Aesculap Bonum Large Animal Battery-Operated Clipping Machine Instruction Manual

Aesculap Bonum Large Animal Battery-Operated Clipping Machine Instruction Manual

Safe handling

DANGER: Risk of death by electric shock!

• Do not open the product.
• Connect the product only to a grounded power supply.
• Before using the product, verify its functionality and proper condition.
• Store charger and Li-ion batteries at room temperature.
• Keep dry the charger and Li-ion batteries.
• Charge the Li-ion batteries prior to first use.
• To prevent damage caused by improper setup or operation, and to not compromise the manufacturer warranty and liability:
• Use the product only according to these instructions for use.
• Follow the safety and maintenance instructions.
• Only combine Aesculap products with each other.
• Keep the instructions for use accessible for the user.
• Always adhere to applicable standards.
• Ensure that the electrical facilities in the room in which the device is being used conform to IEC norms.
• Unplug the device by pulling the plug, but never by pulling the power cord.
• Do not operate the product in explosion-hazard areas.
• Do not use the product if it is damaged or defective. Set aside the product if it is damaged.

Product Overview

Symbols on product

Caution, general warning symbol
Caution, see documentation supplied with the product

Labeling of electrical and electronic devices according to directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE), see Disposal

Product description

Scope of supply

Components required for operation

• Bonum battery operated clipping machine
• Charger
• Mains power cord (with device plug)
• Li-ion battery

Intended use

Bonum battery operated clipping machine

The Bonum battery-operated clipping machine is used for clipping large animals such as cattle, horses and large dogs.

Charger GT643 (LC40)/Li-Ion battery GT641 (3INR19/66-1)

The GT643 (LC40) charger is used to charge the GT641 (3INR19/66-1) lithium ion battery

Operating principle

Bonum battery operated clipping machine
The Bonum battery-operated clipping machine is switched on and off using the on/off button 20.

Note
The on/off button only reacts after >0.5 s in order to avoid the machine being switched on or off unintentionally.

Charger GT643 (LC40)/Li-Ion battery GT641 (3INR19/66-1)

The GT643 (LC40) charger is designed for a mains voltage range of 220 V to 240 V and 50 Hz to 60 Hz.
To ready the GT643 (LC40) charger for operation, connect it to mains power by plugging in the mains plug. The GT643 (LC40) charger has one charging bay.
Charging starts automatically as soon as the Li-ion battery is inserted in the charging station.
The charging time depends on the charge state and capacity of the Li-ion battery.

Charging principle
The Li-ion batteries are charged by constant current pulses. The charge state of the Li-ion battery is monitored during charging. Monitoring of the charging curve ensures that the battery is fully charged without overcharging. Additionally, the battery temperature and charging time are monitored as well.

The charge status display f of the Li-ion battery has 5 LEDs. Each LED stands for 20 % of charge volume. When the battery is charging, the LED of the respective charging status blinks. When all the LEDs are permanently illuminated, the battery is completely charged.

Charging time
Charging is stopped as soon as the maximum charging time is reached. The charging time is approx. 53 min.

Preparation

Non-compliance with the following instructions will preclude all responsibility and liability in this respect on the part of Aesculap.

• When setting up and operating the product, adhere to:
• national regulations for installation and operation,
• the national regulations on fire and explosion protection,
• operating advisories according to IEC-/VDE regulations.

Working with the battery-operated clipping machine, charger and Li-ion

battery

System set-up

Connecting the accessories
Combinations of accessories that are not mentioned in the present instructions for use may only be employed if they are specifically intended for the respective application, and if they do not compromise the performance and safety characteristics of the products.

Function checks

Bonum battery operated clipping machine

• Carry out a visual inspection.
• Push Li-ion battery 21 into the machine bay until it clicks into place.
• The charge status display d indicates the charge status.

Note
In order to prevent the lithium iron battery discharging when the machine is not being used, the electronic connection between the Li-ion battery and the control system for the battery-operated clipping machine is cut after 1 hour.

• Reactivate Li-ion battery 38; press button g , see Fig. E. All the LEDs in the charge status display f illuminate.

Charger/Li-ion battery

• Carry out a visual inspection.
• Prior to connecting the product to mains power:
• Check the mains power cord for any damage.
• Inspect product for possible damage (e.g. inspect contacts of the charging bay for bent contacts)
• Plug in the mains plug at the mains power socket.
• Place the Li-ion battery 21 in the charging bay of the charger and charge it, s ee Fig. F.
  
  

Connecting the charger/Charging the Li-ion battery

WARNING: Fire hazard due to battery poles shorted by fluids or metal components!

• Li-ion battery not inserted

WARNING: Risk of injury due to damaged mains power cord!

• Check mains power cord for any damage before charging.
• Arrange for any damaged mainspower cord to be replaced by the manufacturer.

CAUTION: Risk of injury and material damage due to damaged Li-ion battery!

• Prior to charging, check the Liion battery for any damage.
• Do not use or charge any damaged Li-ion batteries.

CAUTION: Loss of capacity/performance due to prolonged storage of the discharged Li-ion battery!

• Store Li-ion batteries only in fully charged condition and recharge stored batteries once every month.

WARNING: Destruction of the product, charging bay or Li-ion battery when inserting the wrong type of battery in the charging bay!

• Insert Li-ion battery only in the appropriate charging bay.

Note
Before starting, ensure that the mains voltage and mains frequency indicated on the nameplate correspond with the specifications of the mains power grid. When connecting the charger, it is recommended that a fault-current circuit breaker of at least type F with a tripping current of max. 30 mA be used.

Note
The charger can be used by children if 8 years or older, as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or with lack of experience and knowledge, if these persons are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the device safely, and if they understand the risks associated with the use of the device.

• Do not allow children to play with the device.
• Do not allow children to clean or maintain the device without supervision.

Note
The Li-ion battery heats up slightly during charging.

Note
Disconnect the mains power cord at the mains socket when the charger is not going to be used.

• Only use the Aesculap charger GT643 (LC40) for charging the lithium ion battery.

• Insert the charger 22 power plug.
  The LED of the operation indicator d and the LED of the warning indicator e light up in succession for approx. 1 second, see Fig. F.

• Place the Li-ion battery 21 in the charging bay of the charger 22 up to the stop, see Fig. F. The LED of the operation indicator d blinks and the Li-ion battery 21 is charged.
  When the LED of the operation indicator is permanently illuminated, the Li-ion battery is completely charged.

Change the Li-ion battery

• Hold the battery-operated clipping machine g with the cutter head downwards so that the lithium ion battery 21 does not fall down when loosened, see Fig. 1.

•  Loosen the battery lock f with your thumb.
  

• Remove the lithium ion battery 21, and push the charged and/or uncharged replacement lithium ion battery GT641 (3INR19/66-1) into the battery-operated clipping machine g, see Fig. 2.
  
  

Handling the cutter head

Lubricating the shearing head

CAUTION

Damage to the clipping machine or the cutter head due to incorrect lubrication!

• Only oil the cutter head when the machine is running.

• Never immerse the cutter head in liquid of any kind!

• Only use GT604 light lubricating oil.

• Generously oil the cutter head at the lubrication point a before shearing each animal, see Fig. A.
  
  

• Oil spring leaves 7 2 to 3 times daily with 3 to 4 drops of oil, **see Fig. C.

**

CAUTION

Damage to the clipping machine or the gear wheel due to incorrect lubrication!

• Use only gear grease GT605.
• Lubricate the gear wheel 1 to 2 times during the shearing season.
• Unlock and remove the lithium ion battery 21.
• Remove both screws 14, see Fig. B.
• Then turn the cutter head very slightly (about 15°) counterclockwise and remove it from the motor shell.
• Apply approximately 1 cm of grease on the two opposite points of the gear wheel 12, see Fig. C.
• Carefully place the cutter head on the motor. When re-attaching the cutter head, ensure that it is turned 15° counterclockwise in such a way that its lower flange engages with the groove of the motor housing.

Changing the cutter plate

• Unlock and remove the lithium ion battery 21.
• Loosen the knurled nut 11 and adjusting screw 10 by approximately 2 turns, see Fig. A.
• Loosen both clamp screws 4, pull off the lower cutter plate 2 forwards and remove the upper cutter plate 3, see Fig. A and E.
• Before inserting the upper cutter plate 3, ensure that the oscillating block 13 is in the intended recess of the oscillator 5, see Fig. E.
• Insert the upper cutter plate 3. When doing so, ensure that both tips b of the oscillator 5 engage precisely in the holes c of the upper cutter plate 3, **see Fig. D.

**

• Push the lower cutter plate 2 below the heads of the clamping screws 4 all the way on to the cutter head shell and screw both clamping screws 4 tight.
• Tighten the adjusting screw 10 until both cutter plates are pressing slightly against one another , see Fig. A
  

Cleaning the cutter head

• The cutter head must be cleaned at least after each day of clipping time or if it gets dirty.
• Unlock and remove the Li-ion battery 38.
• Remove both screws 6, see Fig. B.
• Then turn the cutter head very slightly (about 15°) counterclockwise and remove it from the motor shell.
• Remove the cutter plates, see Changing the cutter plate.
• Thoroughly clean the interior part and individual parts of the cutter head using a brush.
• Insert the cutter plate and tighten, see Changing the cutter plate.
• Lubricate the gear wheel, see Lubricating the gear wheel.
• Carefully place the cutter head on the motor. When re-attaching the cutter head, ensure that it is turned 15° counterclockwise in such a way that its lower flange engages with the groove of the motor housing.
• Lubricate the cutter head, see Lubricating the shearing head.

Adjust plate pressure with GT146 precision adjusting aid (optionally available)

Note
The manufacturer recommends the GT146 precision adjusting aid for optimal adjustment of the plate pressure.

• Insert GT146 19 precision adjusting aid into the 2 holes of the adjusting screw 10

Note
Knurled screws of older shearing heads that do not have 2 holes can be retrofitted with the GT147 adjusting screw.

Adjusting the plate pressure
Note
The plate pressure must be set with the machine running and without auxiliary tools.

Note
If the plate pressure is too high, this results in the buildup of heat and greater wear to the cutter plates.

• Loosen the knurled nut 11 and carefully unscrew adjusting screw 10
  until the upper cutter plate 3 is no longer pressing against the lower cutter plate 2 (the sound of the motor becomes noticeably higherpitched, see Fig. A.

• Screw in the adjusting screw 10 until you feel slight resistance. From this point, keep turning approximately one full turn and then tighten the knurled nut 11.

Cleaning the cutter head

• The cutter head must be cleaned at least after each day of clipping time or if it gets dirty.

• Unlock and remove the lithium ion battery 21.

• Remove both screws 14 , see Fig. B.

• Turn the cutter head very slightly (about 15°) counterclockwise and remove it from the motor shell.

• Remove cutter plates; see Changing cutter plates.

• Thoroughly clean the interior part and individual parts of the cutter head using a brush.

• Insert the cutter plate and tighten, see Changing cutter plates.

• Grease gear wheel, see Greasing gear wheel.

• Carefully place the cutter head on the motor. When re-attaching the cutter head, ensure that it is turned 15° counterclockwise in such a way that its lower flange engages with the groove of the motor housing.

• Lubricating the shearing head, see Lubricating the shearing head
  Re-sharpen the cutter plates

• For sharpening the cutting plate, please contact Technical Service, see Technical Service.

Storage

• Clean the clipping machine and cutter plates thoroughly before storing, see Reprocessing.
• Store the clipping machine in a dry, dark and clean room.

Cutter plates

Cutter plates compatible with cutter head GT647 Cattle version/GT657

Horse version

Recommended combinations

Reprocessing

Cleaning/disinfection

DANGER: Risk of electric shock and fire hazard!

• Before cleaning:
  • Remove the mains plug from the charger.
  • Unlock the Li-ion battery and remove from the batteryoperated clipping machine.
• Do not use flammable or explosive cleaning or disinfecting solutions.
• Ensure that no fluids will penetrate the product.

CAUTION: Damage to, or destruction of the product caused by mechanical cleaning/disinfection!

• Only clean and disinfect the product manually.
  

• Do not sterilize the product under any circumstances.

DANGER: Damage to the product due to inappropriate cleaning/disinfecting agents!

• Only use cleaning/disinfecting agents approved for surface cleaning. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the respective cleaning/disinfecting agent.

• Never immerse the product in water or detergent.

• Do not introduce any fluid into the charging bays.

• Clean the contacts in the charging bay, applying extreme care.

• Wipe the shell of the product with a lint-free cloth moistened with a
  commercial disinfectant for wipe disinfection.

• If necessary, after the appropriate exposure time, wipe off any residues of the cleaning/disinfecting agent with a lint-free cloth moistened with clean water.

• Dry the product with a clean, lint-free cloth.

• Clean the contacts in the charging bay with isopropanol or ethyl alcohol and a cotton swab. Do not use corrosive chemicals.

• If necessary, repeat the cleaning/disinfecting process.

Inspection and checking

• Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
• Inspect the product after each cleaning and disinfecting cycle to be sure it is: clean, functional, and undamaged.
• Check the product for any damage, abnormal running noise, overheating or  excessive vibration.
• Inspect the shearing head for broken, damaged or blunt cutting edges.
• Set aside the product if it is damaged.

Maintenance

To ensure reliable operation, Aesculap recommends servicing the product at least once a year.

Troubleshooting list

Bonum battery operated clipping machine

clipping machine off and on again
Li-ion battery is empty| Insert new Li-ion battery

Charger and Li-ion battery

socket.
Li-ion battery not loaded| Mains power cord defective| Send charger to manufacturer for repair; see Technical Service
Li-ion battery defect| Send Li-ion battery to manufac- turer for repair, see Technical Ser- vice
Li-ion battery cannot be loaded| Li-ion battery plugged in, charge state indicator does not light up| Charger contacts dirty| Clean the contacts in the charging bay, see Reprocessing
–| Charger contacts damaged| Send charger to manufacturer for repair, see Technical Service
–| Li-ion battery defect| Send Li-ion battery to manufac- turer for repair, see Technical Ser- vice
–| Charger defect| Send charger to manufacturer for repair, see Technical Service
–| Too high a temperature is mea- sured in the Li-ion battery during the charging process| Remove the Li-ion battery from the charging bay, leave to cool and repeat the charging process
If the problem occurs again, send li-ion battery to manufacturer for repair, see Technical Service
–| Battery charging error or Li-ion battery defect| Remove the Li-ion battery from the charging bay and repeat the charging process
If the problem occurs again, send li-ion battery to manufacturer for repair, see Technical Service

Accessories/Spare parts

Art. no.| Designation| Design| Li-ion battery| Complete charging station| Accessories
---|---|---|---|---|---
GT644-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 1 battery, blue| Europe, except Great Britain| GT641 (3INR19/66-1)| GT643 (LC40)| GT604Special lubri- cating oil for cutter plates and cutter head **** GT605Gear grease (tube)
GT646-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 2 batteries, blue
GT654-RO| Bonum Horse version / Set with 1 battery, pink
GT656-RO| Bonum Horse version / Set with 2 batteries, pink
GT654-BL| Bonum Horse version / Set with 1 battery, blue
GT656-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 2 batteries, blue
GT644G-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 1 battery, blue| Great Britain| GT643G (LC40)
GT646G-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 2 batteries, blue
GT654G-RO| Bonum Horse version / Set with 1 battery, pink
GT656G-RO| Bonum Horse version / Set with 2 batteries, pink
GT654G-BL| Bonum Horse version / Set with 1 battery, blue
GT656G-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 2 batteries, blue
GT644K-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 1 battery, blue| USA| GT643K (LC40)
GT646K-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 2 batteries, blue
GT654K-RO| Bonum Horse version / Set with 1 battery, pink
GT656K-RO| Bonum Horse version / Set with 2 batteries, pink
GT654K-BL| Bonum Horse version / Set with 1 battery, blue
GT656K-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 2 batteries, blue
GT644A-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 1 battery, blue| Australia| GT643A (LC40)
GT646A-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 2 batteries, blue
GT654A-RO| Bonum Horse version / Set with 1 battery, pink
GT656A-RO| Bonum Horse version / Set with 2 batteries, pink
GT654A-BL| Bonum Horse version / Set with 1 battery, blue
GT656A-BL| Bonum Cattle version / Set with 2 batteries, blue

Technical data

Bonum battery operated clipping machine

• Stroke rate: max. 2, 500 rpm
• Running time with a Li-ion battery: approx. 70 min to 80 min
• Nominal voltage: max. 10.8 V
• Capacity: max. 2 A
• Weight (with shearing head and battery): 950 g

Charger GT643 (LC40)

• Voltage range (current consumption): 220 V to 240 V
• Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Charging voltage/Output voltage: max. 10.8 V
• Charging current/Output current: max. 2.3 A
• Weight (with cable and power supply unit): 360 g

Li-ion battery GT621 (3INR19/66-1)

• Cell type: Li
• Nominal voltage: 10.8 V
• Capacity: 2 Ah
• Charging time: approx. 53 min
• Weight: 190 g
• Quality marks: TÜV-Süd, TÜV NRTL (US-C), CE

For EU countries only

We hereby declare, under sole responsibility, that this product is in conformity with the following norms or norm-defining documents:
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
DIN EN 60335-1
DIN EN 60335-2-8
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
– general requirements
– for hair shearing machines
Aesculap Suhl GmbH

Disposal

Electric tools, accessories and packaging should be handed over for environmentally responsible recycling.

For EU countries only

Do not throw electric tools in the domestic waste!
According to European Directive 2012/19/EU on old electrical and electronic appliances and its implementation in national law, electrical tools that are no longer suitable for use must be separately collected and sent for environmentally responsible recycling.

Li-ion battery

Do not dispose of Li-ion batteries in domestic waste, fire or water. Defective or used Li-ion batteries must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way according to Directive 2006/66/EC.

Two year guarantee

Dear Customer,
Many thanks for choosing one of our products.
For decades, the name Aesculap has stood for proven quality and firstclass service. We are known to provide innovative, high-performance products for our customers. Aesculap manufactures high-quality devices and can assure you that it uses high-quality materials and careful manufacturing processes. We would like to point out to you that we are not liable for defects in our products, if these are caused by improper use, normal wear or are caused by the product being improperly used or if inappropriate or not properly functioning third- party products are used.
Parts that are typically subject to wear, and for which we are therefore not liable, are the battery and shearing head. Material defects that do not affect or only negligibly affect the value or function of the product are also excluded from our warranty.
If we are liable under our warranty, we reserve the right to repair or replace the product.

Technical Service

WARNING: Risk of injury and/or malfunction!
Do not modify the product.

Modifications carried out on this technical equipment may result in loss of guarantee/warranty rights and forfeiture of applicable licenses.

Service addresses

Albert Kerbl GmbH
Felizenzell 9
84428 Buchbach / Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 8086 933-100
Fax: +49 (0) 8086 933-500
Email: info@kerbl.com
www.kerbl.com
Other service addresses can be obtained from the address indicated above.

References

• Start - Aesculap
• Everything around animal breeding, husbandry and agricultural supplies - Albert Kerbl GmbH

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