Make:

WAHL/LAUBE

Model:

515

Rating:

Cordless - Variable speed

Rotation rate:

2400 - 4000 per min

DO NOT!

• Attempt to work on the charger with it connected to the main power supply.
• Attempt to clip a wet or perspiring animal.
• Touch the blades when moving!
• Switch the machine on with loose or missing blades.
• (In the interests of safety ensure that both blades are tightly seated.)
• Push the clipper through the hair in order to force it to clip, rather guide in the machine in the direction you want to clip and let the machine do the work!
• Use if the voltage at your site is different to that on the clipper information data.
• Attempt to take apart or assemble the blades or any parts 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.

CLIPPER INFORMATION:

The Clipper & Charger units conform to CE regulations.

Do not attempt to operate this machine without first oiling the blades.

Do not use WD 40 or other similar solvents/scouring agents to clean the clipper or the blades.

Do not attempt to sharpen the blades yourself - they need a special machine.

A wide range of “snap-on” blades can be fitted to this clipper, including those made by Wahl as well as the Oster range and others similar “snap-on” type blades.         

The “snap-on” type blades should not be taken apart other than for sharpening purposes at the place of sharpening.

This clipper clips at a variable speed setting, which can be from a low point 2400rpm to a maximum speed of 4000rpm

Whilst there is a preference in the UK to clip only at the "fast" end of speed a perfectly good clip can be obtained at the standard speed - 2400 rpm which is only slightly less than that of most traditional machines.

Battery packs may take 4/5 periods of re-charge before they hold a full charge - this is normal.

Blades need to be regularly sharpened to keep a good cutting edge, and they must be constantly oiled during use.

Removing the blades:

Hold the machine firmly in your hand (right or left) with the maker's name facing you. (LAZOR CLIP.)

Now rotate the body casing 180 degrees until you are viewing the underside of the clipper.

Immediately before the blade (comb) (Fig 1) you will see a “black” sliding lever with an “arrow head indent” shaped on it. With your thumb push this firmly upwards towards the blade above and hold in position. With your other hand place your thumb on the rear edge of the comb and your two index fingers on the front teeth. Pivot the blade in an upward and backward angle until it clicks back in position. You can now slide the blade off the blade ”tongue”.  You can now release the "thumb" of your other hand!

The blade should now be fully removable from the clipper.

(This is best practised a few times over something soft such as a cushion rather than a concrete floor!)

Fitting the blades:

Hold the machine firmly in your hand (right or left) with the body casing facing you (You should be able to read the maker’s name! (LAZOR CLIP.)

Take the blade set in your other hand and seat it upon the blade latch tongue, which will slide between the comb blade plate and the tension spring assembly. (See fig 2)

NOTE: if the blade latch tongue has for some reason snapped shut against the latch assembly you will not be able to fit the blade. All you need to do to rectify this is to insert a flat object (thin screwdriver – best quality kitchen knife!) between the two and gently twist round to force open again. (See fig 3)

With the blade seated on the tongue and held in place with the fingers of your other hand, press the upper portion of the blade towards the clipper body - it should “snap” shut. This can be done with the motor running and will not effect the performance of the clipper.  Check the blade is right home to the clipper casing - a gap of about 1-1½ mm is normal.

The blade is now fitted!

In some cases especially with new blades/machines, the blade may requires a further degree of pressure to make sure it is right home to the casing This soon ceases once the blades have been used a few times.

However before you rush to switch on

Oil the 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:

One of the joys of the “snap-on” blade is that there is no tensioning to be carried out!

However some blades, especially those of other manufacturers, may in certain instances need adjustment. In a normal situation you should be able to move the cutter blade backwards and forwards with moderate pressure within the "tension spring" hold. Do not undo the blade screws as this will affect the blade alignment and may cause the blade to jam and not cut.

To make any adjustment (See Fig 4) simply place the blade flat on a table surface, (screws side down) with the blade teeth pointing away from you. Next slide the cutter blade to the right, then place a flat headed screwdriver between the blade spring and the comb, now with gentle pressure pry upwards only sufficiently to slightly slacken the tension. If you over do it you will end up with the tension too loose!

Variable clipping facility:

A knob at the rear of the clipper housing controls the clipping speed. (See Fig 6) One can select the desired speed by turning the knob slowly in a clockwise motion. The "off" position is signalled by a "click" at the end of the anti clockwise turn.

The selected speed at which the clipper is operated will be dependent largely upon the type of animal being clipped and the areas of the clipping operation. The standard operating speed is only slightly less than that of most traditional clippers (average 2600rpm) and is therefore adequate for full body clipping. However many operators insist on clipping at the faster rate, but it should be borne in mind that this may cause a degree of overheating in the blades if used for prolonged periods at the higher speed. The stand speed is recommended for faces and legs of horses, cattle or nervous animals.

Battery Pack:

The Battery pack is designed to be removed from the clipper housing for the purposes of recharging.

When the clipper is new or the battery pack has been renewed, it may appear stiff to withdraw or extract from the clipper housing - this is not unusual - it will become loose as it "seats" in.

When returning the battery pack to the clipper housing ensure you push it right home -there should be no gap between the battery pack and the clipper casing - this will ensure good contact.

When the battery has been fully charged a number of times it will start to supplies the maximum power output, which is about three hours at the standard clipping rate of 2000 rpm.  If however the clip rate is increase to the maximum speed (4000rpm) the consumption of power is greater and the clip time falls to about one hour fifteen minutes

The clipping speed is controlled by the variable speed knob located at the rear of the clipper housing and is positioned next to the on/off switch. The switch lever should be in the "up" position for switching the appliance "ON" and in the "down" position for turning the machine "OFF". (See Fig 6)

Battery packs may take 4/5 periods of re-charge before they hold a full charge - this is normal. It is very important that the charge unit is kept away from the likely spillage of water no matter what the quantity. Also keep away from rain, mist or other damp situations.

Keep the battery pack unit dry and clean. Do not damage the four terminals. Ensure they are free from dirt, grease or other foreign matter as this can effect the recharge capability of the battery unit

Charger Unit: Fig 8

The charger is designed only to charge the Laube battery back. It should be kept away from any likely spillage of water, animal urine and other types of liquid. Also keep out of rain, mist or other damp situations. 

From time to time it may be necessary to check and possibly adjust either any one or all four of the terminal springs in the pack recess area of the charger. Always check these for possible damage if your battery appears not to charge correctly. A small thin screwdriver is useful for making any adjustments.

When charging a battery pack ensure you have the two switches in the correct position. (If they are not you will not see the "red charging light" light up on the Charge) The correct position is the on/off switch set at "on" (upward direction) and the two-speed switch set at "fast" or in a "downward" position. (See Fig 6) Should for some reason the red light shut off immediately after being switched on - press the circuit breaker switch and reset the start button. 

Insert the battery into the recess provided using the two grooves provided, press slightly down to make correct connection with the charger terminals and press the "start" button the charge to commence charging.   The time taken to fully charge the battery may vary slightly. As a guide a normal period for re-charge is approx. 1hr.  It may vary from as little as 25 minutes to two and a half-hours dependant upon the condition and age of the power pack and the degree of charge still remaining.

Always allow a minimum of 10 minutes between charging batteries, as the charges need to cool. During the charging process an internal fan will keep the charger cool.

Oiling:

Oiling of the blades should be carried out at regular intervals during the clipping application. Apply a small quantity of oil on the ends of the blades whilst the trimmer is running

Only WAHL clipper oil or light machine oil of good quality should be used.

Attachment Combs:

Are not supplied with the clipper but can be obtained in various sizes. Their purpose is to allow a specific depth of hair to be left on the body irrespective of the angle you may clip. They are easily attached by clipping over the blade from front to back.

Routine Maintenance:

Is important and should be carried regularly.  Do not conducted maintenance tasks over straw, shavings, or other types of bedding. Preferably use a flat table surface or work bench, otherwise you can risk small parts becoming lost in the process.

Lever replacement:

Replace the blade drive lever when it shows signs of becoming worn or in the event of clipper's performance starting to drop off, signs of tracking, tapping or clicking noises occurring.(See diagram Fig 5) which will guide you through this routine procedure.

Laube "Enduro tune up kit"

After a period of prolonged use it may become necessary to renew the bearing in the clipper head region. Using parts supplied in the Laube tune up kit.  (One may become aware of the clipper's performance starting to drop off, signs of tracking, tapping or clicking noises occurring) This is a fairly easy operation requiring no special tools other than a screwdriver. For full instructions (See fig 7) detail the step to take to effect this work.

Cleaning:

Cleaning of the blades and inside of the clipper head should be thoroughly carried out after every clipping session to avoid a build up of hair and dirt.

Remove all traces of oil and hair with a small stiff brush and wiped clean with a dry clean cloth. The use of an airline is ideal - if available. Failing that, use a small oil paint brush – the stubby type – This will enable you to remove most of the muck, after which a good “blow” will usually do the rest!  Try to avoid a build up of dirt and hair – it makes cleaning easier!

When completely free from hair clippings and oil, re oil all working parts within the head and likewise to the 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.

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, stables, damp grooming parlours, cowsheds and dairy parlours or similar places

The same should apply to all blades. Keep oiled and dry at all times.

Additional Information:

Spare parts are available from Peasridge

You can obtain spare lever packs and tune up kits for all Laube models

For the Laube 555 Lever packs (pack 6 levers) please quote Peasridge Order code 7513

For the Laube 555 Tune up kit please quote Peasridge Order code 7514

PEASRIDGE

Repair & service all makes of clippers and trimmers
and professionally sharpen all types of blades

Tel: 01424 882900 or E-mail info@peasridge.co.uk

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