Handi-Butler Information

[Elektrolux]

Handi-Butler, grinder wheel shielf.

New for the Handi-Butler Mark III is the absents of the side knife guide but an added smaller front wheel w/ knife slots. The safety shield went from solid red to matching transparent colors such as brown as seen on this Mark IV on a D50. The plastic shield can be removed from its standard position when using large wheel to upside down for using smaller wheel. The slots were the same but this option allowed to cover the exposed large grinder wheel when only using to sharpen knives on small wheel or if using for other task as to not bump into exposed wheel.

In the later Mark IV runs into the Classic models the cover shield actually had marking pointing "This side up" for... each large & small wheel. I leave mine upside down when using cable attachments as to not run up against it by accident or grind it up against something , especially if using in carrying strap to stand and buff or polish

 

[Elektrolux]

Handi-Butler, safety shield in "small wheel" mode

This next photo just shows a close up of the Handi-Butler safety shield in its "small wheel" mode, upside down. Notice how the slots in shield line up and slots in housing allow for lip of shield to set in on front. As you can see, the large wheel is exposed a little so safety should be taken if near things that can be sucked in as the there will be vacuum in those areas. Example: long hair, too close to light drapes or other dangling light weight items. You can just remove wheel but just keep in mind you will still have the vacuum presence.

Practice safety when using your Handi-Butler & you will have years of fun.