3.2. Assembly
:
3.2.1. A compact Spanner is stored within a cavity
at the rear of the raised wooden block. Remove the
spanner.
3.2.2. Attach the blade to the bolt extending from the
raised wooden block. Position a white nylon washer
on either side of the blade and then tighten the Nylon
fastening nut using the spanner provided. Re-position
the spanner within it’s storage cavity and your biltong
slicer is ready to use.
3.2.3. In cutting biltong or any other wide range of
food products, the upright rear block can be used as a
guide. Press the biltong (or other product) against the
guide and push towards the blade as you slice, while
carefully ensuring fingers are kept well clear of the
cutting edge.
3.2.4. The knife can be detached for independent use
and cleaning if required, and the wooden board can be
used with or without the attached knife.
3.3. Using the tungsten-carbide sharpener:
3.3.1. Ensure that the sharpener is placed on a stable
base when using, and hold the slicing knife handle with
the left hand to keep a steady grip on the unit. This
keeps the sharpener steady and your left hand well
clear of the blade being sharpened.
3.3.2. With your right hand, hold the knife in a vertical
position (at 90 degrees to floor or table-top) and using
slight downward pressure run the blade from it’s heel
to the tip through the slot.
3.3.3. Repeat this action 3 or 4 times, or more if
necessary until sharp.
3.3.4. After sharpening, clean the knife blade and dry
well before storing.
3.4. CAUTION IN USE OF YOUR TUNGSTEN-CARBIDE
SHARPENER:
3.4.1. Do not use the Tungsten Carbide sharpener to
sharpen serrated knives or scissors.
3.4.2. Do not use a backwards and forwards motion,
sharpen in one direction only.
3.4.3. Use only light pressure - do not apply extreme
force.
3.4.4. Do not put the sharpener or wooden block in a
dishwasher or submerge.
