how do you sharpen the lead? I saw a video that pulls the plunger straight out. Mine unscrews...
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I haven't used it for some time if I remember correctly it is either by twisting the bottom and it sharpens it, or by removing the top and sharpening it that way. They also sell a special sharpener for this pencil
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I've sharpened hundreds of colored pencils with mine, with about one in 15 getting jammed. Unjamming it takes abot 10 seconds. What happens is the lead, because it is softer than graphite breaks off, preventing the next pecil from sharpening properly. Removal of the tip takes about 10 secods total.
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Mig, did the black plastic on the inner (not visible when closed) part of the crank/sharpener somehow become separated from the chrome handle? Mine are fused together, and the both pieces stay connected when I unlock the sharpener. I'm just trying to get a visual of what you're describing in case I can help.
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There's an oval button on the back by where the cord is plugged in. Push that button and the bottom pops open so that you can empty the sharpener. Be sure you're holding it upside down when you push the button or the shavings will fall out all over you and whatever else is under it!
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Just place the lead under the eraser on top after removing the eraser. Once it is placed, click on the side button and the lead will come down. Works great!
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I have a bit of trouble with this too.Trick is :DO NOT un screw the bottom. You are going to have to to sit on your butt , take your right leg and pull on the plunger till it locks to the notch on the bottom. What ever you do , do not knock the plunger . insert the cartridge open end down. Peel off the top of the cartridge .Screw the top of the grease gun down.There is no reason ever to remove the bottom of the grease gun. This is the best grease gun I have ever owned.
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Set the blade on the slicer to open fully so that the sharpening wheel fits behind the blade. Advance the carriage toward the blade but do not have it touch. The blade should contact the wheel in the middle of the "grit". Turn on the slider and advance the sharpener until it touches the blade. The sharpening wheel should turn. Keep the sharpener and blade in contact with medium pressure for about 10 seconds and pull sharpener back from the blade. To remove the burr on the blade, position the sharpener so that the pad is near the sharpened blade. Turn on the slicer and engage the pad by pushing the "actuator rod" to move the pad against the blade for about 5 seconds. Wash blade with damp sponge. Set the blade on the slicer to open fully so that the sharpening wheel fits behind the blade. Advance the carriage toward the blade but do not have it touch. The blade should contact the wheel in the middle of the "grit". Turn on the slider and advance the sharpener until it touches the blade. The sharpening wheel should turn. Keep the sharpener and blade in contact with medium pressure for about 10 seconds and pull sharpener back from the blade. To remove the burr on the blade, position the sharpener so that the pad is near the sharpened blade. Turn on the slicer and engage the... » Read More Set the blade on the slicer to open fully so that the sharpening wheel fits behind the blade. Advance the carriage toward the blade but do not have it touch. The blade should contact the wheel in the middle of the "grit". Turn on the slider and advance the sharpener until it touches the blade. The sharpening wheel should turn. Keep the sharpener and blade in contact with medium pressure for about 10 seconds and pull sharpener back from the blade. To remove the burr on the blade, position the sharpener so that the pad is near the sharpened blade. Turn on the slicer and engage the pad by pushing the "actuator rod" to move the pad against the blade for about 5 seconds. Wash blade with damp sponge. « Show Less
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I do not have an electric sharpener so I can't comment, but perhaps an email to Victorinox company can help. I do sharpen my knife on a hand sharpener occasionaly and before I use it every time I give it a few swipes on a sharpening steel to remove any burrs- this works well.
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Feed the plunger up from the bottom, then attach the spring (from the top) and finally screw on the black handle. When finished dont forget to slide the red rubber guide into the slot. Without the red rubber guide the cherry pits will not separate from the cherry. It works great but not 100 percent. You may still find a few pits left.
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It took me a while to get that out too. I had to pry it out with the flat end of a spoon the first time. Now I just pull it straight up and it comes out every time.
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any inexpensive hand sharpener will do. no electric or battery as they heat and soften the lead. I have not resolved the problem of the wood splitting, and seem to experience a lot of lead breakage.
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That part is supposed to come out. As you sharpen the pencil, the grip brings the pencil in, and the metal part retracts back to the point at which the pencil is as sharp as the sharpener will make it.
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Like Bmeister i have used the Accusharp shapener, but only every couple months. I steel the knife at least once a week and that restores the sharp edge. My knife is over 2 yrs old now and in daily use. I still like it....a lot
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you must have one darn sharp knife to be able to do that.... i suspect the metal from the knife blade just "colored" the sharpening sticka little bit. hit it with a scotchbrite scrubbie and it will probably turn white again. that's what i did.
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My advice would be to replace the chain when it gets that dull. It takes a long time. Keeping it oiled is the key. You can buy a "sharpener" if you want, but even my mechanical husband finds sharpening by hand is time consuming. If you have an Ace Hardware, they could probably help you. We have used it many many times since we've bought it and it doesn't show any signs of needing sharpening yet. Good Luck
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I don't...I mail it to Spyderco with $5 for return shipping (see their web site)...they will return it to the factory edge for free. I tried having a local "professional" due it and he totally jacked it up. Won't make that mistake again. This is the one problem with serrated edges...much more challenging to sharpen than a straight edge.
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I use an accu-sharp knife and tool sharpener. It does a fantastic job on this particular blade. When you see one; the way it is used is pretty self-explanatory.