Premier 4000c - Choosing the right clipper and comb for each situation

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Choosing the right cutter and
comb for each situation
Spitre Cutter
Standard 4 point cutter. Works on all 13, 17, 20, 22 and 23 tooth combs. Fits all 4 point
3 in. handpieces. Available in thick (4.0 mm) and thin (3.5 mm) versions. Thin pushes
through wool with less resistance.
• For use with most combs to shear sheep, goats, llamas and show cattle.
Storm Cutter
Specifically made for use with 9 tooth combs like our Apache. Tooth shape enables
cutter to run evenly across the comb.
Camelid Comb
13 teeth (every other one elevated). 3.65 mm thick, 77 mm wide. Leaves a cover of
6 – 10 mm of hair/wool. Twin beveled.
• Specialized comb for shearing llamas, alpacas, vincunas, guanacos and camels.
Spirit Comb
13 teeth. 3.2 mm thick, 77 mm wide. General purpose comb similar in function to
Heiniger’s Ovina, Sunbeam’s Pacer and Oster’s P1082.
• For less experienced shearers • For tagging and trimming sheep
Phantom R Comb
20 teeth. 3.4 mm thick, 77 mm wide. Has rounded tooth tips and shearer’s bevel to
reduce nicks and cuts. Similar to Oster 7112 Goat comb, Sullivan’s Beveled comb.
• For precision shaping of show animals • For shearing llamas/alpacas.
• For shearing goats & coarse wooled sheep
Phantom S Comb
20 teeth. 3.4 mm thick, 92 mm wide. Identical to Phantom R but with sharp tooth tips
and no shearer’s bevel. Similar in function to Oster 20 TBC, Sullivan's Blocking Comb. Do
not use for shearing against the skin.
• For precision shaping of show cattle and show sheep.
Apache Comb
9 teeth. 92 mm, medium bevels. 3.6 mm thick. Enable faster shearing with less effort.
Many professionals prefer them. Leaves extra wool for protection from cold or sun. Similar
in function to Super 9 or Mach 9.
• For shearing range ewes, feeder lambs and farm ocks in winter.
Blackhawk 92 Comb
13 teeth with only one side flared. Medium to long bevels, 92 mm wide, 3.3 mm thick.
• For shearing farm and range ocks • For blocking show sheep
Blackhawk 94 Comb
13 teeth with both sides flared. Long bevels, 94 mm wide, 3.1 mm thick.
• For blocking show sheep • For shearing ne wooled sheep
• For shearing medium wooled sheep with sticky/tight eeces.
Heiniger’s Mohair Comb
17 teeth. 3.5 mm thick, 90 mm wide. Extra teeth reduces risk of nicks and leaves
smoother results. Perfectly fits the needs of shearing Angora goats.
• Preferred by some for shearing Angora goats, llamas and alpacas.
Oil Points (see diagram at right)
1. Oil tips of the upper comb and
lower cutter with plenty of oil—
frequently.
2. Oil Round Drive. Apply oil into
hole labeled oil on the blue
plastic cover.
• Purpose? To reduce wear, reduce heat build-up and reduce the load on the motor.
• Where should the oil be placed? Lubricate all points on head, combs and cutters
before starting the shearing machine and also in between each shearing. 3 – 5 drops
on the top of the combs and cutters at the front of the head (2 above). Every 10
minutes (every third blade lubrication), Add 1 – 2 drops into the hole labeled oil on
the blue plastic cover. An oil can with long nozzle works well.
• What type of oil should be used? We supply #10 White Clipping Oil because
it is thick enough to lubricate, thin enough not to collect dirt and hair fibers and
clear—thus reducing the risk of oil stains on the animal. If you wish to use another
oil, be careful not to use oil that is too thick. Any light weight motor oil will work. If
you’re an inexperienced shearer and taking more time to shear each sheep, lubricate
more often.
• What about spray-on blade coolants? They accelerate evaporation from the
blade surfaces and thus do cool the blades more rapidly. However, all blade coolants
are also excellent solvents—that remove the oil from the blades at the same time.
So, if you use a coolant, immediately re-oil after the solvent/coolant has evaporated
and before you continue shearing. You also need to check the tension of the blades.
If they are becoming hot, the tension is probably too tight and/or the blades need
more frequent lubrication with the correct oil. If blades are hot while running,
tension may be too tight or combs and cutters may be dull.
Shearing Machine Lubrication