Edgecraft Chef's Choice 490 - Manual (Page 8)

2. Sharpen using a smooth back and forth stroke keeping the scissor blade edge in solid
sliding contact with the correct diamond pad during the entire stroke.
3. Do not attempt to sharpen pinking shears, serrated blades or knives.
4. Make certain that the face of the scissor blades is clean before sharpening.
5. It is essential to learn how to feel for the burr. This is the best indication that sharpening
in a given stage is complete. Make certain the burr has formed along the entire blade…
from pivot to tip.
6. With poultry shears you need sharpen only the smooth convex blade. The other blade if
concave (usually serrated) blade will not need sharpening and cannot be sharpened on
this sharpener.
7. Do not attempt to sharpen serrated blades. However, where only one blade is serrated,
the other blade if it is a standard convex or straight edge blade can be sharpened using
the procedure for standard scissors. Look carefully for serrations. They can sometimes
be very small and difficult to see.
8. Scissor Adjustment: All “professional” scissors and many other quality scissors have a
screw tensioner at the pivot. The performance of your scissors and your scissor life may
be improved by adjusting this pivot to establish and maintain a smooth edge contact
when you close the scissors. Proper adjustment is determined by opening scissors to
50% of blade length, then tightening until blade looseness is just barely removed. It is
important that the pivot not be over tightened.
9. Do not use honing oils, water or any other lubricant on the Sharpener or sharpening pads.
To clean sharpener, shake off or blow off any loose metal filings. Wipe parts with a
damp cloth and store diamond pads in compartment.
serVice
In the event post-warranty service is needed, return your sharpener to the EdgeCraft
factory where the cost of repair can be estimated before the repair is undertaken.
Please include your return address, daytime telephone number, and a brief description
of the problem or damage to the sharpener on a separate sheet inside the box. Retain
a shipping receipt as protection against loss in shipment.
Send your sharpener (postage pre-paid) to:
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