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MPower Diamond Cross Instruction Manual

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DIAMOND CROSS
Thank you for purchasing this product.
The following symbols are used
throughout these instructions.
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss
of life or damage to the tool in case
of non-observance of these instructions.
Refer to Power Tool instructions.
INTENDED USE
This product is intended to be used to
sharpen steel, tungsten carbide & high
speed steel tools. For both professional
and domestic use.
SAFETY
Please read and understand these
instructions before use.
UNIVERSAL
Users must be competent in using
Woodworking equipment before using our
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
products.
ROUTER BIT SHARPENER
All cutting edges are very sharp and care
CREDIT CARD STONE
must be taken to prevent injury.
GUIDELINES
SINGLE HANDLE FILE
Diamond Cross stones allow fast, clean
TWIN HANDLE FILES
stock removal,with less effort and time
BENCH STONE
required and can be used on a variety of
cutting edges.
When using Diamond Cross stones,
2
certain general guidelines should be
read
re-cycle
version
TECHNICAL DATA
followed to ensure that the stone will give
lasting performance under normal
Code
conditions.
Router Bit
Follow the hints and tips explained here
Sharpener
to help maximise the life of your Diamond
Credit Card
Cross Stone:
Stone
All tooling should be cleaned before
Single
sharpening. Resin build-up should be
Handle File
removed with Resin Cleaner and a wire
brush.
Twin Handle
Use with Diamond Abrasive Lapping
File X/C
Fluid (water can be used if necessary),
Twin Handle
this will prevent the diamonds
becoming clogged with swarf.
File C/F
8" Bench Stone
Diamond Cross Stones require a
'break-in' period. Initially the diamond
will feel coarse and will smooth
MOUNTING THE 8" BENCH STONE ON
overtime.
THE DIAMOND STONE HOLDER
Do not apply too much pressure.
The 8" bench Stone comes with two
The diamond is extremely abrasive so
diamond stone holders.
what would normally take 5-10 minutes
on an oilstone may take approximately
20 seconds on the Diamond stone.
Dry the Diamond Cross stone
thoroughly after use. Any wet steel
filings left on the stone will cause
surface rust to form.
To prevent skidding ensure
worksurface is dry, flat and
clean of debris.
OPERATION
Grade
Grit
Micron
Router Bits/Cutters
Fine
600
25
Suggested: Router Bit Sharpener
Coarse
300
50
Fine:
For Tungsten Carbide.
Fine
600
25
Coarse: For High Speed Steel.
Coarse
300
50
Fine
600
25
Coarse
300
50
Coarse
300
50
Ex. Coarse 100
140
Fine
600
25
Coarse
300
50
Super Fine 1000
15
Coarse
300
50
Always sharpen the flat face,
never the profile/relief.
Attach one diamond
Slide the cutter with slight
holder to the underside
at each end of the
pressure along the whetstone.
stone using the
Repeat same number of strokes
magnetic lock to secure
on each cutting edge.
in position.
Circular Sawblades
Chisel/Plane Irons
Suggested: Single Handle File
Suggested: 8" Bench Stone
Fine: For regular maintenance
Fine: For edge honing
Coarse: For dull blades
Coarse: Areas of minor damage
Keep the diamond
Keep the bevel of the chisel/plane
surface flat to
iron flat on the stone.
the face of saw
tooth.
Use a few light,
smooth, back
It is recommended to use a figure of eight
and forth strokes
motion when sharpening chisels.
on each tooth.
Repeat the same
number of strokes on
each tooth.
Finish with one light stroke on
Mark the first tooth sharpened
the back of the chisel.
with chalk or masking tape to
avoid honing a second time.

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Summary of Contents for MPower Diamond Cross

  • Page 1 Dry the Diamond Cross stone stone using the Repeat same number of strokes Repeat the same thoroughly after use. Any wet steel Diamond Cross stones allow fast, clean magnetic lock to secure on each cutting edge. TWIN HANDLE FILES number of strokes on...
  • Page 2 Coarse: To restore an edge Coarse: To restore a dull edge Coarse: To prepare the edge Coarse: To prepare the edge Suitable for use with Diamond Cross Router Cutter Sharpener, Credit All MPOWER products are guaranteed Card & 8” Bench Stones.