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Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 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 Safety Rules WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your corded power tool.
User’s Guide b) c) d) e) f) 3 or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tool may result in serious personal injury. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in.
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 4 work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. 5) Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Specific Safety Rules • Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the abrasive belt may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
User’s Guide 5 • WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/ OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. • CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 6 Extension Cords When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
User’s Guide 1 7 Getting to Know Your Knife & Tool Sharpener Sharpening cassette Quicklock belt tensioner Hand grip Cord 3-position power switch Sharpening—momentary Abrasive belts— P80 Coarse (Green) P220 Medium (Red) 6000 Fine (Purple) Belt-tracking adjustment knob Grinding—on Sharpening cassette release button — on front of machine Off Kitchen knife Outdoor knife guide (50°)— guide (40°) includes serrated knife and scissor guides with magnet to help position blades properly
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 8 2 Setting Up Your Knife & Tool Sharpener Step 1 Slide sharpening cassette release button as shown to rotate sharpening cassette from “parked” position. Then rotate cassette to sharpening (A) or grinding (B) position.
User’s Guide 9 Step 2 Install desired belt. Belt Selection Guide Coarse P80 GREEN Medium P220 RED Fine for grinding and sharpening most tools for knife & scissor sharpening 6000 PURPLE for honing knives These engineered abrasives are long lasting and should meet your sharpening needs. They will last longer than you think. Push tensioner down and make ¼ turn to the right to lock in place. Center belt on all three pulleys. Turn tensioner ¼ turn to the left to release.
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 10 The Anatomy of a Knife 3 Blade E A B C Handle F D G 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.
User’s Guide 4 11 Sharpening Kitchen Knives Smooth-edged kitchen knives Step 1 Belt: P220 RED Slide kitchen knife guide onto sharpening cassette in sharpening position A. Opposite View: Guide in place NOTE proper knife-sharpening position; blade against outer edge of guide. Place knife blade in the guide so that the side of blade is firmly against the outside edge of the guide slot. Insert knife blade all the way to the bolster / finger guard. TIP: Keep blade against outer edge of guide as shown.
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 12 Step 3 Repeat Step 2 now using the left side of guide. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for 5 strokes per side (10 total strokes). 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 4 Belt: 6000 PURPLE Remove red belt, install purple belt. Hone knife. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 alternating evenly until knife is honed (5 strokes per side, 10 total strokes).
User’s Guide 5 13 Sharpening Outdoor Knives Pocket knives, hunting knives, combination serrated blades, filet knives, etc. Step 1 Belt: P220 RED Install red belt. Slide outdoor knife guide onto sharpening cassette in sharpening position A. Opposite View: Guide in place NOTE proper knife-sharpening position; blade against outer edge of guide. Place knife blade in the guide so that the side of blade is firmly against the outside edge of the guide slot.
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 14 Step 3 Repeat Step 2 now using the left side of guide. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for 5 strokes per side (10 total strokes). Top View Your knife should now be rope-cutting sharp. If you choose, you can proceed with the purple 6000 grit belt and hone the edge for even sharper results! Step 4 Belt: 6000 PURPLE Remove red belt, install purple belt. Hone knife. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 alternating evenly until knife is honed (5 strokes per side, 10 total strokes).
User’s Guide 6 15 Sharpening Serrated Knives NOTE: Serrated knives have a flat side and a beveled side on the blade; sharpen only the flat side with your WS Knife & Tool Sharpener. Flat Side Step 1 Beveled Side Belt: 6000 PURPLE Install purple belt; install outdoor knife guide (includes serrated guide). Step 2 Place flat side of blade against the serrated knife guide at the bolster / handle. Squeeze power switch; pull knife steadily across belt from bolster to tip of blade; 8-in.
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 16 7 Sharpening Knives with Partial Serration Step 1 Follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the standard portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Use outdoor guide with this portion of blade. Step 2 Follow instructions for serrated knives on the serrated portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Use serrated guide with this portion of blade.
User’s Guide 8 17 Sharpening Hunting Knives with Gut-Hook & Blades with Deep Concave Curves Step 1 Follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the standard portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Step 2 Belt: 6000 PURPLE To sharpen the gut-hook, remove knife guide; install purple belt. Step 3 Place curve of guthook over the belt on downhill side; allow belt to conform to blade’s curve. Squeeze power switch; hone 2 to 4 seconds. Step 4 Repeat on other side of gut-hook.
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 18 9 Sharpening Single-Bevel Knives / Filet Knives Step 1 Belt: P220 RED Follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the beveled side of the blade using the outdoor knife guide and the red P220 belt. Continue until a slight burr develops on the flat side (usually 5 strokes.) Step 2 Belt: 6000 PURPLE Install purple belt and hone beveled side of the blade; continue using the outdoor knife guide.
User’s Guide 10 19 Sharpening Scissors NOTE: 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. Step 1 Belt: P220 RED Install the red P220 belt and the outdoor knife guide (includes scissor guide). Hold scissors as shown to keep blades open during sharpening. Step 2 Pull scissors steadily through guide along full length of blade. NOTE proper scissors-sharpening position.
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 20 11 Sharpening Tools Shovels, Hoes, Axes, Pick Axes, 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. Step 1 Belt: P80 GREEN Remove knife guide, install green belt; move sharpening cassette to grinding position B. Step 2 Clamp tool to be sharpened securely in bench vise.
User’s Guide 12 21 Sharpening 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. Step 1 Belt: P220 RED Remove guide, install red belt; move sharpening cassette to grinding position B. Step 2 Clamp pruners in a bench vise.
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener 22 13 Sharpening Tools Lawnmower Blades, Straight & Curved (Mulching) Blades NOTE: Lawnmower 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. Step 1 Remove blade from mower following manufacturer’s instructions; secure blade in bench vise.
User’s Guide 14 23 Grinding, Polishing, Deburring The WS Knife & Tool Sharpener is the ideal handheld grinder for small tasks, from deburring to polishing. Remember, the tool is not intended for heavy-duty use; do not exceed 20 minutes use in 1 hour. • Deburr tubing • Grinding metal • Grinding plastic • Sanding wood • Automotive fabrication • Any detail grinding task Belt: P80 GREEN Grinding position B Warranty 1-year warranty on all WORK SHARP™ components; excludes abrasives.
KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER Phone: 1-800-597-6170 1-541-552-1301 Darex, LLC P.O. Box 730 210 E. Hersey St. Ashland,OR 97520 USA Fax: 541-552-1377 Web: www.worksharptools.com WORK SHARP® is a trademark of Darex, LLC. PP0002521 4/10 Rev.
