USER MANUAL
for the Ermak-10 knife sharpener
Warning:
The sharpener is made from extruded acrylic (organic glass). It is a very nice and durable
material, but it requires the user to follow a few simple rules.
1.
Never use organic solvents
for cleaning the sharpener (alcohol, petrol, acetone, White
Spirit, etc.) or washing up detergents as they contain aggressive surfactants.
These
substances damage the finish, making it look mat and the parts will start cracking. Use only
water and ordinary soap foam for the cleaning.
2
. Protect the sharpener from impact and falling on hard surfaces.
3.
Do not use excessive force
when working with the sharpener.
If suddenly something
becomes stiff, check that you have loosened all necessary screws and that there are no
unwanted objects under the moving parts.
4
. Try to avoid intensive water
penetration on the bearings.
Even though they are covered, it is
better not to expose them to excessive ingress. This especially refers to the bearing inside the
tower. All the steel construction parts, including all fixings, are made from stainless steel and
brass.
5.
There is no need to lubricate the sharpener
, lubricant is, in fact, not advised as it can retain
abrasive particles.
6
. Beware of the magnets
- they are very strong.
Slide the knife gradually, starting with the tip
of the blade and working towards the heel! When taking the knife off, work backwards by first
sliding in the heel of the blade, moving towards the tip. If you try to attach or take off the entire
blade at one time, sudden strong jerk could cause you injury or damage the magnetic holders.
7.
Before you start
, cover the magnets on the holders using masking tape.
This way, the blade
will be protected from scratches, the contact between the blade and the holder will improve
and it is possible to make marks on the tape for stable blade positioning during sharpening if
necessary.
8.
Do not attempt
to tighten the clamping screws at any cost - they have been mounted using
a dynamometer and there is no need to tighten them regularly during the entire life of the
sharpener.
Trying to tighten them harder may lead to excessive strain and consequently to
cracking. If, for some reason, one of the clamping screws is loose, tighten it only lightly by
rotating the screwdriver using just two fingers.
By following these simple rules, the sharpener will literally serve you for many years
and you can enjoy its flawless operation and appearance.
