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e. STATIONARY BAR ASSEMBLY: Check condition of nylon ller (Part No. 177), change every four (4) weeks.
Check condition of saw guide (Part No. S119A), check tracking of blade through guide, back of blade should be
centered in hole, replace every six (6) months. Check condition of lower blade back-up guide (Part No. S608).
Check condition of back-up guide, should have 1/32” gap between back of blade and saw guide carbide.
Replace every six (6) months.
f. SAW CLEANERS: Check condition of blade cleaners, replace every four (4) weeks.
i. MEAT GAUGE ASSEMBLY: Check free movement of meat gauge plate on gear rack. Gear rack to be kept
lubricated at all times with light food grade oil. Check operation of release handle. Check that worm gear engages
properly with gear rack. Check tension of release handle spring, replace as necessary.
j. MEAT CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY: Check free movement through full range of travel. Check side to side for
excessive clearance, adjust as necessary. Check condition of and grease bearings, replace as necessary. Check
condition of thumb guard, replace as necessary.
k. SAFETY ITEMS: Safety end cut pusher plate is with machine and accessible. All warning labels are present,
properly afxed and legible. Model and Serial Number plate is properly afxed and legible. Wall poster within
operators view from machine. Manual accessible to operator.
g. RATCHET ASSEMBLY: Check for smooth operation through full range of travel. Check condition of trigger
spring, replace as necessary.
h. SLIDE GIBS: Check that head structure moves freely up and down. Check for side to side and front to rear
tolerance, adjust as required. Grease every four (4) weeks.
B. LUBRICATION:
1. UPPER WHEEL BEARINGS: Grease every
four (4) months. Change grease every twelve (12)
months. (See instructions at right.)
2. LOWER BEARING HOUSING: Grease
every four (4) months. Change grease every
twelve (12) months.
4. MEAT CARRIAGE BEARINGS: Grease
every four (4) weeks.
5. SAW GUIDE BAR: Oil daily with food
machine oil.
6. MEAT GAUGE GEAR RACK: Oil daily
with food machine oil.
When lubricating the upper wheel bearing it is important that the three hex head
screws securing the upper wheel hub cap be loosened slightly before attempting
to pump grease into the grease tting. Loosening the screws allows for an escape
of old broken down grease and air from the bearing cavity. Failure to loosen the
screws before greasing the upper bearings can cause the upper shaft seal to be
dislodged from the upper wheel allowing grease to escape and moisture to get into
the cavity. When nished greasing the bearings, retighten the three screws. Take
care to also clean off any grease that was pushed out of the cavity during greasing.
7. MOTOR BEARINGS: Bearing grease will lose its lubricating ability over time, not suddenly. The lubricating
ability of a grease (over time) depends primarily on the type of grease, the size of the bearing, the speed at which
the bearing operates and the severity of the operating conditions. Good results can be obtained if the following
recommendations are used in your maintenance program.
A high grade ball or roller bearing grease should be used. Recommended grease for standard service conditions is
Polyrex EM (Exxon Mobil).
Equivalent and compatible greases include: Texaco Polystar, Rykon Premium #2, Pennzoil Pen 2 Lube, and
Chevron SRI.
Recommended lubrication intervals is every 12 months with the equivalent of two (2) teaspoons of grease.
If motor does not have zerk ttings, the motor bearings are sealed for life.
USE BIRO No. 374 GREASE FOR RE-GREASING
SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
3. SLIDE GIBS: Grease every four (4) weeks.