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OPERATION MANUAL
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OPERATION
TURNING MEAT BANDSAW ON/OFF
Once all assembly and adjustment steps are completed, the meat bandsaw is ready for use. Connect
the power cord to a power source. Make sure the power source matches the specifications indicated
on the machine nameplate. To turn the machine on, place the switch to “On” and to turn it off, place
the switch to “Off”.
CUTTING MEAT
This bandsaw is designed to cut fresh meat and most frozen meat. Using the fences to guide your
piece of meat is recommended. The long side fence is used to set the thickness of your cut, allowing
you to cut multiple slices of the same thickness. The short fence is used to support the piece of meat
during the cut. Set up your cut on the table by adjusting the fence positions. Once this is done, turn
the machine ON and slowly push the sliding table towards the blade. This bandsaw can also cut
through any bone, but it is important to feed the bone very slowly – if the motor slows down during
the cut, stop immediately.
GRINDING MEAT
Before using the meat grinder, make sure that all meat grinder parts are cleaned and sanitized
before use. For safety reasons, when using the meat grinder, set the blade guard to its lowest point
to avoid accidental contact with the turning blade. This bandsaw includes 3 interchangeable round
knives, all with different hole sizes. Choose the appropriate round knife
and install it. Prepare a container to catch the ground meat and turn the
machine ON. Place small pieces of meat into the meat grinder and use the
supplied meat packer to help push the meat into the spinning auger. DO
NOT overload. If you wish to make sausages, simply install the sausage
filler between the round knife and the meat grinder collar. After using the
meat grinder, all parts must be disassembled, cleaned, and sanitized
before storing.
DO NOT keep the meat grinder installed on the machine when not in use.
CLEANING AND SANITATION
Warning:
Bacteria from raw meat can be linked to illness and even death. It is extremely important
to keep your meat bandsaw properly cleaned and sanitized. Once your meat cutting operation is
finished, unplug the power cord from the power source. The meat bandsaw must now be cleaned.
Remove the sliding table, guards, fences, meat grinder assembly and accessories and shown in
(Fig.21). Remove the upper wheel cover and open the base cabinet door, remove the V-belt, and
then remove the blade.
All parts exposed to meat during use must be sanitized after every use. If you have a dishwasher, use
it to sanitize parts that will fit. Otherwise, commercial food grade chemical sanitizers or bleach will
do the job. Before sanitizing, rinse all parts to remove any leftover meat particles. Place them in hot
soapy water and scrub them thoroughly. Rinse all parts to avoid soapy water residue – now all the
parts are ready for sanitization.
Read and follow the sanitizer instructions – some sanitizers require direct application while others
require them to be diluted with water.
MAINTENANCE
Table and blade –
Apply a thin coat of food grade lubricant designed for protecting food processing
machinery.
Meat grinder –
DO NOT lubricate the meat grinder, meat will lubricate the grinder during use.
