TECHWOOD TAC-28 User manual

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ELECTRIC SHARPENER
Instruction manual
Dear consumer, Please read these instructions carefully before use in
order to avoid damage due to incorrect use and to better understand the
functions of this product. Please pay particular attention to the safety
guide.
If you pass the device on to a third party, these Operating Instructions
must also be handed over.
Please keep them for future references.
TAC-28

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read these instructions carefully before use.
Keep present instructions for future references.
Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on
the appliance.
Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and household
or similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- Environment type like :
• Farm Houses • Bed and Breakfast.
Only use the appliance in the way indicated in these
instructions.
Never use this unit near bathtub, shower, wash-hand basins
or other containers with water.
Never use this apparatus near water projections.
Never use this apparatus with the wet hands.
If, unfortunately the apparatus is wet, immediately withdraw
the cord of the socket-outlet.
Inform potential users of these instructions.
Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose. No
responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused
by incorrect use or improper handling.
This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance

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This device is not a toy, do not leave small children or people
with disabilities to play with.
In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
Caution ! Do not allow small children to play with the foil :
THERE IS A DANGER OF SUFFOCATION !
From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the
appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for
any reason whatsoever.
Never place it into the dishwasher.
Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance has been damaged in any manner.
If the supply cord or appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of
cleaning of maintenance and accessories assembly.
Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before
changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.
Regarding the instructions for operation times and speed
settings, refer to the below paragraphs.
Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry
environment.
Never use accessories, which are not recommended by the
producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk
to damage the appliance.
Never use any other connector than the one provided.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the
cord cannot get caught in any way.
Never wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it
Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with
hot parts of this unit.

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Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning
and storing it.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be very high
when the appliance is operating. Never touch these parts, of
apparatus, to avoid burning itself.
Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with
flammable materials, such as curtains, cloth, etc...& the
power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power
supply and let it cool down.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
Always place the unit on a flat surface. Ensure, also, not to
cover the device and not to put anything on it.
Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the
appliance is not in use.
When using an extension lead always make sure that the
entire cable is unwound from the reel. Use solely CE
approved extension leads. Input power must be at least 16A,
250V, 3000W.
Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the
appliance and cause injury to the user.
This device, designed for home use, complies with standards
relating to this type of product.
The appliance must be used and rested on a table or flat &
stable surface.
The item must not be left unattended when it is connected to
main supply.
The item is not to be used, if it has been dropped or if there
are visible signs of damage.
Regarding the instructions for cleaning, thanks to refer to the
below paragraph of the manual.
This appliance is only intended for household use.
WARNING : Do not moisten or lubricate the whetstone, this
can make it unusable.

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Always take care when operating the appliance
Do not remove the sharpener selector when the appliance is
working.
(*) Competent qualified person : after sales department of the
producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved
and competent to perform this kind of repairs.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The symbol "OPEN BOOK" means a recommendation
to read important things contained in the record.
The symbol "BIN" crossed out, abbreviation WEEE
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) means
that at the end of life, it should not be discarded with
household waste, but filed to the sorting of the locality.
Waste recovery can help preserve our environment.
The symbol "CE" is the guarantee of compliance with
harmonized European standards, voluntary, reflecting
the essential requirements into technical
specifications. These standards are not mandatory
but are guarantees of compliance with essential
requirements.
The symbol ROHS (Restriction of use of some
Hazardous Substances) on the Environmental
Protection, certifies that for each of the five hazardous
substances • Lead • Mercury • (hexavalent) chromium •
products for protection against flames PBB and PBDE,
the peak concentration is equal to or less than 0.1% of
the weight of homogeneous material, and 0.01% for the
6th • cadmium.

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The symbol "DOUBLE SQUARE" means a double
insulated. A basic insulation and supplementary
insulation. This device requires no connection to the
mass of a protective conductor grounded. The
materials are said : double insulation class II.
The symbol "TRIMAN" indicates that the consumer is
invited to dispose the product as part of a separate
collection (eg recycling bin, waste, voluntary intake
point).
For more information : http://www.quefairedemesdechets.fr
TO KNOW IT’S UNIT
1. Sharpener Selector
2. ON Button
3. Base
FIRST USE
Before first use, remove the unit and all accessories carefully and paying attention
to the sharp accessories.
Clean the outside and inside of the machine cabinet with a damp cloth and wipe
dry.
To familiarise yourself with the appliance, we suggest that you try sharpening an
old tool. Sharpening, incorrectly, items may damage the blade.
USE
Unroll the power cord completely.
Check that the tension in force in the country where you are corresponds to that
indicated on the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus in a correct socket-outlet, (and connected to the ground
if the unit is Class I), to avoid any danger.

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ber 1
Number 4
Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of cleaning of
maintenance and accessories assembly.
Never modify the appliance in anyway.
Make sure that the sharpener is completely dry and free of grease.
Place the appliance on a flat surface. Plug the appliance into a mains socket.
Turn the sharpener selector in order to select the type of tool to be sharpened.
Move the selector until the reference mark (white dot with the symbol of the tool) is
positioned at the top of the appliance.
For Number 1 : Use the two slots in turn so that both surfaces of the blade will be
Sharpened.
For Number 4 : There are two apertures on the front, for different sizes of
screwdrivers.
Warning: The symbol is reserved for removing the sharpener selector.
Do not select this symbol for sharpening a tool.
Holding the appliance with one hand, press the Start/Stop button.
The Sharpener starts turning.
Note : The appliance Runs until you push on the button. It’s stops when you release the
button.
Holding the tool to be sharpened in the other hand, position it in the appropriate slot.
Move the blade from the base towards the point, using a constant pressure.
NOTES :
The sharpening process must not be stopped suddenly, and the pressure applied
on the tool must not change, otherwise, this could cause notches on the blade.
If necessary, incline the blade slightly in the slot in order to adjust the position of
the blade with respect to the whetstone.
The selector has a slight play, allowing you to adjust the blade on the
whetstone.
Unplug the appliance after each use.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, Always : switch off the appliance, disconnect the apparatus and
let it cool.
Clean the outside of the apparatus with a sponge or slightly wet linen.
Never plunge the apparatus in water or all other liquid !
Do not use abrasive cleaners, gritting, or metal brush or another cutting object.
If necessary, You may brush the whetstone using a dry brush.
In order to reach the whetstone, turn the selector so that the reference mark
is on the top of the appliance.
Pull on the sharpener selector to remove it.
Brush the whetstone using a dry brush (not provided)
WARNING: Never moisten or lubricate the whetstone.
Install back the sharpener selector before using again the unit.
STORAGE
-Ensure the unit is completely cool and dry.
-Do not wrap the cord around the appliance, as this will cause damage.
-Keep the appliance in a cool, dry place and out of reach from children.
GUARANTEE
Before being delivered, all our products are subjected to a rigorous control.
This apparatus is guaranteed 24 months starting from the date of purchase by the
consumer.
The documents in proof of guarantee are :
• The invoice and
• The filled and stamped warrantee plate (located on side or bottom of the gift
box). Without these documents in proof, no free replacement, nor no free repair,
can be carried out.
During the warranty period, we deal for free, the defects of the apparatus or the
accessories, rising from a defect of materials or manufacture by repair or,
replacement. The services within the framework of the guarantee do not involve
any extension of the warranty period and does not give right to a new guarantee !
In the event of recourse to the guarantee, bring back the complete apparatus to
your retailer, in its original packing, accompanied by the proofs of purchase.
The breakage of parts out of glass or plastic is, in all the cases, not warranted.
Defects on the accessories or the wearing parts (for example: coals of engines,
hooks, drive belts, remote control of replacement, teeth brushes of replacement,
webs etc) as well as cleaning, maintenance or it replacement of wearing parts are
not guaranteed and are thus to pay !
In the event of foreign intervention, the guarantee becomes null and void.
After flow of the warranty period, repairs can be carried out, against payment, by a
specialized trade or a repair service.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply 230V~ 50Hz
Power 10W
Norm Class II
Working time (KB) 4 min
Made in PRC
The characteristics can change without prior notice
CAUTION: In order to minimize the risks of electric shock, In the event of
breakdown, not to open the case but to call upon a qualified technician
for repairs.
This device complies with EC directives, it was controlled according to all current
European directives, applicable such as: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and
low voltage (LVD).
This device has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the latest
regulations and technical requirements for safety.
Imported by Sotech International
" LE PERIPOLE " N°C111 à 115
33, Avenue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny
94120 Fontenay sous bois - France