IMPOR-
TANT SAFE-
GUARDS
Pay attention to the fol-
lowing basic safety precau-
tions:
- read all the instructions
before using the machine;
- to protect against risk of
electrical shock do not put
the slicer in water or other
liquid ;
- This appliance is not in-
tended for use by persons
(including children) with
reduced physical, senso-
ry, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are
closely supervised and in-
structed concerning use of
the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Close supervision is neces-
sary when any appliance
is used by or near children.
Children should be super-
vised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
this product is not intend-
ed to be used by children;
- unplug from outlet when
not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning;
- avoid
contacting
ing parts. Never feed food
by hand. Always use com-
pletely
assembled
with safety guard (7) close
to the thickness gauge
plate (6);
- do not operate any ap-
pliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or
is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Contact the
manufacturer at their cus-
tomer service telephone
number indicated in the
"Service" section for infor-
mation on examination, re-
pair, or adjustment;
- the use of attachments
not recommended or sold
by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock or
injury;
- do not use outdoors;
- do not let cord hang over
edge of table or counter;
- blade is sharp. Handle
carefully when cleaning;
- operate the machine only
if properly trained and in
perfect
conditions;
- do not use the machine
in any way other than what
indicated in this manual;
- use the machines only in
full structural, mechanical
and system efficiency;
- install the machine in
conformity to the instruc-
tions indicated in the "In-
stallation" section;
- install the machine in a
location out of the reach
of personnel unauthorised
to operate it and especially
out of the reach of minors;
- stay highly concentrated
when using the machine
and avoid any distraction
during use;
mov-
- do not allow the machine
to be used by others who
have not read and fully
slicer
understood the content of
this manual;
- do not wear baggy cloth-
ing or clothing with open
sleeves;
- do not allow anyone else,
other than the operator, to
approach during product
cutting operations;
- do not remove, cover or
psycho-physical
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modify the tags located on
the machine body and, in
case of damage of these,
replace them promptly;
- do not remove the safety
guard (7) and do not mod-
ify or bypass any mechani-
cal and electrical protective
devices;
- slice only the permitted
products, do not attempt
cuts on prohibited type
products;
- always keep clean and dry
the sliced product resting
surface, the work area all
around the machine and
the operator floor area;
- do not use the machine
as a resting surface and do
not place any objects on it
other than food used for
cutting operations;
- do not use the slicer
when, due to normal wear,
the distance between the
edge of the blade and the
blade guard ring exceeds
3 mm (0.18 in). In this case,
contact Van Berkel USA,
Inc. to change the blade;
- do not use the machine
with temporary or non-in-
sulated cables, power strips
or extension cords;
- periodically
check
condition of the power ca-
ble on the machine body.
When necessary, have qual-
ified personnel replacing it;
- immediately stop the ma
chine in the event of a de-
fect, abnormal operation,
suspicion of breakdown, in-
correct movement, unusual
noises;
- use protective gloves for
cleaning and maintenance
operations;
- place and remove the
goods to be sliced on the
meat table only with the
the