Make:

Premier

Model:

3000c

Rating:

180W

Rotation rate:

2400 strokes per min.

DO NOT!

• Attempt to work on the machine 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.)
• 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 clipper rating plate.
• Attempt to dis-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 work bench 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 power supply

Make sure both blades to be used are clean with no dirt or hair present on the cutting surfaces. Before fitting your blades loosen the tension nut - also called the regulating nut – (See Fig 1) and remove any existing blades present. (It is important to loosen the tension nut otherwise it can affect the correct tensioning later and the resulting success of the clip.)

Apply oil to the underside of the upper blade (cutter) and especially in the groove were the metal upper blade guides fit. (See Fig 2) (Failure to do this can result in overheating!) Also apply a few drops of oil via the oiling hole to lubricate the drive block. This should be done every 10 minutes.

Turn the machine 180 degrees for comfortable working position. With the nylon drive block (See Fig 2) positioned to give a “squared” face insert the upper blade (cutter) so that the raised housing plate fits into position. (See Fig: 3)

If, as can be the case sometimes, it swivels/moves, making it difficult to insert the "housing" of the cutter over, take a small screwdriver or slim pen/pencil and hold in place whilst you get the cutter "housing" fitted over. 

Next, place the lower blade (comb) in position with the comb guides (two black blade lugs which should be positioned through the twin holes on the blade. Then take the tension bolt and insert through both the lower plate (comb) and the upper plate (cutter) as well as through the head housing of the machine.

With your index finger holding the lower plate (comb) in place turn the machine 180 degrees to attach the tension spring and regulating nut.   Ensure the tension bolt is correctly sunk home into the bottom plate (comb) square inset by slightly twisting it. Tighten to take up the slack and to secure the blades only at this point.

NOTE: Always check to see that the eccentric block - known also as the “drive block or in the Premier manual as the “nylon bush” has not fallen out. This can sometimes happen  - in which case your machine will not clip!

Tensioning the blades:

Unlike the Hauptner 2000, which can be a little difficult to tension correctly because it is very “exact,” the Premier 3000c is beautifully simple. Just follow the instructions as in the manual and tighten the “Regulating nut” (See fig 1) until - without forcing it - you feel resistance and can turn it no further.

Having done that take note of the small “arrow” featured on the top of the regulation nut, note its position, and make two full turns “anti-clockwise!” (In fact we tried three and four turns on a test and it still clipped perfectly!  However stick to just two as the manual says!)

This operation is best done with the motor running. Always make sure the machine is facing away from yourself and any other persons or animals nearby, and be sure you apply a liberal amount of oil to the blades and the clipper head (See Fig1-2 & 4) before you start the motor running.

If for some reason the machine fails to clip smoothly it is highly likely you have not correctly adjusted the tensioning. Adjustment should be in small amounts. Increase/decrease the tension nut by no more than ¼ turns (or less) at a time to achieve optimum cutting. (Note the guide mark on the top of the tension nut (Fig1) created for your convenience) In most cases failure to clip correctly is operator orientated rather than a fault with the machine. Practice is valuable!

You may need to adjust the tension during the clip - this has nothing to do with any fault on the part of the clipper, rather a change in texture of the coat being clipped. (Sheep folk do it all the time!)

Avoid increasing the pressure (tension) on the cutter plate as this will lead to excessive heat build up and will rapidly cause the blades overheat and become blunt rapidly.  Keep blades well oiled. Do please remember blades can go blunt at a moment’s notice due to high levels of dirt and grit with the animal’s coat especially in the case of horses during the first clip of the season.  In the case of even the best groomed horses unless they have previously been wash there is likely to be a considerable build up of particles of grit and dust which can cause blade failure (on any type of blades!) very quickly.

Oiling:

Oiling of the blades should be carried out at regular intervals during the clipping application. In the manual supplied with the clipper, the manufacturer expressly emphasises the need for regular applications of oil, specifying that this should be done every 1-3 minutes. It is easy when clipping an animal to become unaware of the passing of time, so one needs to apply a “discipline” to this requirement.

It is most important to ensure that the upper plate (cutter) which has a groove running along it – this is fitted on to the two upper blade guides and holds the cutter blade in position. This groove should be kept constantly oiled and not allowed to dry out as this will lead to overheating of the blades, which will quickly impair the cutting performance. This can also cause the alloy head to become very hot and will often cause damage to the nylon drive block. (It simply melts!) Oil should be insert along the front of the clipper as shown by the two blue arrows which point between the clipper head and the cutter blade, at least every 10 minutes - if not more often. (See fig 1)

Oiling regularly in the excenter shaft is also very important! The reason is that many Lister and all Premier blades now have a industrial hardened plastic “housing” fitted to the cutter (upper plate.) Into this housing goes the nylon bush, which is powered by the “excenter head” off the excenter shaft. The rotation of this nylon bush “drives” the cutter blade across the lower plate or comb blade to produce the cutting action.  Failure to correctly and sufficiently lubricate this will often lead to a melting and/or distortion of the plastic housing.     

Use only light machine oil of good quality. The manufacturer recommends “WAHL Clipper Oil.”  Do not use sewing machine oil, bone or other oil. CERTAINLY DO NOT use WD40 ever!

Re-set button:

This machine is fitted with a re-set button, which will automatically “cut out” thereby switching off the motor by cutting off the power supply. This is located at the rear of the machine. (See fig 6) Should the machine become overloaded or some type of fault identified the motor switches off.

Before re-setting the switch by pressing the knob inwards you should switch off the clipper, and carryout checks on the blades, (They are correctly positioned) the air filters for free passage of air.(Not clogged with hair!) At the same time check the fuse in the clipper plug and your electrical supply. Having established that there is no obvious electrical fault and having waited a short period (5/10 minutes) for the motor to cool the reset button can be pushed in again. If the reset button continues to malfunction the machine should be sent to an authorised engineer for inspection.

Routine Maintenance:

Air Filter

The Air Filter - of which there are two - one situated on the top of the body casing the other on the under side, (See fig: 5) are the “air intake” of the clipper and is the means by which the motor and head are cooled during operational activities. All filters require regular cleaning in order for the machine to function correctly.

During the removal of the air filter-casing precautions should be taken to ensure no foreign matter gets into the machine. Using either a stiff toothbrush or a semi stiff wire suede shoe clean brush can effectively clean filters. They should be cleaned on both sides.  In certain cases were the filters have become greasy they can be washed in mild detergent and replaced only after being thoroughly dried.

Do NOT operate the machine without the filters in place.

Servicing

As the body casing requires special tools to undo it, any attempted work inside the machine should only be carried out by a qualified engineer at an authorised dealership. Carbon brushes need replacing after an operating period of 300/400 hours. Servicing should be carried out at intervals according to use, but at least every two years - more often if extensively used.

Nylon Bush

(Known also as the “drive block”) Always check when changing the blades to see if there is any undue wear. Periodically the block may need replacing.   Loosen the regulating nut (See Fig 1) and remove both blades, this allows free access to the block. Remove the block and renew. The block can be withdrawn through the gap at the front of the head (See fig 4) then re-assemble the blades as indicated above.  

Cable lead

Should be check regularly for cuts or other signs of damage (Hooves with shoes can inflict cable damage.)

Cutter head

Should be cleaned regularly. Remove both blades.  Using a soft brush clean thoroughly both the head and all component parts. After which wipe clean with a dry cloth. Reassemble the machine carefully and oil the cutter head.           

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, cow barn, dairy shed, lorries, or outside! The same should apply to all blades. 

Additional Information:

Spare parts available from Peasridge (UK distributor)

PEASRIDGE - repair & service all makes of clippers and trimmers and professionally sharpen all types of blades

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

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

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