HORNER Shearing Zipper User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
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Essential Operator Skills
•The operator must be the trained in the safe use of the machine.
•The operator must be experienced in handling the animals to be clipped.
Power Connections
•Never insert the plug into a damaged socket.
•Only connect to a 220-240 Volt AC 50 Hz supply.
•Use only a 3 amp fuse.
•Machine must be used at all times with a residual-current device (circuit breaker).
•Always disconnect from the mains supply before cleaning or servicing the machine.
•Check the machine body and electrical cable for defects before use.
Operation
•Switch: Position I - the power is ON, Position O – the power is OFF.
•Switch to off (position O) before plugging into, or disconnecting from the power
supply.
•Always disconnect the power supply before changing blades.
•Never wrap the power cable around the machine.
•Keep away from all liquids.
•Never clip wet animals.
•Do not use blades with missing or broken teeth.
•Keep clear of ear tags.
•Keep children away from the working area and store the machine out of their reach.
•Sharpen blades on a lapping machine.
Electrical Safety
•Use only on a 220-240 volt AC 50 Hz electricity supply.
•Use a Circuit Breaker (RCD) with this machine.
•Use a 3 amp fuse in the plug.
•Switch off and unplug the machine before changing the blades and before any
maintenance.
•Keep the electric lead up and out of the way of animals.
•Never use the machine if you suspect it of having been in contact with liquids.
•All persons using this machine must be trained in its safe use. Operating instructions
should be kept in the storage case and accessible at all times.
Fitting the Blades
•Loosen the tension nut and remove the blades.
•Make sure the new blades are clean.
•The sharp surface of the blades should be facing each other.
•Tighten the tension nut until you can feel a slight resistance.
When to Change to Blades
•Replace both blades when they are not cutting cleanly.

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Tension Adjustment before Clipping
•While the machine is still switched off, ensure that blades are seated correctly.
•Tighten the tension nut until resistance is felt (illustration 1). Do not over-tighten.
•If it is not cutting properly at the very start of clipping add a little more tension.
•Do not slacken off tension while the machine is running.
•If tension is not sufficient, hair may collect between the blades.
Lubrication
•Every 3 minutes: Place a few drops of oil across the blades.
•Every 10 minutes:Place a few drops of oil into the lubrication holes
on the clipping head (illustration 2, items 3 and 4).
•Lack of oiling causes the head to overheat and causes excessive
wear, invalidating the warranty.
•Inadequately oiled blades will get hot and go blunt quickly.
•NOTE: The Zipper does not slow down, nor sound differently when in
need of oil so it must be oiled frequently.
Illustration 1 - Tension
Illustration 2 - Oiling
Turn clock-wise to tighten
Points 1 and 2 – oil every 3 minutes
Point 3 and 4 – oil every 10 minutes
Cleaning the Air Filter
•Clean the air filter with a dry soft brush frequently.
•The machine must never be operated without the air filter element.
Storage
•Store the machine in a clean and dry place, out of the reach of children.

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Care of Blades
•If left dirty, the salt in the grease and the dirt will eat into the metal.
•Once pitted or rusted, it is impossible to get sharp edges again when sharpening.
Cleaning
•Use very hot soapy water. Brush to remove all grease, dirt and oil. Rinse in hot
water.
•Dry immediately and store in a dry place.
To Post for sharpening
•Wrap the clean, dry blades together securely to prevent any movement and cover all
sharp points
•Put in a Jiffy bag or box. Include your name, address and phone number.
•Ask for a ‘Certificate of Posting’ at the Post Office – it is free.
Note: Blades cannot be sharpened unless free from all dirt and oil.
Tel: [phone]
Tel International: + 44 1200 427419
Lane Side • West Bradford • Clitheroe • Lancs • BB7 4QH • U.K.
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