Operating Instructions for clipping machine EG 720 Small Blue Horse Item-no. 7720-000
2.2
Power
Only insert the plug into undamaged sockets. Outside sockets must be equipped with a Residual Current Device (RCD),
this will act as a circuit breaker.
3
Using Your Clippers
3.1
Operating Guidelines
There are inherent dangers with the misuse of any electrical appliance.
Therefore, before using this clipper, you should observe the following:
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The mains voltage must be the same as that shown on the nameplate of the clipper.
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This clipper should only be connected to an AC supply.
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Avoid contact with the blades when the clipper is switched on.
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Always disconnect the power supply when working on the clipper or changing the blades.
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The switch has the following functions: 0 = Off - I = slow speed - II = high speed
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Never clip wet animals.
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Do not use your clipper if it has got wet, as any liquid in the machine will lower the electrical insulation. There is then
a danger of an electric shock or short circuit.
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Avoid any kinks in the power cable and prevent it becoming tangled. Do not let your animal stand or walk across the
power cable. Never wrap the power cable around the clipper and keep it away from hot surfaces.
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Wear suitable clothes to clip your animal. Do not wear any loose fitting clothing or items of jewellery which could get
caught in the clipper.
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Noise from the clipper can disturb your animal. Make sure the animal you are clipping is securely tethered. Approach
from the front and switch the machine on within the animals' range of vision.
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his appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or m
ental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3.2
Adjusting the tension
If your clippers need to be retensioned, start off by turning the tension knob anticlockwise. Then turn clockwise to the first
resistance and tighten a further quarter turn. If the blades are not clipping properly, the tension screw may need to be
tightened a little more. If this adjustment does not produce a good clip, the blades may need to be resharpened.
Care must also be taken not to over tighten the tension screw, as this clipper needs less pressure on the blades than
other traditional styled clippers. Slightly adjust the blade tension from time to time during clipping.
3.3
Lubrication
A thin layer of oil on the front and back blades is essential for good clipping. This will increase the life of the clipper and
the blades. All other moving parts in the clipper head must also be kept well oiled. Place a few drops of oil on the clipper
blades and pour some into the lubricating holes on the clipper head.
Only use our special oil or a paraffin oil meeting the ISO VG 15 specification. This oil is nontoxic and produces no
irritation on contact with the skin or the mucous membranes.
Poor lubrication is the most frequent cause of unsatisfactory clipping. Inadequately oiled clipper blades will overheat and
lead to reduced blade life. The clipper blades and clipper head must be oiled at least every 5 minutes, so that they do not
run dry.
4
Looking After Your Clippers
Before carrying out any routine maintenance on your clipper, ensure that the power supply is turned off at the mains.
4.1
4.2
Cleaning
After clipping, remove all oil from the machine by rubbing it down with a dry cloth and carefully clean the clipper head and
clipper blades with a dry brush. Oil the blades to prevent rusting. Even the smallest rust spots on the blades can affect
clipping.
Changing the Blades
This clipper has a small front blade and a large back blade.
Before removing the blades, loosen down the tension knob by turning anticlockwise. The blades can now be removed.
Slide the new back blade into place and making sure the steel ball into the driving carrier track , then fix the Front.
Tighten up the tension konb until the first resistance, then give a small quarter turn more. Before clipping, ensure the
Front blade is fixed on the clipper head. Only ever clip with sharp blades.
