Clarke CWS200 Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
GC0710
WHETSTONE SHARPENER
MODEL NO: CWS200
PART NO: 6500530

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE whetstone sharpener.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
IMPORTANT
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using
this product. Please pay particular attention to all sections of this User Guide
that display warning symbols and notices.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
WARNING! This is a Warning symbol. This symbol is used
throughout the user guide whenever there is a risk of personal
injury. Ensure that these warnings are read and understood at all
times.
CAUTION! This is a Caution symbol. This symbol is used throughout the
user guide whenever there is a risk of damaging your product. Ensure
that these cautions are read and understood at all times.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1) WORK AREA
1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
2. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
3. Do not abuse the cable. Never use it for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
4. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cable suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cable suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock
5. If operating the power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current
device (RCD) protected supply.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in personal injury.
2. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench left attached to a
rotating part may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.

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4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct accessories for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source before changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
4. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate it. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Use the power tool and accessories in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
7. The performance of this tool may vary, depending upon variations in line voltage.
Extension cable usage may also affect performance.
5) SERVICE
1. Have your power tool serviced by qualified service personnel using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
GRINDER/SHARPENER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Ensure the bottom of the grindstone is constantly immersed in water to prevent
overheating.
2. Hold the hand tool or blade being sharpered firmly to prevent loss of control.
3. NEVER install a grinding wheel on the polishing side of the machine. Never attempt
to install a wire brush, abrasive flap wheel or sanding disc on this grinder.
4. Always replace a cracked grinding wheel immediately.
5. Never use damaged or incorrect grindstones. The stone and bolt were specially
designed for your grinder, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
Inspect the condition of the grinding stone before use and do not use if any
damage is noticed.
6. Do not use aluminium oxide wheels when grinding non-ferrous metals such as
aluminium or brass. Use silicon carbide wheels (not included) for grinding non-ferrous
metals.

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7. Always use the tool attachments to steady the workpiece. If the tool attachments
are not used, the torque of the spinning grinding/polishing wheel may pull the
workpiece from your hands.
8. Never leave the grinder unattended when it is connected to an electrical power
supply. Switch off the machine and unplug it before leaving.
9. ALWAYS check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it would operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool's
operation. A part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced at an
authorised Service Center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire
or serious injury.
10. Gloves, manufactured to the current European safety standards should be worn
when operating grinding equipment.
11. Eye protection manufactured to the current European safety standards should be
worn when operating grinding equipment.
Note: Bench grinders used in industrial environments may be subject to the
requirements of The Provision and Use of Work Equipment regulations 1992
(particularly regarding the training requirement of The Abrasive Wheels
Regulations 1970), or other legislation. If in doubt seek advice.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Not suitable for hand-held cutting off
Not suitable for face grinding
Wear eye protection
Wear protective gloves
Read instruction manual before use
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as
waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted,
taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is
compatible with the environment

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
This product is provided with a BS1363 plug fitted with a 5 amp fuse and must
be connected to a standard 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply, preferably
through an approved plug or a suitably fused isolator switch.
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead should be wired in accordance with
the following colour code:
Green & Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond
with the markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows:
• Connect the GREEN & YELLOW coloured wire to the terminal which
is marked with a letter E or earth symbol, or coloured GREEN or
GREEN & YELLOW.
• Connect the BROWN coloured wire to the terminal which is marked
“L” or coloured RED.
• Connect the BLUE coloured wire to the plug terminal which is
marked with a letter “N” or coloured BLACK.
If this appliance is found to be fitted with a plug which is moulded onto the
electrical cable (i.e. non-rewireable) please note:
1. The plug must be thrown away if it is cut from the electrical cable. There is a
danger of electric shock if it is subsequently inserted into an electrical
outlet socket.
2. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
3. Should you wish to replace a detachable fuse carrier,ensure that the
correct replacement is used (as indicated by marking or colour code).
4. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local Clarke dealer
or any electrical stockist.
FUSE RATING
The fuse in the plug must be replaced with one of the same rating and this
replacement must be ASTA approved to BS1362.
We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply
via a Residual Current Device (RCD).
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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OVERVIEW
NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION
1 ON/OFF Button 5 Honing Wheel
2 Tool Support 6 Tool Support Plate
3 Fixing Knob 7 Grinding Wheel
4 Water Tank 8 Tool Holders (2)

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BEFORE USE
INVENTORY
When unpacking, check to ensure that all the parts listed are present. If any are
missing or damaged, contact your CLARKE dealer.
• 1 x Grinder
• 1 x Stone Grinding Wheel
•1xWaterTank
• 1 x Tool Support
• 1 x Tin Abrasive Paste
• 1 x Angle Guide
• 3 x Tool Holders (small knives, large knives & straight edges)
FITTING THE TOOL SUPPORT
1. Stand the grinder on a flat and
sturdy benchtop.
2. Insert the tool support into the
two mounting holes at the top of
the wet grinder as in Fig 1.
Vertical Grinding/Honing
3. Adjust the tool support to the
desired height, before tightening
the two knobs to secure it in
place.
Horizontal Grinding
4. Attach the tool support by
inserting into the two mounting
holes located on the rear side of
the grinder. Adjust to the desired
height, before tightening the two
knobs to secure it as in Fig 2.
5. Plug the machine into the nearest
power supply.

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6. Install the water tank beneath the
grinding stone. Fill the water tank
with clean water up to the fill line
indicated on the tank as in Fig 3.
During operation,the grinding stone
will become saturated with water.
Ensure the water tank is re-filled when
necessary and discard any excess
particles of stone which have
accumulated in the water tank.
7. To start/stop the grinder press the
ON/OFF buttons.
8. Run the grinder and apply a light
coating of machine oil to the
leather honing wheel. Next,
distribute the abrasive paste,
evenly onto the honing wheel
with a stick or suitable tool as in Fig
5. This should be sufficient for five
to ten tool honing operations. This
process should be repeated as
required to ensure the long life of
the honing wheel and achieve a
good finish.

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USING YOUR GRINDER
GETTING STARTED
1. Slide the support plate onto the
tool support. Position the support
plate directly above the grinding
stone or honing wheel. Loosen the
two knobs, on the support plate.
Insert the tool blade (sharp end
downwards) in the support plate,
then firmly tighten the tool blade
in place as in Fig 6.
2. Adjust the tool support so that the
support plate is approximately 1-
2mm from the grinding stone or honing wheel. Loosen the two knobs on the
support plate to adjust the tool blade so that its sharp edge lightly touches
the grinding stone or honing wheel.
3. Turn on the grinder and slowly move the support plate back and forth
along the tool support to grind the tool blade. If necessary, loosen the two
knobs on the support plate to re-adjust the tool blade.
WARNING: FRAGMENTS FROM A BROKEN/DETACHED GRINDING WHEEL
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: WHEN USING THE GRINDING WHEEL, DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY
IN LINE WITH THE ROTATING WHEEL.
WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE WORKING POSITION ADOPTED DOES NOT
CAUSE OPERATOR FATIGUE WHICH MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF
THE TOOL BEING GROUND.
WARNING: WHEN GRINDING, KEEP THE TOOL BLADE STRAIGHT TO
PREVENT SNATCHING OR JAMMING.
WARNING: THE STONE WILL CONTINUE TO ROTATE FOR A FEW SECONDS
AFTER THE SWITCH HAS BEEN PRESSED.

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GRINDING/HONING A SMALL KNIFE BLADE
1. Loosen the two knurled screws on
the holder. Centre the tension
plate along the top edge of the
knife blade then firmly tighten the
two knurled screws to secure the
knife blade in position as in Fig 7.
2. Set the holder on the tool support
and adjust the tool support
downward so that the knife blade
lightly touches the grinding stone
or honing wheel, then temporarily
remove the holder from the tool support.
3. Turn on the grinder and grip the holder firmly. Place the holder on the tool
support and slowly move the holder back and forth along the tool support
to grind/hone the knife blade.
USING THE ANGLE GUIDE
1. The angle guide is used to
determine the cutting edge angle
of a tool. To do so, clamp the tool
into the support plate, then install
the support plate on the tool
support as shown in Fig 8.
2. Hold the angle guide with the
desired angle (as indicated on
the angle guide) at the tool tip.
3. Adjust the height of the tool
support so that the front end of the angle guide, touches the grinding
stone. Make sure the angle guide continues to touch the tool tip.
4. Once the desired angle is achieved, firmly lock the tool support in place
and remove the angle guide.
GRINDING TIPS
• After setting the angle, turn on the grinder and begin grinding
process.
• Press the tool evenly onto the grinding stone near the cutting edge,
and move the tool crosswise across the stone. Make sure that at
least half the width of the cutting edge comes into contact with the
grinding stone at any time, to avoid damage to the stone.

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• Allow the grinding stone to do the cutting. Do not apply excessive
downward pressure on the tool when grinding.
• Make sure the level of water in the tank is adequate. Never attempt
to dry grind.
• When finished, turn the machine off and wait until it has completely
stopped before unplugging from the power supply. Then remove
the tool.
HONING TIPS
• Never hone against the direction of the honing wheel, which would
cause the tool to cut into the leather honing wheel surface.
• Although you can work
“freehand” for the honing
process, you will achieve
more precise results by
securing the tool with the
support plate or holder,
and setting the honing
angle to the angle used
when grinding the tool.
• Press the tool evenly onto
the honing wheel near the
cutting edge, and move the tool crosswise across the wheel. Ensure
that at least half the width of the cutting edge comes into contact
with the wheel at any time to avoid damage to the wheel.
• Allow the wheel to do the honing, without applying excessive
downward pressure on the tool.
• Always ensure the honing wheel is kept saturated with machine oil
and abrasive paste for best results.
• When finished, turn off the machine and ensure it has completely
stopped before removing the tool.

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MAINTENANCE
INSTALLING A NEW GRINDING STONE
1. Unscrew and remove the nut, and
washer that secures the stone in
place.
2. Remove the old grinding stone
and install the replacement,
securing it with the nut and
washer. Grasp the honing wheel to
prevent the drive shaft from
turning while tightening the nut.
DRESSING A NEW STONE
New grinding stones are frequently not true and in time can become
grooved, glazed (built-up), out of round or otherwise mis-shapen. To correct
these defects, a grinding stone dresser is required. This is available from your
Clarke dealer.
ET125 Grinding Wheel Dressser,- Part No: 1700225
Replacement Dresser Wheel,- Part No: 1700230
ET154 1/2 Carat Diamond Tip Wheel Dresser,- part No:1700329
1. If the grinding stone is new, allow it to spin for a minute with no load. Check
that it is spinning straight and true. If not, it will require dressing before use.
2. Stand to the side of the grinding stone and hold the dresser handle firmly.
Place the dresser on the tool support so that its wheels can move freely
(i.e, the exposed part of the wheel should be facing up). Run the grinding
stone at full speed and apply the dresser to the surface of the grindstone.
INSTALLING A NEW HONING WHEEL
1. Unscrew and remove the nut and
washer that secures the wheel in
place.
2. Remove the old honing wheel and
install the replacement, securing it
with the nut and washer. Ensure
the drive pin, rests in the groove in
the hidden face of the wheel.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and secure.
• Occasionally apply a little light oil to the shaft supporting bush.
• Always have any damaged or worn parts repaired or replaced by
qualified service personnel. Do not attempt to repair the grinder
unless you are qualified to do so.
CLEANING & STORAGE
• To maintain the best possible performance from your grinder it
should be kept clean.
• Clean the exterior of the machine using a mild detergent or mild
solvent. Never immerse the machine in liquid.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the cooling vents & motor fins free of
debris.
• Store the grinder in a clean, dry location, out of reach of children.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Grinder will not
operate.
No power supply. Check supply & rectify.
ON/OFF switch is faulty. Consult your CLARKE dealer.
Fuse blown. Check & replace if necessary. Consult
your dealer if condition persists.
Motor faullty. Consult your CLARKE dealer.
Motor runs but
wheel not spinning.
Retaining nut not tight. Ensure wheel is correctly seated.
Tighten retaining nut.
Honing wheel not
engaged with drive pin.
Loosen wheel & engage wheel on
drive pin.
Motor drive shaft slipping
on drive wheel.
Clean spiggot & drive wheel surface
Motor gets too hot. Wrong supply voltage. Ensure supply voltage is correct.
Work load too heavy. Reduce pressure applied to work-
piece.
Unusual vivration
while working.
Grindstone mounted
incorrectly or damaged.
Check & rectify. Replace grinding
wheel immediately.
Bearings badly worn. Consult your CLARKE dealer.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Product Dimensions (L x W x H) 330 x 280 x 275 mm
Weight 9.7 kg
Grinding StoneDimensions (D x T) 200 x 40 mm
Honing Wheel Dimensions (D x T) 200 x 30 mm
Stone type K220
Rated Voltage / Frequency 230 V / 50 Hz
Motor Wattage 120 W
Input Ampere (typical load) 0.43 A
No Load Speed 113 rpm
Duty Cycle Classification S1 (continuous)
Sound pressure 78.5 dB(A)
Sound Power Measured (Lwa dB) 91.5 Lp A

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
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1 Holder Assembly
2 Knurled Screw
3Washer
4 Spring
5 Centre Tension Plate
6 Holder Arm
7Guard
8 Wing-nut
9Handle
10 Tool Support Assy
11 Pivot bush
12 Spring
13 Tool Plate
14 Washer
15 Adjusting Knob
16 Support Plate
17 Nut
18 Penny Washer
19 Grinding Stone
20 Supporting Bush
21 Adjusting Knob
22 Locking Collar
23 Tool Support
24 Friction Drive Wheel
25 Washer
26 Retaining Knob
27 Honing Wheel
28 Drive Shaft
29 Roll Pin (short)
30 Roll Pin (long)
31 Washer
For spare parts for this product, please
quote part numbers DDCWS200-01 to
52 as applicable.
Only items in bold text will normally be
available as ‘over the counter’ spares.
32 Main Housing
33 Self-tapping Screw
34 ON/OFF Pushbuttons
35 Cable and Plug
36 Junction Box
37 Capacitor
38 Drive Motor
39 Plastic Foot
40 Screw
41 Water Tank
42 Angle Guide
43 Abrasive Paste
44 Nut
45 Mounting Bracket
46 Mounting Rod
47 Washer
48 Spring
49 Nut
50 Washer
51 Bolt
52 Spacer
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY