Sharpal 103N User Manual

User Manual
Item No. 103N
A- KNIFE SHARPENING INSTRUCTION:
1. Hold the sharpener with your left hand on a flat, stable surface.
2. Insert blade fully and vertically into V-Notch carbide sharpening slot A at a 90 degree angle to the
sharpener. Gently with light pressure pull the knife blade from heel to tip in direction of indicator
arrows. (See Fig. 1)
Note: Light pressure is sufficient when using the knife sharpener. Heavy pressure might cause to lose
control of the knife and could cause possible injury. Carefully and gradually increase pressure until the
desired result is realized.
The V-Notch carbide sharpening slot A is for dull or damaged edge that requires new edge setting. If need
fine honing of slightly dull edge, please sharpen with ceramic rod D. Try to sharpen with ceramic rod D
firstly for your valuable knives.
3. Repeat above action until blade is sharp. Always pull the blade through the sharpening slot from
heel to tip, never back and forth.
B- PRUNER SHARPENING INSTRUCTION:
Most pruning shears, loppers and mower have blades that are only beveled on one side of the blade. Only
sharpen the side of each blade that has a bevel. This single carbide sharpening slot B is NOT designed to
put an edge on a blade with no initial bevel or sharpen a double-beveled or serrated edge blade. It is to

Sharpal 103N Specifications

General

Brand	Sharpal
Model	103N
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Knife Sharpening

KNIFE SHARPENING INSTRUCTION

Instructions for sharpening knives using V-Notch carbide slot A at a 90 degree angle.

Pruner & Mower Blade Sharpening

PRUNER SHARPENING INSTRUCTION

Instructions for sharpening single-bevel blades like pruners, loppers, and mowers with slot B.

Hedge Shears Sharpening

HEDGE SHEARS SHARPENING INSTRUCTION

Instructions for sharpening garden implements like hedge shears, knives, and scissors with carbide C.

Scissors Honing

SCISSORS HONING INSTRUCTION

Instructions for honing and realigning blades of scissors, knives, and garden tools with ceramic rod D.

Axe & Machete Sharpening

AXE SHARPENING INSTRUCTION

Instructions for sharpening axes, hatchets, or machetes using V-Notch slot E in a vise.

Maintenance and Safety

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning instructions for the sharpener exterior with a damp cloth.

CAUTION

Safety precautions including wearing gloves, eye protection, and keeping fingers clear.

Product Information

WARNINGS

Warning that the product is not a toy and must be kept out of reach of children.

Warranty Information

Details the 3-year warranty for defects in material and workmanship for non-commercial use.