Operating
Bettcher Industries, Inc.
Whizard® Power Knife Manual
Instructions
October 21, 2020
Page 11
8.1 Headpiece Assembly (continued)
Sharpening the Blade
Before sharpening, clean the Power Knife
according to the instructions in Section 9.0.
Reassemble the tool.
Place the sharpening stone on a soft, non-
skid surface such as a folded rag or paper
towel.
-
Turn power on and
Carefully
lower the blade down against the stone. DO NOT get your
fingers near the revolving blade, as it is extremely sharp. Keep the blade level and parallel with
the stone. Hold the blade against the stone while moving it lightly back and forth. Do this just
long enough to make the bottom surface of the blade smooth and flat.
-
After sharpening is complete, steel the blade following the instructions. Clean Headpiece
thoroughly after sharpening to remove all abrasive dust, following the instructions given. NOTE:
Both serrated-edge blades and straight- edge blades are sharpened and steeled in the same
manner.
-
Blades may also be returned to Bettcher Industries for sharpening, using the small shipping box
included with your Power Knife. There is a fee for this service.
8.2 Motor Unit
Routine Service
There are no adjustments on the
Motor Unit
.
The
finned driver
is removable. The handle has
a slot at one end as shown to allow access to the
setscrew. Loosen the setscrew and remove the
driver. When replacing the driver, make sure the
fins are seated properly in the metal adapter
before tightening the setscrew. Do not over
tighten the setscrew as it can damage the plastic
driver. A drop of nail polish or threadlocker may
be applied to the threads to prevent loosening.
The setscrew should be checked periodically, as
well as the condition of the driver.
IMPORTANT:
The Motor Unit is not waterproof.
DO NOT IMMERSE IT IN WATER!
Damage to
the motor could result.
CAUTION:
Sharp Blade Cut Hazard
