User manual RUSSELL HOBBS CAN OPENER

[. . . ] 7 Don't try to open cans of flammable materials (paint, etc. ). 8 If a can gets jammed, unplug the can opener before trying to free it. 9 Don't start to open a can near a seam or a corner. 10 Don't use the opener and the sharpener at the same time. [. . . ] 6 Wipe the top of the can clean before starting to open it. 7 Rotate the handle ninety degrees anti-clockwise, till it's vertical. 8 Hold the can with its lip on top of the drive gear and its side against the guide. 9 Rotate the handle clockwise till the can is held firmly between the cutter and the drive gear. , Don't start to open a can near a seam or a corner ­ it may jam. 4 10 Press the handle down firmly to pierce the can and start the motor. 11 At this stage, you may let go of both can and handle, though heavy cans or cans with corners may need to be supported/guided. 12 As the opener completes its cut, you should support the can. The motor will stop automatically and the magnet will hold the can lid. 13 Rotate the handle anti-clockwise to release the can. 14 Slide the can lid from the magnet carefully, to avoid cutting your fingers. sharpening 15 Rotate the handle clockwise to start the motor, and hold it down. caution This starts the drive gear, so keep your fingers away from the drive gear and cutter. 16 Rotate the handle anti-clockwise to stop the motor. 17 Don't use it for more than 1 minute at a time, then let it cool for 15 minutes. 18 The grinding wheel and slots are designed to keep the blade at the optimum grinding angle. knives 19 Insert the handle end of the blade into one of the knife slots, and draw the blade gently through the slot. 20 Do the same with the other slot, to grind both sides of the blade. 21 The whole of the cutting edge must come into contact with the grinding wheel. 22 If the blade is curved, you may need to raise the knife handle during the operation, to guide the curved section into contact with the grinding wheel. 5 scissors 23 Insert the handle end of one of the blades into the scissors slot, and draw the blade gently through the slot. 24 Do the same with the other blade, to grind both blades. repeat as necessary 25 You may need to repeat the process, depending on the hardness of the blade and the state it's in. don't overdo it 26 Take care not to over-sharpen, you'll reduce the life (and the width) of the blade ­ "little and often" is the secret of keeping a good blade sharp. care and maintenance 1 Unplug before cleaning. [. . . ] It's on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). The product isn't user-serviceable. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it's still not working, consult your retailer. [. . . ]