MAINTENANCE
WASH BLADES BEFORE USING
Before using your Rapala R12 HD Lithium Fillet Knife for the first time,
separate the blades, wash with soap and warm water. Use sponge or pads of non-scratching material.
This insures cleanliness and smoother operation. Occasionally, wipe a drop of vegetable oil between the blades
for food-safe lubrication.
HOW TO INSTALL & REMOVE BLADES. BE SURE POWER SUPPLY IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE MOTOR
HOUSING WHEN INSERTING OR REMOVING BLADES AND WHEN KNIFE IS NOT IN USE. BE SURE TO SEPARATE
AND WASH THE BLADES WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER BEFORE AND AFTER USE.
1) If the blades are separated, pick up blades by flat extensions behind the plastic guards and slide the rivet
on one blade into the keyhole slot on the other blade. Bring the tw
remained locked. Refer to illustration on pg 6 (KNOW YOUR RAPALA
2) Remove battery pack from knife, lock the safety switch, grip the plastic guards on the side away from
the cutting edge. Always handle by the side opposite the serrated cutting edge, the plastic guards or by flat
extensions behind the plastic guards. Position cutting edge in the same direction as the knife power button.
Insert flat extensions into housing until blades click into place.
3) The blades are extremely sharp. Always handle by the side opposite the serrated cutting edge, the plastic
guards or by flat extensions behind the plastic guards. Press the blade release button when removing the blades
from the motor housing.
MAINTENANCE AND SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE ITEM
CHARGE
BATTERY
PACK
REPLACE
CYCLE
One complete use from full charge to no charge. (If used to 75% charge, it counts as 25% of cycle).
TRANSPORTING YOUR FILLET KNIFE
Remove the Battery when transporting the fillet knife.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
If your fillet knife will not be in use for more than one month, prepare it for long-term storage.
1. Charge the battery to full and remove it from the fillet knife. DO NOT leave the Battery
on the Battery Charging Base.
2. Remove all debris from fillet knife blades and housing.
3. Keep in a dry, moisture-free area.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Securing Blades
Fillet knife will not operate
BEFORE EACH DAYS USE
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Blades not inserted far enough Insert knife blades (serrated side down)
in knife housing
Battery too cold/warm
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blades together, make sure the tips
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R12 HD LITHIUM FILLET KNIFE) for reference.
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EVERY 400-500 COMPLETE
CHARGES/CYCLES
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REMEDY/ACTION
Remove Battery from the knife housing.
If Battery is to cold, place in a warm
location. If Battery is to warm, place in a
cool location.
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