How do I use a lead pointer? How do I sharpen the lead?

On the top, there are 2 small holes with the little arrows next to them. One hole has a sharp pointed arrow next to it and the other has a blunt tipped arrow. These are used to set how much of the lead should be exposed for sharpening, depending on how sharp of a point you want. Select which hole you want to use and place your lead holder over the hole with the lead hanging down inside. Push down on the top button of your lead holder to release the lead so that it falls down to the bottom of the whole. Then release the button to lock the lead in place.

Now it's sharpening time! Place the lead holder with the exposed lead into the large hole. There is a small hole at the bottom that the lead extending from the lead holder should go through. Hold the base of the lead pointer still and turn the lead holder (which will also cause the lid of the lead pointer to spin). You should be able to hear and feel the lead rubbing against the abrasive metal piece inside. Once your point is sharpened, use the white foam piece on the top to clean any extra graphite off your point.