Bettcher Whizard 210 Guide

Operating Instructions And Spare Parts List
UNIVERSAL BLADE SHARPENER
MODEL 210
(115 Volt)
For Assistance Contact:
BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Post Office Box 336
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
Fax: [phone]
Call: 1-800-321-8763
MANUAL NO. *113985
RE-ISSUED 06/15/2018
TMC # 828
www.bettcher.com
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Written permission to reproduce in whole or part is herewith granted to the
legal owners of the Whizard® Universal Blade Sharpener Model 210, 115V
which with these Operating Instructions have been supplied.
Operating Instructions in other languages are available on request. Additional
copies of this Operating Instruction is available by calling or writing the local
Representative or by contacting :
BETTCHER INDUSTRIES, INC.
P.O. Box 336
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
(In the U.S.A.): 1-800-321-8763
Fax: [phone]
The Information Provided In These Operating Instructions
Are Important To Your Health, Comfort And Safety.
For Safe And Proper Operation, Read This Entire
Manual Before Using This Equipment.
Copyright  2018 By Bettcher Industries, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
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Table Of Contents
SECTION 1.0 Machine Specifications 1
SECTION 2.0 Designated Use 1
2.1 Recommended Operation 1
2.2 Warning 2
SECTION 3.0 Function 2
3.1 Machine Functions 2
3.2 Safety Recommendations And Warnings 2
SECTION 4.0 Safety Features 3
SECTION 5.0 Ergonomics And Environment 3
SECTION 6.0 Unpacking 4
6.1 Included With Your Machine 4
SECTION 7.0 Installation 6
7.1 Work Station & Lighting 6
SECTION 8.0 Instructions For Operation 6
8.1 Attaching The Blade Holder 6
8.2 Attaching The Steeling Device 7
8.3 Installing Blade Into Blade Holder 7
8.4 Grinder Feed Control 8
8.5 Positioning Grinder To Sharpen Blade 8
8.6 Grinder Wheel 8
8.7 Sharpening The Blade 9
8.8 Lower Grinder After Sharpening & Steeling Blade 11
8.9 Removing The Blade 11
8.10 Check Blade Wear 12
8.11 Fault Detection And Correction 13
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Table Of Contents
(continued)
SECTION 9.0 Maintenance/Cleaning 14
SECTION 10.0 Spare Parts List
10.1 Cabinet Assembly 16
10.2 Grinder Motor Assembly 18
10.3 Drive Motor Assembly 20
10.4 Blade Holders 22
10.5 Steeling Devices 24
10.6 Grinder Wheels 26
10.7 Bettcher® Whizard® Blade Wear Gauges 27
10.8 Wiring Diagram` 28
SECTION 11.0 About These Operating Instructions 29
SECTION 12.0 Contact Address & Phone 30
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SECTION 1.0 Machine Specifications
General Information:
Weight: 45 lbs. (20 Kg)
Overall Size (With Eyeshield): 10” wide x 21” deep x 17.5” high
(254mm) x (534mm) x (445mm)
Power Cord Length: 6 feet
Electrical Specifications:
Grinder Motor: 115 VAC/1/50-60 Hz 1/10 HP 1.5 Amps
8000 RPM
Blade Drive Gear Motor: 115 VAC/1/50-60 Hz 1/50 HP 0.6 Amps
162 RPM
Power Source: 115 VAC / 1 Phase / 60 Hz
SECTION 2.0 Designated Use
2.1 Recommended Operation
The Whizard® Universal Blade Sharpener Model 210 was designed and built
to sharpen only Bettcher Whizard® blades.
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2.2 Warning
Any use in applications other than those for which the Whizard® Universal
Blade Sharpener Model 210 was designed and built may result in equipment
damage and/or serious injuries.
WARNING
THE MANUFACTURER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
UNAUTHORIZED DESIGN CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS, OR
USE OF PARTS NOT SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER
OR
THE USE OF PARTS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE ON
THIS SPECIFIC MODEL, AND INCLUDES CHANGES IN OPERATING
PROCEDURES MADE BY THE OWNER
OR ANY OF HIS PERSONNEL.
FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION, READ THE
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
SECTION 3.0 Function
3.1 Machine Function
The Whizard® Universal Blade Sharpener is a precision grinding unit that is
easy to operate and maintain. As with any cutting device in meat packing,
the Whizard® is only as effective as the cutting edge is sharp.
Proper use of this sharpener will eliminate the guesswork as to whether or not
the blade edge is ground to the correct angle and is sharp. A properly
sharpened Whizard® blade will reduce operator fatigue and pay off big in
increased trimming yields.
3.2 Safety Recommendations And Warnings
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR! ALWAYS DISCONNECT
UNIT FROM POWER SUPPLY PRIOR TO SERVICING.
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3.2 Safety Recommendations And Warnings (Continued)
WARNING
SHARP BLADE MAY CAUSE CUT INJURY!
FOR PROPER PROTECTION OF HANDS, PROTECTIVE
GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN WHEN OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT
AND DURING THE HANDLING THE BLADES.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR!
USE ONLY 3-WIRE GROUND TYPE CONNECTOR.
THIS MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PLANT GROUND VIA
A SUITABLE GROUNDED THREE CONDUCTOR RECEPTACLE. AVOID
USE OF THIS MACHINE IN STANDING WATER.
WARNING
EYE INJURY MAY OCCUR!
NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE EYE SHIELD IN
PLACE AND PROPER EYE PROTECTION WORN.
SECTION 4.0 Safety Features
The Whizard® Universal Blade Sharpener Model 210 is equipped with an eye
shield to deflect grinding particles away from the operator.
SECTION 5.0 Ergonomics And Environment
This equipment should be operated while standing in a comfortable and secure
position.
The noise emission value is less than 75 dB(A).
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SECTION 6.0 Unpacking
6.1 Included With Your Machine
The following parts and assemblies are included with your Whizard®
Universal Blade Sharpener Model 210 except as noted. Due to the wide
variety of blade sizes and styles, the blade holder (Item 14) and the steeling
device (Item 6) must be ordered separately. Please check when unpacking
and advise your local Bettcher Industries representative if the delivery is
incomplete.
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6.1 Included With Your Machine (Continued)
Item Number Description
1 Eye Shield
2 Blade Holder Motor Switch
3 Grinder Motor Switch
4 Steeling Device Pin
5 Steeling Device Base
6 Steeling Device (Not Included)
7 Steeling Device Shaft (Included With Item 6)
8 Pedestal Knob
9 Positioner Plate
9A Positioner Arm
10 Positioner Shaft
11 Grinder Pivot
12 Grinder Motor
13 Grinder Wheel
14 Blade Holder (Not Included)
15 Blade Holder Pin (Included With Item 14)
16 Blade Holder Screws
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SECTION 7.0 Installation
7.1 Work Station & Lighting
Place the universal sharpener on a bench surface of standard working position
height. Appropriate lighting should be available. Head and hands to be kept
at a safe distance from the grinding wheel and blade during operation.
SECTION 8.0 Instructions For Operation
Read Complete Operating Instructions Before Attempting To Sharpen Any Blades.
8.1 Attaching The Blade Holder
Refer to Section 6.1 for item callouts.
The blade holders and steeling devices are labeled to indicate the model
blade(s) they are related to. See Sections 10.2 and 10.3.
CAUTION
THE BLADE HOLDER HAS A PILOT BORE ON THE BOTTOM WHICH LOCATES ON
THE DRIVE SHAFT AND A BORE ON TOP WHICH LOCATES THE BLADE. CARE
SHOULD BE TAKEN NOT TO DAMAGE THESE SURFACES AS WELL AS THE DRIVE
SHAFT. ALWAYS CHECK THAT THESE SURFACES ARE FREE OF DIRT AND DUST
PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY.
First lower the grinder (#12) to its rest position.
Hold the grinder pivot (#11) with your left hand and press in the knob of the
positioner shaft (#10) with your thumb to release the grinder from the
positioner arm (#9A).
Then slowly swing the grinder down until it comes to a stop.
Do not let the grinder drop freely.
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8.1 Attaching The Blade Holder (Continued)
Do not remove blade holder screws (#16) from the drive shaft.
Carefully guide blade holder (#14) straight onto the drive shaft.
With blade holder seated on the drive shaft, loosen blade holder screws (#16)
sufficiently to allow the blade holder to rotate until the screws are in line with
the countersunk holes of the slots.
Tighten blade holder screws (#16) down snugly. Do not over tighten.
8.2 Attaching The Steeling Device
Remove the steeling device pin (#4).
Place steeling device (#6) in slot of steeling device base (#5).
Align hole in steeling device with slot in steeling device base and insert
steeling device pin.
8.3 Installing Blade Into Blade Holder
WARNING
SHARP BLADE 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.
Check that all inner surfaces of the holder are free of dirt and dust.
Place blade in blade holder (#14) with gear teeth facing down.
Using a standard flat blade screwdriver, rotate blade hold down pins (#15)
to ride onto the blade.
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8.3 Installing Blade Into Blade Holder (Continued)
Check that blade is secure in the blade holder.
Note:
If blade turns freely in blade holder with hold down pins
in place, it is worn excessively and will not operate
at maximum efficiency in your Whizard® knife.
This blade can not be sharpened and should be discarded.
8.4 Grinder Feed Control
Turning the pedestal knob (#8) clockwise feeds the grinder wheel (#13) into
the blade and counterclockwise moves the grinder wheel away from the blade.
8.5 Positioning Grinder To Sharpen Blade
Loosen nut on positioner plate (#9) and align mark on positioner arm (#9A)
with mark on positioner plate (refer to "Position-Model" label on positioner
plate), then retighten nut. Holding the grinder pivot (#11) with your left hand,
press in the knob of the positioner shaft (#10) and lift the grinder (#12)
upward, allowing the positioner shaft to enter the slot of positioner arm (#9A).
Release positioner shaft into hole of the positioner arm.
Note:
Back away grinder as needed when raising
into position to avoid hitting the blade.
DO NOT lift grinder into position with the motor turned on.
8.6 Grinder Wheel
This grinder wheel is a CBN (Borazon) plated wheel-form and does not
require dressing of its grinding surfaces. See Section 9.0 for cleaning.
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8.6 Grinder Wheel (Continued)
Use the correct grinding wheel and grinding wheel surface to sharpen the
blades as shown below :
350, 520, 620,
500 564, 750,
754
1850, 900-
1500
360, 625,
505, 850
350 Cone
TRIMVAC®
TRIMVAC®
14/18 AMX
8.7 Sharpening The Blade
WARNING
EYE INJURY MAY OCCUR!
NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE EYE SHIELD IN PLACE.
Be sure grinder wheel (#13) is not touching blade. Turn on blade holder motor
switch (#2) and grinder motor switch (#3).
With both grinder wheel and blade holder rotating, slowly feed the grinder
wheel at a constant rate into the blade until a continuous 360 degree spark is
achieved.
CAUTION
PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE GRINDER WHEEL COULD RESULT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE
IS APPLIED. ALTHOUGH THE WHEEL SHOULD BE LOWERED AT A CONSTANT RATE,
IT MUST NOT BE JAMMED OR RAPIDLY FORCED INTO THE BLADE.
FATS AND OILS WILL PREMATURELY LOAD THE GRINDING WHEEL.
CLEAN BLADES BEFORE AND AFTER SHARPENING.
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8.7 Sharpening The Blade (Continued)
With a continuous spark appearing for complete revolutions
of the blade, proceed to steel the blade edges as described below.
For Model 360/505/625/850/880/350 Cone/TRIMVAC®/TRIMVAC®18AMX Blades:
With your right hand, grasp the knob of the steeling device (#6) between your
middle and index fingers.
Swing steeling device toward the center of the blade.
Slide the steeling device to the right until the steeling shaft contacts the inside
blade edge.
Hold the steeling device lightly against the blade for a few complete blade
revolutions.
Simultaneously release the steeling device from the blade edge and back off the
grinder with your left hand.
Swing steeling device out away from the blade.
Turn off blade motor switch (#2) and grinder motor switch (#3).
For Model 350/500/520/564/620/750/754/900/1040/1200/1000/1300/1400
and 1500 Blades:
With your right hand, grasp the knob of the steeling device (#6) between your
middle and index fingers.
Swing the steeling device toward the center of the blade.
Press down on steeling shaft knob (#7) with your thumb and slide the steeling
device to the right until the steeling shaft contacts the inside blade edge.
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8.7 Sharpening The Blade (Continued)
For Model 350/500/520/564/620/750/754/900/1040/1200/1000/1300/1400
and 1500 Blades: (Continued)
While holding the steeling shaft lightly against the blade edge, move the
steeling shaft in and out across the blade edge for a few complete blade
revolutions.
Simultaneously release the steeling device from the blade edge and back off the
grinder with your left hand.
Swing steeling device out away from the blade.
Turn off blade motor switch (#2) and grinder motor switch (#3)
8.8 To Lower Grinder After Sharpening And Steeling Blade
Holding the grinder pivot (#11) with your left hand, press in the knob of
positioner shaft (#10) and slowly swing grinder down until it comes to a stop.
Do not let the grinder drop freely.
8.9 Removing The Blade
WARNING
SHARP BLADE 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.
Rotate the blade hold down pins (#15) off the blade. Carefully lift the blade
from the blade holder.
CAUTION
AFTER SHARPENING, CAREFULLY WASH BLADE
WITH HOT, SOAPY WATER AND A SMALL BRUSH.
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8.10 Check Blade Wear
Blades should be checked after sharpening for their wear height to determine
if they should be discarded. Proper blade height effects trimmer operation,
steeling device function and performance on its trimming application. Blades
that pass through the gauge are worn to the point that they should be discarded.
Refer to the accessory listings in the service parts section of the manual to find
the blade wear gauges available.
Blades that pass through the gauge should be discarded.
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8.11 Fault Detection And Correction
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Excessive Sharpener
Vibration
Uneven bench top Level surface
Loose components Tighten fasteners
Excessive Grinder
Vibration
Wheel not properly
mounted
Check shaft fit and set
screw tightness
Damaged wheel
Loaded (dirty) grinder
wheel
Replace. Clean wheel
See Section 9.0
Blade Holder
Does Not Run
Gearmotor/capacitor
failure Replace
Broken drive belt Replace
Blade Holder Slows
Downs/Stops During
Sharpening
Loose drive belt Tighten belt
Grease on drive belt Clean belt
Blade Loose in Holder
Worn blade Discard
Loose hold down pin Check for missing snap
ring
Damaged hold down pin Replace
Blade Not Steeling
Properly Worn steeling device Replace
Excessive Sharpening
Time
Worn grinder wheel.
Loaded (dirty) grinder
wheel
Replace. Clean wheel.
See Section 9.0
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SECTION 9.0 Maintenance/Cleaning
General:
The Whizard® Universal Blade Sharpener has been designed to be practically
maintenance free. It is suggested that the sharpener be completely cleaned
periodically with the use of a small brush and vacuum cleaner. (Do Not use
pressure air hose to blow off grinding dust).
Procedure For Adjustments When Replacing The Grinder Motor, Grinder
Wheel And Pedestal Parts
WARNING
DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE BEFORE
MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
To Position The Grinder Motor:
• Loosen the two motor mounting screws under the motor pivot.
• Facing the top of the motor, rotate the motor counterclockwise until all
clearance in the mounting holes are taken up. Then tighten the mounting
screws. This ensures the wheel will only grind in the downward direction.
To Position The Grinder Wheel On The Motor Shaft:
• Place the grinding wheel on the motor shaft with 1/64 inch (4mm) space
between the end of the wheel hub and the front of the motor housing. Then
tighten the set screw on the wheel hub.
To Set The Pedestal Knob For Feed Control:
• Install a blade holder and place the grinder motor in its respective position
as indicated on the “positioner” plate.
• Loosen the pedestal knob set screw. Turn the pedestal knob clockwise
running the grinder in toward the blade holder to within 1/64 inch (.4mm)
from the top of the hold down pins.
• Tighten the pedestal knob set screw. Turn the pedestal knob
counterclockwise to return the grinder assembly to it’s full back position.
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SECTION 9.0 Maintenance/Cleaning (Continued)
Check Grinder Wheel Position:
• Place a Model 620 blade (or similar angular type model blade) into the
blade holder and place the grinder in it’s respective position.
• Turn the grinder so the angled surface of the wheel contacts the blade. Contact
should be as shown.
If the blade and wheel do not make contact, loosen the two screws under
the pedestal knob and rotate the grinder, motor pivot and positioner plate
as a unit until the blade to wheel contact is as shown. Should more
adjustment be needed, loosen the pedestal mounting screws on the rear side
of the base plate. Then rotate the pedestal assembly as a unit until the blade
and grinder wheel make contact and tighten all screws.
Grinder Wheel:
Clean after approximately every 50 blade sharpenings with an all purpose
penetrant or cleaning solvent.
Check for smooth bare metal areas where the borazon crystals have been worn
or chipped off.
The sharpener requires no lubrication.
Blade
Grinder Wheel
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SECTION 10.0 Service Parts
10.1 Cabinet Assembly
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