Storage Compartment
Limited Warranty
For Further Information
Fig. 3: Auxiliary honing pad
(on handle) and coarse
diamond pad.
Fig. 4: Sharpening an axe with
the coarse pad.
Diamond Abrasive Sharpening Pads (
continued
)
Position the knife blade at about a 20° angle to the pad. Pull
the blade in a smooth motion
away
from the edge. Use only
light pressure.Alternate sides, sharpening one side of the edge
then the other. Continue until the edge is reasonably sharp.
Then use the two-stage sharpening section to produce a razor-
sharp edge. Diamonds can sharpen any material, including
stainless steel alloys and tool steel. The Chef’sChoice
®
480
pocket sharpener supplied with the coarse diamond abrasive
pad can also be used like a file to sharpen hatchets and other
cutting tools (Fig. 4).
Honing Pad
The white honing pad refines the edge after it has been sharp-
ened in Stage 2. Like a barber strop, this ultrafine abrasive can
produce an ultra-fine edge. Hold the knife at a 25° to 40° angle
(Fig. 5) and move the blade across the pad with a smooth sweep-
ing motion, honing alternate sides of the edge. About 5 strokes
per side should be sufficient. Always
pull
the blade
away
from
the edge with a smooth motion. Never push the blade toward
the edge: this can cut or nick the honing material.
In time, the white honing pad will be darkened by sharpening
residue. This won’t reduce the pad’s effectiveness. It can be
cleaned by gently scraping it with the back of a knife or metal
ruler, or scrubbing it lightly with fine steel wool.
Fig. 5: Sharpening with honing
pad: correct angle and motion.
Fig. 6: Using the fishhook
sharpening pad: correct motion.
Fig. 7: Storage compartment.
Fishhook Sharpening Pad
This pad has a long groove to sharpen fishhooks. Push the point
of the hook along the bottom of the groove moving
away
from the
point (Fig. 6). This pad can also presharpen knives before
sharpening in the two-stage sharpening section.
Certain models of the Chef’sChoice
®
480 Series feature
a handle storage compartment to hold sharpening pads,
personal accessories, fishhooks, line cutters and even small
pocket knives!
When used with normal care, this EdgeCraft product is guaranteed against
defective material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase (“Warranty Period”). We will repair or replace, at our option, any prod-
uct or part that is defective in material or workmanship without charge if the
product is returned to us postage prepaid, with dated proof of purchase, within
the Warranty Period. This Limited Warranty does not cover replacement of
abrasive pads necessitated by use of the product or product damage resulting
from misuse. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRAN-
TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. EDGECRAFT CORPORATION
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from State to State. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES
ONLY TO NORMAL HOUSEHOLD USE OF THIS SHARPENER AND IS VOID
FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL USE.
For information on other Chef’sChoice
®
power-driven and
manual knife sharpeners, visit your local dealer or contact
EdgeCraft:
825 Southwood Road
Avondale, PA 19311
(800) 342-3255 (610) 268-0500
www.chefschoice.com
©EdgeCraft Corporation 2011
This product may be covered by one or more EdgeCraft patents and/or patents
pending as marked on the product.
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