Safety instructions
Safe use
HORL Scissors are only intended for people who are able to handle sharp utensils safely. They are not suitable for use by children.
Be aware that scissors have sharp parts The tip and inner blades of HORL Scissors are very sharp. To avoid injury, never grasp the blades.
Releasing the scissor halves
Use both hands to carefully release the scissor halves by the handles. Do not attempt to separate the HORL Scissors with one hand.
Warranty claims
Incorrect use or using sharpeners other than HORL sharpeners can shorten the service life of HORL ® Scissors and invalidate the warranty.
Secure surface while resharpening
Make sure that the halves of the HORL® Scissors are placed securely on a non-slip surface.
Choice of work surface
Diamond dust and the silicone parts of the sharpener can damage work surfaces. We recommend using a large, non-slip cutting board as a base.
Product description
PRODUCT DETAILS
Product details
A – Upper half of the scissors with HORL® logo and B – Bayonet clamp
C – Lower half of scissors with HORL® lettering and D – Clamp hole
CONTACT SURFACES AND GRINDING ANGLE
Contact surfaces and grinding angle
The three contact surfaces on the scissor halves align the cutting edge at an optimum sharpening angle of 45°. This means there is no need to use the sharpener’s magnetic angle support.
OPENING THE HORL ® SCISSORS
Opening the HORL® scissors
With the scissors open at an angle of 115°after overcoming a little resistance the scissor halves can be separated from each other.
CUTTING ZONES
Cutting zones
HORL® Scissors will cut along their entire length. Tough materials can be cut most efficiently at (A). Close to the point (C) is ideal for cutting finely.
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Textiles, paper, packaging, films, soft plastics
DON‘TS
Metal, wood, wire
Optimized for right-handed use
The cutting performance of HORL® Scissors is optimized by using the right hand.
Ergonomically, they can also be used by left-handers.
SHARPENING WITH THE HORL ® SHARPENER
Sharpening with the HORL® sharpener
The scissor blades normally only require sharpening with the HORL ® ceramic honing disc. However, if the HORL Scissors become significantly blunt, also use the diamond grinding disc beforehand.
- DETACH
Separate the scissor halves
Open the scissors wide with both hands until you feel a noticeable resistance and overcome this. The two scissor halves can then be separated. - POSITION
Position the upper scissor half correctly
Place the scissor half on its contact surfaces, that ensure an optimal angle of 45°. Secure it with your fingers and thumb in the handle eye and on the inside of the blade. - GRIND THE UPPER HALF
Grind the upper half
Press on the scissor handle with your supporting hand for a stable standing position. Place the ceramic disk against the blade and grind for about 30 seconds. - REASSEMBLE
Reassemble the scissors
After grinding the upper half, put the scissor halves back together again. - SHEAR OFF BURR
Shear off any burr and wipe the blade
To remove burr, snip the scissors three or five times in the air. Carefully wipe off grinding particles with a cloth. - GRIND THE LOWER HALF
- Grind the lower half of the scissors
Now repeat steps 1 to 5 to grind the blade of the lower half of the scissors, which is marked with HORL® lettering.
Tips and tricks
GRINDING THE TIP
Grinding the tip
When you reach the tip of the scissor blade, turn the sharpener slightly inwards and guide it along a slight curve. Always maintain contact with the cutting edge.
CARE AND CLEANING
Care and cleaning
Clean the clamp area and the two halves of the scissors regularly with a damp cloth. Always leave the clamp dry.
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STORAGE
Storage
Protect the HORL® Scissors from moisture. We recommend storing them in a dry place, for example in their original packaging.
CHECKING THE EDGE
Checking the edge
To determine whether there is a burr, carefully wipe a cotton swab along the blade. If any fibers are pulled out, you need to sharpen the blade.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HORL ® PRODUCTS
MORE INFORMATION
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PERSONAL SUPPORT
The HORL ® team offers assistance in 5 languages.
TRANSLATED MANUALS
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FAQ & TUTORIALS
Tips and tricks about using our products.
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7 911 0 Freiburg Germany
Designed in Freiburg.
Manufactured in the Black Forest, Germany.
Documents / Resources
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