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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

This manual contains instructions for the Installation, Operation, and Care of the Meat Slicing 
Machine.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  

INSPECTION

All Univex slicers are inspected and tested at the factory; however, they should be inspected carefully by the 
person making the installation for loose, damaged or broken parts. Detached parts and fixtures should be 
checked against packing list to determine all are present. Any damages, imperfections or shortages should be 
reported to the dealer or Univex and shipping carrier.   

Warning: After slicer has been inspected, wash slicer completely with warm water and mild soap. For 

SAFETY, follow the cleaning instructions on Page 8.   

INSTALLATION 

The most efficient installation of your Univex slicer will depend upon the layout of your kitchen. Locate your 
slicer where it will save steps for the operator and be sure to provide sufficient clearance around it for ease 
of maintenance and cleaning, as well as for efficient and safe use.   

Slicer should be operated on a sturdy bench or table with the height determined to suit the operator. It is 
most important that the forearm of the operator be at the proper level for ease and safety of operation, as 
well as for maximum production. This height is considered optimum when the carriage (Figure 1 [6]) of the 
slicer is at approximately the height of the operator's elbow when standing.   

IMPORTANT 

Warning/Caution:

   Before making electrical connections, CHECK the specifications on the nameplate to 

make sure that they agree with those on your electrical service. A grounding type    
three terminal plug is provided for 120 volt, 60Hz units. If you do not have a mating  
receptacle, have a qualified electrician provide one with grounding provisions in       
accordance with local safety codes.  

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS 

It is a violation of United States Department of Labor regulations to permit operation of the slicer by any 
person under the age of 18 years.   

Warning:

 The slicer knife is extremely sharp! Never touch the knife, always keep hands and fingers  

 clear of the knife. Never run slicer without the guard and all other parts in place and securely      
 fastened. Take extra care to avoid accidents by keeping the knife guard and sharpening     
 assembly cover ON at all times. When the machine is not in use, the slice adjustment knob  
 should be turned fully back to the closed position (beyond "0") so that the knife edge is not  
 exposed.   

Summary of Contents for Potenza VS300

Page 1: ...350 OPERATOR S MANUAL Persons under age 18 are not permitted to operate or have accessibility to operate this equipment per U S Dept Of Labor Employment Standards Administration Fact Sheet No ESA913 POTENZA VS300 VS350 REV A ...

Page 2: ... 0867 25 2 ...

Page 3: ...Safety Warnings 5 6 Operating Instructions 6 Sharpening Instructions 7 Operator s Care of Slicer Cleaning Instructions 8 Lubrication Instructions 9 Warranty Information Back Cover LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE Figure 1 Overall View of Meat Slicer 4 Figure 2 Sharpener Operation 9 Figure 3 Lubrication Assembly 9 3 ...

Page 4: ...A VS300 VS350 SERIES PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1 ON OFF POWER SWITCH 2 THICKNESS CONTROL KNOB 3 FENCE GAUGE PLATE 4 SHARPENER ASSEMBLY 5 BLADE GUARD 6 PRODUCT CARRIAGE 7 BLADE 8 FEED GRIP ASSEMBLY 9 CARRIAGE MOUNTING KNOB ...

Page 5: ...ost important that the forearm of the operator be at the proper level for ease and safety of operation as well as for maximum production This height is considered optimum when the carriage Figure 1 6 of the slicer is at approximately the height of the operator s elbow when standing IMPORTANT Warning Caution Before making electrical connections CHECK the specifications on the nameplate to make sure...

Page 6: ...e thickness ranging from paper thin up to 13 16 Dial graduations allow you to precisely set up specific slice thickness for various needs When not in use always return knob back to its fully closed position beyond 0 so that the knife edge is not exposed PRODUCT CARRIAGE Caution A product feed grip Figure 1 8 is provided to hold the product in place as it is manually moved inward towards the blade ...

Page 7: ...l clog and impair the stones 2 Turn the slicer OFF 3 Adjust the Thickness control dial Figure 1 2 to beyond the 0 This will ensure that the blade edge is not exposed to the operator 4 Move the carriage all the way to the start position closest to Thickness Control Dial 5 Loosen the sharpener assembly lock knob Figure 2 1 6 Lift the sharpener and rotate 180 o Figure 2 2 Stones will align with the b...

Page 8: ...TRICAL COMPONENTS WILL VOID WARRANTY 6 Remove knife guard Figure 1 5 by loosening knife guard knob on rear of slicer 7 Then carefully lift and remove guard by pushing up on the blade guard shaft Warning 8 CAREFULLY wash the front and rear of the knife with a cloth using warm water and mild soap CAREFULLY wash between the knife edge and protective guard using a soft cloth inserted between knife edg...

Page 9: ...he lubrication instructions below During this lubrication sequence be sure to check for free operation and movement of related parts as well as for excessive wear and looseness of various parts Be sure to check all handles and knobs for tightness LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 A APPLY MINERAL OIL WEEKLY or after cleaning as indicated B APPLY PETROLGEL AS PART OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ...

Page 10: ... performed between the hours of 8 00 AM and 5 00 PM local time Monday through Friday Univex will not cover overtime charges of any kind Please contact the Univex Warranty Service Department at 1 800 258 6358 to report warranty claims before arranging repair or attempting to return the unit to Univex Corporation Damages incurred in transit or incurred because of installation error accident alterati...

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