model t10010 (mfg. since 3/10)
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sharpening
The leather stropping wheel on the Model
T10010 and the included abrasive strop-
ping paste can be used to obtain a razor
sharp edge on many tools. Before use,
the stropping wheel must be properly
prepared.
note:
A slight wobble of the stropping
wheel when it is rotating is normal and
does not affect the performance.
The preparations below will be sufficient
for sharpening five to ten tools. If you
notice a drop in sharpening performance
or have sharpened more than ten tools,
repeat as necessary.
to prepare the stropping wheel:
1. DISCONNECT GRINDER FROM
POWER.
2. Secure the universal support in the
horizontal mounts so that sharpening
will be performed with the direction of
rotation.
3. Evenly apply a light machine oil to
the leather wheel. Use enough oil to
provide a thorough coating, but not so
much as to saturate the leather and
result in dripping.
4. Apply a thin coat of abrasive honing
paste to the leather wheel using a
wooden spreader or similar device.
Distribute the paste evenly by hand-
turning the wheel while spreading.
5. Connect the machine to power, then
turn it
ON
and continue to distribute the
paste, still using the wooden spreader.
Move the spreader lightly in a circular
motion across the wheel.
6. Once the paste is evenly distributed,
begin sharpening.
never sharpen against the direction
of rotation. the edge of the tool may
dig into the leather wheel, damaging
the wheel and causing the tool to
eject from the machine. this could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
