WOLSELEY Lark User manual

Est. 1887
A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
INSTRUCTION BOOK
www.wolseleygrooming.co.uk
Stockshop (L.E.) Ltd., Lodge Trading Estate, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3BS
Email: [email protected] Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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Contents
1. Safety ..................................................................................... Page 2
2. Parts ...................................................................................... Page 3
3. Preparation and Use of your Clipper................................................. Page 4
4. Air Filter ................................................................................. Page 6
5. Motor Overload Protection ............................................................ Page 7
6. Blade Sharpening, Clipper Servicing & Repairs ................................... Page 7
7. Frequent Clipping Questions ......................................................... Page 8
8. Maintenance and Storage ............................................................. Page 8
9. Disposal .................................................................................. Page 8
Introduction
Your Wolseley clipper has a 2 year guarantee. Please make sure that you
complete and return the Guarantee Registration Card or register online at www.
wolseleygrooming.co.uk within 30 days of purchase otherwise your guarantee will
not be valid.
If you have any queries concerning your clipper not covered by this Instruction Book
please contact our specialist in-house service department.
Wolseley Service Department Stockshop (L.E.) Ltd.
Lodge Trading Estate, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3BS
Email: [email protected] Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
For information on clipping a horse please consult the Wolseley Clipping Guide.
1. Safety
Clipping animals can be dangerous and it is advised that you take all possible safety
precautions. In particular:
•Keep your clipper out of the reach of children at all times.
•Never connect your clipper directly to the power source, always use a circuit
breaker.
•Ensure that you have an adequate electrical supply which conforms to relevant
safety standards. Never use a damp outdoor socket.
•Always switch your clipper off before connecting it to or disconnecting it from
the power source.
•Disconnect your clipper whenever you are carrying out cleaning or maintenance,
changing your clipper blades, or whenever your clipper is not in use.
•Regularly check your electric leads, connectors and clipper for damage.
(For Servicing and Repairs please see Section 6, page 7).
•Wear protective footwear, steel capped and rubber soled, a hard hat is also
advised.
•Avoid using long cable leads which you may trip over or the horse may stand on.
•Have an experienced assistant to hold the animal and to generally assist you.

fig. 5
fig. 4
on/off
switch
2. Parts
fig. 1
tension
nut
spring
clipper
head
top
blade
bottom
blade
bolt
clipper head
fig. 3
fig. 2
lubrication
hole
air filter
3
crank
roller/block

3. Preparation and Use of your Clipper
A. Choose the correct Wolseley Clipper Blades
•To achieve the best clip it is essential to choose the correct Wolseley clipper
blades.
•When choosing the most appropriate blades, you must consider:-
(a) type of animal
(b) length of hair
(c) condition of coat
•Wolseley offer four types of clipping blades:
(i) A2F Fine blades. Clipping height 2mm. Use - veterinary surgical / freeze
branding cattle.
(ii) A2 Original blades. Clipping height 2-3 mm. Use - horse / clean cattle.
(iii) A6 Coarse Blades. Clipping height 3mm. Use - horses with thick coats /
cattle.
(iv) A7 Extra Coarse Blades. Clipping height 3-4mm. Use - coarse hair on cattle.
•If you are in doubt as to which Wolseley clipper blades to use we advise that
you consult your Wolseley dealer for more detailed information.
•Always use Wolseley clipper blades on your Wolseley clipper.
B. Tensioning the Clipper Blades
•Your Wolseley clipper will arrive with the
clipper blades on.
•To tension them correctly:
- Turn on the clipper.
- Adjust the tension by turning the
tension nut clockwise until you feel
it start to tighten (see fig.6) You will
hear the motor begin to strain.
- Loosen the blades by turning
the tension nut anti-clockwise
(approximately ½ turn) until you feel
the blades loosen (see fig.7). You will
hear the motor begin to run freely.
- Use the marker on the tension nut for
a guide.
- You are now ready to clip.
•You may need to adjust the tensioning
whilst clipping if the blades become
worn or if you are clipping a thick or
dirty coat. Do this by turning the tension
nut anti-clockwise ¼ turn each time until
the blades start to clip properly again.
turn tension
nut clockwise
until tight
turn the
tension nut
anti-clockwise
until it loosens
(approx 1/2 turn
fig. 6
fig. 7
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C. Oiling and Cleaning
Before Clipping
•Oil your clipper blades and motor by
pouring a thin film of oil:-
- into the opening on top of the
clipper head (see fig.2).
- onto the clipper blades.
- between the clipper blades
by turning the clipper head
sideways.
•Switch on and run your clipper so
that the oil spreads.
•Once the clipper blades are well
lubricated, switch the clipper off
and wipe away any excess oil with a
clean dry cloth.
During Clipping
•Regularly brush off loose clipped
hair from the blades using the
clipper brush to prevent them
getting clogged.
•Oil the blades and motor as above,
approximately every 5-10 minutes, to
stop the clipper blades running dry
and the clipper motor overheating.
•We recommend that you only use
the specially formulated Wolseley
clipping oil. Never use diesel or
WD40 as this will damage your
blades and your clipper.
D. Changing your Wolseley Clipper Blades for cleaning
or replacement.
•Switch off and unplug your clipper from the power supply.
•Unscrew the tension nut and remove it together with the pin and the spring.
Keep them in a safe place.
•Carefully remove the clipper blades and wipe each blade clean with dry cloth.
Brush away any loose hair between the teeth of the clipper blades. Likewise
clean the clipper head.
•It is important to correctly tension your clipper blades. If they are too loose
they will not clip properly or they will clog. If they are too tight the blades will
become blunt and may cause overheating.
•Please note as a general rule the least tension you can use to clip the better.
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•To replace the blades fit the upper blade (i.e. the shorter one) on the rectangular
pins on the clipper head. The crank roller/block (see fig.3) must fit into the
socket of the top blade.
•Place the longer, lower blade
onto the retaining lugs.
•Replace the tension pin and
carefully holding the clipper
blades and tension pin together
turn the clipper over. Then
replace the tension spring and
nut and screw the clipper blades
together until they begin to
tighten.
•Before clipping, correctly tension
and oil your clipper blades (see
Section 3 paragraphs B & C).
•Note: Clipper blades are
manufactured in pairs and
should be used only with their
correct pair.
clipper head
top blade
bottom blade
retaining
lugs
rectangular pin
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4. Air Filter
•During clipping frequently brush off any loose hair from the air filter to stop
the clipper motor from overheating.
•After clipping, remove the air filter by sliding it back, clean it by washing in
warm soapy water and replace by sliding back into the designated slot.
•Note: The air filter is positioned at the side or rear of your clipper depending
on the model. (see fig.5)
slide air filter
to remove
socket for
crank roller/block

5. Motor Overload Protection
•Your clipper has an automatic internal motor overload trip-switch to protect
the clipper against damage from mechanical or electrical overloading.
•If the clipper is in danger of being damaged the internal mechanism will switch
your clipper off.
•This is usually caused by over-tensioning, lack of oil, blunt blades, blocked air
filters, defective motor or faulty electrical supply.
•Switch off your clippers by the on/off switch, identify and rectify the problem
(e.g. check the tension, oil and clean the blades, clear air filters, change the
blades for a sharper set.)
•Once the problem is solved switch your clipper back on by the on/off switch
and your clipper should start clipping again.
•If your clipper fails to start after you have switched the motor on try an
alternative electric supply (remembering to switch the clippers off and then
on). If they still do not start you will need to return them to the Wolseley Service
Department for inspection.
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6. Blade Sharpening, Clipper Servicing
and Repairs
A. Blade Sharpening
•Your Wolseley clipper blades will need regular re-sharpening by our specialist
Wolseley Service Department.
•Blunt blades should be removed, cleaned, wrapped and placed in the blister
pack provided.
•Using the envelope provided, stamp and post the blades back to Wolseley
Service Department (please keep proof of postage).
•Alternately take the blades to your nearest Wolseley clipping services agent.
B. Clipper Servicing and Repairs
•Clippers should be serviced annually by our Wolseley Service Department to
prolong their life and to ensure that they run smoothly.
•The service department can also carry out any repairs, which are guaranteed for
6 months.
•Please note that during the first 2 years all servicing and repairs should
only be done by Wolseley otherwise your warranty will be invalidated.

7. Frequent Clipping Questions
My blades won’t cut
•Remove them and clean them as there may be hair between the blades.
•They may be blunt and need replacing with a sharp set.
•The tension might be too slack - consult page 4 to correctly tension.
•If there are lines showing on your horse you may not be overlapping adequately
or there may be teeth missing from your blades.
My clipper won’t start
•Check to see if the fuse has blown.
•The internal motor switch may have tripped, (see Section 5 page 7).
•Check any extension leads being used for faults or damage.
•Check your mains cable for any damage.
My machine is getting too hot
•Check the tensioning of the blades – over tensioning causes the motor to
overheat.
•Check that the air vents are free from obstruction
•Ensure that the blades are properly oiled with the correct type of oil.
8. Maintenance and Storage
•When you have finished using the clipper remove the clipper blades, clean and
oil them, and store in the Wolseley blade tin.
•Clean and oil the clipper head and store the clipper with the blades in the
Wolseley case.
•Store in a dry place out of reach of children.
9. Disposal
•Please dispose of your clipper in the correct manner at a registered recycling
facility and not at a landfill site. (more information can be found at www.
recyclemore.co.uk).
•Alternatively, you can contact the retailer who sold you the product or Stockshop
Wolseley directly, who will be able to help you dispose of the product.