FAQs & Service Tips - Trimmers

You may have questions about the operation and performance of your Bettcher products.  Over the years of working with customers, we’ve compiled those “frequently asked questions” with answers for fast and easy reference. 
 
We invite you to check out our FAQs and service tips, which we know will assist your equipment operators and maintenance personnel.  Simply click on the links below to view, download or print the documents or videos.

Quantum Flex^® Trimmers
How to assemble and adjust the housing on Quantum Flex^® Trimmers - video
How to disassemble and clean Quantum Flex^® Trimmers - video
Proper Cleaning Procedures - pdf
How to sharpen and steel Quantum Flex^® blades - video

Whizard Quantum^® Trimmers
How to assemble and adjust the housing on Whizard Quantum^® Trimmers
How to disassemble and clean Whizard Quantum^® Trimmers
Handle Sizes with Part Numbers
How to Identify Worn Blades
Proper Cleaning Procedures
How to Properly Set a Depth Gauge
Thumb Support Options
Proper Pinion Sizes and Part Numbers
Quantum Maintenance Overview - pdf

Whizard® Series II Trimmers
How to install Whizard® Series II Trimmers
How to assemble Whizard® Series II Trimmers
How to disassemble Whizard® Series II Trimmers
Basic Whizard® Trimmer Cleaning Instructions- document
Basic Whizard® Trimmer Cleaning Instructions - video
1000M2 Series Housing Adjustment
Off-set Split Housing explanation
Cover and Pinion Wear Characteristics
How to determine if the cover is worn - video
Series II Blades with Dimensions

Motors UltraDrive™ & UN-84
How to Install an UltraDrive™ Motor
How to Install a UN-84 Motor
UN-84 Motor Switch | Complete Motor Switch Instructions

Flex Shafts and Casings
How to Measure and Order Casings
Flex Shaft Lubrication
Common Flex Shaft and Casing Failures
.250" Metal Tipped Flex Shafts

AirMax Mach 3™ Trimmers
AirMax Mach 3™ Motor Maintenance Tool Kits
AirMax Mach 3™ Power Unit and Motor Parts List
AirMax Mach 3™ Power Unit Maintenance Procedure
AirMax Mach 3™ Motor Lubrication
AirMax Mach 3™ Power Unit Installation
AirMax Mach 3™ Air Motor Reassembly
AirMax Mach 3™ Head Attachment
AirMax Mach 3™  Lubricants

Whizard TrimVac^®
How to steel TrimVac® Blades - video

Lubricants
Lubricant Types and Brands
Lubricant Certifications

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) LINK HERE

• Whiz-Lube HD
• Whiz-Lube Spray
• Max-Z-Lube
• Quantum Grease™
• Special Whizard^® Grease
• Multi-Purpose Lubricating Oil

• eXtra Heavy-Duty Cleaner Safety Data Sheets