Use and maintenance
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2.1.2 General safety regulations
The slicing machine must be used only by an adequately trained person who has carefully read the
contents of this manual. The operators must be over 18 years of age, in perfect mental-physical
conditions, have the right attitude and capacity and necessary knowledge for maneuvering and
normal maintenance of simple mechanical and electrical components.
For a better use of the machine follow the instructions below:
• Install the machine according to the instructions in the paragraph “Installation”;
• Install the machine so that it is far from people who must not use it, especially children;
• Do not become distracted while using the machine;
• Do not use loose clothing or open sleeves;
• Do not let anyone come close to the machine while in use;
• Do not remove, cover or change the plates that are on the machine and, if they are damaged,
contact qualified and authorised personnel;
• Do not remove the transparent protection and do not change or exclude the mechanical
and electrical protections;
• Only slice permitted products; do not try slicing any products that are not allowed;
• The area around the machine, where the food is laid and the floor where the operator works
must always be kept clean and dry;
• Do not use the machine as a support surface and do not place any object on it that does not
pertain to normal cutting operations;
• Do not use the slicing machine when, after a normal use, the distance between the cutting
edge of the blade and the blade protection ring is over 6 mm. (see paragraph 7.2);
• Do not use the machine with electrical connections of a “temporary” nature, with temporary
or not insulated wires;
• Periodically check the state of the power cable and the cable gland on the machine body, when
necessary have it replaced without delay by qualified personnel;
• Immediately stop the machine in the case of a defect, anomalous function, suspected breakage,
incorrect movements, unusual noise;
• Before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the machine from the electric
supply mains;
• Use protective gloves for cleaning and maintenance;
• The goods to be cut must be placed on and removed from the sliding plate with the carriage in a
retracted position and the thickness regulating knob in the “O” position;
• Only use the moving handle placed on the arm or the handle on the food press for moving the
food plate during slicing;
• The use of accessories for cutting is not allowed unless supplied by the maker specifically for
the machine;
• For any exceptional maintenance (replacing grindstones, blade, etc.) please contact the
manufacturer or qualified and authorized personnel.
2.2 Guarantee and manufacturer’s responsibility
The guarantee of a good function and a complete conformity of the machines, that are to be used
accordingly, depends on the correct application of the instructions contained in this manual.
The manufacturer declines all direct and indirect responsibility deriving from:
- Not following the instructions in the manual;