General instructions
• Swifty Sharp works with 4 AA batteries, but you need to use only Alkaline batteries. Old and new battery types should not be mixed.
• For your safety it’s important to use certified safety equipment such as ANSI approved eye glasses and dust mask. Dust that’s created from sharpening can contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defect or other reproductive harm.

Caution and Warning
• Extreme caution should be exercised while using the product and handling the sharpened knives, scissors and other tools.
• The unit should be looked at closely before using. If there are any damaged parts found, it shouldn’t be used.
• The product should be held firmly to ensure that it doesn’t slip. Your fingers should be kept away from the sharpening slots at all times.
• Take all the precautions you would take while using a motorized product, which requires you to keep your presence of mind.
• Care should be taken to not sharpen knives and tools around uncovered food and beverages.
• This blade sharpener is for household use only. It should not be used on professional barber and hair scissors.
• Honing oils, water and any other lubricant should not be used with this blade sharpener.