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- Page 1 KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER WSKTS USER GUIDE W orkS h ar p To o l s.c o m • CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand this instruction manual before using product. Save these instructions for future reference.
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Page 2: Safety Information
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener... - Page 3 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 suitable for outdoor use.
- Page 4 Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. Use only Work Sharp approved abrasives. 5) Service •...
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Page 5: Specific Safety Rules
• 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 (Type Y), your power tool must be returned to the Service Center. - Page 6 ..revolutions or ..Class II Construction reciprocations per minute • ..safety alert symbol Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener...
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Page 7: Extension Cords
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 information is printed on the nameplate. -
Page 8: Intended Uses
Problem: How do I feel for a burr at the cutting edge to know when to proceed from P220 to 6000? Solution 1: Lightly brush fingers across/away from the blade edge. The burr will feel like a small ‘ridge’ or ‘wire’ at the edge. Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener... - Page 9 d) Problem: My knives are cutting into my sharpening guides. Solution 1: Use lighter pressure. Using only the weight of the blade while in the sharpening guide provides best results. e) Problem: The sharpening guide is scratching my knife. Solution 1: Use an old paint brush to keep guide surfaces clean. Solution 2: Apply masking tape to blade faces when sharpening.
- Page 10 Grinding—on momentary Abrasive belts— Outdoor knife guide (50°)— Kitchen knife guide (40°) P80 Coarse (Green) includes serrated knife and P220 Medium (Red) scissor guide with magnet to 6000 Fine (Purple) help position blades properly Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener...
- Page 11 Setting Up Your Knife & Tool Sharpener Step 1 Slide sharpening cassette release button as shown and rotate the cassette to sharpening (A) or grinding (B). (A) Sharpen (B) Grind Step 2 Install desired belt. BELT SELECTION GUIDE Coarse P80 GREEN for grinding and sharpening most tools WSSA0002703 Medium...
- Page 12 Removing the Sharpening Cassette To remove the sharpening cassette for cleaning, storage or repair, slide the release button and rotate the cassette to the position shown. Pull the cassette outward, away from the power platform. Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener...
- Page 13 Anatomy of a knife Handle Blade 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.
- Page 14 Place knife blade in the guide so that the side of blade is against the outside edge of the guide slot. Insert knife blade all the way to the bolster / finger guard. Use only the weight of your blade as you pull through for best results. Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener...
- Page 15 Step 3 Repeat Step 2 now using the left side of guide. Repeat for the same number of strokes used in Step 2 so you sharpen evenly. Your knife will now be “tomato sharp”. If you choose, you can proceed with the purple 6000 grit belt and hone the edge for even sharper results!
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Page 16: Sharpening Outdoor Knives
Place knife blade in the guide so that the side of blade is against the outside edge of the guide slot. Use only the weight of your blade as you pull through for best results. Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener... - Page 17 Step 3 Repeat Step 2 now using the left side of guide. Repeat for the same number of strokes used in Step 2 so you sharpen evenly. Top View Your knife will now be “rope-cutting sharp”. Your knife will now be “rope-cutting sharp”. If you choose, you can proceed with the purple 6000 grit belt hone the edge for even sharper results!
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Page 18: Sharpening Serrated Knives
8-in. knife should take 2 seconds. NOTE: Proper serrated-blade position: only place serrated blades on downhill / right side of belt; otherwise, you risk cutting the belt. Repeat 2 to 3 strokes. Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener... - Page 19 Sharpening Knives with Partial Serrations Step 1 Follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the standard portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Use outdoor guide with this portion of blade. Step 2 Follow instructions for serrated knives on the serrated portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide.
- Page 20 Squeeze power switch; hone 2 to 4 seconds. Step 4 Repeat on other side of gut hook. NOTE: Only use the downhill / right side of the belt or you will cut the belt. Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener...
- Page 21 Sharpening Single-Bevel Knives Step 1 Belt: P220 RED belt. Follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the Install beveled side of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Continue until a slight burr develops on the flat side. Step 2 Belt: 6000 PURPLE purple belt Install...
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Page 22: Sharpening Scissors
Scissor off at the cutting edge. Guide Step 4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3 on Magnet other scissors blade. Test scissors, repeat as needed. TIP: red P220 belt. Damaged or chipped scissors may require Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener... -
Page 23: Sharpening Tools
Sharpening Tools Shovels, Hoes, Axes, Pick Axes, Post-Hole Diggers, & Other Edged Tools NOTE: Tools such as these do not require sharpening to a precise angle; just let the belt conform to the edge of the tool. It will take longer to restore an edge to severely damaged tools. - Page 24 Repeat 2 to 4 strokes or until you are satisfi ed with the sharpness. TIP: Tools that are not damaged or chipped may only require a honing with 6000 grit purple belt. Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener...
- Page 25 Sharpening Tools Lawnmower Blades, Straight & Curved (Mulching) Blades NOTE: Lawnmower blades do not require sharpening to a precise angle; just let the belt conform to the shape of the blade edge, whether straight or curved. Remember, the tool is not intended for heavy-duty use;...
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Page 26: Grinding, Polishing, Deburring
Grinding, Polishing, Deburring The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener is the ideal handheld grinder for small tasks, from deburring to polishing. Remember, the tool is not intended for heavy-duty use; do not exceed 20 minutes use in 1 hour. - Page 27 • Downladable copies of this User’s Guide • Warrany registration • Service and contact numbers Thank you again for buying a WORK SHARP® Knife & Tool Sharpener. Enjoy its performance. Work Smart, WORK SHARP®! Matthew Bernard President, Darex, LLC...
- Page 28 KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER Darex, LLC 210 E. Hersey St. Ashland OR 97520 Tel.: 1 (800) 597-6170 Fax.: 1 (541) 552-1377 E-mail: info@darex.com Internet: www.worksharptools.com WORK SHARP® is a trademark of Darex, LLC. PP0003523 10/15 Rev 0...
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