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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Every user should read this manual.
2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the Chef’sChoice® motor drive
section in water or other liquid.
3. Make sure only clean knife blades are inserted in the Chef’sChoice® Model 325.
4. Disconnect the appliance from its power source when not in use, before cleaning,
during service and when replacing parts.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
U.S. customers: You can return your sharpener to EdgeCraft’s factory for service where
the cost of repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. When the
electrical cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Chef’sChoice®
distributor or other qualified service to avoid the danger of electrical shock.
Outside U.S.: Please return your sharpener to your local distributor where the cost of
repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. If the supply cord of
this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a repair facility appointed by
the manufacturer because special tools are required. Please consult your local
Chef’sChoice® distributor.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by EdgeCraft Corporation may cause
fire, electric shock or injury.
8. The Chef’sChoice® Model 325 is designed to sharpen kitchen knives (including serrated
knives), pocket knives and most sports knives. Do not attempt to sharpen “parrot beak”
knives, scissors, ax blades or any blade that does not fit freely in the slots.
9. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. When in the “ON” position (Red flash on switch is exposed when “on”) the
Chef’sChoice® should always be on a stable countertop or table.
11. WARNING: KNIVES PROPERLY SHARPENED ON YOUR CHEF’SCHOICE® WILL BE SHARPER
THAN YOU EXPECT. TO AVOID INJURY, USE AND HANDLE THEM WITH EXTREME CARE.
DO NOT CUT TOWARD ANY PART OF YOUR FINGERS, HAND OR BODY. DO NOT RUN
FINGER ALONG EDGE. STORE IN A SAFE MANNER.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Appliance is not intended to be used or cleaned by children or persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge of the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
14. Do not use honing oils, water or any other lubricant with the Chef’sChoice®.
15. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
