ASSEMbLY, ADJUSTMENTS
& OPERATION
FILLINg THE WATER TRAY
1. With the grinding/sharpening wheel and water tray installed, fill water tray (A)
Fig.11 with clean, cold water up to the "max water level" (B) as shown on the
inside of the water tray.
2. Make sure the grinding/sharpening wheel is completely wet before starting any
grinding/sharpening operations. New wheels will absorb more water during
their first use. Keep an eye on the water level in the water tray during
operations.
3. It is recommended to place a small magnet inside the water tray to collect metal
shavings.
WARNINg!
NEVER LEAVE GRINDING/SHARPENING WHEEL SITTING IN
WATER FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. Doing this will weaken and damage
one side of the wheel, creating an imbalance and a very dangerous situation for
the user.
EMPTY THE WATER TRAY AFTER EACH OPERATION/USE
.
8” LEATHER STROPPINg WHEEL PREPERATION
The leather stropping wheel comes installed, and requires some preparation
before it can be used.
1. Apply a even coat of light machine oil (not included) to the leather stropping
wheel (A) Fig.12. Do not use too much machine oil, there should be no dripping
oil.
2. Apply a thin, even layer of the honing compound (included) to the leather
stropping wheel.
3. Once layer of honing compound has been placed, turn on the Wet/Dry Sharp-
ener and continue to apply honing compound to the leather stropping wheel.
Once applied evenly, the leather stropping wheel is ready to use.
4. Before attempting to use the leather stropping wheel, make sure the lock knob
(B) Fig.12 is tight.
OPERATION
before operating:
Wear safety glasses. Make sure the grinding/sharpening wheel is installed properly. It rotates smoothly by hand without
obstruction. Make sure the universal support is installed properly in the correct orientation. Make sure the angle guide is used to set and matches
the bevel angle of the tool. Make sure the water tray is installed and is filled with water to the max water level. Make sure the tool to sharpen is
properly mounted in the appropriate jig. For larger tools, rest it directly onto the universal support.
SHARPENINg A bLADES OR CHISELS
When sharpening knives and scissors, it is recommended to grind/sharpen WITH the rotation of the wheel (grinding/sharpening wheel
rotates away from you). When sharpening axes or wood chisels, grind AgAINST the rotation of the wheel (grinding/sharpening wheel
rotates toward you).
1. Turn Wet/Dry Sharpener on, selecting the proper orientation of rotation using
the Fwd/OFF/Rev switch. Let the grinding/sharpening wheel run for a few
minutes, making sure it is rotating evenly. Make sure the water tray is filled with
clean water to the maximum water level.
2. Firmly grasp the blade to be sharpened. Make sure it is properly supported.
Feed the blade into the grinding/sharpening wheel with an even pressure. Do not
apply excessive pressure. Refer to Fig.13.
3. Slide the blade back and forth along the universal support to avoid overheating,
for even grinding of the blade and even wear of the grinding/sharpening wheel.
Grind one side, then the other if applicable and repeat.
NOTE:
We recommend marking the area to be sharpened with a black marker.
After a few passes you will see the section of the blade which is being sharpened,
adjust as needed.
DANgER! FIRE HAZARD
. NEVER grind or polish magnesium or magnesium alloys.
FIgURE 11
FIgURE 12
FIgURE 13
