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SHARPENING SCISSORS
If possible, take the scissors apart to make the sharp-
ening operation easier and safer. Remove material only
from the outside surface and work from the heavy end
of the blade toward the tip.
SHARPENING SCREWDRIVERS
The end of a properly sharpened screwdriver will be a
perfect rectangle, absolutely flat and perpendicular to
the center line of the shank. The two sides and two fac-
es will taper outward from the edge of the shoulder or
shank. They should be flat with intersecting faces per-
pendicular. Hold each face of the screwdriver against
the wheel to true it up, and then ease the end straight
into the stone to grind it true.
OPERATION
WARNING!
Metal pieces become heated quickly during grinding, so make sure to move the workpiece back
and forth to prevent overheating.
SHARPENING KNIVES
Remove metal from both faces of most knives, working
from the heavy end of the blade toward the tip.
LAWN MOWER BLADES
Lawn mower blades are usually sharpened on only one
side and dressed up slightly on the other. After sharpen-
ing, be sure to balance the blade by removing additional
material from the heavy end. (There are a number of
inexpensive cone balancers on the market for this pur-
pose). Unbalanced blades can cause serious crank shaft
damage to your lawn mower. Always remove spark plug
wires from the mower before servicing the blades to
prevent accidental starting.
DANGER!
FIRE HAZARD. Do not grind or polish magnesium or magnesium alloys.
NOTE:
Do not apply excessive pressure. Guide the blade with light pressure. Let the grinding wheel do the work.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING!
Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements
should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service
at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor does
not start.
1. Power cord or extension
cord damaged or not properly
plugged in.
1. Check the power cord, extension cord, power
plug, and the power outlet. Make sure the tool
is properly plugged in. Do not use the tool if
any cord is damaged.
2. Low voltage.
2. Check that the circuit is providing 120V
power.
3. Defective power switch,
defective motor or wiring,
defective capacitor, short
circuit, or loose connections.
3. Stop using the tool and call 1-800-232-1195
for customer service.
Troubleshooting continues on the next page.
