Preparing And Using The Libretto Clipper - Lister LIBRETTO Manual De Instrucciones

Preparing and using the Libretto Clipper

Follow this 10 point plan for professional results:
1. Prepare the clipping area and the animal
• The clipping area should be well lit and well ventilated
• The floor or ground where you are clipping must be clean, dry, and free from obstacles
• The animal must be dry, and should be as clean as possible. Clear obstructions from the coat
• The animal should be suitably restrained where necessary
• Take extra care when clipping nervous large animals. Consult a Veterinarian for advice
2. Choose the correct blades
• Always use the correct blades. This product is designed to work with Wahl competition series blades
• A wide range of blades is available which leave different lengths of hair. Specialist blades are available for clipping
dirty cattle
• Consult your Lister dealer for more information and advice
3. Clean the blades
• Unplug the clipper from the power source (see Figure 2) before removing the blades. Carefully remove the blades by
pressing the button in and gently pulling the blades away from the clipper (see Figure 3)
• Clean the clipper head and the blades, even if they are new. Brush between the teeth using the brush provided, and
wipe the blades clean using a dry / oily cloth (see Figure 5/6)
• Do not use water or solvents as these will damage the blades
• If an obstruction gets between the blades they may fail to clip. If this happens, stop clipping immediately and repeat
the cleaning process
4. Removing and replacing the blades correctly
• To remove blunt or damaged blades, press the release button (figure 3a) and pull the blades away from the clipper
(figure 3b). Slide the blade set off the clip (figure 3c)
• To replace new blades, slide them onto the clip (figure 4a) switch the clipper on. Press in the release button, then
with fingers on the clipper and thumb on the bottom blade push the blade set towards the clipper until it locks into
position. Let go of the button
• Note: a new blade can only be attached when the clip is in the open position
5. Tension the blades correctly
• These blades have an internal tensioning spring. This is set in the factory
• Do not adjust the tension
• Do not undo the screws on the back
6. Oil the blades and the clipping head
• It is essential to oil the moving parts before the clipper is used. Insufficient lubrication is a frequent cause of poor
clipping results. Oil every 5-10 minutes during clipping
• Only use Lister R15 oil which is specially formulated for clipping. Other lubricants may cause irritation to the animal's
skin. Aerosol spray lubricants contain solvents that may damage the blades
(1) Oil between the cutter points. Point the head upwards to spread the oil down between the blades
(2) Oil the surfaces between the clipper head and the top blade
(3) Oil the cutter blade guide channel from both sides. Tilt the head sideways to spread the oil
(4) Oil the heel of the cutter blade from both sides. Tilt the head sideways to spread oil over the rear blade surfaces
7. Connect your chosen power source
• Never connect the clipper directly to the mains
• Read about your chosen power source in the following pages before proceeding
• Ensure the clipper is switched off before connecting it to the power source
• Always disconnect the power source before removing or fitting blades
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