KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER WSKTS USER GUIDE W orkS h a r p T o o l s.c o m • CAUTION User’s Guide To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand this instruction manual before using product. Save these instructions for future reference.
Safety Information You will be creating incredibly sharp knives and tools with this sharpener. Please handle them with care. Use caution to avoid cutting yourself. General Power Tool Safety Warnings • WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
) Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
• Do not dispose of electrical products with household waste. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. • To replace a damaged power supply cord (Type Y), your power tool must be returned to the Service Center. Specific Safety Rules • WARNING! ALWAYS use proper safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. • Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
Motor Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 110 Volts AC only means your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz household power. Do not operate AC tools on DC. A rating of 110 volts AC/DC means that your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz AC or DC power. This information is printed on the nameplate. Lower voltage will cause loss of power and can result in over-heating. Extension Cords When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
Noise and Vibration Measurements: Noise (measured values per EN IEC 60745-2-4; IEC 60745-1; EN ISO 3744) A-weighted sound pressure level Lpa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65db(A) Uncertainty factor K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 A-weighted sound power level Lwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65db(A) Uncertainty factor K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d) Problem: My knives are cutting into my sharpening guides. Solution 1: Use lighter pressure. Using only the weight of the blade while in the sharpening guide provides best results. e) Problem: The sharpening guide is scratching my knife. Solution 1: Use an old paint brush to keep guide surfaces clean. Solution 2: Apply masking tape to blade faces when sharpening. Best Techniques: Maintain factory blade profile / shape: Follow the curve of the blade so the edge remains perpendicular to the belt.
1 Getting to Know Your knife & Tool Sharpener Sharpening cassette Quick-lock belt tensioner Hand Grip Cord Belt-tracking adjustment knob Sharpening cassette release button (on front of machine) 3-position power Switch Sharpening— momentary Abrasive belts— P80 Coarse (Green) P220 Medium (Red) 6000 Fine (Purple) 10 Grinding—on Off Outdoor knife guide (50°)— includes serrated knife and scissor guide with magnet to help position blades properly Kitchen knife guide (40°) Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpe
2 Setting Up Your Knife & Tool Sharpener Step 1 Slide sharpening cassette release button as shown and rotate the cassette to sharpening (A) or grinding (B). (A) Sharpen (B) Grind Step 2 Install desired belt. BELT SELECTION GUIDE Coarse P80 GREEN for grinding and sharpening most tools Medium P220 RED for knife & scissor sharpening Fine 6000 PURPLE for honing knives WSSA0002703 WSSA0002704 WSSA0002705 Abrasive belt dimensions: ½” x 12” Belt weight: .
These abrasives have been engineered to be long lasting to meet your sharpening needs. Push tensioner down and make ¼ turn to the right to lock in place. Center belt on all three pulleys. Turn tensioner ¼ turn to the left to release. NOTE: Use red knob to adjust top pulley for belt tracking. Removing the Sharpening Cassette To remove the sharpening cassette for cleaning, storage or repair, slide the release button and rotate the cassette to the position shown.
3 Anatomy of a knife Blade Handle E F G D B A C A. Point ������������������������� The very end of the knife, which is used for piercing B. Tip ������������������������������� The first third of the blade (approximately) which is used for small or delicate work C. Edge ���������������������������� The cutting surface of the knife, which extends from the point to the heel D. Heel ����������������������������The rear part of the blade, used for cutting activities that require more force E.
4 Sharpening Kitchen and Filet Knives Smooth-edged kitchen knives Step 1 Belt: P220 RED Install red belt. Slide kitchen knife guide onto sharpening cassette in sharpening position A. Opposite View: Guide in place Step 2 Starting with the knife in the right side of the guide, squeeze power switch, and pull knife straight and steadily through guide from bolster to point of blade. Turn off the power as you come to the point while the blade is still supported by the belt.
Step 3 Repeat Step 2 now using the left side of guide. Repeat for the same number of strokes used in Step 2 so you sharpen evenly. Your knife will now be “tomato sharp”. If you choose, you can proceed with the purple 6000 grit belt and hone the edge for even sharper results! Step 4 Belt: 6000 PURPLE Remove red belt, install purple belt and reinstall the kitchen knife guide. Hone knife by making alternating strokes (5 strokes per side).
5 Sharpening Outdoor Knives Pocket knives & hunting knives Step 1 Belt: P220 RED Install red belt. Slide outdoor knife guide over the belt onto sharpening cassette in sharpening position A. Opposite View: Guide in place Step 2 Starting with the knife in the right side of the guide, squeeze power switch, and pull knife straight and steadily through guide from bolster to point of blade. Turn off the power as you come to the point while the blade is still supported by the belt (4-in.
Step 3 Repeat Step 2 now using the left side of guide. Repeat for the same number of strokes used in Step 2 so you sharpen evenly. Top View Your knife will now be “rope-cutting sharp”. If you choose, you can proceed with the purple 6000 grit belt and hone the edge for even sharper results! Step 4 Belt: 6000 PURPLE Remove red belt, install purple belt and reinstall the outdoor knife guide. Hone knife by making alternating strokes (5 strokes per side).
6 Sharpening Serrated Knives NOTE: Serrated knives have a flat side and a beveled side on the blade; sharpen ONLY the flat side with your Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener. Step 1 Beveled Side Flat Side Belt: 6000 PURPLE Install purple belt; slide outdoor knife guide (includes serrated guide) over the belt. The serrated guide is located below the 25° slot. Step 2 Place flat side of blade against the serrated knife guide at the bolster / handle.
7 Sharpening Knives with Partial Serrations Step 1 Follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the standard portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Use outdoor guide with this portion of blade. Step 2 Follow instructions for serrated knives on the serrated portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Use serrated guide with this portion of blade.
8 Sharpening Hunting Knives with Gut Hook & Blades with Deep Concave Curves Step 1 Follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the standard portion of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Step 2 Belt: 6000 PURPLE To sharpen the gut hook, remove any knife guides; install purple belt. Step 3 Place curve of gut hook over the belt on downhill side; allow belt to conform to blade’s curve. Squeeze power switch; hone 2 to 4 seconds. Step 4 Repeat on other side of gut hook.
9 Sharpening Single-Bevel Knives Step 1 Belt: P220 RED Install red belt. Follow instructions for smooth-edged knives on the beveled side of the blade using the outdoor knife guide. Continue until a slight burr develops on the flat side. Step 2 Belt: 6000 PURPLE Install purple belt and hone beveled side of the blade; continue using the outdoor knife guide Step 3 Hone flat side of the blade using the serrated guide; continue using the outdoor knife guide.
10 Sharpening Scissors NOTE: Sharpen only the beveled side of your scissors. Marking the beveled side with a black marker will make it easier to see when the cutting edge has been sharpened. Step 1 Belt: 6000 PURPLE Install purple belt and the outdoor knife guide (includes scissor guide). Hold scissors as shown to keep blades open during sharpening. Step 2 Pull scissors steadily through guide along full length of blade. NOTE: For proper scissors-sharpening position.
11 Sharpening Tools Shovels, Hoes, Axes, Pick Axes, Post-Hole Diggers, & Other Edged Tools NOTE: Tools such as these do not require sharpening to a precise angle; just let the belt conform to the edge of the tool. It will take longer to restore an edge to severely damaged tools. Remember, the tool is not intended for heavy-duty use; do not exceed 20 minutes use in 1 hour. Step 1 Belt: P80 GREEN Remove knife guide, install green belt; move sharpening cassette to grinding position B.
12 Sharpening Tools Pruners, Shears, & Other Bypass Cutting Tools NOTE: These tools usually have only one sharp, beveled blade. Re-sharpen ONLY the beveled blade. These tools do not require sharpening to a precise angle; just let the belt conform to the edge of the tool. Remember, the tool is not intended for heavy-duty use; do not exceed 20 minutes use in 1 hour. Step 1 Belt: P220 RED Remove guide, install red belt; move sharpening cassette to grinding position B.
13 Sharpening Tools Lawnmower Blades, Straight & Curved (Mulching) Blades NOTE: Lawnmower blades do not require sharpening to a precise angle; just let the belt conform to the shape of the blade edge, whether straight or curved. Remember, the tool is not intended for heavy-duty use; do not exceed 20 minutes use in 1 hour. Step 1 Remove blade from mower following manufacturer’s instructions; secure blade in bench vise.
14 Grinding, Polishing, Deburring The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener is the ideal handheld grinder for small tasks, from deburring to polishing. Remember, the tool is not intended for heavy-duty use; do not exceed 20 minutes use in 1 hour. • Deburr tubing • Grinding metal • Grinding plastic • Sanding wood • Automotive fabrication • Any detail grinding task Belt: P80 GREEN Grinding position B WARRANTY 1-year warranty on all WORK SHARP® components; excludes abrasives.
Thank You Thank you for purchasing a WORK SHARP® Knife & Tool Sharpener. As President of this company, I am very excited and proud to offer you this quality, innovative product. I am equally proud of the great people at Darex, LLC who are dedicated to designing, marketing, and manufacturing great products. At Darex, we strive to make every sharpening experience easy, fast, and effective. I am confident you will find the performance and precision you expect in the high quality sharpening system.
KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER Darex, LLC 210 E. Hersey St. Ashland OR 97520 USA Tel.: 1 (800) 597-6170 Fax.: 1 (541) 552-1377 E-mail: info@darex.com Internet: www.worksharptools.com WORK SHARP® is a trademark of Darex, LLC.
