Premier 1 - page 26

The cutter
should be
positioned 1/8"
behind the
comb bevel.
Comb Lifter
Three runners (see photo) hold the
comb up and away from the skin. Leaves
a layer up to 0.75" of uncut fiber on
camelids, goats and other hair species.
Made of a tough, impact-resistant
plastic. Much less $$ than other options.
Comb Lifter, 0.30 lb.................#862700 $7.25
Our combs and cutters (with the
exception of a few from Heiniger) are
from a firm for whom Premier has long
been the exclusive USA outlet.
Should the source (China) be a
concern? Not according to our tests.
In blind tests, the quality of our
combs and cutters has consistently
equalled or exceeded all brands except
one (Heiniger).
Why do our combs and cutters
cost up to 25% less than others?
Because we buy direct and rarely sell
through resellers. It’s as simple as that.
Do folks like our combs & cutters?
We sell over 10,000 a year and our
sales continue to increase.
Where can I get them sharpened
after they become dull?
We provide superior service with
rapid turnaround, precision finish and
low cost. See Premier’s resharpening
prices and information on pp. 32-33.
Premier combs and cutters fit:
• Premier 3000s and Premier 4000s
• Lister® Laser
• Oster Shearmaster ®
and Showmaster ®
• Heiniger® E2 and Andis® LG
• Aesculap® Econom II
• All professional handpieces from
Heiniger®, Australian Sunbeam®,
Lister® and Oster ®
Sheep Shearing Poster
Instructions and quick reference
for simple shearing patterns. Easy-to-
follow diagrams. Laminated on both
sides, sturdy.
Shearing Poster, 0.10 lb.........#860000 $5.15
Too little tension—Results?
1. Wool will get under the cutter and it will
stop cutting. If this happens remove the
cutter, clean out the wool, replace the cutter,
and then reset the tension—a little tighter
than before.
2. On some shear heads the cutter may fly off.
This allows the drive “fingers” of the cutter
forks to drop between the comb’s teeth—
which in turn strips the drive gear. A truly
bad result because it can’t be used until the
gear is replaced.
Too much tension—Results?
Causes excessive friction between comb and
cutter. Result? Rapid wear of the cutting edges
and excess heat.
To get it “right”
Tighten the tension knob, until resistance is
felt, to force the cutter against the comb. Then
screw it 1/2 turn more. Apply shearing oil to the
comb and cutter. Turn on the machine. Tweak
tension according to blade heat/cutting ability.
Adjust cautiously while operating to find the
sweet spot.
Combs & Cutters
Tensioning Cutters
Why the correct cutter tension on shear heads is critical—
W:14"
L: 24"
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Apply 3 to 5 drops of shearing oil to
teeth every 2 to 3 minutes.
Insert screws
through bottom of
lifter. Fit over comb.
Tension normally.
“How to install a comb and cutter on a
Premier 4000s shearing machine.”
and
“Professional large flock shearing
demonstrated and narrated by Ivan Kaden,
professional shearer.”
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