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CHAP. 1 - INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE
1.1 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
•
The CUTTER should be operated only by qualified people who should be
informed about the safety measures described in this manual.
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In case of personnel turn-over, training is to be provided in advance.
•
Before starting cleaning and maintenance, disconnect the machine’s plug from
the power supply socket.
•
Assess the residual risks carefully when protection devices are removed to
carry out cleaning and maintenance.
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Cleaning and maintenance require great concentration.
•
A regular control of the electric supply cords is absolutely necessary; a worn-
out or damaged cord can expose users to serious electric shock hazard.
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If the machine shows malfunctions, it is recommended not to use it and to
abstain from trying to repair it; please call the “SERVICE CENTRE”.
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Do not use the machine for products with bones, frozen foods, fishes or any
product other than food.
•
Do not introduce fingers in the opening or inside the machine when it is
functioning.
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The manufacturer is not liable in the following cases:
⇒
if the machine has been tampered by non-authorized personnel;
⇒
if some parts have been substituted by non original spare parts;
⇒
if the instructions contained in this manual are not followed
accurately
;
⇒
if the machine surface is not cleaned with the right product.
1.2 - SAFETY DEVICES INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE
1.2.1 - mechanical safeties
The mechanical safety devices installed on the machine, described in this manual,
comply with
EC 89/392
and mod.
EC 91/368, 92/31, 93/44, 93/68
.
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The safety protections are
(see 1.3.3)
the cover, which can be removed only
when the tank locking arm is up.
1.2.2 - electrical safeties
The electrical safety devices installed on the machine, described in this manual,
comply with
EC 73/23, 89/336,
mod.
EC 91/368, 92/31, 93/44, 93/68
and
regulations
EC EN 60335-1, EN 55014.
The machine is equipped with:
•
micromechanic which stop the machine when the closing arm is lifted (
see
FIG. n°1
), and does not permit to start the machine if the cover is not closed;
•
relay which in case the power supply is missing; it is necessary to restart the
machine.
Even though the professional CUTTER
CE
are provided with electrical and
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mechanical protections (when the machine is working and for maintenance and
cleaning operations), there are still
RESIDUAL RISKS
(
EEC 89/392 point
1.7.2
) that cannot be eliminated completely, these risks are mentionned in this
manual under
WARNING
. These risks are cutting dangers caused by the knives
during the loading of the product , or during the maintenance operations.
1.3 - MACHINE DESCRIPTION
1.3.1 - general description
Our firm has designed and manufactured the professional CUTTER
CE
to cut,
crumble, whip, knead foodstuffs as vegetables, meat, bread, etc and guarantee:
- the highest degree of safety in functioning, cleaning and maintenance;
- the highest hygienic standards due to an accurate choice of materials and a
smooth design of the CUTTER components which come into contact with
foodstuffs in order to obtain easy and total cleaning and easy disassembly;
- solidity and stability of all components;
- the lowest noise level thanks to belt drive;
- great
handiness.
1.3.2 - construction features
CUTTER models belonging to the above mentioned line are made of AISI 304
stainless steel. This guarantees high hygienic standards of those parts which come
into contact with foodstuffs and offers resistance to acids, salts and oxidation
processes.
The blades are made of AISI 420 stainless steel used for cutlery; they are grinded
and hardened and can cut, mince, whip and knead without changing tools.
The basin is made of stainless steel 18/10 and is provided with heat spreading
bottom and handles guaranteeing great handiness and easy removal.
