Andis CNG-1 User Manual

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Use & Care Instructions

CNG-1

ENGLISH

Please read the following instructions before using your new Andis nail grinder.
Give it the care that a fine, precision built instrument deser ves and it will give you
years of service.

7. Do not touch the collet or attachments after use. These may
be hot and cause burns to the skin.

8. To disconnect, turn unit OFF, then remove plug from outlet.

9. Always wear safety glasses when using nail grinder. Do not
wear loose jewelry or clothing when in use. Keep long hair

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following: Read all

instructions before using the Andis nail grinder.

pulled back out of work area.

10. Do not allow animal to lick or touch the nail grinder during use.

11. To prevent damage to the nail, do not hold the grinding
wheel or stone in one place on nail or apply excessive
pressure to the nail while grinding.

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Do not reach for nail grinder if it has fallen into water.
Unplug immediately.

2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

3. Do not place or store nail grinder where it can fall or be
pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water
or other liquid.

4. Always unplug nail grinder from the electrical outlet
immediately after using.

5. Unplug nail grinder before cleaning, removing, or assembling
parts.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric

shock, or injury to persons:

1. Close supervision is necessary when nail grinder is used by, on
or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in

this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by
Andis.

3. Never operate nail grinder if it has a damaged cord or plug, if

it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged,
or dropped into water. Return to an Andis authorized service
station for examination or repair.

4. Keep the cord away from heated or sharp surfaces.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) or other

flammable products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.

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12. Make sure attachments are securely in place before use.

13. Do not leave nail grinder unattended when plugged in.

14. WARNING: During use, do not place or leave appliance
where it may be (1) damaged by an animal or (2) exposed to
the weather.

15. The battery must be removed from the appliance before it is

scrapped.

16. The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains

when removing the battery.

17. The battery is to be disposed of safely.

18. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND
HOUSEHOLD USE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Nail grinder must be pre-charged fully before using it for the first time. To start nail
grinder, push the POWER button; to stop, push the POWER button again. To turn on
TURBO speed (7,400 RPM), double click the POWER button; to return to NORMAL
speed (6,500 RPM), double click the POWER button (Figure A).

POWER SUPPLY

This unit is equipped with a universal AC/DC power adapter/battery charger (Figure A).

CHARGING NAIL GRINDER

The battery charger is intended for use with Andis CNG-1 nail grinder. Remove the
nail grinder and charger from the carton. Plug the charger into a 120V AC outlet, or
according to your local power standards (Figure A). Confirm the voltage available with
each overseas location before using the appliance. For connection to a 240V supply, use
an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power supply receptacle.

The nail grinder must be OFF before plugging the charger into the outlet. Plug the
adapter cord plug directly into the bottom of the nail grinder (Figure A). The nail
grinder has a lithium-ion battery that cannot be damaged by overcharging. We
recommend that the nail grinder be unplugged if not used for seven or more days.

NAIL GRINDER INDICATOR LIGHTS

See the chart on page 5 for charging status and corresponding indicator lights.

A B

GRINDING

WHEEL

GRINDING
STONE

PORT “A”

FAILURE TO CHARGE

1. Make sure voltage is present at the wall outlet (confirm with an appliance you know
is working).

2. Check to make sure adapter cord plug is plugged firmly into bottom of nail grinder.
If failure to charge still exists, return nail grinder to Andis or an Andis authorized
service station for examination and repair or replacement.

CORDLESS OPERATION

When the battery is fully charged, the green FULL BATTERY light will blink. When the
battery charge is low, the green FULL BATTERY light will turn off and the red CHARGE
BATTERY light will blink (Figure A).

Once the battery has fully run down (after approximately 180 minutes of use), the red

POWER &

TURBO

BUTTON

TURBO

SPEED

LIGHT

FULL

BATTERY

LIGHT

CHARGE
BATTERY

LIGHT

PROTECTIVE
COVER

MULTI-FUNCTION
PROTECTIVE CAP

CHARGER

PORT “B”

PORT “C”

CHARGE BATTERY light will turn off, indicating that the battery should be recharged
or the nail grinder should be used with the adapter cord (Figure A).

USE WITH ADAPTER CORD

ADAPTER

CORD

If the nail grinder powers off in the middle of a job, the adapter cord can be attached
to continue use in corded operation. When the unit is running with the adapter cord
attached, the green FULL BATTERY light will remain on and the red CHARGE
BATTERY light will blink (Figure A).

USING THE GRINDER ATTACHMENTS

Your Andis nail grinder comes with a conical grinding stone, a grinding wheel and

NAIL GRINDER INDICATOR LIGHT STATUS

Nail Grinder in Use Indicator Light Status

C

COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE

TURN

PULL OFF

a multi-function protective cap (Figure A). It is recommended to use only Andis
attachments made specifically for the CNG-1 nail grinder.

Full Charge FULL BATTERY light blinks

The multi-function protective cap has three ports, suitable for use on small or large
size pets (Figure B). The multi-function protective cap should only be used with the
grinding wheel.

• Use Port "A" for small sized pets.

• Use Port "B" for large sized pets.

• Use Port "C" for quick nail grinding. Use your thumb and index finger to hold your

pet's paw, and touch the grinder slightly to start grinding the nail. Do not keep the

grinding stone against the nail for longer than three seconds at a time (Figure B).

To remove multi-function protective cover: Twist counterclockwise to unlock and pull

Low Charge CHARGE BATTERY light blinks

Nail Grinder Charging Indicator Light Status

When Charging

Fully Charged

CHARGE BATTERY light on
FULL BATTERY light blinks

CHARGE BATTERY light off
FULL BATTERY light on

D

45°

QUICK

ANGLE OF

TRIM

straight up (Figure C).

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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.

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.

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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