Maintenance
Manual No. 107013
Maintenance
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January 1, 2018
Operating Instructions and Parts List for the Quantum Flex
™
Trimmer
BLADE SHARPENING
Machine Sharpening
The blade should be stoned or sharpened on a Whizard
®
Model 210 Universal Blade Sharpener,
Whizard
®
Model 214 Blade Sharpener (International Only), or Bettcher
®
AutoEdge at the end of
each work day. Be sure to clean the blade first to remove all grease or meat particles which could
coat the stone and greatly reduce its effectiveness. In the event the stone becomes coated, simply
scrub it using hot, soapy water.
Hand Stoning
Models X850, X880, X1850, X1880, X1000, X1300, X1400 and X1500
With the trimmer running, apply the flat side of the stone to the outside of the blade as shown in
the illustration. The stone should be applied with the flat part of the stone resting on the flat part
of the blade edge to be ground, using a "back and forth" motion.
Use the Special Whizard
®
Steel to finish sharpening the blade.
Refer to Section 4, Steeling the
Blade
.
WARNING
Sharp blades may cause cut injury!
For proper protection of hands, a protective glove should be used when
operating this equipment and during the handling of blades.
After sharpening, all abrasive dust must be completely removed from the
handpiece. Disassemble the unit and carefully wash each piece with hot,
soapy water and a small brush.
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