MULTI CUT PET CLIPPER INSTRUCTIONS
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1. MULTI CUT PET CLIPPER INSTRUCTIONS Please read all instructions carefully to familiarise yourself with the Wahl Pet Clipper before using Save these instructions for further reference For any further assistance or information call customer services on T 01227 740066 or visit W www wahl co uk E customer services wahl co uk CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Page 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 3 CLIPPING AND TRIMMING DOGS Page 3 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Page 5 DISPOSAL Page 6 WIRING Page 6 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Page 6 GUARANTEE Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using this electrical appliance especially when children are present basic safety precautions should always be observed including the following TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND INJURY 1 This appliance can be used by children from aged 14 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision 2 Switch off the appliance and unplug from outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off attachments and also before cleaning the appliance 3 Never use your appliance without paying attention Always unplug this appliance from the electricity outlet immediat2. Stand dog facing you Lift front legs and clip from a point above the testicles or vulva in a straight line use light pressure being careful not to nick the vulva penis testicles or nipples Cover them with your hand Clip the hair on penis with the grain BODY Tip Stop frequently while clipping to fluff the hair It will help keep the hair even Clip along the back starting at the base of the skull and cut down the middle of the back to the tail fig 9 Shorten all the hair as shown in the illustration starting at the neck fig 10 clip hair between shoulders and hips Clip under the chest from behind the front legs to the end of the rib cage Scissor trim to touch up fig 8 fig REAR LEGS Important Be careful when clipping around the armpit and the flank There are areas of skin that are easy to cut especially on older dogs whose skin has loosened Brush the hair in the back of the legs in an upward and outward motion to fluff You can now shape the legs as full or as tapered as you wish Start by trimming any hair that falls over the foot fig 11 Starting at ankle cut up to a hip a little hair at a time fig 12 Once you are at the hip blend hair so it tapers into shorter body hair When using guide combs on legs complete your stroke don t stop midway Repeat with other leg making it the same size as the first leg Touch up with scissors FRONT LEGS With the dog facing you comb hair up and out Trim front legs to m
3. stopping at ankle joint Don t trim ankle Spread toes apart with thumb and finger fig 3 Cut hair between toes being careful not to nick the webbing A trimmer with a smaller blade may be easier in this sensitive area Spread bottom pads with thumb and clip between toes and pads being careful not to nick foot webbing fig 4 Touch up stray hair with scissors FACE AND THROAT Be very careful around this area clipping too close may cause razor burns You should use the clippers in the same direction as the lie of the coat The clipper must not be used above or around the eyes When clipping ears lift them to ensure no creases or folds of skin are on the area to be clipped fig 5 Hold muzzle with your free hand Cut from ear to the outside corner of the eye in a straight line Stretch the skin at the outside corner of the left eye upward and backward Clip carefully under eye Repeat on other side With free hand stretch the corner of the mouth with your thumb using the rest of your hand to hold the mouth shut Clip around mouth and side of face Repeat on other side Holding muzzle clip the area between the eyes and down the nose To clip the muzzle clip away from the eyes toward the nose Hold the dogs head straight throat taught and clip bottom of muzzle fig 8 the Adam s apple is normally the stopping point of the cut but you may clip lower Clip the rest of the throat toward the muzzle ORE fig 2 fig 3 fig 4 fig 5 STOMACH
4. Chart1 1 Clipping is generally done With the Grain or natural fall of the hair on the body and legs Clipping Against the Grain will give approximately a 50 closer cut and this method is often used when clipping the face and throat feet and tail All lengths are approximate and may differ dependant on the position of the Taper Arm USING AN ATTACHMENT COMB Attaching your clipper combs is easy Hold the comb with the teeth facing upwards Snap the comb attachment firmly to the bottom of the clipper blade until the tab is firmly gripped fig 17 Longer cut Ne fp ger cu 7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLIPPER 1 Only use specified electric power source shown on the rating plate 2 The cutting blades furnished with Wahl pet clippers are made of special high carbon steel scientifically heat treated for correct hardness Years of experience have created a special process for grinding these blades to a super sharpness 3 Clipper blades must be oiled BEFORE DURING and AFTER clipping most clipper problems are due to the lack of oil to lubricate and cool ALWAYS USE WAHL CLIPPER OIL Use of any other lubricant may damage your clipper or slow down its cutting action DO NOT CUT WET HAIR as this will blunt blades prematurely Be careful not to drop your clipper or to nick the blades Do not use this appliance if your blade is damaged broken or has missing teeth as this may cause injury Always replace the bl
5. ade guard when the clipper is not in use This will help prevent accidental damage and blade dulling Periodically we recommend that you dip the teeth of the blade into a shallow pan of Wahl Clipper Oil with the clipper running to flush out dirt and hair Do not run your pet clipper through the coat too fast as this may wedge hair clippings between the blades and impair their cutting ability On models with a blade adjustment lever the removal of hair that is wedged between the blades can be done without removing the blade With the clipper running simply move the lever from fine to coarse a few times Fig 18 This should clear any wedged hair if not the cutting blades may be dull Re oil the blades and start again 10 Keep clipper blades sharp Clip only clean dogs Grit and grease is the main cause of blunt blades 11 Wahl replacement blade sets including coarse and surgical are available for purchase For more information please visit www wahlstore co uk or ask at your nearest Wahl stockist We recommend that you order a spare blade so that you will always have a sharp clipper blade to hand a Oil OMOnNDOO FS USING YOUR PET TRIMMER Not Included in All Kits Battery Installation Replacement 1 Remove battery compartment cover from bottom of trimmer by sliding it off 2 Insert one AA alkaline battery into trimmer 3 Replace battery compartment cover to its original position Note To maximise battery life trimmer should be s
6. at home if they are dull Special equipment is needed to re sharpen the blades It is equally important never to wash your blades in water When the blades do not cut they may need oiling or re sharpening you can return them to Wahl UK Ltd Herne Bay Trade Park Sea Street Herne Bay Kent CT6 8JZ for the attention of Customer Services Blades will be sharpened for a nominal charge 4 To remove cutting blades for sharpening or replacement loosen and remove the 2 screws on the bottom blade To replace blades simply use the same 2 screws and re tighten Blades will need to be re aligned Fig 1 b 5 Aligning the blades on your Wahl Pet clipper Fig 1a shows how the bottom holes are larger than the shanks of the blade screws When the blade screws are loosened the bottom blade can be aligned Tighten the screws after the blade is aligned The end of top blade teeth should be 79mm to 1 54mm back from the bottom blade This is important so that the clipper does not cut too close or allow the moving cutter to touch the skin 7 Extreme right hand tooth of the top blade must be touching the big tooth on the bottom blade nn fig 1 a BEFORE YOU CUT 1 Make sure your clipper is clean and in perfect working condition 2 Comb through the coat to remove any tangles and then bathe your animal in lukewarm water to remove any dirt We recommend the use of shampoo conditioner from the Wahl Shampoo range prior to cutting There are shampoos availa
7. atch the back legs Comb hair at shoulders and blend with shorter body hair Comb hair on chest and between front legs Trim it to the length of the shoulder and body hair EARS With the dog facing you clip from the top of the ear downward Never turn the clipper in the other direction Lay the ear in the palm of your hand Clip the outside of the ear first and then the inside fig 14 Hold ear with your free hand and scissor cut the sides Be careful not to cut the ear itself Fig 15 Repeat with the other ear and touch up any stray hairs ay Al A A TER ee ah FA a A T 11 fig 12 fig 13 fig 14 fig 15 ADJUSTABLE BLADE The convenient thumb adjustable multi cut lever found on most Wahl Pet Clippers fig 16 provides for increased cutting variations with fewer blades In the uppermost position the cut is very fine and becomes gradually coarser as the lever is moved downward The following chart illustrates the cutting range of each set of blades according to accepted pet industry grooming standards DESIRED LENGTH ATTACHMENT DIRECTION OF CUT 0 8mm 3 2mm none with lay of hair 1 6mm 4 7m short against lay of hair 3mm short with lay of hair omm long against lay of hair 6mm long with lay of hair DESIRED LENGTH ATTACHMENT DIRECTION OF CUT 0 8mm 3 2mm none against the grain 1 6mm 4 7m none with the grain 3mm comb 1 against the grain 6mm comb 2 against the grain Imm comb 3 against the grain 12mm comb 4 against he grain
8. ble for all types and colours of hair Please visit www wahl co uk for more information 3 Rinse well and allow the coat to dry completely 4 Comb out any additional tangles to make trimming as easy as possible This is very important to prevent snags When using the comb attachments if the coat is not clean dry and tangle free the combs will not remain on the clipper blades CLIPPING TIPS FOR ALL BREEDS OF DOGS Before clipping your dog for the first time switch on the clipper for a short time near the animal so it gets used to the noise If clipping for the first time the clipping process will be slow Try to move with the dog when clipping After a few grooming sessions you will develop your own comfortable style and grooming will get faster Take your time and use lots of encouragement and affection Dogs know when you are in a hurry and will get nervous making grooming more difficult CLIPPING amp TRIMMING DOGS The first time you cut hair cut only a small amount until you have become accustomed to how long each guide comb leaves the hair Ensure that you regularly remove trimmed hair from the blades clean and oil the blades during clipping CLIPPING GUIDE GENERAL FEET IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRIM OUT EXCESS HAIR ON PADS OTHERWISE THE PADS WILL BECOME DIRTY AND MATTED CAUSING PAINFUL WALKING Have your dog sit facing you Bring rear leg forward carefully fig 2 and clip sides of foot from nail to ends of toes Clip on top of toes
9. ely after using 4 Donot operate the appliance with a broken cord plug charger or if the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in anyway Do not wrap the cord around the appliance Any servicing or repair must be performed by an authorised service representative Do not use outdoors or in damp areas Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the work surface or let it touch any hot surfaces The use of attachments that are not supplied by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury and damage to the appliance 10 To protect against the risk of electrical shock never immerse the unit or let it come into contact with water or any other liquids Do not use the unit with wet hands If the appliance should become wet damp or fall in water remove plug from mains socket immediately Do not put your hands in the water Do not take into bathroom 11 Never carry the unit by its power cord 12 Do not drop or insert any object into any opening 13 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose 14 During use do not place or leave appliance where it may be damaged by an animal or exposed to weather 15 The blades on your clipper have fine teeth for precise cutting Handle carefully when against the animals skin in order to avoid irritation 16 When using any electrical appliance around animals Wahl recommend the use of a circuit breaker to minimise risk NOTE This appliance is intended for trimming purposes
10. hut OFF immediately after each use HOW TO USE THE TRIMMING ATTACHMENT Your compact pet trimmer includes two trimming attachments medium and long cut To use either one of the attachments simply insert one side of the attachment over the front of the blades and then push the other side back until both sides are locked into position To remove attachment pull tab away from one side to release attachment from trimmer Use somewhat of a rolling pressure action with your thumb on top and index finger underneath CAUTION Make sure that the guide comb is securely in place on the blades before operating the unit The two small plastic tabs inside the guide should be OVER the blade and locked in the blade groove This trimmer offers an easy way to trim around the eyes ears and legs without shaving hair completely off To trim the length you want just choose the attachment and cutting direction indicated on the chart Chart 1 1 After selecting the length and trimming guide desired begin trimming your animal WHERE TO BEGIN Begin by bathing your Pet Dirt and particles will quickly dull trimmer blades Rinse well and allow coat to dry Remove any tangles and make trimming as easy as possible This unit is intended for trimming and touch ups only SMALL ANIMALS A little trimming will really enhance a dog s appearance Carefully begin trimming the legs and feet according to the style desired The legs maybe trimmed when the animal is sitt
11. ing on a table with the leg in your hand or while the animal is standing Trimming with the grain or lay of hair will give a slightly longer cut Be careful when trimming around joints and projections Continue by trimming around muzzle chin and ears Hold your dogs muzzle with your free hand and trim around face and chin To trim the ears lay the ears in the palm of your hand Trim from the top of the ears downward clipping the outside of the ears first then inside Hold the ear with your free hand and trim the sides OILING TRIMMER BLADES For best results put a drop of Wahl Clipper oil on the blades periodically or once a month Motor bearings are lubricated do not attempt to lubricate NOTE DO NOT OVER OIL The trimmer requires very little oiling When necessary turn the trimmer ON hold the unit with the blades facing DOWN and squeeze one drop of oil onto blades Wipe off excess oil with soft cloth DISPOSAL Handle with care Environmental damage in the case of incorrect disposal Correct disposal will ensure environmental protection and prevent any potentially harmful impacts on people and the environment Adhere to the relevant legal requirements when disposing of the appliance Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in the European Community Within the European Community national regulations are specified for the disposal of electrical appliances based on EU Waste Electrical and R Electronic Equ
12. ipment Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE In accordance with this the appliance can no longer be disposed of with the local or domestic waste EE The appliance will be accepted free of charge by local collection points or recycling centres WIRING INSTRUCTIONS N WARNING If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturers service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard The wires in the mains lead of this Wahl Animal Clipper are coloured in accordance to the following code Blue Neutral N Brown live L If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged it should be cut off and disposed of and a suitable plug fitted as detailed below As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this clipper may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK or BLUE The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED or BROWN Ifa 13 amp BS 1363 plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted If any other type of plug is used a 5 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor at the distribution board Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 Fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse If fuse cover is lost
13. n or repair by unauthorised persons This guarantee does not include blades cables shaver heads foils and cutters etc which are consumable parts This product is designed for domestic use only and use within a professional environment will invalidate the guarantee This guarantee in no way affects your rights under law in the United Kingdom
14. only O OO NO 01 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WHY GROOM YOUR PET A CLEAN PET IS ALSO A HEALTHIER PET Regular care removes fleas and external parasites which may cause skin disturbances and affect his her health Regular grooming brushing combing and supplements will help reduce hair shedding and keep the hair from becoming excessively matted Generally most household pets do not need extensive care Only a few minutes a day is enough to help keep your pet healthier better looking and happier The time you spend exclusively with your animal during the grooming session will give the feeling that you are interested in him her They will look forward to the special attention HOW TO OPERATE YOUR NEW WAHL PET CLIPPER By following these simple steps your quality Wahl pet clipper will provide years of reliable and satisfactory service 1 Do not attempt to operate this clipper before oiling blades Place a few drops of Wahl oil between the blades Use only Wahl oil and Wahl Hygienic spray 2 On Wahl pet clippers it may be necessary to adjust the power screw to compensate for variance in line voltage The power screw is located near the middle of the clipper on the right hand side To adjust power or stroke turn the power screw clockwise until the clipper makes a loud cracking noise caused by the arm hitting the coil Gradually turn the power screw counter clockwise until the clipper runs quietly 3 Do not try to sharpen the clipper blades
15. the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Information for obtaining the correct fuse is marked on the carrier itself and in the bottom of the fuse cavity in the plug These may be obtained by Wahl UK Ltd NEITHER WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE EARTH TERMINAL OF A THREE PIN PLUG ANY ERROR IN CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE INVALIDATES THE GUARANTEE PRODUCT REGISTRATION Wahl are constantly developing and launching new products in the UK We would like to understand your product needs and expectations and we value any comments you may have As part of Wahl Customer Care we are offering you the chance to be kept up to date with the latest product launches innovations and special offers Please take a minute to register your product online at www wahl co uk GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase or receipt as a gift Should this product become defective during the guarantee period return it to the store of purchase together with your proof of purchase for repair or replacement Alternatively within the guarantee period you can return the product to Wahl UK Ltd who will repair any such defect or elect to replace the product or any part of it without charge provided there is proof of purchase Should a replacement be offered this will not extend the original guarantee period The guarantee becomes invalid in the case of misuse alteratio
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