HORL 2 PRO User manual

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We are convinced that you always have to break new ground
to achieve impressive results.
With the we realised our ultimate ambitions.
You can sharpen your favourite knives efficiently and precisely with it,
giving the best possible result and making every knife a joy to use.
Our regional production results in the shortest distances to and from
Freiburg, which not only results in development synergies
it also ensures our products are always of the highest quality.
We wish you sharp knives at all times.
Warm greetings from Freiburg
Your Team

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Ceramic honing disc
After sharpening with the diamond
grinding disc, the ceramic honing disc
refines the result significantly. Just a few
rolls back and forth suffice.
Planetary gearing
Equipped with internal planetary gearing, a single roll of the sharpener turns the
grinding disc three times. This means that the process is performed three times faster.
Due to the gearing, the must be gripped firmly and rolled with care.
Diamond grinding disc
The industrial diamonds we use are suitable
for efficiently sharpening knife steels of any
hardness without needing water.
Properly used diamond grinding
discs should not need replacing. With a
grit size of 46 μm our standard disc grinds
efficiently and precisely. A high-quality
sharpening result is quickly achieved.

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The magnetic angle support guarantees a constant and reproducible grinding angle
with every use. This minimizes the material removed and the knife blade rapidly
achieves an even and precise sharpness.
The neodymium magnets inside the support hold the knife firmly in the required
position while grinding. A fine silicone membrane (S-Pad) augments the magnetic
grip of the knife by its anti-slip effect and protects the magnets from grinding particles
and other impurities.
Keeping the grinding angle constant every time is an important factor for the longevity
of your knives.
MAGNETIC ANGLE SUPPORT

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Which grinding angle is suitable for my knife?
As a rule, kitchen knives of all qualities can be sharpened at 20°, but certain
knives are able to achieve an even keener sharpness with 15°. This depends on
the condition of the blade and the quality of the steel. You can find out whether
your knife is suitable by experimentally sharpening it with the 15° angle for three
to five minutes. If this does not achieve a satisfactory sharpness, then revert to the
20° grinding angle.
15° grinding angle
With the 15° grinding angle, particularly fine Damascus blades and knives made of
high-quality carbon steel achieve a filigree sharpness. The edges of such blades can
be ground very finely, yet retain their stability.
20° grinding angle
The 20° grinding angle quickly achieves a robust sharpness. The knife retains its
sharpness for a long time thanks to the stable cutting edge and is suitable for a wide
variety of application in everyday kitchen use. It also gives many outdoor and pocket
knives a stable edge and excellent sharpness for daily use.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
The is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical or sensory
capabilities or who lack experience and knowledge, such as children. It is only intended
for sharpening smooth kitchen knives (not serrated blades). Misuse of the appliance
and/or disregard for these instructions can lead to serious impairment of the product‘s
longevity and other risks.
Risk of injury from sharp blades
Use the on a non-slip, clean, dry and level work surface. Hold it
only by the roller grip during use and avoid dangling a finger. By touching the
knife’s edge there is danger of cutting yourself badly.
Danger due to powerful magnets
The magnetic angle support contains strong neodymium magnets and should
therefore be kept out of the reach of children. Magnets can cause damage
to things like bank cards, pacemakers, computers, mobile phones and other
electronic devices. If in doubt, exercise extreme caution.
Care & Maintenance
The and the magnetic angle support should be protected from
water. If necessary, you can clean the diamond grinding disc with a pencil
eraser to remove any grinding residue. When there is a lot of contamination,
the diamond grinding disc can be unscrewed and thoroughly washed in warm
water, with a little washing-up liquid and a brush.

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BEFORE YOU START
The amount of time required will vary when a knife is sharpened for the first
time with the , depending on the condition of the blade and
the quality of the steel. The edge must first acquire the chosen 15° or 20°
grinding angle. However, thanks to the constant grinding angle, only a
few rolls back and forth are needed for subsequent resharpening.
When a diamond grinding disc is used for the very first time, some
excess diamond particles are eliminated. This is audible, but quite normal
and occurs only once. After a few minutes, grinding will become quieter
and the grinding disc’s surface much finer. The grit of the disc should now
be only slightly rough to the bare finger. The disc has reached its working
surface condition.
The marker pen method
Use the marker pen method to visually check the success of the grinding process.
Carefully draw the felt tip of a marker pen along the entire knife edge, so that it
simultaneously leaves ink on both sides. Once the ink is removed by grinding on
both sides, the desired angle is achieved. horl.com/faq

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1. AFFIX
Place the magnetic angle support
with its silicone feet on a worktop and
attach the knife to the contact pad
so that it is held securely level with its
edge facing upwards.
2. GRIND
Hold the sharpener on the worktop by the roller
grip with one hand and press firmly on the
magnetic angle support with the other hand.
Move the roller of the sharpener back and
forth in smooth movements and with only slight
pressure of the diamond grinding disc along the
entire cutting edge.
THE IMPORTANT STEPS
3. HONE
To refine the cutting edge and remove
any burr, rotate the sharpener 180°
and repeat step 2 with the ceramic
honing disc.
4. OTHER SIDE
Turn the knife around and repeat steps
1 to 3 with the other side of the blade to
achieve an even sharpening result.

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DOCKING KNIVES CORRECTLY
Broad blades
Place the spine of the
knife on the worktop
so that the edge faces
upwards. Slide the knife
towards the magnetic
angle support until the
magnets engage and the
blade is firmly held.
Narrow blades
Attach the knife to the
magnetic angle support
with the blade facing
upwards so that the
cutting edge is level and
protrudes above the
contact pad. In this case,
the spine will not touch
the worktop.
Extremely broad blades
To grind particularly broad
blades, where the cutting
edge stands higher than the
grinding disc, elevate the
sharpener with a suitably
thick cutting board to ensure
contact with the cutting
edge is within the radius of
the diamond grinding disc.
Tip: Wipe away any residue of grinding particles with a kitchen cloth. For awesome
sharpness, strop a few times with the Leather.
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