19. PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDEClipper will not operateAvalon Ensure the battery is fully charged and the mains adaptor is working correctlyEnsure the plug from the clipper is fully inserted into the battery packArtiko Ensure the mains power supply is working correctlyCheck the fuse in the plug – ONLY replace this with a 3 amp fuseAdelar Is the battery fully charged and correctly inserted into the unit?Clipper will not cut or is pulling the hairCheck the cutting blade (top) is moving when the clipper is operatingIs the latch retaining the blade?Can the blade be removed without pressing the blade release button?Is the clipper making excessive noise and rattling?All the above indicate that the blade is not locked onto the clipper correctly. Remove it and follow theinstructions on page 15-16.Insufficient oil or the blades are clogged – If you hear the clipper begin to slow down or labour it isessential that you clean the blade and add more oil.Check the plastic shim is still present on the end of the tension arm where it makes contact with thecutting blade. If this piece of plastic is missing (usually caused when the blades are separated) then bladetension will be lost and the blade will not cut.The blade may be blunt and require sharpening or replacing.The horse’s coat may not be dry, we recommend you wait and try again later.Cannot attach the blade to the clipperIs the hinge latch snapped shut, if so gently prise it open with a flat blade screwdriver.Check for signs of wear or damage to the hinge or blade assembly.Clipper is making excessive noiseThe blade is not attached correctly.The drive tip may need replacing.Clipper is getting hotThere is insufficient oil on the bladesThe blades are dirty and unable to move freelyThe battery pack needs to be rechargedThe blades are blunt and putting excessive stress on the motorThe air vents are blockedThe clipper is in need of servicingTramlines on the horseThere is damage to the blade, possibly a tooth missing – Stop – this is dangerous to use.Uneven pressure on the clippers as the user passes them through the coat.There is insufficient overlap between one clipping sweep and the next.The clippers are not being used directly against the lie of the coat.The user is not keeping the flat surface of the blade against the horse.