Oster Large Animal & Shearing Handpiece
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1. or hind legs as it is often dirty and matted When clipping cattle blades should be oiled every 10 minutes during operation The oiling intervals can be longer when shearing sheep due to the natural oils in the wool AIR FILTER Ensure that the air filter is free from hair and dirt RESHARPENING Sharp blades combs and cutters are essential for good clipping shearing Dull blades must be sharpened with special grinding discs These discs and custom sharpening facilities are available through Botany Bay Imports Exports Pty Ltd PO Box 260 Botany NSW 1455 Phone 02 9700 0800 Fax 02 9700 1171 Email info botanybayimports com au MAINTENANCE Keep the motor drive shearing and clipping heads clean It is recommended that you remove the blades after use and clean them thoroughly Lubricate the heads and blade cutting surfaces while in use and after use Keep the air filter free of hair and dirt Keep blades comb and cutter sharp for maximum efficiency and long life PROFESSIONAL CLIPPER BLADE CARE Lengthens the Life of Clipper Blade Sets FOR BEST RESULTS fle Before you start clipping apply a thin film of Oster Oil to the matting faces of the cutting blades and tension spring guide 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 in2. ster Professional Products INSTRUCTION MANUAL Large Animal Clipper amp Electric Shearing Handpiece Sole Australian Importer BOTANY BAY IMPORTS EXPORTS ABN 31 128 341 980 PO Box 260 Botany NSW 1455 Australia Ph 02 9700 0800 Fax 02 9700 1171 BOTANY BAY Email info botanybayimports com au IMPORTS EXPORTS www botanybayimports com au IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Listed below are those precautions regarded to be essential for the safe use of the appliance 1 2 10 Read the user instructions carefully Unplug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any manner If damage is suspected return the appliance to an Oster Service Agent Do not use the appliance with an extension cord unless the cord has been checked and tested by a qualified electrician Do not allow the cord or extension cord to contact sharp edges or damp ground Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children Do not use the appliance with worn or badly adjusted blades Do not use the appliance with hot blades Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids but wipe the appliance with a cloth to clean external surfaces Do not use the appliance on a wet animal or under wet conditions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OSTER LARGE ANIMAL CLIPPER SETTING
3. 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 2 BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLIP 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 MAINTENANCE 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 Oster Blade Wash Wipe the blades and the other parts and secure cord and place in original box 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 IMPORTANT Do not remove the head from motor housing Contact an authorised service centre for service OSTER ELECTRIC SHEARING HANDPIECE SETTING THE COMB AND CUTTER Loosen the comb screws insert comb and lightly tighten tension the screws Release the tension nut to raise the fork and permit insertion of the cutter under the fork yokes Press down on the fork making sure the conical tips on the outer fork yokes engage in the h
4. Oster Blade Wash Wipe the outside surface of the blades dry with a clean dry cloth and begin clipping again During the time you are clipping use Kool Lube coolant occasionally The primary benefit will be to cool the cutting blades and provide some lubrication 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 Oster Blade Wash Wipe the outside surface of the blades dry with a clean dry cloth and begin clipping again If after submerging Oster Blade Wash your blade is still not cutting properly it is possible that very fine hair did not wash 6 out from between the blades If this is the case remove the 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 Oster Spray Disinfectant liberally on the cutting blades Wipe dry with a clean cloth and apply a thin film of Oster Oil before grooming again CLIPPING THE HORSE Never turn on the motor of an animal clipper close to the horse especially where the horse cannot see it In
5. THE BLADES Bottom Blade 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 32 0 8mm to 1 16 1 6mm 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 Figure 2 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 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
6. oles at the tip of the outer cutter teeth Tighten the tension nut sufficiently to hold the cutter in place BLADE ADJUSTMENT The cutter teeth points must operate on the sharpened surface on the comb teeth Fig 3 It may be necessary to move on the comb to the correct position Fig 4 Check the movement of the cutter outer cutter teeth must cut at the end of each stroke the comb can be moved from side to side to the correct position Fig 5 Release the tension nut and secure the comb screws Reset the conical tips in the cutter teeth and tighten the tension nut to hold the cutter in place Bevel Comb tooth f Operating Position of Cutter Point O Sharpened Cutter Tooth Surface Figure 3 Figure 5 Figure 6 ADJUSTING THE TENSION Final tension adjustment should be made with the machine running If wool is not being sheared smoothly increase the tension slightly and repeat the test continue until smooth cutting is achieved Combs and cutter stay sharp and last longer when used with the minimum tension required for smooth cutting Further adjustment should not be necessary until the cutter begins to dull as indicated by chewed off wool rather than smoothly sheared wool For most effective results keep the comb points on the sheep s skin and operate the correct comb angle Fig 6 Carry out tension tests on a part of the sheep where the comb enters the wool freely and not on the wool on the belly
7. quired forward your clipper to place of purchase or Botany Bay Imports Exports Pty Ltd PO Box 260 Botany NSW 1455 When returning the product for service or warranty please ensure the following 1 Postage is prepaid 2 Use sturdy packaging to protect the clipper against damage in transit such damage is not covered by the warranty 3 Include your name address and the purchase proof 4 Provide a detailed description of the fault 5 When sending a clipper do send the blades but not attached to clipper to avoid damage in transit Our Oster Service Department carries the full range of replacement parts for the complete range of Oster clippers and blades for speedy service and repairs Sole Australian Importer Note We do not sell direct we sell to distributors and wholesalers only contact us if you would like details of you re nearest Oster reseller ah PO Box 260 Botany NSW 1455 Australia Phone 02 9700 0800 Y Fax 02 9700 1171 BOTANY BAY E mail info botanybayimports com au IMPORTS EXPORTS Internet www botanybayimports com au Life s Hairy Enough Get the System You Can Trust ay Professional Products
8. troduce 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 WARRANTY Your Oster clipper is covered by Botany Bay Imports Exports Pty Ltd for a period of 1 year from date of purchase against defects in workmanship and material Kindly retain the sales docket as proof of purchase and attach the docket to this warranty card should you need to claim This warranty does not cover misuse or negligent handling or if not used in accordance with instructions The warranty excludes breakables such as the plastic or ceramic body and blades which are wear out parts If maintenance service or service under warranty is re
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