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To remove grinding wheel: Grip the grinding wheel and pull straight up.
To insert a new grinding wheel: Insert new grinding wheel into slot and push down
firmly.
IMPORTANT: Before each use, check that the grinding stone or wheel is secure. If
loose during operation, attachment may be ejected from nail grinder and cause injury.

BEFORE GRINDING

Before grinding the dog's nails:
1. Get the dog used to having his paws touched and handled before showing him the
nail grinder. Take a few minutes to manipulate his paws while giving him positive
reinforcement.
2. Let him sniff the nail grinder while it is turned off.
3. Turn the grinder on so he can get used to the sound it makes. Have him sit while
the tool is in your hand and running.
4. Once the dog is used to the tool, try touching it to his nails. Do not do any actual
grinding yet.
5. You may need to repeat the above steps a few times.
NAIL ANATOMY
Before grinding your dog's nails, you need to be able to identify the "quick" of the
nail. The quick is the inner soft part of the nail containing blood vessels and nerve
endings; it is surrounded by a hard outer cover (Figure D). Should you hit or cut the
quick, the dog will feel pain and may bleed.
In dogs with light colored nails, the quick is usually a pinkish color, which makes it
easier to avoid. In dogs with dark colored nails, the quick is usually a dark spot in the
middle of the grinding area. In both cases, grind a little at a time, and keep checking
for the quick.
DOG SAFETY AND AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
The dog should be secured during grinding process. It might be helpful to have
another person help to restrain the dog if necessary.
Keep hair away from spinning parts. If hair gets entangled in the tool, or excess
pressure is applied to grinding wheel, unit will stop automatically. If unit stops
automatically, it will reset itself and restart after a few seconds, once pressure or
hair is cleared.
GRINDING NAILS
Your Andis nail grinder comes with NORMAL and TURBO speed operation. Use the
NORMAL setting for most nail grinding needs. Use the TURBO setting for large dogs.
1. Turn on nail grinder; it will start at NORMAL speed. To use the TURBO speed,
double click the POWER button.
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2. Separate the dog's toes by placing your thumb between the pads and hold foot
securely. Push long hair away from the foot to avoid tangling or pulling. You can try
placing a nylon stocking over the foot and pushing nails through the nylon to allow
easy access to nails while keeping hair out of the way.
3. Support the toe and nail in one hand while using the nail grinder in the other hand.
This keeps vibrations to a minimum and is more comfortable for the dog.
4. To get a smooth edge, grind from the bottom of the nail up towards the tip.
5. Use a continuous side-to-side motion when grinding each nail; holding the tip in
one place too long can cause unevenness and over-grinding. Do not keep the
grinding wheel or stone against the nail for longer than three seconds at a
time.
6. IMPORTANT: Do not apply excessive force when grinding. Let the speed of the
grinder do the work. Do not apply pressure to the nail with the spinning grinding
wheel. Pressure causes the nail to get hot and will cause pain to the dog.
7. Keep the nail grinder away from the nail when first starting, or the grinder may
"grab" the nail and cause loss of control or injury to the dog.

USER MAINTENANCE

The internal mechanism of your nail grinder has been permanently lubricated at the
factory. Other than the recommended maintenance described in this manual, no other
maintenance should be performed, except by Andis Company or an Andis authorized
service station. To find an Andis authorized service station near you log on to
www.andis.com or contact our customer service department at 1-800-558-9441.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
• Turn the nail grinder OFF and remove the multi-function protective cap by twisting
counterclockwise to unlock and pulling straight up.
• Brush or blow off dust or other material from nail grinder after each use.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe off nail grinder.
• Replace grinding attachments when worn.
• Check cords and nail grinder for damage periodically.
Caution: Never handle your Andis nail grinder while you are operating a water
faucet, and never hold your nail grinder under a water faucet or in water. There is
danger of electrical shock and damage to the appliance. Andis Company will not
be responsible in case of injury due to this carelessness.
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