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- Page 1 FOR USE WITH THE WHIZARD VERSA™ UNIT Operating Instructions and Parts List for the Bettcher Whizard Versa ® ™ MANUAL #130555, ISSUED: AUGUST 1, 2024...
- Page 2 Item No. Description Item No. Description ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. Power Cable 130060 POWER CABLE 130052 SPEED BUTTON Power Cable Speed Button 130074 SAFETY LATCH, VERSA 130075 LEVER, VERSA Speed Button 130000 Safety Latch HAND PIECE 104275 DRIVER TIP, Q FLEX, SMALL PINION Safety Latch HEAD LARGE Lever...
- Page 3 MANUAL #130555 Issued: AUGUST 1, 2024 For Assistance: E-mail: sales@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/whizard-versa...
- Page 5 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 Whizard Versa™...
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Page 7: Machine Specifications
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS The Bettcher® Whizard Versa™ is in conformity with the following directives: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This includes conformity with the following standards: Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable UL 62841-1 Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable CSA C22.2#62841-1:2015 Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Operating instructions Attaching/detaching a Whizard Versa™ head to a Whizard Versa™ handle Attaching Whizard Versa™ to power supply Whizard Versa™ speed control Operating the Whizard Versa™ Accessories OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555... - Page 9 Steeling the blade Troubleshooting SERVICE PARTS Section 5 Whizard Versa™ - part numbers Also available CONTACT AND DOCUMENT INFORMATION Section 6 Contact address and phone Document identification MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™...
- Page 10 SECTION 1 SAFETY BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555...
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Page 11: Signal Word Panels Safety Symbols
Bettcher Industries, Inc. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... - Page 12 The signal word definitions provided, comply with the American National Standard for Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials (ANSI Z535.6-2011). This technical manual is printed in black and white. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555...
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Page 13: Safety Symbols
Symbols are harmonized with ANSI Z535.4 and ISO 3864-2 standards. Warning symbols are presented on a safety yellow background. Mandatory action symbols are presented on a safety blue background. This technical manual is printed in black and white. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... -
Page 14: Safety Recommendations And Warnings
DO NOT use aggressive detergents. Avoid the use of aggressive cleaning products as they will damage the aluminum frames assembly. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555... -
Page 15: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
— If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Residual Current Device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... -
Page 16: Personal Safety
— Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555... - Page 17 — Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™...
- Page 18 SECTION 2 TOOL SPECIFICATIONS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555...
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Page 19: Tool Specifications
SECTION 2 TOOL SPECIFICATIONS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SECTION 2 Tool Specifications Features and specifications Ergonomic features Noise and vibration levels Tool speed Electrical specifications Recommended operating conditions MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... -
Page 20: Features And Specifications
— Vibration of the handpiece is less than 2.5 m/sec — No negative side effects have been reported. TOOL SPEED — Low speed - 3500 rpm. — High speed - 6000 rpm. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555... -
Page 21: Electrical Specifications
— Recommended operating temperature: -5°C to 30°C (23°F to 86°F). — Recommended storage temperature: -25°C to 55°C (-13°F to 131°F). — Recommended operating humidity: 10% to 90%. — Recommended operating barometric pressure: 850mb to 1100mb. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... - Page 22 SECTION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555...
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Page 23: Operating Instructions
The use of parts other than those listed in the parts list for the specific model may cause blade lock-up, resulting in an unsafe operating condition. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... -
Page 24: Operating Instructions
The Whizard Versa™ has two motor speeds controlled by the speed button (#2). On high speed, a red LED will light up; the LED will be off in low speed mode. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555... -
Page 25: Operating The Whizard Versa
These gauges are set with a single knob. The knob can be loosen by hand to set the thickness then tightened to secure the gauge in place. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... - Page 26 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555...
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Page 27: Maintenance
To avoid personal injury, always disconnect the power cord before performing WARNING any adjustments, disassembly/assembly, troubleshooting or cleaning. Always disconnect the power and remove the tool from the power supply prior to servicing. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... -
Page 28: Disassembly Of Handpiece
CLOCKWISE until it is free from the motor shaft. (Removing the driver tip is not standard maintenance for the tool). NOTICE: The driver tip is a left-handed thread. DO NOT over-tighten the driver tip. Doing so could break/fracture the driver tip. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555... -
Page 29: Assembly Of Handpiece
— The Whizard Versa™ frame (#7) can be attached to the motor assembly (#5) in two positions 180° apart, one orientation has the lever (#4) in your palm and the other has it in your fingers. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... -
Page 30: Daily Inspections And Maintenance
— If using a depth gauge (#10), inspect it for wear or damage. Make certain the depth gauge clamps are not bent. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555... -
Page 31: Cleaning
— Clean the handle with warm, soapy water. DO NOT SUBMERGE HANDLE. — Before assembly, rinse well with clean water and dry. Reassemble the components of the tool. — Apply grease after cleaning to maintain tool. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... -
Page 32: Blade Sharpening
— Use the attached steeling device and/or separate steeling rod to refine the edge. — Clean blade of any sharpening stone residue prior to use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555... -
Page 33: Steeling The Blade
Use the steel lightly and always make the last pass of the steel on the blade on the inside surface of the blade. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Worn pinion Replace excessively Worn blade Replace Worn housing Replace Dull blade Sharpen and re-steel blade Tool does not cut properly Depth gauge improperly Re-adjust depth gauge adjusted OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555... -
Page 35: Service Parts
The use of parts other than those listed in the parts list for the specific model may cause tooth roll lock-up, resulting in an unsafe operating condition. MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... -
Page 36: Head Assemblies
Motor with Power Supply, Whizard Versa™, BR 130006 Motor with Power Supply, Whizard Versa™, UK 130007 Power supply, US 130210 Power supply, EU 130215 Power supply, BR 130211 Power supply, UK 130012 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555... - Page 37 X1000+ Rebuild Kit – Cam, Cam Plate Assembly, Blade Housing, 130988 18, 19 Cover Assembly 9, 13, 14, 15, 17, X1300+ Rebuild Kit – Cam, Cam Plate Assembly, Blade Housing, 130989 18, 19 Cover Assembly MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™...
- Page 38 Pinion/Bearing Kit, Small 130982 11, 12 Pinon/Bearing Kit, Large 130983 Frame, Small 130251 Frame, Large 130252 Driver Tip, Q Flex, Small Pinion 104275 Bolt Cover (NSF) 130993 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555...
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Page 39: Also Available
Bearing Removal Tool (Small Tool) 107330 Bearing Removal Tool (Large Tool) 184983 Hex Tool 130955 Whizard Versa™ Sharpener Assmebly with Stone 130950 Whizard Versa™ Sharpener, Stone 130953 MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... - Page 40 SECTION 6 CONTACT AND DOCUMENT INFORMATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555...
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Page 41: Contact And Document Information
SECTION 6 CONTACT AND DOCUMENT INFORMATION BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC. SECTION 6 Contact and Document Information Contact address and phone Document identification MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... - Page 42 Av. Fagundes Filho, 145 Cj 101/102 - São Judas São Paulo - SP CEP 04304-010 - BRASIL Tel: +55 11 4083 2516 Fax: +55 11 4083 2515 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™ MANUAL NO. 130555...
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Page 43: Document Identification
Operating Instructions for the Whizard Versa™ may be requested by quoting the model designation of the tool. SOFTWARE AND DUPLICATION For more information, contact your local Representative or: Bettcher Industries, Inc. Administrative Assistant/Engineering Department PO Box 336 Vermilion, Ohio 44089, USA MANUAL NO. 130555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR THE BETTCHER WHIZARD VERSA™... - Page 44 MANUAL #130555, ISSUED: AUGUST 1, 2024...
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