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FOR USE WITH THE WHIZARD QUANTUM DRIVE UNIT ® Operating Instructions and Parts List for the Bettcher Quantum Flex+ ® ™ MANUAL #124334, ISSUED: JUNE 1, 2024...
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MANUAL #124334 Issued: June 1, 2024 For Assistance: E-mail: service@bettcher.com Address: BETTCHER INDUSTRIES INC. 6801 State Route 60 Birmingham, OH 44889 U.S.A. Phone: 440/965-4422 800/321-8763 Fax: 440/328-4535 www.bettcher.com/quantumFlex+...
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Bettcher Industries Inc. Written permission to reproduce in whole or part is herewith granted to the legal owners of the Quantum Flex+®...
TABLE OF CONTENTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY Section 1 Signal words and signal word panels Safety symbols Safety recommendations and warnings Safety features Ergonomic features Noise and vibration levels DESIGNATED USE Section 2 Designated use Machine specifications Recommended operation Function UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION Section 4 Operating instructions Steeling the blade Blade changing MAINTENANCE Section 5 Removing Whizard Quantum® Driveline from the Whizard Quantum® Drive Unit Removing Whizard® Flexshaft and casing assembly from the Whizard® UN-84 OR Whizard® Ultra Drive Unit Removing Quantum Flex+®...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) SERVICE PARTS Section 7 Quantum Flex+® X350 assembly Quantum Flex+® X360 assembly Quantum Flex+® X440 assembly Quantum Flex+® X500 assembly Quantum Flex+® X505 assembly Quantum Flex+® X500A assembly Quantum Flex+® X564 assembly Quantum Flex+®...
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SAFETY SECTION 1 BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SECTION 1 Safety Signal words and signal word panels Safety symbols Safety recommendations and warnings Safety features Ergonomic features Noise and vibration levels The information provided in these operating instructions is important to your WARNING health, comfort and safety.
SECTION 1 SAFETY BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SIGNAL WORDS AND SIGNAL WORD PANELS Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious DANGER injury. (The signal word DANGER is in white letters on a safety red background) Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or WARNING serious injury.
SAFETY SECTION 1 BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SAFETY SYMBOLS The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. It is not used for messages related to property damage. The safety alert symbol may be used alone or in conjunction with a signal word in a signal word panel.
SECTION 1 SAFETY BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND WARNINGS The manufacturer assumes no liability for any unauthorized changes in operating WARNING procedures or for unauthorized changes or modifications made to the design of the machine or any factory-installed safety equipment, whether these changes are made by the owner of this equipment, by his employees, or by service providers not previously approved by Bettcher Industries, Inc.
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SAFETY SECTION 1 BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND WARNINGS (CONTINUED) If at any time this machine does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a WARNING marked change in performance, it should be immediately shut down, unplugged, and tagged as “UNSAFE” until such time as proper repairs are made and the machine again operates normally.
SECTION 1 SAFETY BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SAFETY FEATURES All Quantum Flex+® Tools have been designed for use with an optional disconnect which will stop blade rotation when the trigger/lever is released. This trigger/lever has been designed in such a way that minimal grip force is required for operation, using three fingers.
SECTION 2 DESIGNATED USE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SECTION 2 Designated Use Designated use Machine specifications Recommended operation Function The manufacturer assumes no liability for any unauthorized changes in WARNING operating procedures or for unauthorized changes or modifications made to the design of the machine or any factory-installed safety equipment, whether these changes are made by the owner of this equipment, by his employees, or by service providers not previously approved by Bettcher Industries, Inc.
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SECTION 2 DESIGNATED USE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DESIGNATED USE The Quantum Flex+® Trimmers are specifically designed for use with the Whizard Quantum® Drive Unit, Whizard® Ultra Drive Unit and the Whizard® UN-84 Drive Unit. They are used for removal of fat and tissue, the recovery of lean meat from fat and as a universal cutting tool in the meat industry.
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SECTION 2 DESIGNATED USE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOMMENDED OPERATION Quantum Flex+® Trimmers are made for several recommended operations. Ensure that you are using the correct tool for your specific application. The following recommendation list is not intended to be a total and comprehensive listing, but is offered as a guide.
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SECTION 2 DESIGNATED USE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOMMENDED OPERATION (CONTINUED) MODEL X564 Pork Kill Remove tenderloin Mark tenderloin MODEL X620 / X620A Beef Kill / Offal Poultry Pork Kill / Offal Removing lean from heads Removing lean from turkey Removing eyelids carcasses De-veining livers Cleaning stick wounds...
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SECTION 2 DESIGNATED USE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOMMENDED OPERATION (CONTINUED) MODEL X625 Beef Poultry Pork Upgrading retrim Fat trimming of turkey thighs Fat trimming of pork loins Trimming of turkey skins MODEL X750+ Foam Industry Pork Kill Pork Cut Remove defects Remove cheek meat Remove diaphragm lean Flash trimming...
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SECTION 2 DESIGNATED USE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOMMENDED OPERATION (CONTINUED) MODEL X880+S / X1880+ WITH ADJUSTABLE DEPTH GAUGE Hog Kill / Hot Cut / Ham Top Rounds / Bottom Rounds / Turkey Processing Briskets /Cube Steak Material Remove skin or hair patches Removing membranes and light Defatting turkey thighs fat covering...
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SECTION 2 DESIGNATED USE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOMMENDED OPERATION (CONTINUED) MODEL X1400+ WITH ADJUSTABLE DEPTH GAUGE Pork Processing Beef Processing Defatting: Carcass hair and dirt removal - Whole hams Defatting: - Shoulders - New York strips and sirloin butts - Canadian Backs - Rounds and ribeyes Removing beater marks Scraping leaf lard...
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SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SECTION 3 Unpacking and Installation Work station Optional thumb support and handle adjustment Optional Whizard® Micro-Break Hand Strap and adjustment Optional disc gauge or depth gauge installation Optional post handle kit Attaching Quantum Flex+® Trimmer to the Whizard Quantum® Driveline or Whizard® Flexshaft and casing assembly Attaching Whizard Quantum®...
SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. WORK STATION Correct installation is extremely important to achieve maximum efficiency for both the Quantum Flex+® Trimmer unit being used and the operator. Incorrect installation may possibly hamper the operator’s movements and cause undue wear or damage to the driveline and parts of the unit.
SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL THUMB SUPPORT AND HANDLE ADJUSTMENT Your Quantum Flex+® Trimmer has been supplied with a spacer ring or optional thumb support. If using the optional thumb support, the operator’s thumb should be fully supported and rest comfortably in the support.
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SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL THUMB SUPPORT AND HANDLE ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED) The Quantum Flex+® Trimmers have been designed to allow the head of the tool and the thumb support to be rotated relative to the handle. In this way, the tool can be adjusted to position the blade properly to the product while the handle can be set to allow the operator to have a comfortable position for the wrist.
SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL WHIZARD MICRO-BREAK HAND ® STRAP AND ADJUSTMENT The Whizard® Micro-Break Hand Strap has been designed to allow the user to relax the fingers of the hand between work cycles while maintaining control of the trimmer, which can be beneficial and may reduce risks associated with stress.
SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL DISC GAUGE OR DEPTH GAUGE INSTALLATION OPTIONAL DISC GAUGES FOR MODELS: X850+, X1850+, X1000+ AND X1300+ Optional adjustable disc gauges are available for the X1000 and X1300 trimmers. Refer to ADJUSTMENT Section 7, Service Parts to order.
SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL POST HANDLE KIT To reduce the possibility of cumulative trauma to the wrist caused by the excessive bending (Ulnar Deviation) necessary to perform certain trimming or defatting operations, a post handle option is available for all Quantum Flex+®...
SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ATTACHING QUANTUM FLEX+ TRIMMER TO THE ® WHIZARD QUANTUM DRIVELINE OR WHIZARD ® ® FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ASSEMBLY THE DISCONNECT CASING Hold the trimmer in the hand you will use in operation, and with the other hand, grasp the Whizard Quantum®...
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SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ATTACHING QUANTUM FLEX+ TRIMMER TO THE ® WHIZARD QUANTUM DRIVELINE OR WHIZARD ® ® FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) NON-DISCONNECT MODELS Hold Quantum Flex+® Trimmer in the hand you will use in operation. 2.
SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ATTACHING WHIZARD QUANTUM DRIVELINE ® TO THE WHIZARD QUANTUM DRIVE UNIT ® INSTALL WHIZARD QUANTUM® DRIVELINE TO DISCONNECT BODY Insert proper end of the driveline into disconnect body. The driveline will latch in place when fully inserted into disconnect body.
SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ATTACHING THE WHIZARD FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ® ASSEMBLY TO THE WHIZARD UN-84 OR WHIZARD ® ® ULTRA DRIVE UNIT INSTALL WHIZARD® FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ASSEMBLY TO DISCONNECT BODY Install the Flexshaft and casing assembly to the motor disconnect by lifting the disconnect collar and inserting the adapter end of the Flexshaft and casing into the disconnect body.
SECTION 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION 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. Metal mesh gloves are recommended for the free hand.
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SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SECTION 4 Instructions For Operation Operating instructions Steeling the blade Blade changing MANUAL NO. 124334 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+...
SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Always hold the handpiece of the Quantum Flex+® Trimmer with your thumb extended. Let the handpiece rest naturally in the palm of the hand in a relaxed manner. Each person should be allowed to hold the handpiece in a position that is most comfortable to them.
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SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) OPTIONAL DISC GAUGES FOR MODELS: X850+, X1850+, X1000+ AND X1300+ Optional adjustable disc gauges are available for the X1000 and X1300 trimmers. Refer to ADJUSTMENT Section 7, Service Parts to order. KNOB To adjust depth: Hold the handpiece with the blade facing...
SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. STEELING THE BLADE Use the Whizard Special Steel anytime you feel the edge of the blade needs to be raised for better cutting action. STEELING FOR MODELS: X360, X505, X850+, X880+, X1850+, X1880+, X1000+, X1300+, X1400+ AND X1500+ Use the Whizard®...
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SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. STEELING THE BLADE (CONTINUED) STEELING FOR MODELS: X350, X440, X500, X500A, X564, X620, X620A AND X750+ Be sure to hold the steel at the actual angle of the blade edge. Running the steel at an angle greater than the factory ground angle will round over the edge and make resharpening more difficult.
SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. BLADE CHANGING 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. Metal mesh gloves are recommended for the free hand. Keep hands away from moving blade.
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SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. BLADE CHANGING (CONTINUED) 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. Metal mesh gloves are recommended for the free hand.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. BLADE CHANGING (CONTINUED) BLADE HOUSING MOUNTING SCREWS COUNTER- CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE HOUSING IN CLOSED POSITION HOUSING IN OPEN POSITION 1/4” NUT 1/4” NUT DRIVER DRIVER COUNTER- CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE BLADE HOUSING BLADE HOUSING MOUNTING SCREWS MOUNTING SCREWS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SECTION 5 Maintenance Removing Whizard Quantum® Driveline from the Whizard Quantum® Drive Unit Removing Whizard® Flexshaft and casing assembly from the Whizard® UN-84 OR Whizard® Ultra Drive Unit Removing Quantum Flex+® Trimmer from the Whizard Quantum® Driveline or Whizard® Flexshaft and casing assembly Disassembly of handpiece Daily inspections and maintenance...
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. REMOVING WHIZARD QUANTUM DRIVELINE ® FROM THE WHIZARD QUANTUM DRIVE UNIT ® REMOVE WHIZARD QUANTUM® DRIVELINE FROM DISCONNECT BODY Hold driveline assembly around the top exposed portion, just below the disconnect body. Push casing retainer latch inward and pull driveline down and out of disconnect body.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. REMOVING WHIZARD FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ® ASSEMBLY FROM THE WHIZARD UN-84 OR ® WHIZARD ULTRA DRIVE UNIT ® REMOVE WHIZARD® FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ASSEMBLY FROM DISCONNECT BODY Remove the Whizard® Flexshaft and casing Assembly from the drive unit by lifting the disconnect collar and pulling the adapter end of the Flexshaft and casing assembly from the disconnect body.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. REMOVING QUANTUM FLEX+ TRIMMER FROM THE ® WHIZARD QUANTUM DRIVELINE OR WHIZARD ® ® FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ASSEMBLY NON-DISCONNECT MODELS Hold Quantum Flex+® Trimmer in the hand you will use in operation. 2. With opposite hand, press the latch button in the handle retaining knob.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DISASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE 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. Metal mesh gloves are recommended for the free hand. Keep hands away from moving blade.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DISASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE (CONTINUED) REMOVE THE OPTIONAL GROMMET WHIZARD® MICRO-BREAK HAND STRAPS SECONDARY STRAP Remove the grease cup and retaining knob to remove primary and secondary hand straps. PRIMARY STRAP STRAP RING REMOVE THE HANDLE RETAINING KNOB HANDLE RETAINING...
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DISASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE (CONTINUED) REMOVE THE BLADE HOUSING, FINGER GUARD, CAM PLATE ASSEMBLY, AND COVER PLATE - SMALL AND LARGE TOOLS Loosen both blade housing mounting screws until the cam plate assembly and cam are free. NOTE: The screws will stay in the cam plate assembly.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DISASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE (CONTINUED) REMOVE THE OPTIONAL DEPTH GAUGE / DISC GAUGE FROM THE COVER PLATE Loosen the two attachment screws located inside the depth gauge. It is not necessary to remove the screws. 2.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DISASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE (CONTINUED) REMOVE THE BEARING FROM THE FRAME The bearing is pulled out from the front of the tool. 2. Use a screwdriver to reach into the bearing and catch the bearing grease groove. NOTE: The bearing in the small tool does not have grease grooves.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DAILY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE Inspection of all parts for excessive wear is critical to ensure proper and safe operation. Vibration or lock-up may occur as a result of the use of excessively worn parts. Sharp blades may cause cut injury! Always disconnect power and remove the tool from the driveline or Flexshaft and casing assembly prior to servicing.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DAILY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) COVER PLATE — Look for signs of corrosion or wear on the cover. — Pay special attention to the area covering the gear teeth. — If the edge of the cover is worn, exposing the pinion and blade teeth, the cover should be replaced. HANDLE RETAINING KNOB —...
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DAILY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) WHIZARD QUANTUM® DRIVELINE INSPECTION FLEXSHAFT DRIVER The Whizard Quantum® Driveline includes a casing and flexible shaft that is factory lubricated and does not require ongoing maintenance lubrication. NOTE: The flexible shaft is not removable from the casing.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DRIVER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT WHIZARD QUANTUM® DRIVER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION Make certain the driver shaft and tip rotate freely and also that they can slide back and forth freely. 2. Check for wear on the bearing at the end of the tube assembly. If the bearing flange is excessively worn, replace the tube assembly.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DRIVER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (CONTINUED) ASSEMBLY OF THE WHIZARD QUANTUM® DRIVER ASSEMBLY Do not overtighten the driver tip. Doing so could break the driver shaft. Apply Max-Z-lube grease to the 2 bearing areas of the driver shaft. Refer to Section 7, Lubrication and Lubrication Equipment.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DAILY INSPECTION - WHIZARD FLEXSHAFT ® AND CASING ASSEMBLY Inspect the casing for any cracks, tears, or other wear. If any damage is found, replace the casing. 2. Remove the Flexshaft from the casing and check for any Flexshaft damage, such as broken wires or kinking.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DAILY INSPECTION - WHIZARD FLEXSHAFT AND ® CASING ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) REASSEMBLE THE DRIVE END ASSEMBLY TO A NEW CASING If using the casing disconnect, place the disconnect lever (#6) onto the lever mounting collar (#5). 2.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. MAINTENANCE - WHIZARD ® FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ASSEMBLY CASING REPLACEMENT When the casing needs to be replaced, the drive end assembly may be retained and reused. Hold the casing (#1) in a vise. 2. Unscrew the drive end assembly (#4) by turning counterclockwise using the wrench flats on the drive end assembly.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. MAINTENANCE - WHIZARD FLEXSHAFT AND ® CASING ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) INSPECTION OF THE DRIVER ASSEMBLY Wipe off excess grease. 2. Inspect the split bearing (#5) for wear or damage. Replace if required. 3. Slide the knurled cap (#6) forward against the driver tip (#7). 4.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. MAINTENANCE - WHIZARD FLEXSHAFT AND ® CASING ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER ASSEMBLY Clean the threads on the tube and knurled cap. 2. Apply Max-Z-Lube grease to split bearing (#3) and bushing (#2). Refer to Section 7, Lubrication and Lubrication Equipment.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. BLADE SHARPENING 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.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE 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. Metal mesh gloves are recommended for the free hand. Keep hands away from moving blade.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE (CONTINUED) 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. Metal mesh gloves are recommended for the free hand. Keep hands away from moving blade.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE (CONTINUED) BLADE HOUSING, FINGER GUARD, CAM PLATE ASSEMBLY, PINION AND COVER INSTALLATION - SMALL AND LARGE TOOLS Place the pinion in the bearing. It should spin freely in the bearing. 2. Place the cover on the frame and tighten the cover retaining screws Torque screws to 20 in-lbs. (2.3 N-m).
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE (CONTINUED) GREASE CUP AND RING GREASE CUP Pick up the Quantum Flex+® Trimmer. FRAME O-RINGS (2) 2. Pick up the grease cup and ring. Apply a small amount of Whizard Quantum® High Performance Grease to the frame o-rings.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE (CONTINUED) HANDLE While holding the trimmer, pick up a handle. HANDLE 2. Firmly push the handle towards the bottom of the spacer ring or optional thumb support. Align the handle spline with the splines on the front of the tube. 3.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ASSEMBLY OF HANDPIECE (CONTINUED) 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. Metal mesh gloves are recommended for the free hand. Be certain that the blade is free to rotate in the housing.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL DISC GAUGE OR DEPTH GAUGE INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT OPTIONAL DISC GAUGES FOR MODELS: X850+, X1850+, X1000+ AND X1300+ ADJUSTMENT KNOB Optional adjustable disc gauges are available for the X850+, X1850+, X1000+ and X1300+ trimmers.
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL DISC GAUGE OR DEPTH GAUGE INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED) ADJUSTABLE DEPTH GAUGE FOR MODELS: X880+ (S & B), ATTACHMENT X1880+, X1400+ AND X1500+ SCREWS ONLY These tools come equipped with an adjustable depth gauge for setting a controlled product trim thickness.
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL WHIZARD MICRO-BREAK HAND ® STRAP AND ADJUSTMENT GROMMET The Whizard® Micro-Break Hand Strap has been designed to allow the user to relax the fingers of the hand between work cycles while maintaining control of the trimmer, which can SECONDARY be beneficial and may reduce risks associated STRAP...
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL POST HANDLE KIT AND ADJUSTMENT To reduce the possibility of cumulative trauma to the wrist caused by the excessive bending (Ulnar Deviation) necessary to perform certain trimming or defatting operations, a post handle option is available for all Quantum Flex+®...
SECTION 6 CLEANING BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SECTION 6 Cleaning Cleaning solutions Cleaning prior to assembly Periodic cleaning during use Cleaning after daily use Cleaning after blade sharpening To avoid personal injury, always disconnect the power cord before performing any adjustments, disassembly / assembly, trouble shooting or cleaning.
SECTION 6 CLEANING BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. CLEANING SOLUTIONS Avoid the use of aggressive cleaning products as they will damage the aluminum handle assembly. Do not use hydrocarbon solvents on the driveline or casing. This will cause driveline or casing to shrink in length and become brittle. CLEANING PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY Prior to assembly, be sure all parts are clean and have been inspected for wear.
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SECTION 7 Service Parts Quantum Flex+® X350 assembly Quantum Flex+® X360 assembly Quantum Flex+® X440 assembly Quantum Flex+® X500 assembly Quantum Flex+® X505 assembly Quantum Flex+® X500A assembly Quantum Flex+® X564 assembly Quantum Flex+® X620 assembly Quantum Flex+®...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X350 ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X350 ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X350 Handpiece 109537 X350 Blade 107188 X350 Blade Housing 106576 Small Tool Cover 108359 Small Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 107222 Small Tool Pinion 104902...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X360 ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X360 ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X360 Handpiece 109540 X360 Blade 105546 X350 Blade Housing 106576 Small Tool Cover 108359 Small Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 107222 Small Tool Pinion 104902...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X440 ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X440 ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X440 Handpiece 109541 X440 Blade 107187 X440 Blade Housing 106577 Small Tool Cover 108359 Small Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 107222 Small Tool Pinion 104902...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X500 ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ 500 ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X500 Handpiece 109542 X500 Blade 107186 X500 Blade Housing 106596 Small Tool Cover 108359 Small Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 107222 Small Tool Pinion 104902...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X505 ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X505 ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X505 Handpiece 109544 X505/X625 Blade 105548 X500 Blade Housing 106596 X505 Cover 108962 Small Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 107222 Small Tool Pinion 104902 Small Tool Bearing...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X500A ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X500A ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X500A Handpiece 109545 X500 Blade 107186 X500A Blade Housing 107273 Small Tool Angled Cover 107216 Small Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 107222 Small Tool Angled Pinion 107215...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X564 ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X564 ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X564 Handpiece 109547 X564 Blade 107144 X564 Blade Housing 107208 Small Tool Cover 108359 Small Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 107222 Small Tool Pinion 104902...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X620 ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X620 ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X620 Handpiece 109548 X620 Blade 107185 X620 Blade Housing 105366 Small Tool Cover 108359 Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 107222 Small Tool Cover Pinion 104902 Small Tool Cover Bearing 104943...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X625 ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X625 ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X625 Handpiece 109550 X625 Blade 104835 X620 Blade Housing 105366 X505/X625 Cover with Special Steeling Device 108962 Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 107222 Small Tool Pinion 104902...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X620A ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X620A ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X620A Handpiece 109551 X620 Blade 107185 X620A Blade Housing 107204 Small Tool Angled Cover 107216 Small Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 107222 Small Tool Angled Pinion 107215...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X750+ ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X750+ ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X750+ Handpiece 121973 X750 Blade 105042 X750+/X850+ Blade Housing 121620 X750+ Cover 122062 Large Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 121571 Large Tool Pinion 105502 Large Tool Bearing...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X850+ ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X850+ ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X850+ Handpiece 121978 X850 Blade 104834 X750+/X850+ Blade Housing 121620 X850+ Cover 122085 Large Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 121571 Large Tool Pinion 105502 Large Tool Bearing...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X1850+ ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X1850+ ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X1850+ Handpiece 121979 X1850 Blade 105497 X750+/X850+ Blade Housing 121620 X1850+ Cover 121559 Large Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 121571 Large Tool Pinion 105502 Large Tool Bearing...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X1000+ ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X1000+ ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X1000+ Handpiece 121593 X1000 Blade 104881 X1000+/X1300+ Housing 121593 X1000+ Cover with Special Steeling Device 121573 X1000 Cover Repair Kit (Not Shown) 183477 Large Tool Cover Screw Kit (Includes 2 Screws) 123474...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X1300+ ASSEMBLY ® *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. QUANTUM FLEX+ X1300+ ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ® Item Description PART No. Quantum Flex+ X1300+ Handpiece 121922 X1300 Blade 104882 X1000+/X1300+ Housing 121593 X1300+ Cover with Special Steeling Device 122093 X1300 Repair Kit (Not Shown) 183478 Large Tool Cover Retaining Screw (2 required) 121571...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. WHIZARD QUANTUM® DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH WHIZARD QUANTUM® DRIVE 6a & 6b *PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH HANDPIECE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. WHIZARD QUANTUM® DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Item Description Without Disconnect With Disconnect 48” 60” 84” 48” 60” 84” Driveline Assembly Complete Large Diameter 107129 107130 107131 (Includes 1,2,5,6a) Small Tools Only Driveline Assembly Complete Large Diameter 107132 107133 107134...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. WHIZARD 3/16" FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ® ASSEMBLY - SMALL TOOLS ONLY FOR USE WITH UN-84 AND ULTRA DRIVE MOTORS 1a &1b 3a &3b 3a &3b 1a &1b OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO.
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. WHIZARD 3/16" FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ® ASSEMBLY - SMALL TOOLS ONLY (CONTINUED) Item Description Without Disconnect With Disconnect 48” 60” 84” 48” 60” 84” 3/16" Casing Assembly Complete (Includes 107150 107151 107152 1a,2,4,5) Small Tools Only 3/16"...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. WHIZARD 1/4" FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ® ASSEMBLY - SMALL TOOLS ONLY FOR USE WITH UN-84 AND ULTRA DRIVE MOTORS 1a &1b 3a &3b 3a &3b 1a &1b OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO.
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. WHIZARD 1/4" FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ® ASSEMBLY - SMALL TOOLS ONLY (CONTINUED) Item Description Without Disconnect With Disconnect 48” 60” 73" 84” 48” 60” 73" 84” 1/4" Casing Assembly Complete (Includes 1b,2,4,5) 107156 107157 107158 107159...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. WHIZARD 1/4" FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ASSEMBLY ® - LARGE TOOLS ONLY (CONTINUED) FOR USE WITH UN-84 AND ULTRA DRIVE MOTORS 1a &1b 3a &3b 3a &3b 1a &1b OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO.
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. WHIZARD 1/4" FLEXSHAFT AND CASING ASSEMBLY ® - LARGE TOOLS ONLY (CONTINUED) Item Description Without Disconnect With Disconnect 48” 60” 84” 48” 60” 84” 1/4" Casing Assembly Complete (Includes 106949 106950 106955 1b,2,4,5) Large Tools Only 1/4"...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL POST HANDLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+ MANUAL NO. 124334...
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SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPTIONAL POST HANDLE (CONTINUED) Item Description PART No. Post Handle Kit (Includes items 1-8) 107280 Clamp Ring 101131 Post 183622 Hex Washer Head Bolt 183623 Hex Flange Nut 183633 Post Handle (Small) 183042 Arm Rest Assembly 183624 Arm Rest Strap Assembly...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ALSO AVAILABLE (CONTINUED) BLADE SHARPENING AND STEELING EQUIPMENT Description PART No. Special Stone (Small) 100655 Special Stone (Large) 100660 Whizard® Special Steel (Small Tools) 100641 Whizard® Special Steel (Large Tools) 100642 X350 Whizard® EdgeMaster™ 107237 X360 Whizard®...
SECTION 7 SERVICE PARTS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. ALSO AVAILABLE (CONTINUED) BLADE SHARPENING AND STEELING EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED) Description PART No. X750 Bettcher® EZ Edge 102988 X850 / X880 Bettcher® EZ Edge 183925 X1850 / X1880 Bettcher® EZ Edge 185683 X1000 / X1500 Bettcher® EZ Edge 173322 X1300 / X1400 Bettcher®...
SECTION 8 CONTACT & DOCUMENT INFORMATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SECTION 8 CONTACT AND DOCUMENT INFORMATION Contact address and phone Document identification MANUAL NO. 124334 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER QUANTUM FLEX+...
SECTION 8 CONTACT & DOCUMENT INFORMATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION Copies of this Operation Instruction may be ordered by quoting the Document ID as listed below: Document ID: Manual #124334 Document Description: Operating Instructions and Spare Parts List for the Quantum Flex+® Trimmer Issued: Date: June 1, 2024 Operating Instructions for Quantum Flex+®...
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