Professional Sharpening Station®
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1. stropping polishing well or when it takes Move fingers too many pulls to obtain a razor sharp edge across and i away from Using this tool removes material from the sur edge face of the Stage 3 disks and hence if used excessively it will unnecessarily remove too much of the abrasive surface wearing the disks out prematurely If that should occur factory replacement of the disks will become necessary If you clean your knives regularly before sharpening you should need to clean or dress the Stage 3 disks only about once a year Figure 5 Burr can be detected by sliding fingers across or less frequen tly and away from the edge Caution See text Figure 6 Inserting blade in left slot of Stage 3 Figure 7 Stage 3 disks can be cleaned if necessary Alternate left and right slots Use infrequently See instructions UNDERSTANDING THE PROFESSIONAL STEELED EDGE With the Chef sChoice Professional Sharpening Station you will for the first time be able to experience the pleasure of cutting and slicing with perfectly steeled edges You can in just sec onds create steeled edges with that extra bite and sharpness unmatched by even the most experienced professionals The steeling Stage 2 contains a unique miniature steel made of a special high carbon steel hardened to about Rockwell C 65 which is much harder than any commercially available cut lery Consequently this special rod will show very little wear from re2. the Steeling Station will restore the edge micro serrations while maintaining the sharpness of the edge This type of edge conditioning is unique to the Sharpening Station At the top of the miniature steel rod is a slotted cap that accepts a coin or other tool so you can rotate the steel rod slightly one click to expose a fresh area of the steel rod surface Figure 9 This is necessary only if the rod becomes sufficiently worn locally that the edge conditioning process slows significantly When the rod is rotated fresh surfaces of the steel are made available in both the left and right slots A spring finger extends from the end of the knife retention spring and clicks into a shallow groove in the cap on top of the steel rod When a Figure 8 Blade should be Steeled alternately in left and Figure 9 Rotating the steel with coin in slot right slots of Stage 2 8 new surface on the steel becomes necessary rotate the slot counter clockwise one click By this means approximately 28 pairs of steeling areas are available over the lifetime of the rod Because the knife edge can be pulled over a given pair of areas on the rods several thousand times before the wear affects the rate or precision of the edge formation the rods will not need to be rotated very often and they can last a lifetime with normal household use Replacement rods are however available from the EdgeCraft Corporation CREATING THE PROFESSIONAL STEELED EDGE
3. The steeled edge is created simply by first sharpening the blade normally in Stage 1 and then steeling in Stage 2 The highly accurate angle guides in Stage 1 and Stage 2 are set at precisely the optimum angles to insure rapid and full development of the steeled edge Fine microscopic serrations are consequently created in Stage 2 while maintaining the geometry and sharpness created in the Stage 1 sharpening step Step 1 Sharpen the blade fully in Stage 1 as described in the preceding section and summarized below a Pull the blade slowly through the left slot of stage 1 Repeat by pulling the blade through the right slot of Stage 1 b Repeat a above by pulling the knife again through the left and right slots of Stage 1 Check the blade edge to insure a burr has been fully formed along the entire edge See figures 4 and 5 Then proceed to Step 2 Step 2 Steel the edge in Stage 2 Move the blade forward over the left slot of Stage 2 and insert it between the guide plane and the blade retaining spring See Figure 8 as close as possible to the bolster or handle The face of the blade should be in intimate contact with the guide plane Pull the blade toward you as you press down lightly on the blade so the edge makes good contact with the steel rod NOTE The miniature steel rod is stationary and not powered Make sure the edge maintains steady contact with the steel rod from the handle to the tip of the blade Repeat this procedure making a full stro
4. product Chef sChoice EdgeCraft Diamond Hone Professional Sharpening Station and the overall design of this product are registered trademarks of EdgeCraft Corporation Avondale PA Conforms to UL Std 982 Certified to CAN CSA Std C22 2 No 64 Certified to EN 60335 1 EN 60335 2 EN 55014 1 A1 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EdgeCraft Corporation 2011 Printed in China H11 2011 44 C139603 12
5. risk of electric shock this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not modify the plug in anyway The use of attachments not recommended or sold by EdgeCraft Corporation may cause fire electric shock or injury The Chef sChoice Model 130 is designed to sharpen kitchen knives pocket knives and most sport knives Do not attempt to sharpen scissors ax blades or any blade that does not fit freely in the slots 10 Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 11 When in the ON position Red color on switch is exposed when on the Chef sChoice should always be on a stable countertop or table 12 WARNING KNIVES PROPERLY SHARPENED ON YOUR CHEF SCHOICE WILL BE SHARP ER 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 13 Do not use outdoors 14 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 15 Do not use honing oils water or any other lubricant with the Chef sChoice 16 For household use only 7 SAVE THESE oe YOU MADE A GOOD CHOICE rofessional chefs and serious cooks world wide have for years relied on Poste Diamond Hone sharpeners to maintain high performance edges
6. ChefsChoice Professional Sharpening Station IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the Chef sChoice in water or other liquid Make sure that only clean knife blades are inserted in the Chef sChoice Unplug from outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning Avoid contacting moving parts 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 may return your sharpener to EdgeCraft s factory for service where the cost of repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated If 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 Chef sChoice distributor CAUTION This appliance may be fitted with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the
7. Remove the small rectangular clean out cover that covers an opening on the underside of the sharpener See Figure 11 You will find metal particles adhered to a magnet attached to the inside of that cover Simply rub off or brush off accumulated filings from the magnet with a paper towel or tooth brush and reinsert the cover in the opening If larger amounts of metal dust have been created or if the Stage 3 disk has been cleaned using the cleaning dressing tool you can shake out any remaining dust through the bottom opening when the cover is removed After cleaning replace the cover securely with its magnet in place Figure 11 Clean out cover SERVICE In the event post warranty service is needed return your sharpener to the EdgeCraft factory where the cost of repair can be estimated before the repair is undertaken Outside the USA contact your retailer or national distributor Please include your return address daytime telephone number and a brief description of the problem or damage on a separate sheet inside the box Retain a shipping receipt as evidence of shipment and as your protection against loss in shipment EdgeCraft World Leader in Cutting Edge Technology EdgeCraft Corporation 825 Southwood Road Avondale PA 19311 U S A Customer Service 800 342 3255 or 610 268 0500 Assembled in the U S A www chefschoice com This product may be covered by one or more EdgeCraft patents and or patents pending as marked on the
8. dentifies each of the three stages as described further in the following sections INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS BEFORE YOU START TO SHARPEN The Chef sChoice Professional Sharpening Station is designed to sharpen either Fine edge or Serrated edge blades and to steel Fine edge blades Note Sharpen Serrated Blades Only in Stage 3 See Section titled Procedure for Sharpening Serrated Blades for more details PROCEDURE FOR CREATING THE ULTIMATE EDGE ON STRAIGHT EDGE BLADES SHARPENING FOR THE FIRST TIME Before you turn on the power remove the cover positioned over Stage 1 and slip a knife blade smoothly into the slot between the left angle guide of Stage 1 and the elastomeric spring STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 Sharpening Steeling Stropping amp Polishing Handle N N Bolster Heel Elastomeric Guide Spring Switch Figure 1 Model 130 Professional Sharpening Station Figure 2 Typical kitchen knife N Edge N Tip Do not twist the knife See Figure 3 Retain the Stage 1 cover as a ready reminder of the sharpening steps Move the blade down in the slot until you feel it contact the diamond disk Pull it towards you lifting the handle slightly as you approach the tip This will give you a feel for the spring tension Remove the knife and press the Power Switch A red indicator on the switch appears when this switch is turned ON Stage 1 Start in Stage 1 Pull the knife once through the left slot of Stage 1 F
9. ening action allowing you to sharpen the entire blade length 7 To increase your proficiency with the Chef sChoice Model 130 learn how to detect a burr along the edge as described previously While you may be able to sharpen well without using this technique it is the best and fastest way to determine when you have sharpened sufficiently in Stage 1 This will help you avoid over sharpening and insure incredibly sharp edges every time Cutting a tomato or a piece of paper is a convenient way of checking for blade sharpness 8 Do not attempt to use the Professional Sharpening Station to sharpen or steel either ceramic knives or scissors 9 You will find that you can sharpen to better than factory sharpness or put a steeled edge on a variety of your metal knives regardless of brand including W sthof Henckels Sabatier Chicago Cutlery Lamson and Goodnow Global Russel Harrington Forshner Chef sChoice Messermeister Mundial Viking Cuisinart Kitchen Aid and many many more 10 Keep your fingers clear of the blade edge at all times NORMAL MAINTENANCE NO lubrication is required for any moving parts motor bearings or sharpening surfaces There is no need for water on abrasives The exterior of the sharpener may be cleaned by carefully wiping it with a soft damp cloth Do not use detergents or abrasives Once a year or so as needed you can remove metal dust that will accumulate inside the sharpener from repeated sharpenings
10. first sharpened in Stage 1 and then steeled in Stage 2 at a highly precise and controlled angle to create an exceptionally effective microscopically serrated steeled edge the type preferred by professionals for the more fibrous foods 3 Steeled and Polished Edge For those who prefer the ultimate steeled edge the steeled edge prepared in Stages 1 and 2 can be given one quick pass on each side of the edge through Stage 3 to refine and further enhance the sharpness of the steeled edge See page 10 The Professional Sharpening Station is equipped with a manually activated diamond dress ing pad that can be used if necessary to clean any accumulated food or sharpening debris from the ultrafine abrasive surface of the Stage 3 polishing stropping disks We strongly urge that you always thoroughly clean your knives before sharpening them You should go months or even a year or more before you need to dress these disks Only if you sense a distinct decrease in polishing efficiency in Stage 3 will there be any need to use this convenient feature described further in a subsequent section 4 The Sharpening Station Figure 1 is equipped with elastomeric guide springs that are positioned over each stage to provide a spring action that holds the face of your knife securely against precision angled guide planes in the right and left slots of each stage Unless you have special blades designed to be sharpened primarily on one side of the edge such as Japane
11. ge Checking for the Burr After completing stage 1 you should confirm that a burr see Figure 4 exists along one side of the edge To check for the burr move your forefinger carefully across and away from the edge as shown in the Figures 4 and 5 on page 7 Do not move your finger along the edge to avoid cutting your finger If the last pull was in the right slot of Stage 1 the burr will appear only on the right side of the blade as you hold it and vise versa The burr when present feels like a rough and bent extension of the edge the op posite side of the edge feels very smooth by comparison If a burr exists proceed to Stage 3 If no burr exists make one 1 additional pull in the left and right slots of Stage 1 before proceeding to Stage 3 Slower pulls will help develop the burr Confirm the presence of the burr and only then proceed to Stage 3 Figure 3 Stage 1 Inserting blade in slot between guide Figure 4 Develop a distinct burr along knife edge before and elastomeric spring Alternate individual pulls in right stropping in Stage 3 and left slots 6 Stage 3 In general only two pairs of pulls in Stage 3 will be necessary to obtain a razor sharp edge As in Stage 1 make alternate pulls in the left Figure 6 and right slots pulling the knife through the slots at the same speed used in Stage 1 More pulls in Stage 3 will refine the edge further creating an edge particularly desirable for gour met preparat
12. igure 3 by slipping the blade between the left angle guide and the polymeric spring while pulling the blade toward you and simultaneously moving the blade downward in the slot until it engages the diamond coated disk You will hear it make contact with the disk Insert the blade as close as possible to its bolster or handle and pull it at a steady rate until it exits the slot If the blade is curved lift the handle slightly as you sharpen near the tip of the knife keeping the blade edge approximately parallel to the table Sharpen the entire blade length For an eight 8 inch blade each pull should take about 4 seconds Pull shorter blades through in 2 3 seconds and longer blades in 6 seconds Next repeat with one full length pull in the right slot of Stage 1 Note Each time you insert the blade you should simultaneously pull the blade toward you Never push the blade away from you Apply just enough downward pressure to make contact with the disk added pressure does not modify or speed the sharpening process Make an equal number of pulls alternating in the left and right slots in order to keep the edge facets symmetrical Except when you are sharpening for the first time in Stage 1 or if the blade is very dull you will find that one or two pairs of alternating pulls are adequate Then after checking for a burr on the edge as described below proceed to Stage 3 Stage 1 sharpening is considered complete when a burr exists along one side of the ed
13. ions Fewer pulls in Stage 3 may be preferable if you will be cutting fibrous foods Resharpening Resharpen straight edge knives whenever practical using only Stage 3 When that fails to quickly resharpen return to Stage 1 and make one or two pairs of alternating pulls Then return to Stage 3 where generally only two alternating pairs of pulls will be adequate to put a new razor like edge on the knife You will find it unnecessary to use Stage 1 as a first step in resharpening unless the knife has been dulled excessively DRESSING OF STROPPING POLISHING DISKS STAGE 3 The Chef sChoice Professional Sharpening Station is equipped with a built in accessory to manually clean dress the stropping polishing disks in Stage 3 In the event these disks become glazed with grease food or sharpening debris they can be cleaned and reshaped by actuating the manual lever on the rear of the sharpener This lever is located within a recess as shown in Figure 7 on the lower left corner as you face the rear of the Sharpening Station To actuate the cleaning dressing tool make sure the power is on and simply press the small lever in the recess to the right or left and hold for 3 seconds When the lever is moved in one direction the dressing tool cleans and reshapes the active surface of one stropping polishing disk By next moving in the opposite direction you clean the other disk Use this clean dress accessory only if and when Stage 3 no longer appears to be
14. ke in the opposite right slot between that guide and the spring You should repeat this motion making alternating pairs of pulls until the edge is fully conditioned You need make only about 10 pairs of alternating pulls to develop a good edge Making another 10 pairs of alternating pulls will further refine the edge and remove virtually all remnants of the burr left from pre sharpening You will now find the knife cuts exceedingly well RESHARPENING THE STEELED EDGE Whenever your knives appear to lose their bite or to be slightly dull you can recondition the edge to its prior performance with only about 10 pairs of alternating pulls in Stage 2 You will need more pulls than that only if you have used the knife heavily for an extended time Resharpen the edge in Stage 1 when you feel it is taking too long too many strokes to recondition the edge in Stage 2 to its initial performance Because you can reestablish the microstructure along the steeled edge of your knives so easily and so many times before it will be necessary to resharpen the edge you will find your knives last longer Conventional steels lacking angle control will in most hands create a rounded and dull the edge after steeling the edge only a few times making it necessary to resharpen the edge frequently thus reducing the useful life of the knife The Professional Sharpening Station is not designed to steel the edge of serrated blades You can steel the single beveled Japa
15. knife before sharpening or resharpening If soiled wash the blade before sharpening 2 Use only light downward pressure when sharpening just enough to establish secure contact with the abrasive disk 3 Always pull the blade at the recommended speed and at a constant rate over length of blade Never interrupt or stop the motion of the blade when in contact with the abrasive disks 4 Always alternate pulls in right and left slots of any stage used Specialized Japanese blades are an exception and are sharpened primarily on one side beveled side of the blade 5 The edge of the knife blade while sharpening should be held in a level position relative to the top of the counter or table To sharpen the blade near the tip of a curved blade lift the handle up slightly as you approach the tip so that the edge as it is being sharpened is maintained level to the table 6 Used correctly you will find you can sharpen the entire blade to within s of the bolster or the sharpener handle This is a major advantage of the Chef sChoice Model 130 com pared to other sharpening methods especially important when sharpening chef s knives where you need to sharpen the entire blade length in order to maintain the curvature of the edge line If your chef s knives have a heavy bolster near the handle extending to the edge a commercial grinder can modify or remove the lower portion of the bolster so that it will not interfere with the sharp
16. nese Kataba type knives However because the edge on one side of these knives is not beveled you will optimize your results by applying slightly less pressure when that side of the edge is being conditioned PROCEDURE FOR POLISHED STEELED EDGE While the professional steeled edge prepared in Stages 1 and 2 as described above is very sharp it is possible to further enhance the edge sharpness with one very fast pull through the stropping disks of Stage 3 Because the sharpening angles of Stages 2 and 3 are very close the microserrations can be slightly polished in Stage 3 without removing the serrations However the stropping action of Stage 3 will remove the microserrrations if the contact time in Stage 3 is too great By making one fast 2 seconds pull thru the left slot followed by one fast 2 seconds pull thru the right slot in Stage 3 you can simply enhance or polish the steeled edge Caution l you make slower or more pulls thru Stage 3 you will remove completely the microscopic serrations developed during steeling in Stage 2 In that event resharpen again in Stage 1 to develop a full burr along the edge and repeat the steeling steps in Stage 2 Resharpening the Steeled and Polished Edge Steel in stage 2 with 10 pairs of alternating pulls Every second or third time you find it necessary to steel your knives follow the steeling with one 1 very fast pair of alternating pulls in Stage 3 PROCEDURE FOR SHARPENING SERRATED BLADES Serra
17. ng of game or household chores such as cutting cardboard leather carpet etc The following sections describe the general procedures for optimal sharpening in each stage and suggest how you can optimize the knife edge for your intended uses Unless you do a lot of heavy duty cutting you will need to use Stage 1 only infrequently One of the important advantages of using the Chef sChoice Professional Sharpening Station is that you can steel and polish your knives to razor sharp edges as often as needed and yet experience little knife wear compared to older sharpening methods Because the Professional Sharpening Station is extremely versatile you will quickly find the perfect edge for each use The Model 130 is however designed to easily create three of the most popular but different edges as follows 1 The Ultimate Fine Edge To create an astonishingly sharp and durable edge better than the conventional factory edge you need use only Stage 1 and Stage 3 In this two step process the edge is first sharpened with 100 diamonds and then gently stropped and polished with ultrafine abrasives to hair splitting sharpness perfect for preparing decorative platters and for precision slicing of more delicate foods 2 Professionally Steeled Edge The Sharpening Station incorporates the latest breakthrough from Chef sChoice an easy and precise method to steel the sharpened edge to a better than professional level The edge is
18. on their favorite cutlery Now with your Chef sChoice Professional Sharpening Station Model 130 you will share the professional s advantage with knife edges of astonishing sharpness and durability The Chef sChoice Model 130 incorporates the latest sharpening technology developed by EdgeCraft the world leader in cutting edge technology to create edges of better than factory sharpness and performance on all of your fine edge and serrated knives You will find the Model 130 extremely fast and simple to use It is safe to use on all brands and the highest quality kitchen sporting and pocket knives Please read this instruction booklet thoroughly before using the sharpener to optimize your sharpening results Gourmet cooks world wide acknowledge the value of a fine cutting edge for elegant food preparation As an owner of the Chef sChoice Professional 130 you have the means to sharpen steel strop and polish edges with a perfection sharp ness and durability heretofore unobtainable with even the world s most expensive professional sharpening systems You will find it is a joy to sharpen and use your knives The Chef sChoice Professional Sharpening Station 130 eliminates the clutter of ineffective sharpening gadgets and provides in one compact appliance the ultimate versatility of choosing the professional s edge for any cutting task With the Chef sChoice Sharpening Station your knife edge will be astonishingly sharp and l
19. ong lasting no matter which type of edge you choose The Chef sChoice Model 130 Sharpening Station creates demonstrably superior multi beveled edges on knives of any steel carbon stainless or alloy of any hard ness Their resulting sharpness and greater durability clearly makes obsolete older sharpening methods that produce conventional and hollow ground edges You will find it easy to quickly sharpen the entire cutting edge of your favorite knives from the tip to the handle or bolster UNDERSTANDING THE VERSATILE CHEF SCHOICE SHARPENING STATION MODEL 130 The unique Chef sChoice Sharpening Station Model 130 is designed to sharpen each knife according to your intended use whether it be gourmet food preparation butchering dress ing of game or filleting of fish You can sharpen knives made with either straight or serrated edges This novel three 3 Stage Sharpening Station has a precision conical disk sharpening stage with fine 100 diamond abrasives a revolutionary precision steeling stage and a precise polishing stropping stage which uses proprietary flexible abrasive disks These stages can be used in different sequences to give you either astonishingly sharp smooth faceted edges for effortless cutting and presentations or edges with a selected amount of bite along the facets You will find that such bite can aid substantially in the difficult chores of cutting fibrous foods meats stalky vegetables dressi
20. peated contact with the edge as you steel your finest and hardest knives Precision knife guides in Stage 2 control and precisely align the face of the knife as the blade is inserted into the slot between the guide and the blade retention spring See figure 8 To use insert the blade alternately into the left and then the right slots and pull forward so that the knife is held securely and the edge slides along the surface of the hardened miniature steel When steeling it is not necessary to turn on the electrical power however power is always needed when using Stages 1 and 3 The steel rod is supported by elastomeric materials that allow the rod to deflect when ex cessive force is applied to the blade This feature and the ultra precise and consistent angular contact maintained stroke after stroke between the knife edge and the hardened steel rods are key to optimizing the edge structure Viewed under a microscope the edge created by steeling in Stage 2 presents a uniform formation of exceedingly fine and super sharp micro serrations Even after many uses and steeling of the knife edge the original edge geometry is maintained and the edge does not round off like it would using a conventional manual steel which has no angle control Because of the consistent and precise angular control Stage 2 maintains a shaving sharp edge while it creates the uniform row of microscopic serrations along the knife edge If the edge is damaged when used for cutting
21. se Kataba blades you will want to sharpen equally and alternately in the right and left slots of each stage that you use This will insure that the facets on each side of the edge are of equal size and that the edge will cut straight at all times When sharpening in any stage the knife should on sequential strokes be pulled alternately through the left slot and the right slot of that stage Always operate the sharpener from the front side the power switch facing you Hold the blade horizontal and level slide it down between the plastic spring and the guide plane and pull it toward you at a uniform rate as it contacts the sharpening steeling or stropping members You will be able to feel and hear the contact as it is made Always keep the blade moving uniformly through each stage do not stop your pull in mid stroke A consistent pull speed of about 4 seconds per stroke for an eight 8 inch blade is recommended The time can be less for shorter blades and more for longer blades Never operate the sharpener from the back side Use just enough pressure when sharpening or steeling to insure uniform and consistent contact of the blade with the abrasive disks or miniature steel on each stroke Additional pres sure is unnecessary and will not speed the sharpening process Avoid cutting into the plastic enclosure However accidental cutting into the enclosure will not functionally impact operations of the sharpener or damage the edge Figure 1 below i
22. ted blades are similar to small saw blades with scalloped depressions and a series of pointed teeth In normal use the pointed teeth do most of the cutting Serrated blades of all types can be sharpened in the Chef sChoice Model 130 However use only Stage 3 Figure 10 which will straighten realign and sharpen the teeth of the serrations and develop microblades along the edge of these teeth Generally five 5 to ten 10 pairs of alternating pulls in Stage 3 will be adequate If the knife is very dull more pulls will be needed Because serrated blades are saw like structures the edges will never appear to be as sharp as the edge on a straight edge knife However their tooth like structure will help break the skin on hard crusty foods and penetrate other materials such as cardboard TEST FOR EDGE SHARPNESS To test periodically for sharpness and cutting ability of your fine edge or steeled edge hold a sheet of paper by the edge and carefully cut the sheet a small but safe distance from your finger A sharp edge will cut smoothly without tearing the paper Alternatively try cutting a tomato The knife should pierce through the skin of the tomato and cut through it on the first pull without significant force applied to the knife This is also a good test for serrated blades Figure 10 Sharpen serrated blades only in Stage 3 See instructions SUGGESTIONS 1 Always clean all food fat and foreign materials from
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