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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Including disassembly, replacement, and reassembly.
Warning:
Always turn off slicer and disconnect electrical cord before doing any
maintenance or repair on the slicer. Keep guards on at all times. Keep slice
adjustment fully closed so knife edge is not exposed. Keep sharpener assembly
also in place so top of knife edge is not exposed.
KNIFE REPLACEMENT (Figure
3)
I.
Warning:
Disconnect electrical power cord.
2.
Remove carriage assembly (Figure 1 [8, 12])
3.
Loosen sharpener knob assembly (Figure 5 [4] ), then lift and remove sharpening
unit. Set aside.
4.
Remove knife guard knob (Figure 3 [31] ) and carefully remove knife guard (Figure
3 [10]).
5.
Warning::
Using caution to avoid the sharp knife edge, remove the four screws
(Figure 3 [11]) that secure knife (Figure 3 [12] ).
6.
Carefully remove knife and set aside with its flat side down flush on a bench so
the edge is not exposed.
7.
Reinstall new knife in the reverse procedures outlined above.
8.
Even though a new knife is very sharp, the sharpening procedure specified on
pages 4 and 5 should be performed to true the new knife's bevel to the slicer.
Warning:
Worn knife should be disposed of in a safe responsible way, showing concern for
others who may handle it. It is recommended that the edge of the knife be
wrapped several times with heavy tape and that a caution (CAUTION: SHARP
EDGE) be written on both sides of the knife.
KNIFE SEAL
1.
Warning:
Disconnect electrical power cord.
2.
Remove knife per knife replacement instructions 1 through 6.
3.
Remove pulley insert (Figure 3 [8]) by unscrewing. Retain shim washers if any.
4.
Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry and remove the knife seal (Figure 3 [7] )
from the knife pulley (Figure 3 [6] ).
5.
Apply light film of Petro-Gel on outer diameter and lip of rubber seal.
6.
Clean recess in pulley.
7.
Drive seal into recess in pulley using care to avoid damage to seal. Seal should be
seated uniformly against recess shoulder.
8.
Check pulley insert (Figure 3 [8] ) for small sharp burrs that may have been raised
during its removal. Remove burrs if present with a fine toothed file. If burrs are not
removed, they will destroy the seal very quickly.
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