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Initial start-up
3.1
Controls and operating instructions
WARNING!
The improper use of electrical devices, especially animal breeding
devices, is associated with dangers! Therefore, before putting the
machine into operation, observe the following accident-preventing
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 clipping blades.
y Even with the machine switched off, do not handle the area
round the clipping blades as long as the machine is still con-
nected to a power source. Whenever working on the clipping
blades/clipper head, always first disconnect the power supply.
y Avoid contact with a machine that is in contact with liquids.
Never clip wet animals. Liquid that has penetrated the machine
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 clipping,
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 insu-
lation. 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 clipping blades. Do not use damaged clipping
blades with blunt or broken teeth. Only work with sharp clipping
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 clipping, remove foreign objects from the
coat (wire, wood etc.).
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Translation of the original instructions / Clipper