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Work Sharp WSKTS2 User Manual

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U S E R ' S G U I D E F O R T H E
KNIFE & TOOL
SHARPENER
MK.2
W S K T S 2
SCAN TO WATCH
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
• WARNING! 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 1 U S E R ’ S G U I D E F O R T H E KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER MK.2 W S K T S 2 SCAN TO WATCH VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS • WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand this instruction manual before using product.
  • Page 2 THANK YOU! Thank you for purchasing a Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener. As the CEO, and 4th generation to lead our family’s company I am excited that you have put your trust in our company and products. Darex is filled with exceptional people who have each done their part to get this product in your hands.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 THE ANATOMY OF A KNIFE .

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool .
  • Page 5 3) PERSONAL SAFETY a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tool may result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 6 h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the sanding surface may contact its own cord. Cutting a “live”...
  • Page 7 SAFETY GUIDELINES — DEFINITIONS The label on your tool may include the following symbols. V......Volt A ....amperes Hz...... Hertz W ....watts min ....minutes .... alternating current n o ....no load speed ....direct current ....Class II Construction .....

  • Page 8: The Anatomy Of A Knife

    THE 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 . EDGE The cutting surface of the knife, which extends from the point to the heel D .

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Knife & Tool Sharpener

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER ADJUSTABLE ANGLE GUIDE (20° AND 25°) QUICK-LOCK TWO-SPEED SWITCH BELT TENSIONER SCISSOR GUIDE Normal Speed: High Speed: Sharpening Grinding EDGE GUIDE SERRATION GUIDE HAND GRIP CORD POWER SWITCH SHARPENING CASSETTE ROTATION LEVER BELT TRACKING SCREW (OTHER SIDE, REMOVE GUIDE) SHARPENING CASSETTE...

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Sharpener

    SETTING UP YOUR SHARPENER 1. SHARPENING CASSETTE Squeeze and hold sharpening cassette rotation lever and rotate the cassette up, clockwise (pressing inward to keep flush with the power base) to SHARPEN or GRIND position. 45° PARKED* SHARPEN GRIND** Do not power the sharpener while in •...
  • Page 11 2. INSTALL DESIRED BELT These engineered abrasives are long lasting and cool cutting. PUSH + TWIST SNAP SNAP Push tensioner down and Flip Edge Guide down and out of rotate clockwise ¼ turn to the way to make belt changes lock in place.
  • Page 12 3. ANGLE GUIDE The angle guide will help create a consistent bevel across the entire edge of a blade. The guide can be set to 20° or 25°. The guide can be removed completely for belt changes or grinding tasks. To install, align and slide the guide over the fasteners.

  • Page 13: Best Techniques / Trouble Shooting

    BEST TECHNIQUES • Keep the blade against the amber line on Angle Guide. Place knife into the Angle ANGLE GUIDE Guide slot, with blade resting on Edge Guide. Maintain this position and pull knife EDGE GUIDE across belt. • Pull straight through the guide and stop when the tip of the blade reaches the middle of the belt.

  • Page 14: Sharpening Kitchen Knives

    SHARPENING KITCHEN KNIVES NON-SERRATED KNIVES ONLY SET UP BELT ANGLE GUIDE EDGE GUIDE SPEED RED P220 FLIP UP (20°) SHARPENING (1) STEP 1 With knife resting on the Angle Guide and Edge Guide, squeeze power switch, and pull the knife straight and steadily through from ANGLE GUIDE heel to tip of blade.
  • Page 15 STEP 2 LEFT SIDE Repeat step 1 now using the left side of guide. Repeat the same number of strokes as performed in step 1. Your knife should now be “tomato sharp”. If you choose, you can proceed with the purple 6000 grit belt and hone the edge for even sharper results! STEP 3 (OPTIONAL) ALTERNATE...

  • Page 16: Sharpening Outdoor Knives

    SHARPENING OUTDOOR KNIVES POCKET KNIVES, HUNTING KNIVES, FILET KNIVES, ETC. SET UP BELT ANGLE GUIDE EDGE GUIDE SPEED RED P220 FLIP DOWN (25°) SHARPENING (1)** STEP 1 With knife on the guides, squeeze power switch, and pull the knife straight and steadily through ANGLE GUIDE across the belt from heel to tip of blade.
  • Page 17 STEP 2 LEFT SIDE Repeat STEP 1 now using the LEFT SIDE of guide. Make the same number of strokes as performed on the right side. Your knife should now be “toothy sharp”. If you PURPLE 6000 choose, you can proceed with the GRIT BELT and hone the edge for even sharper results!

  • Page 18: Sharpening Serrated Knives

    SHARPENING SERRATED KNIVES NOTE: Serrated knives have a flat side and a beveled side; sharpen only the flat side. BEVELED FLAT SET UP BELT ANGLE GUIDE EDGE GUIDE SPEED PURPLE 6000 SHARPENING (1) STEP 1 Place flat side of blade against the serrated knife guide at the bolster / handle.

  • Page 19: Sharpening Knives With Partial Serrations

    SHARPENING KNIVES WITH PARTIAL SERRATIONS STANDARD SERRATED STEP 1 Follow the SHARPENING OUTDOOR KNIVES instructions on the standard portion of the blade using the Angle Guide set at 25°. STEP 2 Follow the SHARPENING SERRATED KNIVES instructions on the serrated portion of the blade using the serrated knife guide.

  • Page 20: Sharpening Gut Hooks

    SHARPENING GUT HOOKS & BLADES WITH DEEP CONCAVE CURVES NOTE: Follow instructions SHARPENING OUTDOOR KNIVES on the standard portion of the blade using the Angle Guide set at 25°. SET UP BELT ANGLE GUIDE EDGE GUIDE SPEED PURPLE 6000 REMOVED* DOWN SHARPENING (1) STEP 1...

  • Page 21: Sharpening Single-Bevel Knives

    SHARPENING SINGLE-BEVEL KNIVES SET UP BELT ANGLE GUIDE EDGE GUIDE SPEED RED P220 FLIP UP (20°) SHARPENING (1) STEP 1 Follow instructions for standard-edged knives on the beveled side of the blade ONLY. Continue until a slight burr develops on the flat side (usually 5 strokes.) STEP 2 HEEL...

  • Page 22: Sharpening Scissors

    SHARPENING SCISSORS SHARPEN ONLY THE BEVELED SIDE OF YOUR SCISSORS . Marking the beveled side with a black marker will make it easier to see when the cutting edge has been sharpened. SET UP BELT ANGLE GUIDE EDGE GUIDE SPEED PURPLE 6000 SCISSOR SHARPENING (1)

  • Page 23: Sharpening Edged Tools

    SHARPENING EDGED TOOLS SHOVELS, HOES, AXES, PICKAXES, 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: Sharpening Cutting Tools

    SHARPENING CUTTING TOOLS PRUNERS, SHEARS, & OTHER BYPASS CUTTING TOOLS 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. SET UP Rotate Sharpening Cassette into the Grinding position.

  • Page 25: Sharpening Mower Blades

    SHARPENING MOWER BLADES LAWN MOWER BLADES, STRAIGHT & CURVED (MULCHING) BLADES NOTE: Lawn mower 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. This tool is not intended for heavy-duty use;...

  • Page 26: Grinding, Polishing, Deburring

    GRINDING, POLISHING, DEBURRING The Knife & Tool Sharpener is the ideal handheld grinder for small tasks, from deburring to polishing. • D E B U R R T U B I N G • S A N D I N G W O O D •...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    WARRANTY This sharpener is covered by Work Sharp’s 3-year warranty. We stand behind and support our products – contact us if you need assistance, parts, or service. Warranty for consumer not industrial or commercial use, excludes abrasives. Register your warranty online at www.worksharptools.com...
  • Page 28 DAREX LLC 210 E Hersey St. Ashland OR 97520 Phone: 1 (800) 597-6170 Fax: 1 (541) 552-1377 Email: info@darex.com Visit: Worksharptools.com WORK SHARP® is a registered trademark of Darex, LLC PP0004574 Rev 1 11/20...

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