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Ironton 45997 Owner's Manual

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WET SHARPENER
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other
basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item# 45997

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  • Page 1 WET SHARPENER OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item# 45997...

  • Page 2: Intended Use

    Thank you very much for choosing an Ironton product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________ Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Considerations

    understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
  • Page 4 b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
  • Page 5 WET SHARPENER USE AND CARE Do not modify the Wet Sharpener in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the • function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which the Wet Sharpener was designed. Always check of damaged or worn out parts before using the Wet Sharpener.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY WET SHARPENER Tool support bar Tool holder Spindle Sharpening wheel Water reservoir tray Motor housing Tool support bar clamp knobs ON/OFF switch Leather honing wheel Tool holder clamp knobs Angle gauge Knife/blade holder Honing past Prior to using the wet stone sharpener, the sharpening wheel, tool support bar, tool holder and water reservoir will need to be installed.
  • Page 7 1. On the left hand side of the unit, remove the wheel nut and outer washer from the spindle by rotating in an anti-clockwise direction. The cardboard spacer may be discarded. 2. Ensure that the spindle protrudes to the left of the housing as far as it will go.
  • Page 8 Installing the tool support for sharpening Loosen the front tool support clamps and insert the tool support bar into the holes on top of the housing. Ensure that the tool support bar points to the left of the unit, above the sharpening wheel.
  • Page 9 1. Position the water reservoir tray below the sharpening wheel, with the support hooks of the tray facing the side of the housing. Lift the tray until the support hooks sit in the corresponding slots in the housing. Check that the tray is horizontal and steady.
  • Page 10 2. Tighten the tool support clamps. 3. To ensure that no part of the adjustable tool holder comes into contact with the sharpening wheel, complete these two checks: a. Slide the adjustable tool holder back and forth along the tool support bar. b.
  • Page 11 Setting up with the angle gauge 1. The angle gauge is used to determine the cutting edge angle of a tool. You can determine what is the appropriate angle required for your blade by reading the label on the angle gauge. Alternatively, you can test and select the blade angle by inserting the blade into the notches on the sides of the gauge.

  • Page 12: Operation

    4. Set the adjustable tool holder (see “Setting up for sharpening”). OPERATION On/off switch 1. To turn the sharpener on, press the green ON (I) button. Allow the sharpening wheel to reach full speed before beginning to sharpen. 2. To turn the sharpener off, press the red OFF (0) button.
  • Page 13 The knife/blade sharpening holder CAUTION: THIS SHARPENER WAS DESIGNED FOR SHARPENING STEEL. IT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. The knife/blade sharpening holder assists in the sharpening of small knives and blades. 1. When fitting a blade in the knife/blade holder, first unscrew the two knurled screws on the knife holder clamp.
  • Page 14 Using the adjustable tool holder WARNING: SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN DURING BOTH SHARPENING AND HONING. Note. New sharpening wheels are often not true and can also become misshapen after use. Check the surface of the sharpening wheel before each operation. To correct this situation, the stone may require dressing (see “Dressing the stone”).
  • Page 15 1. Ensure the water reservoir tray is correctly fitted and filled with water (see “Fitting and removing the water reservoir tray”). 2. Mount the tool into the tool holder and fit it to the tool support bar, remembering that sharpening occurs against the direction of rotation (see “Setting up for sharpening”).

  • Page 16: Honing Tips

    Honing tips 1. Always keep the honing wheel saturated with mineral oil (not supplied) and honing paste (see “Setting up for honing”). 2. Move the blade evenly across the face of the honing wheel. Do not use excessive force. Make sure that at least half of the width of the honing wheel is always in contact with the blade to be honed.
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT! BEFORE CLEANING YOUR WET STONE SHARPENER OR CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, MAKE SURE THAT THE MOTOR IS OFF AND THE TOOL DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Replacing the sharpening wheel Note. Make sure that the specifications of the replacement wheel are the same as the old wheel.

  • Page 18: General Inspection

    1. Adjust the tool support so that it sits close to the sharpening wheel. Make sure that the knobs are tightened. 2. Switch on the machine and wait until it reaches full speed. Lower the stone leveler evenly onto the face of the stone, while resting part of it on the tool support.
  • Page 19 DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Page of 21...
  • Page 20 Part Name Part Name Jig (60) Honing Wheel Knurled Screw Motor Shaft Washer (#6) Split Pin (4x22) Spring Split Pin (4x45) Tension Plate Washer Holder Body Set Collar Self Tapping Screw Wing Screw (M6x16) Power Switch Hand Grip Power Cord Jig(70) Changeover Housing Clamp (#12)
  • Page 21 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, •...

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