KERBL 1790 Buddex Dehorner Rechargeable User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: KERBL

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KERBL 1790 Buddex Dehorner Rechargeable
General Information
Charging
Use
References
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KERBL 1790 Buddex Dehorner Rechargeable

General Information

Please read carefully the instructions given below before using this appliance for the first time. The buddex is a compact top-rate performance appliance equipped with the latest micro-processorcontrolled electronics. For optimum re-sults and a long service life it is highly important to use this appliance properly. Please always strictly observe the following rules:

Deposit and charge in a dry and cool place.
ATTENTION : ALWAYS KEEP AWAY FROM INFLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES. STORE AND CHARGE ONLY ON HEAT-PROOF AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES
Do not expose to humidity, crushes and thuds.
To be used only by trained personnel, always store out of the reach of children!
Only to be used as intended according to the instructions! Faulty operation and improper use may lead to very serious injuries or start a fire.
Do not press the buddex against metal objects.
The appliance uses rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries that have to be disposed of properly according to the relevant national regulations.
Only authorised dealers may carry out repairs. Opening the housing will void the warranty.

Charging

Charging for the first time
Before the first use insert the plug of the charger supplied in its side socket and connect the cord to the power supply. The green control light on the other side of the buddex starts flashing.

ATTENTION : At the initial operation it may take up to one hour until the green light starts flashing. When after about 16 hours the green control light changes to a permanent light the batteries are fully charged and the buddex is ready for use.

IMPORTANT : PRIOR TO THE FIRST USE WAIT UNTIL THE PERMANENT GREEN LIGHT FLASHES UP!
Subsequent charging The buddex batteries have to be discharged as deeply as possible before recharging. At the latest after having recharged a previously only partially discharged buddex for 10 times, it should be totally discharged to reach its full battery capacity.

ATTENTION : PLEASE NOTE THE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING STORING DURING CHARGING THE BATTERIES (see above).

Use

General comments:
The buddex is provided with an exact timed buzzer alarm, which emits a continuous signal after approx. 6.5 seconds and switches off the debudder tip even if the buddex is still pressed against the skull of the animal.
The dehorning procedure is activated within 6.5 seconds as a pulse, i.e. the heating process of the burner head is interrupted 3 times, which can also be seen from the flashing of the red light.

Tip : We recommend first beginning with the rotary movement when the device starts to pulse after the heating-up phase! (Control light starts to flash)The start of the dehorning procedure is indicated by the illumination of the red control light, after the light has flashed four times and after a continuous tone, which only stops when the appliance is discharged after the burning process has ended. It is not possible to use the appliance when connected to the charger. The breaks are dynamic and behave as follows:

If only the minimum break of 5 seconds is kept to between two dehorning procedures, the appliance automatically switches to the overheating protection after 6 dehorning procedures (3 animals)
If a pause of at least 35 seconds is kept to between each of the dehorning procedures, no overheating protection is required and the appliance does not switch off.

Important : The buddex is equipped with an overheating protection, whose activation is indicated by a quick green flashing of the control light. During this period the buddex cannot be used. After 3-5 minutes the overheating protection will be automatically reset. At an increasingly diminished charge level of the battery the buddex starts to emit an audible alarm at intervals during the dehorning pro-cedure. This signal begins when the remaining battery capacity is sufficient for approx. 2 more dehorning procedures. Once the battery has been fully discharged, the appliance will switch off again immediately after having been switched on (the red control light extinguishes) and a continuous signal will be emitted. Although there might be the possibility to carry out one or two further dehornings after a break of about 20 minutes, in this case the appliance must be recharged immediately.
One battery charge will last for up to 40 calves.

Tip : To ensure the longest lifetime possible for the battery, we recommend fully discharging it at least twice a year.

Explanation of visible and audible signals

Light green Constant Battery is charged
Light green 1-second interval Battery is charging
Light green 1-second interval Overheating protection (4 min.)
Light red Pulse Dehorning procedure (6.5 sec.)
Tone Constant 1 sec. Dehorning procedure ended
Tone 2x ½ sec. Battery almost flat (~ 2 dehorning procedures)
Tone 6x ½ sec. Battery flat
Tone ¼ sec. pulse Dehorning procedure was interrupted, signal disappears if burning procedure is continued

IMPORTANT NOTES!

Before first using the buddex, charge for at least 16 hours.
Before using the appliance, restrain and/or stun the calf (comply with corresponding animal protection legislation!)
Prior to first dehorning procedure, always carry out a test burning (piece of timber) since the maximum temperature is not yet reached during the first burning.
The buddex must be pressed firmly against the animal.
Calves should only be dehorned starting from the 8th until maximum the 14th day of life.

As soon as horn buds become palpable
This is the best moment for debudding. Optimum results and minimum stress on the animal will be achieved at this stage! No particular preparation is required. Make sure the head has been restrained firmly and the animal is fixed safely so that injuries of man and animal can be excluded while debudding. Remove the protection cap of the buddex and wrap the wrist sling around your hand. Place the tip of the buddex on the horn bud and press down the debudder firmly. The red control light situated at the side of the appliance lights up as soon as the ceramic tip has begu to heat up. As soon as smoke can be seen, rotate the buddex two or three times by twisting your wrist to cut a ring through hair, skin and horn down to the bone After about 6.5 seconds the alarm can be heard and the appliance will switch off itself. Now remove the buddex from the animal’s head and treat the second horn in the same way. At this early stage one treatment is enough for sure to arrest all horn growth.

As soon as horn buds become clearly visible
Proceed the same way as described under B. After the circular incision has been completed around the visible horn, it is necessary to remov the circular piece of horn tissue inside the ring. (Illustration B: as soon as bone has grown under the horn, there might be an unwante healing process from the inside. Therefore all horn tissue should be removed inside the circular incision!) If the incision has not been completed before the debudder has switched off, the procedure can be repeated. By relieving the debudde before switching off automatically, shorter waiting periods can be achieved to remove the horn completely without stressing the animal.

CE-symbol/CE-conformity declaration
Albert KERBL GmbH herewith declares that the product/machinery described in these instructions conforms with the basic requirements and the other relevant conditions of regulations 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC an 2002/95/EC. The CE-symbol stands for fulfilment of the European Union guidelines. The conformity declaration can be viewed at the following

Electrical waste
It is up to the operator to dispose of the device responsibly after its useful life in accordance with local regulations. Consult the relevant regulations for your country. The device must not be disposed of in household waste. Under the terms of the EU Directive on the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, the device can be taken to local authorityrun refuse sites or recycling plants free of charge, or returned to dealers who offer a returns service. Correct disposal protects the environment and prevents any possible harmful impacts on humans and the environment.

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