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Work Sharp WSKTS User Manual

Manual is about: knife & tool sharpener

Summary of WSKTS

  • Page 1

    1 user’s guide wskts user guide worksharptools.Com to reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand this instruction manual before using product. Save these instructions for future reference. • caution knife & tool sharpener.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    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 power tool safety warnings • warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure...

  • Page 3

    3 user’s guide d) do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. E) when operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord s...

  • Page 4

    4 work sharp knife & tool sharpener 4) power tool use and care a) do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. B) do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it o...

  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

    5 user’s guide • do not dispose of electrical products with household waste. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. • to replace a damaged power supply cord (ty...

  • Page 6

    6 work sharp knife & tool sharpener • use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. • avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grind...

  • Page 7: Motor

    7 user’s guide motor be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 110 volts ac only means your tool will operate on standard 60 hz household power. Do not operate ac tools on dc. A rating of 110 volts ac/dc means that your tool will operate on standard 60 hz ac or dc power. This informat...

  • Page 8: Intended Uses:

    8 work sharp knife & tool sharpener noise and vibration measurements: noise (measured values per en iec 60745-2-4; iec 60745-1; en iso 3744) a-weighted sound pressure level lpa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65db(a) uncertainty factor k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 9: Best Techniques:

    9 user’s guide abrasive bel t stop stop abrasive bel t abrasive bel t stop stop abrasive bel t follow the curve of the blade so the edge remains perpendicular to the belt. Turn the power off as you come to the point. Use this technique for these blade types: pull straight through the guide and stop ...

  • Page 10: Getting to Know Your

    10 work sharp knife & tool sharpener outdoor knife guide (50°)— includes serrated knife and scissor guide with magnet to help position blades properly kitchen knife guide (40°) abrasive belts— p80 coarse (green) p220 medium (red) 6000 fine (purple) hand grip 3-position power switch sharpening casset...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your

    11 user’s guide setting up your knife & tool sharpener 2 ( a ) sharpen ( b ) grind step 2 install desired belt. Belt selection guide coarse wssa0002703 p80 green for grinding and sharpening most tools medium wssa0002704 p220 red for knife & scissor sharpening fine wssa0002705 6000 purple for honing ...

  • Page 12

    12 work sharp knife & tool sharpener these abrasives have been engineered to be long lasting to meet your sharpening needs. Note: use red knob to adjust top pulley for belt tracking. Center belt on all three pulleys. Turn tensioner ¼ turn to the left to release. Push tensioner down and make ¼ turn t...

  • Page 13: Anatomy of

    13 user’s guide anatomy of a knife 3 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 cutting surface of the knife, which exte...

  • Page 14: Sharpening Kitchen

    14 work sharp knife & tool sharpener sharpening kitchen and filet knives 4 smooth-edged kitchen knives step 1 belt: p220 red step 2 starting with the knife in the right side of the guide, squeeze power switch, and pull knife straight and steadily through guide from bolster to point of blade. Turn of...

  • Page 15: Sharpen

    15 user’s guide sharpen re-sharpen p220 red 6000 purple p220 red 6000 purple × 10 × 10 × 2 × 10 step 4 remove red belt , install purple belt and reinstall the kitchen knife guide. Hone knife by making alternating strokes (5 strokes per side). Note: when re-sharpening, use the red belt until you rais...

  • Page 16: Step 2

    16 work sharp knife & tool sharpener top view step 2 install red belt . Slide outdoor knife guide over the belt onto sharpening cassette in sharpening position a. Note: proper knife-sharpening position: blade against outer edge of guide. Place knife blade in the guide so that the side of blade is ag...

  • Page 17: Step 3

    17 user’s guide step 3 step 4 your knife will now be “rope-cutting sharp”. If you choose, you can proceed with the purple 6000 grit belt and hone the edge for even sharper results! Remove red belt , install purple belt and reinstall the outdoor knife guide. Hone knife by making alternating strokes (...

  • Page 18: Step 1

    18 work sharp knife & tool sharpener flat side beveled side step 1 step 2 install purple belt ; slide outdoor knife guide (includes serrated guide) over the belt. The serrated guide is located below the 25° slot. Note: proper serrated-blade position: only place serrated blades on downhill / right si...

  • Page 19: Sharpening Knives With

    19 user’s guide sharpening knives with partial serrations 7 use outdoor guide with this portion of blade. Use serrated guide with this portion of blade. Step 1 step 2 follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the standard portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Follow instructions f...

  • Page 20: Sharpening Hunting Knives

    20 work sharp knife & tool sharpener sharpening hunting knives with gut hook & blades with deep concave curves 8 belt: 6000 purple step 4 step 1 follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the standard portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. To sharpen the gut hook, remove any knife g...

  • Page 21: Sharpening

    21 user’s guide sharpening single-bevel knives 9 step 1 step 2 step 3 install purple belt and hone beveled side of the blade; continue using the outdoor knife guide install red belt . Follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the beveled side of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Continue...

  • Page 22: Step 2

    22 work sharp knife & tool sharpener repeat step 2 about 5 times or until black marker is sharpened off at the cutting edge. Repeat steps 1 to 3 on other scissors blade. Test scissors, repeat as needed. Note: sharpen only the beveled side of your scissors. Marking the beveled side with a black marke...

  • Page 23: Step 1

    23 user’s guide remove knife guide, install green belt ; move sharpening cassette to grinding position b. Clamp tool to be sharpened securely in bench vise. Step 1 squeeze power switch; grind edge of tool until you are satisfied with the sharpness. Note: tools such as these do not require sharpening...

  • Page 24: Step 1

    24 work sharp knife & tool sharpener step 1 note: these tools usually have only one sharp, beveled blade. Re-sharpen only the beveled blade. These tools do not require sharpening to a precise angle; just let the belt conform to the edge of the tool. Remember, the tool is not intended for heavy-duty ...

  • Page 25: Step 1

    25 user’s guide unclamp blade, rotate 180º and sharpen other side of blade. Balance blade to manufacturer’s specifications and reinstall on lawnmower following manufacturer’s instructions. Note: lawnmower blades do not require sharpening to a precise angle; just let the belt conform to the shape of ...

  • Page 26: Warranty

    26 work sharp knife & tool sharpener • deburr tubing • grinding metal • grinding plastic • sanding wood • automotive fabrication • any detail grinding task grinding position b the work sharp knife & tool sharpener is the ideal handheld grinder for small tasks, from deburring to polishing. Remember, ...

  • Page 27: Thank You

    Matthew bernard president, darex, llc maker of work sharp®, drill doctor®, and darex® thank you thank you for purchasing a work sharp® knife & tool sharpener. As president of this company, i am very excited and proud to offer you this quality, innovative product. I am equally proud of the great peop...

  • Page 28: Knife & Tool

    Pp0003523 10/15 rev 0 work sharp® is a trademark of darex, llc. Darex, llc 210 e. Hersey st. Ashland or 97520 usa tel.: 1 (800) 597-6170 fax.: 1 (541) 552-1377 e-mail: info@darex.Com internet: www.Worksharptools.Com knife & tool sharpener.