INTRODUCTION Introduction These instructions must be read by any person intending to use or service the machine. Purpose of use This equipment is expressly designed and intended for use for the shearing of sheep, goats and animals of the Camelidae family.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY Important safety information Battery Safety: • Don’t use a battery that looks damaged or is leaking • Don’t use a machine with damaged battery leads • Don’t smoke or allow naked flames anywhere near the battery • Don’t let any metal objects come in contact with the battery as these could cause a spark and possibly make the battery explode.
MOUNTING Secure fixing The machine should be fixed securely when in use: • This prevents damage to the electric flex and avoids electrical hazards • Allows the spring to operate correctly when using a solid drive Mount the machine so that the flexible drive is 20mm clear of the floor or for solid drives, 10mm clear of the floor.
ATTACHING DRIVE Flexible driveshaft Fig. 1 Make sure the EasyDrive clamp is in the open position (Fig. 1) and then push up the outer driveshaft into the base casting of the machine until the top fitting reaches it shoulder stop (Fig. 2). Fig.
ATTACHING DRIVE Solid driveshaft Fig. 1 Make sure the EasyDrive clamp is in the open position (Fig. 1) and then push up the long tube and spring into the base casting of the machine until the top fitting reaches it shoulder stop (Fig.
ATTACHING HANDPIECE For pin drive machines • Hang the machine up and attach the driveshaft • Make sure the machine is turned off • Push the handpiece onto the drive firmly • Rotate clockwise, once you feel the handpiece locate into the bayonet, rotate another full time.
FLEXI DRIVE LUBRICATION Oiling the driveshaft Frequency: after every 4 hours of use Directions • Remove the handpiece and the driveshaft • Add oil into the top of the driveshaft • Re-fit driveshaft to the machine Greasing the driveshaft Frequency: After every 40 hours of use or annually Directions •...
SOLID DRIVE LUBRICATION Oiling the driveshaft Frequency: After every 4 hours of use Directions • Remove the handpiece and the driveshaft • Add oil into the top of the driveshaft (1) • Add oil into the top of the long tube (2) •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Poor battery lead Check connections and connections condition of wires / clips Faulty switch Have switch replaced Motor does not start Damaged relay Have relay replaced Burnt out motor Have motor replaced Motor struggles to start or runs Worn brushes Have brushes replaced slowly...
MOTOR Parts list Model Drive Speed Motor Rated Voltage Power Consumption 3,200 RPM 12V - 14V 3,500 RPM 12V - 14V Box Cover Insulated Wire, Relay to Switch (1.5mm) Base Plate Insulated Wire, Terminal Block to Relay (4mm) Motor - Model 3.2 (3,200RPM) Insulated Wire, Terminal Block to Switch (1.5mm) Motor - Model 3.5 (3,500RPM)
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