Schmid & Wezel
D-75433 Maulbronn
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Ausführung / Execution
05.2004
1. Operation, Scope of Supply,
Accessories
Note, read carefully!
This manual is intended for the unit operator. Keep
it in a safe place!
The hook cutter may only be used:
In a technically safe condition, for its intended
use and in accordance with the applicable safety
and accident prevention regulations.
With all the safety devices attached.
In accordance with the safety precautions.
When the operating personnel has read and
understood this manual, in particular Chapter 2
"Safety Precautions" (pg. 2) and Chapter 3
"Commissioning and operational safety" (pg. 2)
Only in this way can incorrect operation be avoided
and hazard situations correctly assessed.
Never reach into the cutting area
of the cutter to avoid the risk of
cutting off limbs!
Wear eye protection or safety gog-
gles when completing work!
1.1 Symbols in this Manual
Hazard symbol:
The greatest care and attention must be
taken here. Lack of attention can result
in an immediate risk of injury for oper-
ating personnel or third parties. Further-
more, the machine may be damaged.
Information symbol:
Texts marked with this symbol contain
important information and useful tips.
1.2 Intended Use
The cutter is designed for cutting meat containing
bone in non-frozen or partially frozen state (from
approx. 5° C).
The cutter is suitable for dismembering and cutting
work in medium-sized and large plants, both in the
meat and poultry industries.
EFA Z27: For cutting cattle
EFA Z27S: For severing pigs' heads
The device is not equipped for any other form of
use. Should the operator wish to use the device in
some other way, please consult Schmid & Wezel
GmbH & Co. (S&W) beforehand.
Use in any other way may result in a risk of acci-
dents and increased wear. The user alone is liable
for the consequences of any other form of use.
1.2.1 Residual risks
Since the cutter is intended for industrial use on an-
imal carcasses, there is a risk of injuring yourself
and, in the case of extreme misuse, of fatally injur-
ing others. Since, due to the intended use, the size
of the opening between the cutter knives cannot be
reduced, there is a risk of the neck or upper arm or
even the shoulder joint coming between the cutting
knives and the cutter then being activated. Improp-
er use of the cutter could thus lead to instant death
or to death by bleeding. Therefore, be sure to al-
ways use the machine in the proper manner.
Manufacturer's declaration:
The machine itself cannot build up any pressure.
The pressure is only built up in when connected to
an upstream pressure generator and the corre-
sponding hoses. The machine may only be put into
operation when all the requirements of the Pressure
Equipment Directive applicable to this product have
been observed.
The machine is designed for a pressure of 200 bar.
A value of
can be assumed for the
pressure volume in the hook cutter and in the pres-
sure generator and hoses. The Pressure Equipment
Directive 97/23/EC with the corresponding diagrams
generally applies to these elements. In view of the
robust design in respect of strength, torsional rigid-
ity and stability under static and dynamic operating
loads, however, we would refer you to Article 1.3.10
of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC:
As the pressure constitutes no significant factor for
the design, the EFA hook cutter is not subject to the
above directive.
1.3 Scope of Delivery
Hook cutter
Operating manual
1.4 Accessories
Spring balancer
Hose unit
Aggregate
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