Work Sharp WS2000 Tool Sharpener & Grinder User Guide - Manual (Page 9)

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Top Side Freehand
Sharpening Tips (top tool
rest use optional)
• Use the coarse abrasive surface for ag-
gressive grinding, or use the fine grit
abrasive surface for light grinding.
• Always place the blade face onto the
right side of grinding wheel so that the
wheel spins away from you.
• Raise tool or handle to create or re-
sharpen a beveled edge if desired.
• The top tool rest can be used to assist in
the sharpening process if desired.
• Axes and hatchets are best sharpened
using the top tool rest and a sweeping
motion to grind the bevel. With the
power switch in the “off” position, lay
the bevel onto the wheel and find the
proper grind angle. Then turn on your
machine and grind the corresponding
bevel onto each side of the axe or
hatchet.
• The height adjustability of the top tool
rest can assist in more precise bevel
grinding of your tools. Adjust the top
tool rest and blade projection to achieve
more precise bevel grinding of tools.
6 Care and Maintenance
After sharpening only a few tools, sharp-
ening debris will accumulate on your
workbench and also under the grinding
wheel. Sharpening debris may promote
premature wear in the WS2000 unit and
can potentially pose a fire risk. Cleaning
the unit on a consistent basis can add
life to your machine and increase safety.
Before any maintenance or cleaning is
performed, be sure to unplug your
WORK
SHARP™ WS2000.
For best results, use the WORK SHARP™
replacement abrasives kits. WORK
SHARP™ recommends the type of abra-
sives we provide because they create a
finish superior to oil and water stones—
without the mess.
However, if you choose, you can also use
any standard 6" adhesive backed abrasive
available at your local hardware store or
tool distributor. Trimming of standard 6"
abrasives will be required to fit the 150mm
grinding wheels. Or, you can also use a
standard 8" × 11" sheet of your preferred
sandpaper, and cut it to size. First spray
the abrasive backing with a spray tack ad-
hesive, then place the grinding wheel onto
the paper and trim to fit.
Contact the store or dealer where you pur-
chased
WORK SHARP™ The Tool Sharp-
ener, or contact WORK SHARP™ directly
at www.worksharptools.com, to purchase
replacement abrasive kits.
Cleaning your WORK
SHARP™ WS2000
With the WORK SHARP™ WS2000 un-
plugged, remove the grinding wheel to
expose the top of the unit and sharpening
port. Brush away the accumulated sharp-
ening debris from the wheel and sharpen-
ing port area. Remove sharpening debris
with a small, dry brush. Dispose of the
sharpening debris in a safe and environ-
mentally approved manner.
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Important Safety Tip
DURING CLEAN UP, BE SURE
GRIT IS NOT HOT OR GLOW-
ING, AS IT MAY START A
FIRE!
Determining if replacing the
abrasive is required
The provided selection of abrasives with
the
WORK SHARP™ WS2000 is designed
to give you the best sharpening perfor-
mance available. We have included pre-
mium abrasives that will provide you with
long-lasting results. However, the abrasive
will wear out eventually. It may need to be
changed if:
• When sharpening a tool, it takes notice-
ably longer to achieve sharp results
• Abrasive is ‘loading up’ and is not able
to be cleaned
• There is a tear, wrinkle, or hole in the
abrasive
• There is a bubble or lump under the
abrasive
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Not sharpening entire Chisel bevel face
Solutions
• The bevel angle previously sharpened
onto tool is not 25°. Continue sharpen-
ing.
• Sharpening not complete yet. Use coarse
grit for fast material removal.
• Tool being sharpened is not completely
flat on the heat sink during sharpening.
• Sharpening port fence is not snug
against tool, which allows tool to skew
in port.
Problem
Excessive heat build-up
Solutions
• Plunging tool against abrasive disk too
long.
• Applying too much load pressure against
abrasive disk during sharpening.
• Abrasive needs to be cleaned or re-
placed.
• Smaller tools should be sharpened on
the left side of port using light pressure
and less sharpening time. Use slotted
media with smaller tools.
Top tool rest height
adjusts up or down
Rotation
Pull slowly
towards you