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For best results, use only Hook-Eye belts, available here.

BELT INSTALLATION

1. Make sure unit is unplugged.
2. Lift latch on Belt Housing Cover and remove from unit.  Remove any filings or debris from inside housing.
3. Push Upper Guide Lock Lever forward and lift Upper Guide Unit Assembly out of the way.  
4. Pull motor slightly forward with left hand to relieve tension on belt during belt replacement.
5. Remove old belt from larger Motor Drive Pulley first, then off smaller Idler Pulley Assembly.  (Not required on first time installation)
6. IMPORTANT: Position new belt so arrow on inside of belt points in direction of rotation arrows on Motor Drive Pulley.
7. Position new belt over smaller Idler Pulley first, then over larger Motor Drive Pulley.
8. Release motor to original position to restore belt tension
9. Return Upper Guide Unit Assembly to original position. Pull Guide Lock Lever toward you to secure Upper Guide Unit.
10. Replace Belt Housing Cover and latch in place.
11. While wearing safety glasses, plug unit into 120V grounded outlet and flip unit power switch to "ON" position.  
12. Check if belt is centered on Idler Pulley Assembly.  The belt should not touch flanged edges of pulley. Adjust if necessary (refer to "Belt Centering Adjustment" Instructions).
    
    

SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Never operate or adjust unit with guards or covers removed. Always wear safety glasses. Optional Safety Shield removed in all photos for clarity.  To obtain professional results the first time, follow these instructions:

1. CLEAN CUTLERY first - remove all grease.
2. SET LOWER GUIDE Unit for bevel desired.  Refer to Bevel Angle Guide Nameplate mounted on motor for proper settings.
3. PLACE KNIFE FLAT ON LOWER GUIDE and press lightly forward under the Upper Guide Unit. Upper Guide should always be locked in place.  Black of blade must always be kept flat on lower guide.
   
4. START AT HEEL OF BLADE and draw steadily across to the point of the knife.  The back of Knife must always be kept flat on the Lower Guide and be kept moving. No downward pressure is necessary.  
   
5. FOLLOW THE SHAPE ON CURVED KNIVES by turning body slightly as you draw knife across the Upper Guide. 
   
6. SHARPEN ONLY ENOUGH TO BRING BLADE TO SHARP EDGE then finish with one very light stroke on each side of knife to hone it. Hone further with steel if desired.