Camelidae family. Contents Safety Information 4, 5 Comb & Cutter Set-up Setting the Lead Setting the Throw Setting the Tension 8, 9, 10 General Maintenance Attaching Handpiece to Driveshaft Technical Drawing Parts List 14, 15 Troubleshooting HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Always disconnect the handpiece from the driveshaft when it is not in use. The handpiece should also be disconnected before carrying out any maintenance work and before fitting combs and cutters. The handpiece should be used in a tidy, dry environment. HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
DO NOT position the heel of the comb to the back of the comb bed. NGHO Tighten the comb screws finger tight, holding the comb in place. Not too tight, you may need to adjust this further. HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Adjust the comb so that as the cutter travels over the comb’s central tooth, at least 1.5 mm of the comb tooth’s flat ground surface is clear of the cutter’s tip. Side view 1.5mm 1.5mm Central tooth Central tooth HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Finally, firmly tighten the comb screws. Ensuring that the cutter passes over the central tooth of the comb on both sides completely will result in a cleaner cut. HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Once blunt, you should have your combs and cutters sharpened on a specialist grinder. For professional shearers the recommended cutter to comb ratio is three cutters to one comb. We advise that general farm shearers can lower that ratio to 2:1. HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Use Longhorn shearing oil to keep your handpiece well lubricated. Before shearing commences you should prepare your handpiece by oiling every oil point indicated on the diagram below. We recommend oiling these points on every cutter change (approximately 20 minutes). HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Apply grease to both ends that go into the fork body. Re-fit by reversing the procedure above. Remembering to disconnect your handpiece from the driveshaft, add a small amount of grease onto the drive cogs. HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
For Pin Drive Handpieces Rotate clockwise. Once you feel the handpiece locate into the bayonet, rotate another full turn. For Worm Drive Handpieces Rotate clockwise until the handpiece and driveshaft are tight together. HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Handpiece Cup and post worn Have cup and post vibrating replaced and set by a Fulcrum post loose excessively trained technician Drive spindle dry Remove back spindle and ‘red spot’ HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Send handpiece for full service Back joint guard Have guard perished replaced Joint spring loose and Have joint spring and caps missing caps replaced Fork body broken Handpiece Send handpiece for accidentally damaged repair and full service HORNER - SUREGRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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