Operating
Bettcher Industries, Inc.
Whizard® Power Knife Manual
Instructions
October 21, 2020
Page 13
SECTION 9.0 Cleaning
9.1 Cleaning the Headpiece Assembly
IMPORTANT
: For all cleaning operations, Power Knife
MUST
be disconnected from the
power supply.
BE CAREFUL
when handling the sharp blade.
To remove the
Headpiece Assembly
from the
Motor Unit
, hold the
Motor Unit in one hand and rotate the Headpiece Assembly one
quarter-turn counterclockwise with the other hand. Then withdraw it
from the end of the Motor Unit.
To take Headpiece Assembly apart for cleaning or for maintenance,
remove the two
knobs
and
bolts
. All parts can now be removed from
the
frame
.
To remove the
blade
from the
blade housing
, place housing
on table with blade edge down. Spread housing open and lift
away from blade.
Clean all parts using a mild detergent solution. A scrub brush is useful for
cleaning the gear teeth on both the
blade
and the
drive pinion
, and for inside
the
blade housing
.
NOTE: DO NOT use cleaners which contain lemon oils, as they
may damage the finish of your tool
Examine all parts for wear or breakage. Replace as necessary. A shipping box has been included as part of the
Power Knife kit in which to send parts for replacement.
Reassemble in reverse order, making sure
blade
is free to rotate in the
blade housing
and meshes properly with
teeth on
drive pinion
.
Re-adjust
depth gauge
setting and re-adjust
blade housing
following instructions given.
The
drive pinion
may be removed now.
CAUTION:
Handle blade carefully, as the inner edge is SHARP!
