Robert Sorby ProEdge - Changing a Sharpening Belt; Choosing the Correct Sharpening Belt

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Changing a Sharpening Belt
Firstly ensure the electric wall socket is switched o and remove the plug to ensure personal
safety.
Remove the two Robert Sorby t-bar screws from the belt assembly and remove the guard.
Lift the belt release lever and pull it towards the front of the system.
The belt is now free and can be removed by sliding it o the top and
bottom pulleys.
The new belt can now be tted by sliding it over the two pulleys at
the same time, ensuring it is lined up in the centre of both pulleys.
Lift the release lever to apply the tension on the belt and return it to
its original position at the rear of the system. Replace the side guard
and secure in place with the two t-bar screws.
Return the electric plug into the wall socket and switch on. Now switch on the ProEdge and check
for the belt alignment. If it is not correct, adjust as described on page 9.
Choosing the Correct Sharpening Belt
Abrasive belts cut cleaner and more eciently than a grinding wheel and will produce a much
cleaner cutting edge.
There are three options available to use with the ProEdge system.
1.AluminiumOxide60,120*&240*grit: Ideal for sharpening woodworking
chisels, carving tools and pirons.
2.Zirconium60*&120grit: Designed for HSS tools,drill and router bits.
3.Ceramic60&120grit:Very hard-wearing and long-lasting
suitable for heavy material removal.
4.Trizact600,1200,3000grit.Enables knives to be sharpened to a
razor edge of 2 microns - equivalent to a disposable razor blade.
5.Thediamondabrasivegrainachievesoutstandingresultson  
tungsten carbide, ceramic, glass and natural stone as well as
 manyotherresistantmaterials.
Full details of accessory parts
and sharpening belts, please
see back page
Accessories!