Make:

HEINIGER

Model:

Cordless

Rating:

7.2V=DC NiCd power supply

Rotation rate:

2000 rpm

Noise Emissions:

Typical sound when the appliance is operational = 70db(A)

DO NOT!

• Attempt to work on the machine with it connected to the battery power supply.
• Attempt to clip a wet or perspiring animal.
• Touch the blades when moving!
• Leave the battery in the charger when not charging the unit.
• Use a damaged battery unit.
• Switch the machine on with loose or missing blades. (In the interests of safety ensure that both blades are tightly seated.)
• Over tighten the blades in an attempt to force them to clip.
• Use if the voltage at your site is different to that on the charge rating plate.
• Attempt to remove or assemble the blades or any part of the clipper over straw, shavings or other materials. Only carry out such tasks on a specified area i.e. table or workbench otherwise essential parts may be lost.
• Immerse either the machine or cutter head in liquid (oil/diesel/lubricant) of any kind.

Fitting the blades:

Ensure the machine is disconnected from the battery power supply.

Unscrew to slacken the tension screw. (See clipper diagram)

Loosen both comb blade screws. (Fig 3)

Ensure the drive (oscillating) block (Fig 3) is correctly engaged in the square groove of the oscillator and is sufficiently lubricated.

If, as often is the case, the drive block swivels/moves, making it difficult to insert the "housing" of the cutter driving carrier over, take a small screwdriver or slim pen/pencil and hold the block in place whilst you get the cutter "housing" fitted over.

Take the upper cutting plate (cutter) and seat it on the two anchor pins provided. (Fig 3)

Check that it is securely held in place.

Now take the lower cutter plate (comb) sliding it beneath the heads of the two blade screws (Fig 3) and slide it right back until it touches the rear housing.

Then slightly tighten the two blade screws to hold the lower cutter plate (comb) in position.

Rotate the machine 180 degrees to view it from above and slightly tighten the tension screw (See clipper diagram) to take up any slack before adjusting the blades further if necessary.

Once satisfied everything is in order rotate the clipper to reveal the underneath and tighten the two blade screws finally to securely lock the lower cutter plate (comb) in position. (See Fig 4 for correct position of blades when fitted)

Oil blades before commencing a test run with the clipper.

When operating for the first time after changing blades the machine should be pointed away from you and/or any animal before switching on to test.

Now test the clipper.

Tensioning the blades:

To adjust the plate pressure (tension the blades) the machine should be running and pointed away from you and/or any animal. Gradually slacken the tension screw (See clipper diagram) until the upper cutter plate (cutter) is no longer exerting pressure on the lower cutter plate (comb). You should denote a change in the sound of the motor.

Now tighten the tension screw (Fig 1) until you feel slight resistance, and apply roughly a further ¼ turn. Lock the position and test for cutting. In the event of over tightening you will hear the motor pitch labouring.

The patent clipping system guarantees long term clipping adjustment. Operators should bear in mind that the clipping system of the Heiniger Delta work with much less pressure having to be applied than is normally experienced with many traditional animal clipping machines. You should there be careful NOT to over tension the blades Slight adjustment may be necessary during the clipping operation and this is quite normal.

If for some reason the machine fails to clip smoothly it is highly likely you have not correctly adjusted the tensioning. You should increase/decrease the tension nut but no more than ¼ turns or less at a time to achieve optimum cutting. In most cases failure to clip correctly is operator orientated rather than a fault with the machine.

Avoid setting the pressure on the cutter plate too high as this will lead to excessive heat build up and will rapidly cause the blades overheat and become blunt. Keep blades well oiled.

Remember blades can go blunt at a moment’s notice due to high levels of dirt and grit within an animal’s coat - especially horses during the first clip of the season.  In the case of even the best groomed horses unless they have been previously washed there is likely to be considerable particles of grit and dust which can cause rapid blade failure. Always select the right blade for the animals coat condition.

Charging the battery

IMPORTANT!

Make sure that the charger unit is keep well clear from any form of liquid including animal urine, and it is fully protected at all times from any moisture, including atmospheric temperature changes both during day time and night time in autumn. Do not wrap in plastic.

Operators should be aware that in the case of new battery packs or those, which have not been used for a period of time, and/or those at temperatures below 10 degrees C. will not reach full capacity.  As such they will need to be discharged and recharged several times before a "full" charge is built up. This is normal and not a malfunction situation.

First insure the appliance is switched off. The battery is removed from the clipper handpiece by unlocking the spring clip at the rear of the machine, (See clipper diagram) then withdraw the power pack from the clipper housing by gently pulling it away. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the power pack.  Make sure the inside of the clipper housing is clean and free of any foreign matter before inserting the battery. (See Fig. 2)

ALWAYS double check the "spring clip" is firmly snapped shut and locked in position before using the machine.

Plug the charger unit into your mains power supply (check to ensure your power supply is suitable to the charger's requirements - see maker's spec plate on the charger)

Check that both the contact points of the charger and the power pack (battery) are clean - free of any oil or grease to ensure a good "contact" Insert the power pack into the charging void on the charger. (See Figures 2 & 5)

It is recommended that the battery be totally discharged before charging to extend the lifetime of the unit

On inserting the battery the "red" light on the charger will become illuminated to indicate the re-charging process has begun. (See Fig 5)

In certain instances the "red" light may not illuminated - this may not mean a malfunction, instead it may be that the battery pack is heated due to external influences such as having been exposed to sunlight or ambient temperature or similar. It may be the battery cannot be charged. In the event of this happening allow a period of time (say 15 minutes) for the battery to cool.

If the problem persists seek advice from a specialist.

As soon as the power pack is fully charged (normal charge time is 1.25 hours) the "red" light will be replaced with a "green" light and the charger will switch to a "trickle charge."

Once the battery is charged remove the power pack and disconnect the charger unit from the power supply.

DO NOT STORE the clipper with a completely discharged battery, as this will damage the battery pack.

Oiling:

Lubrication of the blades is essential as this affects not only the blades, but the quality of the clipping, and the well being of the machine. Oiling of blades should be carried out at regular intervals during the clipping application. Lubrication of the clipper head at least every 15 minutes to avoid overheating (See clipper diagram & Fig 3)

Use only light machine oil of a good quality.

Routine Maintenance:

Is important and should be carried regularly and not conducted over straw, shavings, and other types of bedding. Preferably do your maintenance activities on a flat table surface or work bench, otherwise you risk small parts which can become lost in the process.

Cleaning:

Cleaning of both the blades and inside of the clipper head should be thoroughly carried out after every clipping session.

Remove all traces of oil and hair with a small stiff brush and wiped clean with a dry clean cloth. When completely free from hair clippings and oil, re oil all working parts and blades to prevent any occurrence of rust. Remember even the smallest spots of rust can have an adverse effect on the cutting performance of the blades - in some cases making clipping impossible.

Air Filters

This clipper does not have an air filter - hence this is one task you will not have to worry about

Professional Servicing & Repairs

Should only be undertaken by qualified engineers appointed by the Manufacturer or his distributor

Regular servicing is necessary in accordance with the amount of use of the machine to protect it malfunction and to ensure it is kept in a high state of operational effectiveness. Machine should be serviced well before anticipated use.

Storage:

When not in use, having been thoroughly cleaned and oiled, the machine should be stored in a dry place preferably in your house.

Do not leave in tack rooms or stables

The same should apply to all blades.

Additional Information:

MALFUNCTIONS.

Certain malfunctions can be rectified on site - others may need to be repaired by qualified and authorised service centres. We list common problems below to assist operators.

Motor does not run.

• Cause: battery flat/Contacts are dirty.
  Recharge/Clean contacts.
• Any smell of burning would indicate the motor having burnt out.
  Get repaired by authorised service centre.

Motor runs slowly.

• Battery loosing charge/flat battery/wrong type of battery.
  Re-charge/ Replaces with correct battery.

Running time of fully charged battery short and/or motor gets hot.

• Blade tension to tight - re tension blades.
• Battery not fully charged - recharge fully - do not use a partly charged battery.
• Blades and/or clipper head not correctly oiled - oil adequately.
• Faulty battery- repair or renew battery.

Upper (cutter) blade appears to move slowly.

• Causes: Laminated springs completely broken.
• Crank spindle worn - inadequate lubrication.
  Get replaced by authorised service centre.

Upper blade does not move.

• Cause: Faulty cogwheel.
  Get replaced by authorised service centre.

Tension nut jams.

• Cause: Thread has fouled or is rusty/Pressure spring has jammed.
  Get replaced by authorised service centre.

Looseness in the laminated spring in the head anchorage.

• Cause: One or more of the fixing screws may have come lose.
  Get replaced by authorised service centre.

Drive carrier has excessive play between the laminated springs.

• Cause: Laminated springs and/or fixing screws are worn out.
  Get replaced by authorised service centre.

Driving carrier can only be raised up and or down with difficulty.

• Cause: The centre bush has been lost and need renewing.
  Get replaced by authorised service centre.

Clipper cuts badly or not at all.

• Causes: Could be one of several reasons as listed below.
• One or both blades are blunt - get blades sharpened.
• Blades incorrectly ground when last sharpened - get re sharpened.
• Lack of sufficient oil - oil frequently - every few minutes.
• Tensioning of blades not correct - re-tension blades.
• Wet animal hair - Dry hair or stop clipping until the animal is naturally dry.
• Hairs between blades - remove blades and clean.
• Incorrect spacing between blades (see above) re-align blades correctly.
• Laminated blades are broken - get renewed by service centre.

Heiniger Spare parts are available from Peasridge.

(01424 882900 or e-mail PEASRIDGE info@peasridge.co.uk to order parts)

Updated Information

3/09/02 - Improved battery pack for cordless model

Heiniger Limited announces a technical change to the battery pack of their cordless machine. The new NiCd battery pack has an increased output of 2.0Ah compared to previous units, which had output ratings of 1.7Ah. With the new battery unit clipping time is extended to over 1 hour.

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