, freely and not on the wool on
the belly or hind legs as it is often dirty and matted.
When clipping cattle, blades should be oiled every 10 minutes
during operation.
The oiling intervals can be longer when
shearing sheep due to the natural oils in the wool.
AIR FILTER:
Ensure that the air filter is free from hair and dirt.
RESHARPENING:
Sharp blades, combs and cutters are essential for good clipping,
shearing. Dull blades must be sharpened with special grinding
discs. These discs and custom sharpening facilities are available
through:
Botany Bay Imports Exports Pty Ltd
PO Box 182
St Peters NSW 2044
Phone: 02 9550 3890
Fax: 02 9516 2243
Email: [email protected]
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