General safety instructions
Read and follow all instructions and keep them in a safe place.
Intended use
- This appliance is intended for clipping and trimming animal hair, as well as light shearing of sheep’s wool if fitted with a special blade set.
- Only use this appliance for its intended purpose.
- This appliance is designed for commercial / professional use.
User requirements
- Read the entire user manual and familiarise yourself with it before using the appliance for the first time.
- This appliance may be used by children aged 14 and over and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or who lack experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have received instructions on safe use of the appliance and understand the dangers involved. Children must not play with the appliance. User cleaning and maintenance must never be carried out by children unless they are supervised by an adult.
- Keep the appliance out of reach of children and animals and protected from the elements.
- As an additional safety measure, it is recommended to install a tested residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30 mA in the circuit. Ask an electrician for advice.
Dangers
Danger! Electric shock due to a damaged appliance or mains cable.
- Do not use the appliance if it is not working properly, is damaged or has fallen into water. To avoid any danger, repairs may only be carried out by an authorised service centre using original replacement parts.
- Never use the appliance if the mains cable is damaged. To avoid any danger, a damaged mains cable may only be replaced with an original part by an authorised service centre or a person with similar qualifications.
- Before each season of use, have your appliance serviced and checked. Only specialists trained to repair electrical appliances may repair or service this appliance.
Danger! Electric shock due to liquid entering the device.
- Do not use the device near garden hoses, watering troughs, or other containers filled with water. Do not use it in very humid places either.
- Always place or store electrical equipment where it cannot fall into water. Keep the device away from water and other liquids.
- Never touch an electrical device that has fallen into water, and never put your hand into the water to retrieve it. Disconnect it from the mains immediately. Have the device inspected by a service center before using it again.
- Use and store the device only in dry places.
- Never use the device with wet hands.
- Never use the device on a wet animal.
Danger of explosion or fire!
- Never use the product in an environment with a high concentration of aerosol products (sprays) or in which oxygen is released.
- Do not use lubricants or aerosol disinfectant solutions (sprays): use only the manufacturer’s lubricating oil.
- Keep all ventilation openings and filters free of hair and dirt. Never block the ventilation openings. Never operate the device on a soft surface that could obstruct the ventilation openings.
Warning! Injuries due to the blades heating up.
- Oil the blades every 5 to 10 minutes to limit heating.
- The blades may become hot if the device is used for a long time. Take regular breaks during use to allow the blades to cool down.
Warning! Injuries due to improper handling.
- Make sure that the device switch is in the off position (0) before plugging it in.
- Never use the device if the blades are damaged or blunt.
- The blades have fine teeth whose sharp edges may be exposed when they are removed: handle and use them with care.
- Always switch off the device and disconnect it from the mains after use, before removing or installing the blades, and before any cleaning, maintenance or storage.
Warning! Risk of injuries caused by or involving animals.
- Large animals can cause injuries. The noise of the device may frighten the animal and cause it to kick or charge. Make sure that the animal is calm and properly restrained.
- Depending on the circumstances, wear head, eye and ear protection, protective footwear and gloves. Wear close-fitting clothing, remove your jewelry, and tie back long hair.
- The animal’s coat must be dry and free of foreign objects.
- Power cables lying on the floor are a hazard. Ensure that the cables cannot snag, be stepped on, or become soiled by excrement.
Caution! Risk of damage to the device.
- Only use the device at the voltage indicated on the rating plate.
- Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
- Never insert any object into the device openings or allow anything to fall into them.
- Do not carry the device by its mains cable, and always pull the plug, never the cable or the device, to unplug it.
- Keep the mains cable and the device away from hot surfaces.
- Make sure that the mains cable is not twisted, bent, or taut during use and storage.
General information and symbols
- Before first use, you must have read and understood the entire operating manual.
- Consider this manual to be part of the product and keep it in a safe, accessible place.
- This manual is available in PDF format, and the EC declaration of conformity is available in the other official EU languages: contact us.
- Include this manual with the device if you transfer it to a third party.
| Signal word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DANGER (electric shock) | Risk of electric shock that may result in serious injury or death. |
| DANGER (explosion) | Risk of explosion that may result in serious injury or death. |
| WARNING | Risk of injury or risk to health. |
| CAUTION | Risk of material damage. |
| Follow the manual | Read the operating manual before first use and follow the safety instructions. |
Product description
Description of parts (figure 1)
- A — Wahl Star clipper with cutting blades
- B — Blade oil (Wahl R15)
- C — Clipper head grease (R2)
- D — Screwdriver
- E — Cleaning brush
Areas of use
- Shearing horses and ponies for competition, leisure, stabling, and health.
- Shearing cattle for shows, sale, and cleanliness.
- Shearing the tail area of sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas for hygiene.
Technical specifications
| Operating voltage | 220-240 V AC |
|---|---|
| Length | 240 mm |
| Handle diameter | 50 mm |
| Overload current | 0.6 A |
| Power consumption | 45 W max. |
| Speed | 2700 rpm |
| Weight with blades (without cable) | 750 g |
| Cable length | 5 m |
| Operating temperature | 0-40 °C |
| Emission sound pressure level (LpA) | 77.2 dB(A) at 1 m — uncertainty (K) 2.5 dB — EN ISO 11203:2009 |
| Vibrations | 4.9 m/s² — uncertainty (K) 1.5 m/s² — BS EN ISO (2001) |
Preparation and use (10 steps)
Follow this 10-point plan for a professional result.
1. Prepare the shearing area and the animal
- The shearing area must be well lit and well ventilated.
- The floor where you shear must be clean, dry, and free of all obstacles.
- The animal must be dry and as clean as possible. Remove all foreign matter from the coat.
- The animal must be properly restrained if necessary.
- Be particularly careful with large, nervous animals. Ask a veterinarian for advice.
2. Choose the right blades
- Always use Wahl/Lister blades. They feature a patented self-cleaning system that prevents clogging.
- There is a wide range of blades that leave different hair lengths, as well as special blades for clipping dirty cattle and clearing the hindquarters of sheep.
- For more information and advice, contact us.
3. Clean the blades
- Unplug the clipper before removing the blades.
- Carefully remove the blades by unscrewing the tension nut. Make sure not to lose the spring.
- Clean the cutting head and blades, even when new: brush between the teeth with the brush provided, then wipe the blades with a dry or oiled cloth.
- Do not use water or solvent: they would damage the blades.
- If a foreign object gets between the blades, they may stop cutting. In this case, stop clipping immediately and clean them again.
4. Fit the blades correctly (figure 3)
- Unplug the clipper before fitting the blades.
- Turn the clipper over and carefully place the upper blade (cutter) on the cutting head. The crank roller must fit into the notch in the cutter.
- Place the lower blade (comb) and insert the tension screw through the central hole.
- Place the tension spring on the screw, then screw the tension nut all the way in.
5. Adjust the blade tension correctly (figure 4)
- Correct blade tension adjustment is essential.
- Excessive tension dulls the blades and causes overheating.
- Insufficient tension reduces cutting quality and causes clogging.
- ① Screw the tension nut in as far as it will go without forcing it.
- ② Using the mark on the tension nut as a guide, loosen it by 1 ½ turns. This is the correct tension.
6. Oil the blades and the cutting head (figure 5)
- It is essential to oil the moving parts before using the clipper. Insufficient lubrication is a frequent cause of poor results. Oil every 5 to 10 minutes during clipping.
- Use only Wahl R15 oil, specially formulated for clipping. Other lubricants may irritate the animal’s skin. Aerosol lubricants contain solvents that can damage the blades.
- ① Oil between the blade tips. Point the head upward to distribute the oil between the blades.
- ② Oil the surfaces between the cutting head and the blade.
- ③ Oil the clipper blade guide rail on both sides or through both holes. Tilt the head to the side to distribute the oil.
- ④ Oil both sides of the knife heel. Tilt the head to the side to distribute the oil over the rear surfaces of the blades.
- ⑤ Oil the crankshaft and the roller through the central hole.
7. Plugging in the appliance
- Check that the mains voltage corresponds to your clippers.
- Check that the clippers are switched off before plugging them in.
- Always unplug the appliance before removing or fitting the blades.
8. Switching on the clippers
- Run the clippers briefly to distribute the oil. Switch them off and wipe off any excess oil.
- You can now start clipping.
9. During clipping
- Oil the blades every 5 to 10 minutes.
- Brush excess hair off the blades and clippers, as well as off the animal's coat.
- Tilt the clippers and slide the bevelled cutting edge of the lower blade over the skin. Clip against the direction of hair growth. In difficult areas, stretch the animal's skin flat with your hand.
- Between passes, keep the blades against the animal's coat, and switch off the clippers when you are not clipping: this prevents the blades from heating up.
- If a foreign object gets between the blades, they may stop cutting.
- If the blades no longer cut, do not increase the tension: excessive tension can damage the blades and cause the clippers to overheat. Instead, unplug the appliance, then clean and oil the blades. If they still do not cut, they may need to be resharpened or replaced.
- If the power cuts out, you may be overloading the clippers. Stop clipping immediately and unplug the appliance. Refer to the Overload protection section before resuming clipping.
10. After clipping
- Unplug the appliance, then clean the clippers and blades.
- Store it in a clean, dry place. See Maintenance and storage.
Maintenance and storage
Star clippers
- Do not carry the clippers by their cable. Regularly check that the cables and connectors are not damaged.
- Before storing, remove the blades, clean the clippers and oil the moving parts.
- Store it out of the reach of children, in the case provided or in a clean, dry place.
Clipping head maintenance every 100 hours (figure 6)
Every 100 hours of clipping, the clipping head must be dismantled for maintenance:
- Unplug the clipper.
- Unscrew the clipping head.
- Wipe the clipping head and pinion to remove hair and grease.
- Check that the pinion teeth are neither worn nor broken.
- Coat the pinion with clean R2 grease.
- Reattach the clipping head and tighten the screws firmly.
Clipping blades
- The blades are manufactured in pairs. They must be stored and used in pairs to last longer.
- Handle them with care. At the slightest impact, the hardened teeth may fracture and the precision cutting face may become marked, which may prevent them from cutting.
- Clean and oil them with Wahl R15 oil before use, even when new.
- Always fit and adjust the blades correctly. Do not apply excessive tension.
- If the clipper remains running when you are not clipping, the blades may overheat and become blunt.
- Blunt blades can be resharpened by Lister or by a specialist in sharpening clipping blades. Make sure they use a lapping machine, not a grinder.
- Store them in a clean, dry place, coated with oil or petroleum jelly, or wrapped in an oiled cloth.
Air filter and spare parts
This section reproduces the 2015 Lister Star manual; the 2017 Wahl manual does not detail filter cleaning.
Left: RESET button (B) at the rear of the motor housing. Right: motor air filter, removed from the side of the clipper.
Air filter
- Frequently remove the motor's air filter and clean it meticulously (using the supplied brush) so that the motor operates efficiently.
- To clear the grilles, the ideal solution is a high-pressure air blow gun; otherwise, wash it in a detergent solution and dry it thoroughly.
- If this maintenance is neglected, the motor may overheat and suffer irreversible damage, or at the very least clip less effectively.
Never run the motor without its filter. All maintenance must be carried out with the clipper switched off and unplugged from the mains.
Wear parts for the head and motor
To order a part, specify its part number, description and quantity, and, if possible, the model and serial number shown on the clipper's rating plate.
| Part number | Description | Qty per clipper |
|---|---|---|
| 258-33961 | Filter | 1 |
| 258-30850 | Comb stud | 2 |
| 258-30850P | Comb stud tip | 2 |
| 252-00009 | Tension screw | 1 |
| 258-10061 | Tension spring | 1 |
| 258-33710 | Tension nut | 1 |
| 258-34330 | Spring clip | 1 |
| 258-33760 | Complete cutting head | 1 |
Overload protection (figure 2)
- The Star clipper is equipped with an overload circuit breaker that trips in the event of a problem: blunt or dirty blades, lack of oil, excessive blade tension.
- The problem must be corrected before resuming clipping:
- Unplug the clipper.
- Clean and oil the blades.
- Look for any obvious sign of a possible cause.
- Press the RESET button, located toward the rear of the clipper, to resume clipping.
Never hold down the RESET button to prevent it from tripping.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The blades do not cut | Lack of oil / foreign object | Unplug the clipper and clean the blades. Remove any foreign object. Oil the blades every 5 to 10 minutes. |
| Blades incorrectly fitted or tensioned | Unplug the clipper. Refit the blades correctly. Adjust the tension correctly. | |
| Blunt or damaged blades | Unplug the clipper and replace the blades. Have blunt blades resharpened. | |
| Blades heat up | Insufficient oil | Oil every 5 to 10 minutes. |
| Excessive blade tension | Adjust the blade tension correctly. | |
| “Cutting in the air” | Keep the blades on the animal between passes. | |
| Power supply cuts out | Overloaded power supply | Unplug the clipper. Clean, oil and adjust the blade tension correctly. Replace or reset the fuse, if applicable. Check that the clipper has no obvious damage and that the filter is not clogged. |
| Poor contact | Unplug the clipper. Check that the cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified repairer. | |
| Excessive noise | Insufficient oil / blades incorrectly tensioned | Oil every 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust the blade tension correctly. |
| Incorrectly fitted blades / damaged drive housing | Unplug the clipper and remove the blades. Check that they are not damaged. Replace them if necessary. Refit them correctly. | |
| Loose cutter head / insufficient grease on the gears | Unplug the clipper. Unscrew the cutter head and wipe the gears clean. Grease the pinion, refit the cutter head and tighten the screws. | |
| Damaged pinion | Unplug the clipper. Unscrew the cutter head. Check the condition of the pinion. If it is damaged, contact a qualified repairer. | |
| Worn cutter-head bearings | Replace the cutter head. | |
| Other | Possible malfunction | Have the clipper inspected by a qualified repairer. |
Disposal and compliance
Comply with the regulations in force when disposing of the appliance. In the European Community, the disposal of electrical appliances is governed by national regulations based on Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): the appliance must no longer be disposed of with household or municipal waste. It is collected free of charge by municipal collection points and recycling centres. This product's packaging is made of recyclable materials: take it for recycling in an environmentally responsible manner.
The Star clipper (model C102) is declared by its manufacturer to comply with the European directives applicable to it (machinery, electromagnetic compatibility, ecodesign, RoHS) and bears the CE marking.
Manufacturer: Lister Shearing Equipment Limited, Stonehouse (United Kingdom), a subsidiary of Wahl Clipper Corporation. French translation of the manufacturer's manual (Original Operating Manual 109-10987, August 2017), supplemented for the air filter and spare parts by the Lister Star manual (2015).
