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Power Cut Cordless Electric Knife

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

IMPORTANT! 

Do not discard. Read before operating your new Power Cut Cordless Electric Knife. Keep for further reference.

These helpful hints are intended to be a supplement to the Instruction Booklet.  

In order to ensure proper operation and optimum performance, please read the entire Instruction Booklet.

USE AND CARE

Inserting Blades

Caution: 

Blades are very sharp; be careful when  

handling them. Always hold blades with cutting edge 
away from you.

1.   Remove protective sleeves. 

2. 

 To insert the Serrated Blade, first assemble 
the 2-piece, Serrated Blade by inserting the 
rivet on one blade into the keyhole of the 
other blade. Press in blade release buttons  
on both sides of handle

 and insert blade tabs 

into the two slots in handle. Release buttons to 
lock in place.

3. 

 To insert the Straight Edge Blade, first attach 
short support piece onto raised divot on 
blade, and slide back. Press right blade 
release button

 and insert blade into left slot on 

handle. Release buttons to lock.

Operating Knife 
Note: 

Your cordless knife will not operate when 

plugged into charger.

1.  

Push Lock/Unlock safety switch forward 

to 

Unlock position and hold.

2.  

Squeeze and hold the On/Off trigger  

as you cut, keeping blades parallel to  
cutting surface.

3.   Release grip on Lock/Unlock switch. 

NOTE: 

Blade automatically stops and Lock/Unlock 
switch returns to Lock positions when trigger  
is released. 

CAUTION: 

NEVER place your hand on top of the 

blade to support it while operating the knife, as 
blades are designed to move back and forth.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Two unique blades offer more options than ever.
Combined with the convenience of cord less  
operation, this is a knife you may find yourself 
using every day! 
1.   Blades: 

Two full-size stainless steel blades

 

A)  Serrated for meat, poultry and even crusty 

artisan breads.

 

B)  Straight edge blade with support piece for 

slicing fruits, vegetables, cheeses and fish. 
Cut outs on blade help prevent ingredients 
from sticking. 

2.   Blade Release Buttons (only 1 shown) 

Easy to insert, remove, or change blades.

3.   On/Off  Control: 

One-touch, pressure-activated on/off trigger  

control for simple operation. Convenient for left- 
or right-hand use.

4.   Lock/Unlock Safety Switch: 

Eliminates knife being turned on accidentally.

5.   Handle: 

Elegant ergonomic handle reflects look and feel 
of fine cutlery.

6.   Power Indicator/Charging Light
7. 

 Case

8.   Electrical Cord/Charge Plug/Insert 

5-foot cord for maximum flexibility.  

Note:

 Your cordless knife does not operate when 

plugged into charger.

9.   BPA free (not shown): 

All materials that come in contact with food are 
BPA free.

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