Warranty And Service - Work Sharp Combo User Manual

SHARPENING YOUR KNIVES
• Turn Power switch to the "on" position.
• Make 10 Strokes alternating from side-to-side for a total of 5 per side of the
blade, using the right and left sharpening guides.
Proper Knife Sharpening Position
• Place knife in the Sharpening Guide so that the blade is in the bottom of the slot
and it is resting against the Amber Line.
• Insert knife blade all the way to the Heel of the blade, the Finger Guard or up to
the first serration on a combination blade.
Sharpening Guide
Sharpening the Knife in the Guide
• Pull the entire length of the knife straight and steadily through the sharpening
guide, keeping blade against the Amber Line on the outer edge of the guide to
maintain sharpening angle.
• Pull knife at 1 inch per second (4" knife = 4 seconds).
Sharpening Serrated Knives:
• Turn power switch to the "off" position for honing. Do not sharpen serrations on the
abrasive belt!
• Serrated knives have a flat side and a beveled side on the blade and are only
sharpened using the ceramic honing rod. The ceramic rod is tapered and
designed to accommodate a wide range of serration sizes.
• Sharpening the beveled side: Nest the serration to be sharpened where it best
fits on the tapered ceramic rod. Slide back and forth using short strokes and
light pressure.
• Honing the back side: Place the flat side of the blade flat onto the ceramic rod and
slide the entire length of the knife smoothly and lightly across the ceramic rod.
HONING YOUR KNIVES
• Turn power switch to the "off" position for honing.
• Start on the upper Honing Guide and perform 10 alternating strokes, for a total of 5
per side, using the upper and lower Honing Guides.
Proper Position for Honing on the Ceramic Rod
A. Place knife flat on the Amber Honing Guide to establish honing angle.
B. Maintain honing angle and use light pressure to slide the entire length of the
knife smoothly and steadily across the ceramic rod.
A B
Sharp or Not Sharp?
After following the Sharpening and Honing Instructions above make a test cut with
your knife – is it sharp? Does it perform the way you want? If yes: Go forth and enjoy
your sharp knife with pride and caution. If no: Return to the sharpening and honing
steps and reduce your stroke count to 6 strokes (3 per side). Continue this process
until your knife is sharp.
Dull or Damaged?
To safely tell how dull or damaged your knife is, check to see if the edge reflects light.
Dull spots reflect light. A sharp edge will appear invisible to the eye and not reflect
any light. Use this method as a safer way to check for sharpness than a "thumb swipe"
which can lead to unintended cuts.
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Re-Sharpening Your Knives
Unless your knives have been damaged or heavily used since their first sharpening,
they will only require a touch-up sharpening on the ceramic rod.
Follow the 'Honing Your Knives' instructions to re-establish a sharp edge.
If they are not as sharp as you want, return to "Sharpening Your Knives" instructions
and perform 6 strokes (3 per side) and then finish on the honing rod for 10 strokes (5
per side).
Maintenance
• Keep your sharpener clean and free of debris. An old
paint brush works great.
• Easily clean ceramic honing rod with any pencil eraser.
A
• This is a dry sharpening system. Do not use any water
or lubricants.
How to Change a Belt
A
A. Remove Sharpening Guide to access the abrasive belt.
B
B. Push down on belt tensioner to remove belt.
Tips and Techniques
• Watch our instructional video for more details – see cover of this manual.
• Sharpening only until you raise a burr can reduce sharpening time and avoid
unneeded strokes.
• Use light pressure when sharpening in the guide and honing on the ceramic rod for
best results and sharpest edges.
• Move swiftly once you insert the knife into the sharpening guide or you may over
grind the knife at the heel of the edge.
• Be sure to make an even number of strokes to maintain an even edge.
• Change your abrasive belt when sharpening times increase or you notice a
drop in performance or cut rate. If you need a replacement belt kit, see our website
or give us a call.
(Replacement Belt Kit Part Number: WSSA000CMB)
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Warranty and Service

We are reasonable people, so if you have an issue with your sharpener please contact
us to make it right. Do not expect a fight, we are here to help and ensure you get a
quality tool that delivers on our promise.
We have replacement service parts available should your sharpener need repair.
Please visit our website for video tips, techniques and to learn more about your new
sharpener and our other products.
About us
We are proud to be assembling our tools in the USA.
You work hard for your money, and your tools are an investment.
We are dedicated to creating quality tools with quality components and backing them
with the best one-on-one customer support you'll ever get.
We design, engineer, and assemble our sharpening machines all under one roof.
Sharp Matters, Own Your Experience, Carry a Sharp Knife!
Thank you for being our customer,
B
Matthew Bernard
4th Generation Owner & President.
Darex LLC
WorkSharpTools.com
ONE YEAR
1 Year WORK SHARP® Warranty
WARRANTY
(excludes abrasives).
Warranty for consumer use only.
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