Tower Hobbies T19029 Operator's manual

T19029
60W TWO STAGE
ELECTRIC KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Sharpener
1. Coarse Sharpener V Groove
2. Coarse Sharpener V Groove
3. On/Off Button
4. Fine Sharpener V Groove
5. Fine Sharpener V Groove
6. Screwdriver Sharpening Slot
7. Scissors Sharpening Groove
8. Auto Retractable Cord Button
9. Anti-Slip Feet
Specifications:
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Description: 60W Two Stage Electric Knife & Tool Sharpener
Model: T19029
Rated Voltage: 220-240V~
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 60W
Technical Data:

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WARNING:
This appliance is double insulated.
Do not connect any wire to the earth terminal.
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information about the
recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of
electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be
recycled, rather than taken to landfill.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.
Wiring safety for UK use only
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, please proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire coloured blue is the neutral and must
be connected to the terminal marked [N] or
coloured black.
The wire coloured brown is the live wire and
must be connected to the terminal marked [L]
or coloured red.
On no account must either the brown or the
blue wire be connected to the [EARTH] terminal
.
Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened
correctly.
The plug must be fitted with a fuse of the same
rating already fitted and conforming to BS 1362
and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician who
will be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead and
should the fuse need replacing, you must use
an ASTA approved one (conforming to BS 1362
of the same rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician who
will be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug – disconnect
it from the mains – and then cut it off of the
mains lead and immediately dispose of it in a
safe manner. Never attempt to reuse the plug or
insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger
of an electric shock.
Fuse
Neutral
(Blue) Live (Brown)

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• Retain the instructions for
future reference
• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• Please ensure that the
appliance is used on a
stable, level, and heat
resistant surface.
• If the supply cord or
appliance is damaged,
stop using the appliance
immediately and
seek advice from the
manufacturer, its service
agent or a similarly
qualified person.
• DO NOT let the cord hang
over the edge of a table
or counter or let it come
into contact with any hot
surfaces.
• DO NOT carry the
appliance by the power
cord.
• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the
appliance manufacturer
apart from those supplied
with this product.
• DO NOT use extension
cords with the appliance.
• DO NOT pull the plug out
by the cord as this may
damage the plug and/or
the cable.
• When pulling the power
cord from the retractable
unit DO NOT force it
beyond the fully extended
point.
• Switch off at the wall
socket then remove the
plug from the socket
when not in use or before
cleaning.
• Switch off and unplug
before fitting or removing
tools/ attachments, after
use and before cleaning.
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children.
• Children should not play
with the appliance.
• This appliance can be
used by children aged
from 8 years and above
and 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 understand
the hazards involved.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
Important Safety Information:

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• Cleaning and user
maintenance should
not be undertaken
by children without
supervision.
• Take care when any
appliance is used near
pets.
• DO NOT use this product
for anything other than its
intended use.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• DO NOT use outdoors or
in damp areas.
• DO NOT immerse the
unit in water or any other
liquid.
• DO NOT allow water or
any other liquid to enter
the unit.
• DO NOT run the
appliance continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
If the motor stops running
due to overheating,
disconnect the appliance
from the mains and
allow to cool down for
20 minutes before using
again.
• WARNING: If the scissors,
knife or screwdriver blocks
the grinding wheel during
use, or the grinding wheel
does not turn, remove the
object to be sharpened
from the guide. Turn the
knife sharpener off and
DO NOT use for at least 20
minutes.
• DO NOT use excessive
downwards force on
the knife. Only a small
amount of pressure is
required for best results.
• Caution! DO NOT run
fingers along the edges of
knives to check sharpness.
To avoid injury, handle
knives with extreme care.
• DO NOT touch hot
surfaces.
• DO NOT place on or
near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated
oven.
• Keep away from
flammable materials such
as curtains, cloth and
paper when operating.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the
Customer Support Team:
[phone]

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Before First Use:
Read all instructions and safety information carefully before first use. Please retain this information
for future reference.
1. Remove the packaging and check for any visible signs of damage to the unit and cord.
2. Wipe the unit with a soft damp cloth. DO NOT use any aggressive detergents, or brushes with
metal or nylon bristles.
3. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
Note: A slight odour may emit from the Electric Knife Sharpener during first use. This is normal and
will cease with continued use.
Using Your Appliance:
This appliance is suitable for sharpening knives, scissors and screw drivers.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT add water or other liquid when sharpening a knife, scissors or screw driver.
Adding liquid can cause an electric shock.
Sharpening Knives:
1. Place the knife sharpener on a flat and stable surface.
2. Insert the plug into a mains power outlet.
3. Press the On/Off switch to the ‘I’ position to turn on the knife sharpener.
4. Hold the handle of the knife and slowly place the cutting edge of the blade into the required
sharpening guide, as close to the handle as possible.
5. Carefully draw the knife slowly back towards you until the tip of the knife has reached the edge
of the guide.
6. Repeat the sharpening process 3-4 times.
Note: DO NOT use excessive downwards force on the knife. Only a small amount of pressure is
required for best results.
7. It is recommended to sharpen each side of the blade equally. If coarse sharpening, use both
the inner and outer guide slots on the left of the knife sharpener (Fig.1.). If fine sharpening, use
both the inner and outer guide slots on the right side of the product (Fig.2.).
8. Once you have finished sharpening the knife, press the On/Off switch to the ‘0’ position to turn
off the knife sharpener. Unplug from the mains and press and hold the auto retractable cord
button to wind the cord for storage.
Sharpening Guides:
Use the coarse sharpening guide before the fine sharpening guide if the knife is very dull. If the knife
is not particularly dull, there is no need to use the coarse sharpening guide first.
Sharpening Scissors:
1. Place the knife sharpener on a flat and stable surface.
2. Insert the plug into a mains power outlet.
3. Press the On/Off switch to the ‘I’ position to turn on the knife sharpener.
4. Hold the scissors by the handles. For extra stability, hold the knife sharpener with one hand,
ensuring your hand is away from the blade and sharpening motion.
5. Open the scissors and place one blade inside the scissor sharpening guide slowly.
6. Place the sharp edge of the scissors upwards. Carefully and slowly draw the edge of the
scissors along the incline of the guide, making contact with the grinding wheel.
7. Repeat the sharpening process 4-5 times.
Note: Only a small amount of pressure is required for best results.
8. Adjust the angle between the scissors and the incline of the guide according to the thickness
and size of the scissors.

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9. Repeat the process for the other scissor blade.
10. Once you have finished sharpening the scissors, press the On/Off switch to the ‘0’ position to
turn off the knife sharpener. Unplug from the mains and press and hold the auto retractable
cord button to wind the cord for storage.
Sharpening Screwdrivers:
Note: Only sharpen flat head screwdrivers.
1. Place the knife sharpener on a flat and stable surface.
2. Insert the plug into a mains power outlet.
3. Press the On/Off switch to the ‘I’ position to turn on the knife sharpener.
4. With one hand holding the handle of the screw driver, hold the knife sharpener firmly for extra
stability.
5. Use the coarse sharpening guide before the screwdriver slot if the screwdriver head is
misshapen. Place the screw driver head into the groove to make contact with the grinding
wheel. Then repeat on the other side of the screw driver head.
6. Insert the head of the screwdriver into the screwdriver slot until it makes contact with the
grinding wheel.
7. Repeat on both sides of the head.
8. Once you have finished sharpening the screwdriver, press the On/Off switch to the ‘0’ position
to turn off the knife sharpener. Unplug from the mains and press and hold the auto retractable
cord button to wind the cord for storage.
Rest Times:
DO NOT use the knife sharpener for more than 30 seconds at a time.
After 30 seconds of continuous use, rest the knife sharpener for 20 minutes before next use.
Grinding Wheel:
• The grinding wheel may produce some sparks during use. This is normal.
• If the scissors, knife or screwdriver blocks the grinding wheel during use, or the grinding wheel
does not turn, remove the object to be sharpened from the guide. Turn the knife sharpener off
and do not use for at least 20 minutes.
• Failure to do so may result in damage to the appliance.

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The auto re-wind function:
• After use, unplug from mains power outlet first and then press and hold the cord rewind
button, the cord will wind back automatically. If the cord fails to rewind, then hold the power
cord and press and hold the cord rewind button, the cord will rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT! When the power cord is pulled out, do not force beyond the fully extended point or
this can cause damage to the power cord.
Tips:
• Pull the knife or scissor blade along the groove at an even speed for more productive
sharpening.
• Adjust the angle of the knife when using the guide to ensure the edge of the blade sits flush
against the grinding wheel.
• To create more stability, hold the knife sharpener with one hand during use, ensuring your
hand is away from the blade and sharpening motion.
Troubleshooting:
Problem Solution
The Electric Knife
Sharpener won’t turn
on.
Check that the plug is plugged into the correct outlet and switched on.
Check that there is power to the outlet by testing another appliance.
The Electric Knife
Sharpener produces
sparks when I sharpen
knives.
It is normal for the grinding wheel to produce sparks when sharpening
some knives.
When should I use
the coarse and fine
sharpening guides?
Choose the fine or coarse sharpening guides depending on the required
sharpness of the blade edge. Duller knives may need to be sharpened
with the coarse guide prior to using the fine sharpening guide.
The Electric Knife
Sharpener is hot
during use.
Only use the Knife Sharpener for 30 seconds at a time. If the Knife
Sharpener is used for more than 30 seconds continuously, it will
overheat – make sure you unplug the Knife Sharpener and leave it to rest
for at least 20 minutes after every 30 second cycle.
Cleaning & Care:
• Turn the unit off to the ‘0’ position, unplug the appliance and wait for it to completely cool
down before cleaning.
• Clean the Electric Knife Sharpener with a dampened cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth.
• Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
IMPORTANT! Allow to dry fully after cleaning before using again.
• DO NOT use the appliance if damp.
Storage:
To store your appliance:
1. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and clean as above.
2. Allow the appliance to dry fully.
3. Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

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thank you!
We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years.
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must be returned to the
place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.
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The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase or a receipt.
The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in
this instruction guide.
It must be used only for domestic purposes.
It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.
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