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Sharpening (Fig. 12 and 13)
• Place the wet/dry sharpener on a flat, stable, and
water-repellent surface.
• Verify that the eye shield is in the proper position to
protect the operator from flying debris.
• Allow the sharpener to reach full speed before using it.
• For dry sharpening, operate the sharpener from the
front.
• For wet sharpening, operate the sharpener from the
back.
• Align the item to be sharpened with the parallel lines
on the tool rest in order to ensure that the edge is
perpendicular to the wheel.
When using the dry wheel to sharpen an item
(Fig.12)
,
stabilize the item on the dry wheel tool rest.
When using the wet wheel to sharpen an item
(Fig.13)
,
stabilize the item on the wet wheel tool rest. Use the angle
gauge in order to adjust the angle of the wet wheel tool rest before turning the sharpener on.
Sharpening guidelines
Dull tools are hard to use, inefficient, potentially dangerous, and short-lived. Cutting edges should be
sharpened regularly in order to maintain the optimum bevel, as designed by the manufacturer. Dull blades
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WARNING!
Wear safety goggles and verify that the eye shield is secure and properly positioned before using
the sharpener.
tend to lose their edge through overwork. Once the original edge is gone, the blade can no longer produce
the same quality results that it was designed for. Regular sharpening dresses and maintains the edge.
It is not difficult to put a good, sharp edge on tools and blades, but a certain amount of practice may be
required. The more the wet /dry sharpener is used, the easier it becomes to obtain a good, sharp edge.
Keep these basic guidelines in mind as sharpening skills are developed:
• Think safety; always use common sense when sharpening any blade. Do not place the hands in the
path of the blade. Hold the item that is being sharpened firmly. Always work in a well-lit area.
• Sharpen using many small passes. This is more efficient than trying a few powerful strokes, and it is
easier to gauge progress.
• Sharpen a tool before using it rather than halfway through a project, when there is a temptation to
finish the sharpening quickly, and not do a thorough job.
• The sharper the edge, the crisper the cut. However, a sharper edge, will get dull faster. The edge on
any blade is always a compromise between durability and sharpness.
• It is a good idea to closely inspect tools when they are being sharpened. Discard any blade that has a
bent or cracked edge.
WARNING!
In order to avoid injury from unexpected start-up or electric shock,unplug the power cord from
the outlet before performing inspection or maintenance. Do not use a damaged tool.
WARNING!
In order to reduce the risk of injury, electric shock, and damage to the sharpener, do not immerse
the sharpener in liquid or allow liquid to get inside the motor housing.
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