Using a Knife Sharpener
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How to sharpen your blades using a Work Sharp sharpener.
Place Sharpener on a Level Surface
Choose Medium Belt.
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Install Belt.
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Press down on the belt tensioner and route belt around pulleys.
Plug in Sharpener
Turn on Sharpener.
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Verify that the belt has been installed correctly.
Install Blade Guide
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For this particular model, the blade guide slides right into place, on top of tensioner.
Turn Sharpener On.
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Hold machine in place with one hand. With the other hand, grab the knife by the handle and starting at the back of the blade by the handle and pull towards you 5 times.
Switch Sides
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Repeat step #7.
Repeat Step #3
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Repeat using fine belt.
Repeat Steps #7 & #8
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