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GUIDELINES FOR BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER USE
1. A nickel-cadmium battery pack, such as the one used with the Andis Cordless Clipper, may not
recharge to full capacity if several conditions exist:
A. The battery pack may develop a "memory." This condition is caused by recharging the battery
pack after every brief use of the clipper. The memory effect can be eliminated or prevented by
using the Refresh feature once a month.
B. New battery packs, or packs that have been unused for a period of time, may not accept a full
charge. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a problem. The battery will accept a
full charge after several cycles of clipper use and recharging.
2. Your clipper, battery pack, and charger function as several interacting electrical systems. Good
electrical contact must be maintained in order for the motor to deliver full power, the battery to
charge properly, and the Refresh feature to operate. Limited or erratic performance caused by dirt
or age can be restored in the majority of the cases if you do the following:
A. Problem: Clipper motor starts and stops as if there was a loose electrical connection.
Solution: Remove the battery pack from the clipper. Examine the battery pack opening in the
clipper. Locate the two sets of motor contacts. Gently squeeze the metal leaves until they are
about 1/16 apart using a long pliers or similar. DO NOT squeeze the metal leaves completely
together or the battery pack will not re-insert.
B. Problem: Charger does not fully charge the battery. Solution: Clean the battery pack bottom
contacts (the portion inserted into the charging pocket). Clean the charger contacts. Re-align the
charger contacts. To clean the battery pack contacts, rub gently with a pencil eraser until they
are brightly polished. Use a cotton swab and 91% isopropyl alcohol to remove any residue or
dirt. Denatured alcohol can also be used. Use care, as both products are flammable. Clean the
charger contacts in the same way UNPLUG CHARGER FIRST. Make sure eraser dust and
cleaners do not get inside the charger base. To re-align the charger contacts, again make sure it
is unplugged, and gently pull the metal loops on the four contacts forward SLIGHTLY. Do not
severely bend, deform, or damage the contacts.
C. Problem: Charger does not exit the Refresh mode. Solution: Clean the battery
pack bottom contacts as noted above. Clean and re-align the charger contacts
as noted above.
D. Problem: Charger lights flash on and off as clipper or battery is moved side to
side in the charger pocket. Solution: Re-align the charger contacts as noted above.
3. The charger base is designed to recharge battery packs that are at, or close to, room temperature
(25°C/77°F). If a battery pack is returned to the charger unusually hot or cold, the charger will
not enter fast charge mode. This is normal and the battery pack can remain in the charger. Under
certain conditions the charger may not fully charge a battery pack that has cooled from an
unusually hot temperature. Remove the battery pack for a few seconds, and return to the charger.
The charger will then enter a second fast charge mode.
4. Optimum charging results will be obtained if the charging unit is operated in a place where the
temperature is stable. Sudden increases in temperature may result in the battery pack receiving
less than a full charge. Avoid locating the charger near heat vents, radiators, or in direct sunlight.
5. Under normal room temperature conditions, there is no need to allow the charger base to cool
between charging battery packs. Completely discharged battery packs may be returned to the
charger base continuously for fast charge. If the room temperature is very warm however,
allowing the charger to cool 5 minutes between battery packs is advisable. If the charger has
become too hot internally, fast charge will be discontinued. Remove the battery pack and replace
after a 5 minute cooling period, the charger will reset automatically.
6. It is normal for the charger to become warm to the touch during operation.
7. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet if long periods of non-use are anticipated.
8. Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Recharge them immediately after they are discharged.
9. Many factors influence the life of the battery pack. A battery pack that has received heavy use
and is over a year old, may not give the same run-time performance as a new battery pack.
USE OF THE REFRESH FEATURE
The Refresh feature works overnight by first discharging the battery pack, and then quickly charging
it. A trickle charge maintains the battery at 100% for use the next day. This allows a battery pack
that has developed a "memory" to perform like new.
A battery pack that receives monthly Refresh cycles will last much longer than one that does
not. Andis suggests that the Refresh feature be used once per month at the end of a business day.
Using the Refresh feature overnight will ensure that your work will not be interrupted while
"Refresh" operates (Diagram I).
1. The charger base needs to be plugged in for the Refresh feature
to work.
2. With the BGR+ clipper or BGR+ battery pack in the charger base,
press the Refresh button
once. The green light will blink while the battery is discharging.
3. The green light will stop blinking, and remain continuous when
the battery pack is charging once again (see Sensacharge light
sequences, page 3).
4. If the Refresh button has been accidentally pressed, there are two ways to stop the battery pack
from being discharged. Removing the clipper from the charger, then returning it, will cancel the
Refresh operation and resume fast charge. You may also unplug the charger base for several
seconds to reset the charger.
5. NOTE: The refresh cycle takes approximately eight hours to produce a fully charged battery pack.
The charge must make accurate battery voltage measurements during this time. If the charger
does not exit the refresh cycle or does not produce a fully charged battery, follow the steps on
page 6, number 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following instructions before using your new Andis Clipper. Give it the care that a
fine precision built instrument deserves and it will give you years of service.
REMOVING BLADE SET
To remove blade set, first make sure your clipper motor is switched "OFF", then push down on
blade with one or both thumbs (Diagram J) and slide blade off blade
hinge. If your blade hinge should snap closed and is flush with the
clipper, use a small standard screwdriver to pry the tongue of the
hinge out (Diagram L).
NOTE: Hair may accumulate in the front cavity of the housing under
the blade. If this happens, you can clean out the hair by brushing out
the cavity with a small brush or an old toothbrush while the blade is
off the clipper (See Diagram M for location of cavity being referenced).
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Diagram I
Diagram J
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