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GRINDING NAILS
Your Andis nail grinder comes with NORMAL and TURBO speed operation. Use the
NORMAL setting for most nail grinding needs. Use the TURBO setting for large dogs.
1. Turn on nail grinder; it will start at NORMAL speed. To use the TURBO speed,
double click the POWER button. Turbo light will be RED.
2. Separate the dog’s toes by placing your thumb between the pads and hold foot
securely. Push long hair away from the foot to avoid tangling or pulling. You can
try placing a nylon stocking over the foot and pushing nails through the nylon to
allow easy access to nails while keeping hair out of the way.
3. Support the toe and nail in one hand while using the nail grinder in the other
hand. This keeps vibrations to a minimum and is more comfortable for the dog.
4. To get a smooth edge, grind from the bottom of the nail up towards the tip.
5. Use a continuous side-to-side motion when grinding each nail; holding the tip in
one place too long can cause unevenness and over-grinding.
Do not keep the
grinding wheel or stone against the nail for longer than three seconds at
a time.
6.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply excessive force when grinding.
Let the speed
of the grinder do the work. Do not apply pressure to the nail with the spinning
grinding wheel. Pressure causes the nail to get hot and will cause pain to the dog.
7. Keep the nail grinder away from the nail when first starting, or the grinder may
“grab” the nail and cause loss of control or injury to the dog.
USER MAINTENANCE
The internal mechanism of your nail grinder has been permanently lubricated at
the factory. Other than the recommended maintenance described in this manual,
no other maintenance should be performed, except by Andis Company or an Andis
authorized service station.
To contact Andis directly, please call our Customer
Support Team at 1-800-558-9441 or email us at [email protected].
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
• Turn the nail grinder OFF and remove the multi-function protective cap by twisting
counterclockwise to unlock and pulling straight up.
• Brush or blow off dust or other material from nail grinder after each use.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe off nail grinder.
• Replace grinding attachments when worn.
• Check cords and nail grinder for damage periodically.
