Changing/Replacing Belts; Belt Storage; Removing Guides - Work Sharp E5 User Manual

CHANGING/REPLACING BELTS

1. Pull open the front cover of the unit. Cover is
secured with magnet.
2. Press down on the tensioner, located behind the
top, large pulley (wheel).
3. Holding tensioner down, slide belt off.
4. Lift up tensioner to find extra belt storage.
5. To install new belt, hold tensioner down and slide belt around all 3 pulleys (wheels).
For more info about belts, see Sharpening Belt Information section.

BELT STORAGE

With the belt removed, lift the belt tensioner to
reveal belt storage space.

REMOVING GUIDES

1. Push back on guide from the front of the
sharpener until the guide snaps out of place.
2. Lift the guide to remove.
Tip 1: Remove guides to clean debris on the
leather liner with a dry cloth or brush.
Tip 2: Remove right or left guide to access scissor guide. See sharpening scissor
section for more detail.
3. To reinstall guide, align screw with hole on sharpener.
4. Push the guide forward toward the front of the sharpener until it snaps into place.
Make sure it is flush with the sharpener.
The Upgrade Kit includes expandable sharpening capabilities with 15° East Guides
and 20° West Guides (sold separately).
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Belt Tensioner
Belts