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Initial start-up
3.1
Controls and operating instructions
WARNING!
The improper use of electrical devices, especially animal breed-
ing devices, is associated with dangers! Therefore, before putting
the machine into operation, observe the following accident-pre-
venting measures:
y The voltage specified on the maker's plate and that of the local
power supply must match. The plant may only be connected to
an AC power supply.
y Avoid any contact with the moving shearing blades.
y Even with the machine switched off, do not handle the area
round the shearing blades as long as the machine is still con-
nected to a power source. Whenever working on the shearing
blades/head, always first disconnect the power supply.
y Avoid contact with a machine that is in contact with liquids.
Never shear wet animals. Liquid that has penetrated the ma-
chine reduces the electrical insulation. There is a danger of
electric shock or short circuit. Clean the machine only when it
is dry, using a brush or the cleaning brush.
y An electric cable lying loose on the floor over a long distance
can get caught and become a danger. Before starting shear-
ing, lay the cable carefully and securely. Avoid kinks or coils in
the cable. Animals should not be able to stand on, walk over
or get caught in the power cable. Never wrap the power cable
around the machine and keep the power cable away from hot
surfaces and objects. This can result in breaks and damage to
the insulation. Check the cable regularly for damaged spots.
y Turn the machine switch to OFF (position 0, Fig. 2) before un-
plugging the machine.
y Use only original shearing blades. Do not use damaged shear-
ing blades with blunt or broken teeth. Only work with sharp
shearing blades sharpened by a specialist workshop.
y We recommend that you do not use the comb for more than
one hour and the upper blade for more than 15 minutes.
y Before beginning shearing, remove foreign objects from the
coat (wire, wood etc.).
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Translation of the original operating instructions / Shearing machine