Operating
Bettcher Industries, Inc.
Whizard® Power Knife Manual
Instructions
October 21, 2020
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.
