Model 613-VS2-LES, Log End Slicer Troubleshooting
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7. BREAKING BLADES
• Not Enough Water - Check water pump for proper operation and output.
• Blade Not Tracking Correctly - Check blade and guide for product residue. Check water applicator
ports for product residue; clean with pressurized air. Re-track according to manual.
• Blade Tension Spring Worn, Broken, or Rusty - Replace spring.
• Idle Side Bearing Block Not Moving Correctly - Block must move freely with one hand. Clean if
necessary.
• Blade Guide Dirty or Adjusted Improperly – Clean with Blade Guide tool. Check manual for
proper adjustment.
• Improper Product Holder Clearance - No less than 1/32” no more than 1/16” from trailing edge of
product holder to the blade.
8. EXCESSIVE PRODUCT SCRAP
• Incorrect Product Temperature - Verify product temperature is within the proper range for slicing.
• Improper Loading of Product - Stop machine. Check product and tube sizes for proper fit.
• Improper Product Holder Clearance - No less than 1/32” no more than 1/16” from trailing edge of
product holder to the blade.
• Blade Dull or Inside Out - Replace or re-install correctly.
• Blade Guide Dirty or Adjusted Improperly – Clean with Blade Guide tool. Check manual for
proper adjustment.
• Thickness Tray not Level - Place straight edge from blade guide to thickness tray and level side
to side, front to back.
9. PRODUCT CURLING OR TWISTING
• Incorrect Product Temperature - The colder the product the more severe the curl; the warmer,
the more severe the twisting. Verify product temperature is within the proper range for slicing.
• Improper or Worn Blade Guide – Check for wear with Blade Guide tools. Use the correct style
blade guide for your slicing application. Contact Grote Service.
10. PRODUCT SLINGING
• Not Enough Water - Check water pump for proper operation and output.
• Not Enough Product Weight in Product Holders - Product holders must be at least 2/3 full.
• Improper Loading of Product - Stop machine. Check product and tube sizes for proper fit.
• Incorrect Product Temperature - Verify product temperature is within the proper range for slicing.
• Blade not Tracking Correctly - Check blade and guide for product residue. Check water ports.
Track the blade according to manual.
• Incorrect X-Gap - Reset X-gap according to manual.
• Improper Product Holder Clearance - No less than 1/32” no more than 1/16” from trailing edge of
product holder to the blade.