BETTCHER
Industries, Inc.
Safety and Ergonomics
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Safety and Ergonomics
Whizard Quantum
®
Air Operating Instructions and Parts
List
Manual No. 102481
April 17, 2015
Safety Recommendations and Warnings
(Continued)
Use only replacement parts manufactured by Bettcher
Industries, Inc. Use of substitute parts will void the
warranty and may cause injury to operators and
damage to equipment.
Safety Features
Two-handed start-up prevents the tool from being started accidentally.
The air supply is disconnected from the motor when the run lever is released.
Ergonomic Features
Small, Medium, and Large Handle sizes are available to help improve the operator's grip and
comfort. Fitting the correct size handle to the worker's hand is a very important step. Whizard
Quantum
®
tools can be configured in both right and left handed configurations.
Optional Thumb Support - An adjustable thumb support is available to ensure a proper and
comfortable fit while providing added control and stability of the tool during use.
Whizard
®
Micro- Break Hand Strap - This strap has been designed to allow the user to relax the
fingers between work cycles while maintaining control of the trimmer. This is beneficial to the
operator to reduce exposure to mechanical stresses.
Additional Features
The hose assembly swivels for easier trimmer rotation and operator comfort.
The hose is ten feet (3.05 m) long to allow for greater operator mobility.
CAUTION
