- the blade cover:
1) rotate the blade cover 90°
counter clock-wise using the
special knob; 2) a spring fa-
cilitates the extraction of the
blade cover (Fig. C);
- the slice deflector:
remove the slice deflec-
tor following the direction
shown in the figure (Fig. D);
- the sharpener:
remove the complete sharp
unit pulling it upward (Fig. E).
WARNING: Risk of inju-
!
ry from sharp blade! For
the cleaning operations of the
sharp areas of the plates, the
product holder and the blade,
use of protective gloves is also
recommended.
Cleaning:
- the blade: press a damp cloth
on the surface of the blade and
move it slowly from the center
toward the outside on the
blade cover side and the op-
posite side (Fig. F). In the same
way dry, it using a dry cloth.
NEVER turn on the machine
while cleaning the blade;
- the safety ring: use a soft
brush to clean the area be-
tween the blade and the safe-
ty ring. Be careful NOT to put
your hands close to the blade;
- the machine body: use a damp
cloth or a sponge, rinsing wa-
ter. Dry carefully.
Reassembling:
- the sharpener:
insert the sharpener unit as
shown in the figure (Fig. G)
until it comes to a stop in the
correct position;
- the slice deflector:
position the slice deflector in
its seat (Fig. H);
- the blade cover:
reassemble the blade cover
and rotate it 90° clockwise
until it locks into its initial
position (Fig. I);
- the meat table (only for the
machine equipped with the
meat table removable mecha-
nism):
insert the meat table on the
carriage, verify that the se-
curing lever returns to the
initial position, verify that
the carriage slides freely and
check the correct operation
of the thickness adjustment
knob.
MAINTENANCE
Blade Sharpening
Frequency and duration of
sharpening depend on the use
of the equipment.
WARNING! If the machine
!
is equipped with its spe-
cific optional sharpener, follow
the instructions. Otherwise,
contact the manufacturer or to
one of the Authorized Service
Centers (see SERVICE).
For sharpening, follow the in-
structions:
1. position the thickness ad-
justment knob in the safety po-
sition (Fig. A);
2. pull the meat table all the
way back (Fig. L);
3. raise the sharpener (Fig. M),
and rotate it to position it in the
sharpening configuration (Fig. N);
4. release the sharpener;
5. activate the blade by press-
ing the start button;
6. carry out sharpening of the
blade
pressing
spring button for 10-15 sec-
onds (Fig. O - 1);
7. release the above-men-
tioned button;
8. pull and hold the finishing
spring button for 2-3 seconds
(Fig. O - 2);
9. release the button;
10. stop the blade motion by
pressing the stop button;
11. raise the sharpener and ro-
tate it to its original position;
12. release it until it stops;
13. proceed with cleaning the
slicer.
Lubrication
After a regular period of use, it
may be necessary to lubricate
the carriage guides. We recom-
mend executing this operation
every 3 months. For lubrica-
tion, only use acid free oil (we
recommend Vaseline oil). Do
not use vegetable oil.
SERVICE
No user-serviceable parts are
inside. Refer servicing to qual-
ified personnel. All the repair
and replacement operations
(like blade replacement, re-
placement of the motor belt,
replacement of the sub-basap-
late electrical system compo-
nents, repair of structural parts,
repair and/or re-placement of
sub-baseplate components, or
similar) shall be executed exclu-
sively by personnel authorized
by the manufacturer.
In the event service is needed,
you may return your food slic-
er to the manufacturer or to
one of the Authorized Service
Centers.
For information about service
centers please contact us at:
service@berkelinternational.com.
sharpening
!
if distance between the edge of
the blade and the internal edge
of the guard exceeds 6 mm.
WARRANTY
WARNING! The blade re-
placement is mandatory
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