Installation, Operation, and Care of
MODEL BE1 KNIFE SHARPENER
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
The BE1 Knife Sharpener allows you to put a
B
ETTER
E
DGE
on flat-bladed knives by applying the blade
edge against a grit-bearing belt moving at the optimum speed. Excessive pressure during sharpening
could overheat the blade resulting in loss of temper and reduction of cutlery life. The unloader wheels
prevent over-pressure (and over-heating) by lifting the blade off the belt if too much pressure is applied.
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
Immediately after unpacking the Knife Sharpener, check for possible shipping damage. If the BE1 is
found to be damaged after unpacking, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15
days of delivery.
Prior to installation, test the electrical service to assure that it agrees with the specifications on the data
plate located on the right side of the housing.
LOCATION
The Model BE1 Knife Sharpener should be placed on a suitable counter, table, or workbench where
the
suction-cup
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CORD IS PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG.
THE OUTLET TO WHICH THIS PLUG IS CONNECTED MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF THE
RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN .
feet will hold the sharpener in place.
ELECTRICAL DATA
Model Volts / Hz / Phase Amps
BE1 120 / 60 / 1 0.4
OPERATION
WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE. UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING, SERVICING OR REMOVING PARTS.
REPLACE PARTS BEFORE USE.
CONTROLS (Fig. 1)
On – Off Switch — Turns the sharpener On and Off.
Circuit Breaker — Breaks the circuit if the current exceeds 1
Ampere. Turn off sharpener. Then press
Circuit Breaker button to restore circuit.
Adjustment Knob— Centers belt track when sharpener is on.
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On/Off
Switch
Circuit
Breaker
Fig. 1
Adjustment
PL-51362
Knob