User`s guide

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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a WORK SHARP™ Wood Tool Sharpener. As
president of this company, I am very excited and proud to offer you this
quality, innovative product. I am equally proud of the great people at
Professional Tool Mfg. LLC who are dedicated to designing, marketing,
and manufacturing great products.
At ProTool, we strive to make every sharpening experience easy, fast,
and effective. I am confident you will find the performance and preci-
sion you expect in this high quality sharpening system. With this break-
through approach to sharpening, you can now sharpen your wood tools
much faster and without the mess of a wet system. It will work every
time.
If you have questions, suggestions, or need help with your WORK
SHARP™ Wood Tool Sharpener, please contact us. Our customer rep-
resentatives are here to help. We support what we build and we appre-
ciate hearing from you!
Though we believe operating your WORK SHARP™ tool will be intui-
tive, please read this User’s Guide to ensure you achieve the superior
results you desire. We have included some sharpening tips you may
find handy. Please to visit our website at www.worksharptools.com.
There you will find:
• Demonstrations of all operations with the sights and sounds lead-
ing to successful tool sharpening
• Downloadable copies of this User’s Guide
• Warranty registration
• Service and contact numbers
Thank you again for buying a WORK SHARP™ Wood Tool Sharpener.
enjoy its performance, quality and precision.
And remember, Work Smart, Work Sharp!
Hank O’Dougherty
President, Professional Tool Mfg., LLC
Maker of WORK SHARP
™
, Drill Doctor
™
, and DAREx
™
Table of Contents
A Message from the President of ProTool ............................... 2
Table of Contents ..................................................................... 2
Safety ....................................................................................... 3
Getting to Know Your Tool & Parts Checklist ......................... 5
Available Accessories .............................................................. 6
Assembling Your Tool .............................................................. 7
Quick Start Guide .................................................................... 8
Selecting the Right Abrasive for the Job .................................. 9
Sharpening Straight-Edged Tools .......................................... 10
Freehand Topside Sharpening ............................................... 12
Underside Sharpening with See-Through Slotted Wheel ....... 12
Work Sharp™ Wood Tool Sharpener Maintenance ................ 13
Troubleshooting FAQ ............................................................. 13
Technical Support .................................................................. 15
Warranty ................................................................................ 15
Precision
Rigid bevel angle settings and Skew Cam provide precise position-
ing of the Sharpening Port. Bevel and skew geometry are not af-
fected by wheel diameter, chisel size, or complex user setup.
Speed
Forced air-cooling allows higher material removal rates without af-
fecting the steel temper. Conventional dry systems surface speed is
limited by heat buildup in the tool and wet systems surface speed
is limited by the mess from water flinging off the wheel.
The WORK SHARP’s design allows for quick reshaping of a new
or damaged chisel, and fast honing of a micro bevel. Precise bevel
angles are set in the Sharpening Port, not in a fixture or jig, so
switching between angles is simple and fast.
Simplicity
Simple setup. Just set the angle and sharpen. No calibration re-
quired for changing wheel diameter. No measurement required for
setting of tool stick out and angle.
Coarse grinding for rapid shaping and micro-fine honing in one port.
No need to change between fixtures, grade wheels, or move from
machine to hand sharpening to achieve a razor-sharp edge.
Repeatability
The system’s repeatability allows the user to sharpen multiple
tools at any combinations of angle and abrasive type without extra
set-up. Most conventional systems require a jig or user set-up that
requires sharpening one tool at a time because the setup can’t be
repeated accurately.
Work Sharp Technology—Creating the Edge
For your own safety, please read this User’s Guide before operating the
WORK SHARP™ Wood Tool Sharpener.
Installation / Assembly
• Carefully unpack the WORK SHARP™ Wood Tool Sharpener and set
it on a table or workbench. Check to see that no damage has oc-
curred in shipment. Check all packing material to be sure that all
parts are present. See User’s Guide for part identification diagram.
• The WORK SHARP™ Wood Tool Sharpener needs to be placed on a
flat stable tabletop to complete assembly.
• Connect to properly wired outlet, or electrical shock may occur.
Precautions
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and work benches in-
vite accidents.
• FREQUENTLY CLEAN SHARPENING DEBRIS FROM UNIT AND
WORK AREA.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do not use in damp
or wet locations, avoid exposure to rain. Keep work area well lit. Do
not use tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g., pipes, radiators, ranges, refrig-
erators).
• KEEP OTHER PERSONS AWAY. Do not let persons not involved in
the work (especially children) touch the tool or power cord.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.
It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the
tool.
• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed. Don’t force small tools to do the job of
a heavy duty tool. Do not use the tool for purposes not intended.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can
be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
• NON-SLIP FOOTWEAR IS RECOMMENDED.
• USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Use safety glasses. Use face or
dust mask if working operations create dust.
• USE EAR PROTECTION DURING USE. The WORK SHARP™ Wood
Tool Sharpener can generate in excess of 85 dB(A) noise emissions
under certain load conditions.
• DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never yank the cord to disconnect it
from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Do not modify the electrical plug provided—if it will not fit the out-
let, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Use only 3-wire extension cords
that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that ac-
cept the tool’s plug. Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. 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 overheat-
ing. Use marked outdoor extension cord leads when the tool is used
outdoors.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. Ensure tool has
come to a complete stop before leaving work area.
• MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep the WORK SHARP™ Wood
Tool Sharpener clean for best and safest performance. Follow in-
structions for maintenance and changing accessories. Inspect cords
periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authorized
service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep unit dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. Always disconnect the WORK SHARP™
Wood Tool Sharpener when cleaning, inspecting, and changing ac-
cessories, such as the tempered glass wheel plates. When not in
use, disconnect from the power supply. Never touch internal parts of
the sharpener when it is turned on or plugged in. The rotating glass
plate wheel can cause injury.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a
dry, locked-up place out of the reach of children.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in the
“OFF” position before plugging in.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do
not operate the tool when you are tired or impaired.
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is
tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
• DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN TOP KNOB. The Knob only needs to be
finger tight.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before use of the tool, it should be care-
fully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other con-
ditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated in the instruction manual.
Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. Do
not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
• INSPECT TEMPERED GLASS WHEEL FOR DAMAGE. DO NOT
USE TOOL IF GLASS WHEEL IS CHIPPED OR DAMAGED AS
INJURY MAY OCCUR. Dispose of a chipped or broken Glass Wheel
!
IMPORTANT
Safety Instructions