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GENERAL INFORMATION
MACHINE LIMITS, SAFETY REGULATIONS
The machine has been designed and produced in accordance with EEC directives 98/37
EEC, 2006/95 EEC, 89/336 EEC and the European norm EN 1974 (Slicing machines –
Hygiene and safety specifications.
LIMITS OF THE MACHINE
The machines have been designed and made for slicing food, of the type and size as
specified in paragraph “Technical features and products that can be sliced”. This manual
reports the technical and constructive features of the machines as well as installation
instructions, use and maintenance.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF USE
The slicers cannot be used in opened places and/or exposed to the atmospheric agents:
they must be placed in a secure environment which has safe conditions as established
by the norms in force so that personnel can operate in the best possible conditions.
The machines must not be used where there are spray of water, vapour or smoke or
corrosive and/or abrasive powders, in the presence of flames and/or heat with
temperatures above those permitted and with the risk of fire or explosions and where the
use of explosion-proof and spark-proof components are prescribed.
- Operation temperature from -5°C to +40°C
- Max relative humidity 95%
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
The slicing machine must be used only by an adequately trained person who has carefully
read the contents of this manual.
The operators must be over 18 years of age, in perfect mental-physical conditions, have
the right attitude and capacity and necessary knowledge to utilize and keep the normal
maintenance of simple mechanical and electrical components.
For a better use of the machine follow the instructions below:
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Install the machine according to the instructions in the paragraph “Installation”;
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Install the machine so that it is far from people who must not use it, especially
children;
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Do not become distracted while using the machine;
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Do not let personnel who have not carefully read and understood the contents of this
manual using the machine;
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Do not use loose clothing or open sleeves;
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Do not let anyone come close during cutting operations;
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Do not remove the transparent protection and do not change or exclude the
mechanical and electrical protections;
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Slice only permitted products; do not try slicing any products that are not allowed;
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The area around the machine, where the food is laid and the floor where the
operator works, must always be kept clean and dry;
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Do not use the machine as a support surface and do not place any object on it that
does not pertain to normal cutting operations;
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Do not use the slicing machine when, after a normal use, the distance between the
cutting edge of the blade and the blade protection ring is over 6 mm, call a qualified
and authorized person to replace the blade;
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Do not use the machine with electrical connections of a “temporary” nature, with
temporary or not insulated wires, do not use extension cords;
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Periodically check the state of the mains cable and the cable gland on the machine
body, when necessary have it replaced without delay by qualified personnel;
