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. It will take
longer to restore a sharp edge to extremely dull or damaged tools.
WARNING: Always wear heavy gloves and eye protection when using this
product for tool sharpening. Always clean the blade before sharpening.
STEP 1
Remove knife guide (Fig.1); move sharpening cassette to grinding position.
STEP 2
Clamp tool to be sharpened securely in bench vise. Squeeze power switch; grind edge
of tool until you are satisfied with the sharpness (Fig. 2).
Fig. 3
SHARPENING TOOLS
Lawnmower Blades, Straight & Curved (Mulching) Blades
NOTE: Lawnmower blades are normally only beveled on one side of the blade.
Only sharpen the side of the blade with the bevel. Lawnmower blades do not
require sharpening to a precise angle. It will take longer to restore a sharp edge
to an extremely dull or damaged blade.
WARNING: Always wear heavy gloves and eye protection when using this
product for tool sharpening. Always clean the blade before sharpening.
STEP 1
Remove blade from mower following manufacturer's instructions; secure blade in
bench vise.
STEP 2
Remove knife guide (Fig.1); move sharpening cassette to grinding position.
STEP 3
Clamp blade securely in bench vise. Squeeze power switch; grind edge of tool until
you are satisfied with the sharpness (Fig. 2). Unclamp blade, rotate 180º and sharpen
other side of blade.
STEP 4
Balance blade to manufacturer's specifcations and reinstall on lawnmower following
manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: ALWAYS SECURE MOWER BLADES IN A VISE PRIOR TO SHARPENING. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HOLD MOWER BLADES BY
HAND WHILE SHARPENING.
NOTE: Because the sharpener is rechargeable and
portable, you can use the sharpener in the field without
using a clamp or vise. Hold the tool to be sharpened as
tightly and steadily as possible in one hand, and hold the
sharpener in your other hand. Use extreme caution when
operating the sharpener in this manner (Fig. 3).
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