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Work Sharp KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER User Manual
Summary of KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER
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Knife & tool sharpener user’s g u i d e www.Worksharptools.Com.
Page 2: General Safety Rules
2 work sharp knife & tool sharpener safety information you will be creating incredibly sharp knives and tools with this sharpener. Please handle them with care. Use caution to avoid cutting yourself. General safety rules warning! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below...
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User’s guide 3 or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tool may result in serious personal injury. B) use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec...
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
4 work sharp knife & tool sharpener work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. 5) service a) have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that t...
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User’s guide 5 e warning: use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use niosh/ osha approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. E caution: wear appropr...
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6 work sharp knife & tool sharpener extension cords when using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size t...
Page 7: Hand Grip
User’s guide 7 hand grip 3-position power switch sharpening cassette release button — on front of machine sharpening cassette belt-tracking adjustment knob quick- lock belt tensioner outdoor knife guide (50°)— includes serrated knife and scissor guides with magnet to help position blades properly ki...
Page 8: Or Grinding (
8 work sharp knife & tool sharpener 2 setting up your knife & tool sharpener step 1 slide sharpening cassette release button as shown to rotate sharpening cassette from “parked” position. Then rotate cassette to sharpening ( a ) or grinding ( b ) position. (a) sharpen (b) grind.
Page 9: Coarse
User’s guide 9 step 2 install desired belt. Belt selection guide coarse p80 green for grinding and sharpening most tools medium p220 red for knife & scissor sharpening fine 6000 purple for honing knives push tensioner down and make ¼ turn to the right to lock in place. Center belt on all three pulle...
Page 10: You Are Now Ready
10 work sharp knife & tool sharpener blade handle a b c d e f g a. Point .....................The very end of the knife, which is used for piercing b. Tip ..........................The first third of the blade (approximately), which is used for small or delicate work c. Edge .....................The...
Page 11: Smooth-Edged Kitchen Knives
User’s guide 11 opposite view: guide in place top view 4 sharpening kitchen knives smooth-edged kitchen knives step 1 slide kitchen knife guide onto sharpening cassette in sharpening position a. Belt: p220 red step 2 with knife in guide, squeeze power switch, and pull knife straight and steadily thr...
Page 12: P220
12 work sharp knife & tool sharpener sharpen re-sharpen p220 red 6000 purple p220 red 6000 purple × 10 × 10 × 2 × 10 step 4 remove red belt , install purple belt . Hone knife. Repeat steps 2 & 3 alternating evenly until knife is honed (5 strokes per side, 10 total strokes). Note: when re-sharpening,...
Page 13: Red Belt
User’s guide 13 opposite view: guide in place top view 5 sharpening outdoor knives pocket knives, hunting knives, combination serrated blades, filet knives, etc. Step 1 install red belt . Slide outdoor knife guide onto sharpening cassette in sharpening position a. Belt: p220 red step 2 with knife in...
Page 14: Top View
14 work sharp knife & tool sharpener top view sharpen re-sharpen p220 red 6000 purple p220 red 6000 purple × 10 × 10 × 2 × 10 step 3 repeat step 2 now using the left side of guide. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for 5 strokes per side (10 total strokes). Step 4 your knife should now be rope-cutting sharp. If ...
Page 15: Purple Belt
User’s guide 15 flat side beveled side step 1 install purple belt ; install outdoor knife guide (includes serrated guide). Belt: 6000 purple step 2 place flat side of blade against the serrated knife guide at the bolster / handle. Squeeze power switch; pull knife steadily across belt from bolster to...
Page 16: Using The Outdoor
16 work sharp knife & tool sharpener use outdoor guide with this portion of blade. Use serrated guide with this portion of blade. 7 sharpening knives with partial serration step 1 follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the standard portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Step 2 f...
Page 17: Purple Belt
User’s guide 17 8 sharpening hunting knives with gut-hook & blades with deep concave curves step 1 follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the standard portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Step 2 belt: 6000 purple to sharpen the gut-hook, remove knife guide; install purple belt...
Page 18: Purple Belt
18 work sharp knife & tool sharpener 9 sharpening single-bevel knives / filet knives step 1 step 2 install purple belt and hone beveled side of the blade; continue using the outdoor knife guide. Belt: 6000 purple follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the beveled side of the blade using the ...
Page 19: Note
User’s guide 19 magnet scissors guide step 2 pull scissors steadily through guide along full length of blade. Note proper scissors-sharpening position. Place scissor blade in guide slot all the way to the hinge. Guide magnet will help keep the blade flat and stable during sharpening. Step 3 repeat s...
Page 20: Note:
20 work sharp knife & tool sharpener step 2 clamp tool to be sharpened securely in bench vise. Squeeze power switch; grind edge of tool until you are satisfied with the sharpness. Sharpening tools shovels, hoes, axes, pick axes, post-hole diggers, & other edged tools 11 note: tools such as these do ...
Page 21: Note:
User’s guide 21 note: some tools require the blade to be inserted through the grinding frame opening (as shown) to allow belt access to the cutting edge. Repeat 2 to 4 strokes or until you are satisfied with the sharpness. Sharpening tools pruners, shears, & other bypass cutting tools 12 note: these...
Page 22: Green Belt
22 work sharp knife & tool sharpener step 2 remove knife guide, install green belt ; move sharpening cassette to grinding position b; grind edge until you are satisfied with the sharpness. Belt: p80 green step 3 unclamp blade, rotate 180º and sharpen other side of blade. Step 4 balance blade to manu...
Page 23: Deburr Tubing
User’s guide 23 t deburr tubing t grinding metal t grinding plastic t sanding wood t automotive fabrication t any detail grinding task grinding, polishing, deburring 14 the ws knife & tool sharpener is the ideal handheld grinder for small tasks, from deburring to polishing. Remember, the tool is not...
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Pp0002521 4/10 rev. 1 phone: 1-800-597-6170 1-541-552-1301 darex, llc p.O. Box 730 210 e. Hersey st. Ashland,or 97520 usa fax: 541-552-1377 web: www.Worksharptools.Com work sharp® is a trademark of darex, llc. Knife & tool sharpener.