EFA breastbone cutter Z 10 D
Translation of the operating instructions
EN
V 05.2021
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Fig. 6.1
– Handles with
switch
6
Handling
6.1
Switch operation
Important!
The cutter must not be used before the
operator has read these operating
instructions and the cutter has been
connected correctly!
The
EFA cutter
is equipped with a two-hand control (1),
see Fig. 6.1
.
6.1.1
Switching on
Important!
The cutter is only
allowed to be switched
on when the blade
play is correct!
Hold the EFA cutter securely!
Press both switches (1) at the same time
to close the blades (On).
6.1.2
Switching off
Release switches (1) to open
the blades (Off).
The cutting process can be interrupted or repeated at any time.
6.2
Working with the cutter
Danger!
Never reach into the
cutting area of the cutter,
otherwise you could cut
off limbs!
6.2.1
Operation
Care must be taken to ensure correct positioning and cutting.
After disembowelment of the carcass, grasp the breastbone cutter with both hands and push the fixed
blade (2) along the breastbone through the diaphragm,
see Fig. 6.1
.
Press both switches (1) "On" at the same time,
see Fig. 6.1
(max. time difference: 0.5 s).
When the cutting process is finished, release both switches (1) "Off".
The movable blade (3) moves to the initial position,
see Fig. 6.1
.
6.2.2
Operational safety
1) For safer handling (guiding), hang the cutter on a spring balancer,
see section 5.1.1 Spring balancer.
2) Guide the cutter securely by both handles.
3) Be especially careful when breaking, the blades can close in a matter of seconds.
On
Off
Off
On
1
1
2
3
