Use Of The Machine - Virtus CUTTER 06 Manual Del Usuario

5.4 - Machine stop
To stop the machine, press button "2" (stops the electric motor). Then, switch the
circuit breaker installed upstream of the machine to "0", thereby disconnecting the
cutter.

6 Use of the machine

6.1 – Persons authorised to operate the machine
IMPORTANT!
Only authorised staff can intervene on the machine.
Before using the machine, the operator must ensure that all guards are in place and
that the safety devices are installed and efficient. Otherwise, turn the machine off and
contact the person in charge of maintenance.
Make sure there is sufficient lighting to allow proper visibility to the operator. Run the
machine idle a couple of times with the assistance of qualified personnel, in order to
familiarise with the machine enough to operate it safely.
6.2 - Operating mode of the cutter
The product to be processed must be divided into small pieces.
Procedure:
1. open the lid
2. feed the product in the tank at 1/3 full
3. close the lid and lock it with knob "1" Fig. 6.3.1
4. press start
5. add the remaining product gradually via tank inlet "2" Fig. 6.3.1.
Once the product has reached the desired consistency, turn off the machine, open the
lid and empty the tank.
6.3 - Emptying and cleaning the tank
6.3.1 - Emptying the tank
Turn off the machine, set the circuit breaker to "0"
and detach the power plug.
- Rotate the lid release knob "1" counter-clockwise (Fig. 6.3.1).
- Raise the lid "2" (Fig. 6.3.2).
- Turn the lock knob of the blade holder "3" (Fig. 6.3.2).
- Remove the blade holder "4" (Fig. 6.3.2) from the shaft
- Turn the tank "5" counter-clockwise (Fig. 6.3.3) in order
to release it from its seat
- Lift and remove the tank
- Proceed to empty out the tank by removing the
shredded product
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Fig. 6.3.1
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1.9 - Warning and danger signs/labels
IMPORTANT!
Do not intervene on the electrical components whenever the machine is connected to
the electrical network. Doing so entails a serious risk of electrocution. Comply with
the warnings indicated on the signs/labels. Failure to comply with the warnings
may cause personal injury and even death.
Make sure that the signs/labels are intact and clearly legible. If otherwise, re-attach or
replace them.
400 VOLT A
230 VOLT 110 VOLT
IMPORTANT!
REMEMBER TO UNPLUG
THE MACHINE FROM ITS POWER
SUPPLY
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY TYPE OF
MAINTENANCE
1.10 - Operating position
The correct position of the operator in order to work
efficiently with the mixer is shown in Fig. 1.10.1.
1.11 - Environmental conditions
The machine is designed to operate in the following
environmental conditions:
- minimum ambient temperature: -5 °C;
- maximum ambient temperature: +40 °C;
- relative humidity: 50% at 40 °C.
1.12 - Lighting
The place of installation of the mixer must have sufficient natural light and artificial
lighting in accordance with the regulations/standards in force in the country of installa-
tion. In any case, the lighting must conform to the regulations/standards in force in the
country where the machine is delivered and must not create hazardous reflections.
The lighting should allow the operator to clearly read the control panels and identify
the buttons to start/stop the machine.
1.13 - Vibrations
The machine does not transmit significant vibrations.
1.14 - Protective equipment
The operator must use items of clothing approved for accident prevention such as
work gloves made from kevlar that are compliant with the health & safety standards
suitable for contact with food. Consult the employer with regard to the current safety
regulations and the safety measures to be adopted.
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Fig. 1.9.2
Fig. 1.10.1
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