BETTCHER INDUSTRIES 109001, Operator'S Manual

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Operating Bettcher Industries, Inc. Whizard® Power Knife Manual
Instructions Rev. January 29, 2016
Page 9
8.1 Headpiece Assembly (continued)
Adjusting the Blade Housing
IMPORTANT: During normal
operation, it may be necessary to
periodically loosen and re-tighten
the knobs ONE AT A TIME
with
the tool running to allow the
blade to reposition itself within
its housing.
BE CAREFUL! Keep your
hands away from the moving
blade edge.
If the
depth gauge is allowed to
move, it must be readjusted as
described.
Blade Maintenance
A sharpening stone and a Bettcher "steel" are
provided with your Power Knife to help you
maintain a good cutting edge, as a sharp
blade requires less effort to cut and gives
better results. When sharpening or steeling
the blade, move the depth gauge up enough
to expose the blade edge. Re-adjust after
sharpening.
STEELING the blade hones the edge to razor
sharpness. This should be done frequently.
However, when the blade edge becomes
nicked and dull and can no longer be brought
to a sharp condition, it is necessary to
SHARPEN the blade using the stone
provided. Sharpening actually removes some
of the blade material to repair the blade edge.
Clean tool thoroughly after sharpening.
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