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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a WORK SHARP™ The Wood Tool Sharp-
ener. 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 Professional Tool Mfg. LLC who are dedicated to designing,
marketing, and manufacturing great products.
At ProTool, we strive to make every sharpening experience easy, fast,
and effective. I am confident you will find the performance and preci-
sion you expect in this high quality sharpening system. With this break-
through approach to sharpening, you can now sharpen your wood tools
much faster and without the mess of a wet system. It will work every
time.
If you have questions, suggestions, or need help with your WORK
SHARP™ unit, please contact us. Our customer representatives are
here to help. We support what we build and we appreciate hearing from
you!
Though we believe operating your WORK SHARP™ will be intuitive,
please read this User’s Guide to ensure you achieve the superior results
you desire. We have included some sharpening tips you may find handy.
Please visit our website at
www.worksharptools.com.
There you will find:
• Demonstrations of all operations with the sights and sounds lead-
ing to successful tool sharpening
• Downloadable copies of this User’s Guide
• Warranty registration
• Service and contact numbers
Thank you again for buying a WORK SHARP™ Wood Tool Sharpener.
enjoy its performance, quality and precision.
And remember, Work Smart, WORK SHARP™!
Hank O’Dougherty
President, Professional Tool Mfg., LLC
Maker of WORK SHARP
™
, Drill Doctor
™
, and DAREx
™
Table of Contents
A Message from the President of ProTool ................................2
Table of Contents ......................................................................2
Safety ........................................................................................3
Getting to Know Your Tool & Parts Checklist ..........................5
Available Accessories ...............................................................6
Assembling Your Tool ...............................................................7
Quick Start Guide .....................................................................8
Selecting the Right Abrasive for the Job ...................................9
Sharpening Straight-Edged Tools .............................................10
Freehand Topside Sharpening ..................................................12
Underside Sharpening with Edge-Vision™ Slotted Wheell .......12
Maintenance .............................................................................13
Troubleshooting FAQ ................................................................13
Technical Support .....................................................................15
Warranty ...................................................................................15
Español .....................................................................................16
Français ....................................................................................32
Precision
Rigid bevel angle settings and Skew Cam provide precise position-
ing of the Sharpening Port. Bevel and skew geometry are not af-
fected by wheel diameter, chisel size, or complex user setup.
Speed
Forced air-cooling allows higher material removal rates without af-
fecting the steel temper. Conventional dry systems surface speed is
limited by heat buildup in the tool and wet systems surface speed
is limited by the mess from water flinging off the wheel.
The WORK SHARP’s design allows for quick reshaping of a new
or damaged chisel, and fast honing of a micro bevel. Precise bevel
angles are set in the Sharpening Port, not in a fixture or jig, so
switching between angles is simple and fast.
Simplicity
Simple setup. Just set the angle and sharpen. No calibration re-
quired for changing wheel diameter. No measurement required for
setting of tool stick out and angle.
Coarse grinding for rapid shaping and micro-fine honing in one port.
No need to change between fixtures, grade wheels, or move from
machine to hand sharpening to achieve a razor-sharp edge.
Repeatability
The system’s repeatability allows the user to sharpen multiple
tools at any combinations of angle and abrasive type without extra
set-up. Most conventional systems require a jig or user set-up that
requires sharpening one tool at a time because the setup can’t be
repeated accurately.
WORK SHARP™ Technology—Creating the Edge
!
IMPORTANT
Safety Warnings & Precautions
For your own safety, please read this User’s Guide before operating
WORK SHARP
™ The Wood Tool Sharpener
Installation / Assembly
• Carefully unpack WORK SHARP™ The Wood Tool Sharpener and set
it on a table or workbench. Check to see that no damage has occurred
in shipment. Check all packing material to be sure that all parts are
present. See User’s Guide page 6 for part identification diagram.
• The WORK SHARP™ unit needs to be placed on a flat stable tabletop
to complete assembly.
• Connect to properly wired outlet, or electrical shock may occur.
Precautions
FIRE CAN CAUSE DEATH, INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE!
Reduce the risk of death, injury or property damage from fire. Read,
understand and follow these safety instructions. Make certain that any-
one else who uses this sharpener or who is a bystander in the sharp-
ening area understands and follows these safety instructions as well.
Remember, sharpening produces sparks and hot metal debris that can
start fires, burn skin and damage eyes.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Reduce the risk of death or serious
injury from shock. Read, understand and follow these safety instruc-
tions. Make certain that anyone else who uses this sharpener or who
is a bystander in the sharpening area understands and follows these
safety instructions as well.
SHARPENING DEBRIS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN! Re-
duce the risk of injury from sharpening debris. Read, understand and
follow these safety instructions. Make certain that anyone else who
uses this sharpener or who is a bystander in the sharpening area un-
derstands and follows these safety instructions as well.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING Electric Shock Can Kill! Read, understand and follow ALL
Safety instructions.
• AVOID BODY CONTACT WITH EARTHED OR GROUNDED
SURFACES (e.g., pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
• DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never yank the cord to disconnect it
from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Do not modify the electrical plug provided—if it will not fit the out-
let, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Use only 3-wire extension cords
that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that ac-
cept the tool’s plug. Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. Please refer to the fol-
lowing table for minimum cord size requirements:
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. Always disconnect WORK SHARP™ unit
when cleaning, inspecting, and changing accessories. When not in
use, disconnect from the power supply. Never touch internal parts of
the sharpener when it is turned on or plugged in.
Ampere Rating Volts
More Not More
Than Than 120v 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
AWG
0 6 18 16 16 14
18" minimum
flammable
materials
FIRE PREVENTION
Sharpening operations create hot sparks
and sharpening debris:
1. The work area must be kept clean and free from all
flammable material.
2. The workbench should be protected with an appropriate
heat resistant cover to prevent fire or scorching of surfaces.
3. Keep an approved fire extinguisher of the proper size
and type in the work area. Inspect it regularly to ensure
that it is in proper working order. Know how to use the
fire extinguisher.
4.
WARNING: NEVER perform sharpening operations in
the presence of flammable liquids or gasses.
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