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CHAPTER 4 - MAINTAINING THE EDLUND TOMATO LASER
This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your Slicer. You
should always clean the Slicer after every use.
USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE BLADE CARTRIDGE, THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP. ALWAYS HAVE
THE WASH GUARD ATTACHED TO THE BLADE CARTRIDGE WHEN HANDLING.
Cleaning and Inspection
1. Rotate the Locking Latch (Figure 2 on page 6) all the way counterclockwise and slide the Pusher
Assembly back to remove it from the Slicer.
2. Open the Cover by turning the Locking Knob (Figure 2 on page 6) counterclockwise to loosen the Cover.
3. Install the Wash Guard by positioning the extended flange end on the right side of the Blade Cartridge
with the cutout over the two center Bolt Heads. Rotate the Latch until the Arm is seated inside the edge
of the Blade Cartridge Frame and the Screw aligns with the Locking Hole. Tighten the Screw all the way
down to secure the Wash Guard in place.
4. Slide the Blade Assembly to the right to remove it from the Slicer. Make sure the Blade Holder Frame
area is clean and smooth. Remove any debris that may have collected there. Neither the Blade Cartridge
or the Frame need lubrication
5. Check the Pusher and Blade Assembly alignment; make sure the area is clean and smooth. Remove any
debris that may have collected.
6. Wash the Pusher Assembly, Blade Cartridge and Slicer Housing in a dishwasher if desired to clean &
sanitize. The components of the Edlund TOMATO LASER are completely dishwasher safe. Or, you can
wash the components in soap and water.
7. After washing, inspect the Blades for nicks, bends and other damage. If damaged, replace or return to
Edlund for repair.
NOTE:
Do not allow tomato waste to remain on the Slicer. Dried waste deposits are unsanitary and may affect the
operation of the Slicer.
Blade and Pusher Maintenance
1. Examine the Pusher Assembly Fingers. If they are nicked or burred, smooth the rough edges with a small flat
file. The spaces between the Fingers must be uniform. Carefully straighten any bent Fingers using pliers.
2. Check the clearance between the Pusher Assembly Fingers and the Blades. Make sure they do not rest on or
touch the Blades at any point during the Pusher travel. If there is contact, carefully adjust the Pusher Fingers
by using pliers to bend the Fingers as needed.
Replacing the Blade Assembly
Individual Blades cannot be replaced. Replace the entire Blade Assembly or send the Cartridge to Edlund for
repair.
