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Important SafeguardS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Every user should read this manual.
2. To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the Chef’sChoice
®
Model 314 in
water or other liquid.
3. Make sure that only clean knife blades are inserted in the Model 314.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
U.S. customers:
You may return your sharpener to EdgeCraft’s factory for service where the
cost of repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. When the electrical
cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Chef’sChoice distributor or
other qualified service to avoid the danger of electrical shock.
Outside U.S.:
Please return your sharpener to your local distributor where the cost of repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. If the supply cord of this appliance
is damaged, it must be replaced by a repair facility appointed by the manufacturer because
special tools are required. Please consult your Chef’sChoice distributor.
7. CAUTION! This appliance may be fitted with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in anyway.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by EdgeCraft Corporation may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. The Chef’sChoice
®
Model 314 is designed to sharpen kitchen knives, pocket knives, and
most sports knives. Do not attempt to sharpen scissors, ax blades or any blade that does
not fit freely in the slots.
10. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. When in the “ON” position (Red flash on switch is exposed when “on”) the Chef’sChoice
®
sharpener should always be on a stable countertop or table.
12. WARNING: KNIVES PROPERLY SHARPENED ON YOUR CHEF’SCHOICE
®
WILL BE SHARPER
THAN YOU EXPECT. TO AVOID INJURY USE AND HANDLE THEM WITH EXTREME CARE. DO
NOT CUT TOWARD ANY PART OF YOUR FINGERS, HAND OR BODY. DO NOT RUN FINGER
ALONG EDGE. STORE IN A SAFE MANNER.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
15. Do not use honing oils, water, or any other lubricant with the Model 314.
16. For household use only.
17.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
