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CHAPTER 3 - OPERATING YOUR EDLUND TOMATO LASER
This chapter covers the procedures for operating your new Edlund TOMATO LASER and discusses basic
features. You may find it helpful to review the Features in Figure 2 on page 6.
Using the Edlund TOMATO LASER
1. Your Slicer has been configured to one of the following sizes: 3/16" (5mm), 1/4" (6.5mm) or 3/8"
(10mm). Verify the Blades and Pusher match by checking the size stamp on both. Example: 3/16"Pusher
goes with 3/16" Cartridge.
USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE BLADE CARTRIDGE, THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP. ALWAYS HAVE
THE WASH GUARD ATTACHED TO THE BLADE CARTRIDGE WHEN HANDLING.
2. Make sure that the Stop Latch is in the down position (Figure 2 on page 6).
3. Slide the Pusher Assembly to the rear of the Slicer.
4. Open the Cover by unscrewing the Locking Knob counterclockwise, orient the selected Blade Cartridge
with the Wash Guard facing the Pusher and the Knurled Knob on the left then slide it into the Slicer from
the right.
5. Make sure the Blade Cartridge Alignment Pins (Figure 2 on page 6) are fully seated in the Housing by
sliding the Cartridge all the way in to the left.
6. Remove the Wash Guard from the Blade Cartridge by unscrewing the Knurled Knob on the Wash Guard
and rotating the Latch down. Lift the Wash Guard away while sliding it to the right to remove it from the
Blade Housing (Figure 2 on page 6).
7. Close the Cover and screw down the Locking Knob clockwise.
NOTE:
The Cover will not close until the Blade Cartridge is fully seated into the Slicer.
8. Place a container at the front of the Slicer to receive the sliced tomato.
NOTE 1:
DO NOT operate the Slicer without the Cover secured closed (see step 7).
NOTE 2:
The tomato should be de-stemmed and cored before slicing. For best results, use fresh, ripe tomatoes.
Tomatoes should not exceed 3-1/2 inches (89cm) in diameter.
9. Place a tomato (stem hole facing down) on the front plate of the Pusher Assembly.
10. With one hand on the Locking Knob and the other hand on the Pusher Assembly Handle, slide the Pusher
Assembly all the way forward. The tomato slices will fall into the container.
11. Place another tomato on the Slicer and repeat as required.
NOTE:
Experience will dictate how fast you should slide the Pusher Assembly forward with a continuous fluid motion.
Light, even pressure is all that is needed. Do not slam the Pusher Assembly forward.
TIP: For fully ripe tomatoes; use less force. For less ripe tomatoes, use more force.
