Preparing And Using The Liberty Clipper - Lister Liberty Manual De Instrucciones Y Lista De Piezas

Preparing and using the Liberty 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 Lister blades. Lister blades have a patented self-clearing action to prevent clogging
• A wide range of blades is available which leave different lengths of hair. Specialist blades are available for clipping
dirty cattle and dagging sheep
• 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 unscrewing the tension nut. Take care not to lose the spring
• 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
• 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. Fit the blades correctly
• Unplug the clipper from the power source (see Figure 2) before fitting the blades
• Turn the clipper upside-down and carefully fit the top blade to the clipper head (see Figure 3). The crank head
must be located in the socket of the top blade
• Fit the bottom blade, and insert the tension screw through the central hole
• Fit the tension spring over the screw, and screw the tension nut down tight
5. Tension the blades correctly
• Tensioning the clipping blades correctly is essential
• Excessive tension will blunt the blades and cause overheating
• Insufficient tension will reduce cutting performance and lead to clogging
• See Figure 4:
(1) Screw the tension nut down as far as it will comfortably go
(2) Using the marker on the tension nut as a guide, turn the tension nut back 1½ turns. This is the correct
tension
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
• See Figure 5:
(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 or via the two holes. 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
(5) Oil the crank shaft and roller via the central hole
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