Slicer/Applicator
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3. Track blade on idle side pulley so that it is approximately 1/8” away from the back lip
of the pulley.
4. Loosen the four 5/16 inch bolts on the top of the drive side bearing block but not the
1/2 inch pivot bolt in the center.
5. Follow the same procedure for the bolts on the bottom of the bearing block.
6. While rotating the blade and pulley by hand, push the motor away from you to track the
blade to the back of the pulley. Pull the motor towards you to track the blade to the
front of the pulley.
7. When the tracking is correct tighten the four mounting bolts on the top and bottom of
the bearing block assembly.
8. Retrack idle side to back of idle side pulley.
9. Reinstall the blade guide and back tray.
Drive Side Band Blade Tracking -
All-Electric Slicers
1. Remove the blade guide and back tray.
2. Install blade.
3. Track blade on idle side pulley so that it is approximately 1/8” away from the back lip
of the pulley.
4. Slightly loosen the four bolts underneath the drive side bearing block. They should be
tight enough to hold the motor in position but loose enough to allow it to be moved
with the adjustment bolt.
5. Loosen the jam nut on the adjustment bolt.
6. Turn the adjustment bolt to track the blade. Counterclockwise moves the blade to the
back lip of the drive pulley.
7. When the tracking is correct tighten the four mounting bolts underneath the drive side
bearing block.
8. Slightly tighten the jam nut.
CAUTION: If the jam nut is overtightened it will affect the blade tracking.
8. Retrack idle side to back of idle side pulley.
9. Reinstall the blade guide and back tray.
Bearing Replacement
Bearing replacement procedures for both drive and idle sides apply only to hydraulic slicers.
Furthermore, the idle side bearing removal and replacement only applies to hydraulic slicers with
non-sealed type bearings.