Shear Magic STALLION 300 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PO Box 260 Botany NSW 1455 Ph: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.shearmagic.net.au Fax: [phone]
ABN 31 128 341 980
PLEASE REFER TO THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE USE
Stallion 300
Clipper

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COMPONENT NAMES

Listed below are those precautions regarded to be essential for
the safe use of the appliance.
1. Read the user instructions carefully.
2. Unplug when the clipper is not in use and before cleaning.
3. Do not operate the clipper with a damaged cord or after the
appliance has been dropped or damaged in any manner. If
damage is suspected, return the appliance to a Shear Magic
Service Agent (See below).
4. Do not use the clipper with an extension cord unless the
cord has been checked and tested by a qualified electrician.
5. Do not allow the cord or extension cord to contact sharp
edges or damp ground.
6. Close supervision is necessary when the clipper is used near
children.
7. Do not use the clipper with worn or badly adjusted blades.
8. Do not use the clipper with hot blades.
9. Never immerse the clipper in water or other liquids, but wipe
the appliance with a cloth to clean external surfaces.
10. Do not use the clipper on a wet animal or under wet
conditions.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENTS CONTACT:
Botany Bay Imports Exports Pty Ltd
www.botanybayimports.com.au
email: [email protected]
PO Box 260 Botany NSW 1455
Ph: 02 9700 0800 Fax: [phone]

SETTING THE BLADES:
Check the setting of the blades to be
sure they are in the correct position.
When correctly set, the top blade should
be set back 1.5mm to 2.0mm from the
ridge on the bottom blade (Fig 1).
ADJUSTING THE TENSION:
Tension is applied to the top blade of the
animal clipper by a flexible tension
principle that eliminates all friction on top
of the cutting blade. Underneath the
tension screw plate is an equalising cross
bar which supplies pressure on two sets
of leaf springs. This presses the top blade
down against the lower blade to give the
best possible cutting tension.
The clipper will not cut freely with a light
tension, but tension should not be so
loose as to let hair or dirt get in between
the cutting surfaces of the blades. Excessively tight tension will dull
the blades quickly. Excessive tight tension could snap the yoke
assembly springs. Too much tensioning can also burn the motor,
and these are not covered under warranty if over tensioned. Cutting
surfaces should be kept clean and oiled while clipping. At the
beginning when the blades are too sharp, tension should be lightly
applied. As the blades begin to dull, tension should be increased.
When the tension knob is tightened as far as it will go and the
blades refuse to cut, they must be sharpened.
To adjust the tension, turn the tension knob counter-clockwise until
resistance is felt. Do not force the knob against the resistance.
Rotate the tension knob clockwise; approximately 2-3 complete
turns until a light resistance is felt. Continue turning one-half turns.
The tension knob should then be correctly adjusted to start clipping.
BEFORE USE APPLY OIL IN THE OPENINGS SHOWN IN
FIGURE 2 AND TO THE FRICTION POINTS OF THE BLADES.
REPEAT OILING EVERY 10 MINUTES DURING USE.
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STALLION 300 CLIPPER
Figure 1
Figure 2
Apply 2-3 drops of clipper oil

Make sure the switch on the side of the clipper is in the "OFF"
position. Then insert the plug into an electrical outlet. Slide the
switch to the "ON" position and begin clipping.
OILING AND CLEANING THE BLADES:
Keep the clipper blades oiled and clean well while clipping.
When clipping is completed, remove the blades and wash them
in Blade Wash. Wipe the blades and the other parts and secure
cord and place in original carton with clipping head to prevent oil
from seeping down the armature shaft into the motor.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER:
Ensure that the air filter is free of hair and dirt.
The hair and dirt that collect on the filter screen must be
frequently removed so that air can freely pass through the screen
to cool the motor.
RESHARPENING:
Sharp blades, combs and cutters are essential for good clipping
and shearing. Dull blades must be sharpened with special
grinding discs. These discs and custom sharpening facilities are
available through:
WE RECOMMEND:
Botany Bay Imports Exports Pty Ltd
PO Box 260 Botany NSW 1455
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.botanybayimports.com.au
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BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLIP
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT
Do not remove the head from motor housing.
Contact an authorised service centre for service

1. Keep the motor drive and clipping heads clean. It is
recommended that you remove the blades after use and
clean them thoroughly.
2. Lubricate the heads and blade cutting surfaces while in use
and after use.
3. Keep the air filter free of hair and dirt.
4. Keep blades, comb and cutter sharp for maximum efficiency
and long life.
PROFESSIONAL CLIPPER BLADE CARE
Lengthens the Life of Clipper Blade Sets
1. Before you start clipping, apply a thin film of clipper oil to the
matting faces of the cutting blades and tension spring guide.
2. If you have new blades that do not seem to cut right, it may
be that the factory-applied preservative used to inhibit rust
has congealed. To remedy this, with the clipper running,
submerge only the cutting blades in specialised Blade Wash.
Wipe the outside surface of the blades dry with a clean dry
cloth and begin clipping again.
3. During the time you are clipping, use coolant occasionally.
The primary benefit will be to cool the cutting blades and
provide some lubrication.
4. If during the clipping operation you find the blade starts to
"drag" or "streak", it could be that hair has accumulated
between the upper and lower blades. To remedy this, with
the clipper running, submerge the cutting blades in blade
wash. Wipe the outside surface of the blades dry with a
clean dry cloth and begin clipping again.
5. If after submerging in blade wash and if your blade is still not
cutting properly, it is possible that very fine hair did not wash
out from between the blades. If this is the case, remove the
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MAINTENANCE
FOR BEST RESULTS

upper blade by sliding it out from under the tension spring
(do not loosen tension spring screws) and wiping the mating
surfaces of the blades clean. Slide the upper blade back into
position, re-assemble back on the clipper and apply a light
film of oil to the blades (preferably with the clipper running).
6. After grooming, submerge the cutting blades in Blade Wash.
Wipe dry. Use Spray Disinfectant liberally on the cutting
blades. Wipe dry with a clean cloth and apply a thin film of
Oil before grooming again.
Never turn on the motor of an animal clipper close to the horse,
especially where the horse cannot see it. Introduce it to the horse
and condition the horse to the new sound.
To introduce a horse to an animal clipper, hold the unit with the
switch OFF, close enough to the horse for the horse to see and
smell it, before starting to clip.
It may be less disturbing to the animal to begin body clipping on
the left shoulder. He is probably accustomed to being handled
on the left side and to being touched on the shoulder or neck.
Certain areas of the horse will require special attention –
between the front legs, the face, and the legs. There are folds of
skin where the leg joins the body. When clipping this area,
smooth the skin with your free hand. Smaller clippers may be
necessary for clipping the face, ears, and around the fetlocks.
The skin of the horse is very sensitive. Should the blades
become too hot, they may burn or frighten the horse. Lubricate
the clippers frequently.
For more information visit: www.shearmagic.net.au
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CLIPPING THE HORSE

All Shear Magic clippers come with a full one year warranty from date of purchase
against any manufacturing fault.
As you would expect, the warranty does not cover the following:
■ Normal wearing parts (lever, latch, hinge, nameplate, bearings, blade etc)
■ Repairs or disassembly attempted by anyone other than an authorised service centre
■ Repairs made due to normal wear and tear, abuse, improper maintenance, or dropping.
■ Any alterations made to the tool.
■ Damage due to blade coolants or other chemicals.
■ Damage resulting from shipping or transit.
For warranty work, send proof of purchase or receipt along with equipment to the place of
purchase. Before sending, please check our trouble shooting guide or online at
www.shearmagic.net.au to ensure it is not a common or easy to solve problem.
The product that is sent in for warranty that is over 6 months old and up to 12 months old,
warranty parts will be replaced but where the products has done a lot of work a service
charge will be applied.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
Inward postage is to be paid by the customer. Return postage will be paid on all warranty
repairs. As part of all repairs, blades will also be sharpened for a nominal charge, as this is
the most common cause of poor performance.
Product: Shear Magic
Model: Stallion 300 (Large Animal Clipper)
Customer Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Date of Purchase:
Reseller:
SERVICE INFORMATION
If maintenance service or service under warranty is required forward the product to:
Place of purchase or Botany Bay Imports Exports Pty Ltd - PO Box 260 BOTANY NSW 1455.
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]
When returning the product for service or warranty please ensure the following:
■ Postage is prepaid
■ Use sturdy packaging to protect the product against damage in transit - such damage is not
covered by the warranty
■ Include your name, address and proof of purchase
■ Provide a detailed description of the fault
■ When sending a clipper do send the blades - but not attached to the clipper to avoid
damage in transit.
Register your product online: www.shearmagic.net.au
Warranty registration on the internet or via return of the warranty registration card is required
within 30 days (thirty days) of the purchase date for coverage of the equipment.
Register online and receive an additional 6 month motor warranty to 18 months.
Visit www.shearmagic.net.au
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THE SHEAR MAGIC ONE YEAR WARRANTY