Maintenance
It is important to keep plug and cable clean, dry and in good order. The motor and drive
gears will give years of trouble-free use if maintained and serviced regularly. Do the
following steps at the end of each season, or more regularly if used extensively.
• Air lter—the filter should be removed and meticulously cleaned with a soft brush
and soapy water (make sure the filter is dry before placing it back on the machine)
after each animal is clipped to ensure efficient running of the motor. If this maintenance
is ignored, overheating of motor will occur. Possible irreversible damage or inefficient clipping
will result. Warning: Do not run the clipper or shear with the filter removed! All maintenance
should be carried out with the unit switched off and removed from 110 v power supply.
• Grease—the internal gear system was pre-greased at the factory. Regreasing is rarely
necessary. (Premier’s service technicians tell us that people often put too much grease
in the gears of other clippers or shearers.)
Troubleshooting
Failure to cut
• Blades may be dull—resharpen.
• Dirt or ber between the blades—remove blades; wipe cutting surfaces clean; ret
blades and oil.
Low power
• Voltage may be low—use shorter or larger (in wire gauge) extension cord. Move
animals closer to the power point.
• Motor may be worn or clogged with dirt and hair—send to qualied technician to
examine and replace if necessary.
Overheating of motor
• Air lter may be plugged with ber or dirt—remove, wash, dry and replace.
• Blades tension may be too tight—reset tension knob to 2.5 turns less than fully tight.
• Blades have not been oiled often enough—lubricate as instructed.
Motor won’t start
• Tension bolt/spring may have been wound too tight—check and adjust to 2.5 turns
back from fully tight.
• Motor’s 110 volt AC power cord may be damaged internally (e.g. from animals stepping
on it)—examine cord carefully. Replace if damaged.
Repair
Send the clipper/shearer to a qualified technician. Premier is the ultimate repair shop
for repairing all clippers/shearers that we sell. Our dealers are also developing the skills
and inventorying parts. Call us for details.
Warranty
Defective parts and workmanship are repaired free of charge for up to 3 years on the
4000 clipper and shearer from the original date of purchase. Does not apply to obvious
abuse (e.g. damage from dropping, exposure to chemicals, immersion in water), lack of
maintenance and/or broken, dull or rusted blades.
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Storing the Clipper/Shearer, Blades, Combs & Cutters
• Remove the blades/combs/cutters from the clipper or shearer.
• Always clean blades/combs/cutters immediately after use by using a small brush or
blowing off any excess dirt or hair. Cover them with oil to reduce the risk of rust. High
carbon steel clipper blades will rust overnight. Rust destroys both the edge and the
polished surface of the blades.
• Store both clipper/shearer and blades/combs/cutters away from solvents, chemicals
and moisture. Never leave them where they can be damaged by accidental impact. We
offer a blade box that has a fitted foam piece for maximum protection of blades and a
comb/cutter box that comes with spun fitted polyester layers to keep combs/cutters
separate and a case for the clippers.
Sharpening Blades, Combs & Cutters
• To reproduce the quality of the cutting edge on the clipper blades that came from the
factory, a lapping machine must be used. Most other methods are, in our experience,
inferior to one degree or another. In addition to producing a cutting edge that won’t
last very long, some methods can permanently damage the blades. The most common
“culprit” is using the large high speed grinding wheels that are used to sharpen
cutters and combs.
• Who uses lapping machines and who does not? Obviously, Premier does and you can
ship them to us. Other firms also use systems/machines that work well.
Do’s and don’ts for shipping blades to Premier (and others).
1. Do include payment (COD, credit card or check), name, return address, daytime
phone number and specie of animal for which the blades will be used. If paying by
check, please include your social security number or your order will be delayed.
2. Do keep clipping blade sets as pairs in the box.
3. Don’t allow the blades/combs/cutters to rattle around in the box.
4. Do wrap them in paper or wool felt to protect them.
5. Do clean in soapy water and cover them lightly with oil or WD40™before shipping.
Premier adds a surcharge for cleaning blades/combs/cutters that are too dirty.
6. Do ship dry blades. Blades must be thoroughly dry (no water) before shipping.
7. Don’t use so much grease or oil that it soaks up the box.
Warning! Clipper blades/cutters/combs that have been sharpened by
inferior methods or inexperienced people may be damaged to such an
extent that they can never be restored to a satisfactory cutting capability.
The same is true of blades that have become too heavily pitted by rust.
Send blades to:
PREMIER SUPPLIES
2031 300th Street
Washington, IA 52353
Safety Issues
• The motor is double-insulated. Do not connect any wire to the E or earth pin of 3-pin
plugs. Wires in the 110 leadout are color coded: White = neutral & Black = live
• Before each season, it’s wise to have the clipper/shearer inspected by a qualied agent.
• Use the clipper/shearer only at the correct 110v AC voltage.
• Always disconnect the clipper/shearer from power supply before tting blades or
dismantling the clipper/shearer.
Power Supply
Use only 110 – 120 AC voltage. Avoid using extension cord(s) that are either too long
and/or too small (in wire gauge). Should either situation occur, the voltage actually
available to the motor may be too low to drive it effectively and efficiently—resulting in
low power, overheating of the motor and potential motor damage.
