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5. Move the thickness control plate slowly toward the blade which will move
the sharpening disk into contact with the facet on the back of the blade edge
as shown in Figure 7. As necessary, advance or withdraw the food carriage
slightly to position the sharpening disk lightly in contact with the blade edge.
The blade edge should contact the diamond coated sharpening disk on the
forward section of the disk at a point as shown in Figure 7 and 8 above the
horizontal center of the disk.
6. Before turning on power to slicer blade, move the thickness control plate back
just slightly in order that the sharpening disk no longer touches the slicer
blade, keeping hands away from the blade.
7. Turn the slicer power switch “ N.”
8. Then, slowly advance the thickness control plate so that the sharpening disk
contacts the blade facet. When properly positioned, the sharpening disk will
rotate as it sharpens the blade edge. Adjust the pressure of the sharpening
disk against the blade edge by advancing the thickness plate slightly and hold
moderate pressure for about 10 seconds. Promptly withdraw the thickness
plate. Turn the power “ FF.” The blade should now be sharp, but the burr
created in this step must now be removed to maximize the edge sharpness.
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Figure 7. Move
sharpening disk into
contact with its
blade edge.