INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains instructions for the inspection, installation, safe operation, care, and maintenance of the VS9 Vegetable Cutter.
Disassembly, repair, replacement, and re-assembly instructions are included. A trouble shooting guide is provided. A complete
replacement parts list with identifying figure diagrams is included to aid in identification and ordering of replacement parts. Please review
this manual carefully - particularly all safety precautions -before trying to put the VS9 into service.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Never insert hands into the hopper.
- Never insert any utensil into the hopper.
1.
Note that the front housing of the VS9 has a feed hopper [Fig. 1 (2)]. It is also equipped with a feed plate [Fig. 1 (8)]. Food to be
processed must always be fed to cutting surfaces by way of the hopper, and compressed against cutting surfaces with the feed
plate. Never try to feed product to cutting surfaces with your hands or any other way!
2.
If during operation of a product jam occurs, immediately turn off and disconnect the electrical supply to the power source
equipment. Make sure rotation has stopped. Unlatch the VS9's front housing, swing it toward you, and then clear the
obstruction. Do not try to clear obstructions while the VS9 is under power, and again, never insert fingers or utensils into the
hopper!
3.
Wear protective gloves whenever handling the VS9's knives, cutting plates, or cutting assemblies. They are very sharp and can
cut you. For safety, wash knives and cutting plates with a long handled scrub brush.
4.
When assembling or disassembling the VS9, make sure it rests on a stable working surface. Never rest knives, cutting plates,
or cutting assemblies on surfaces that could be marred.
5.
Before assembling the VS9 and mounting it to power source equipment, make sure that a comfortable working clearance has
been provided around the machinery. Always install the machinery where it will save the operator steps.
6.
Before assembling the VS9 and mounting it to power source equipment, or dismounting the VS9 after use, disconnect or lock-
out the electrical supply to the power source equipment. This will prevent any chance of accidental start-up.
7.
Before mounting the VS9 to power source equipment, make sure the front housing [Fig. 1 (8)] is securely latched to the rear
housing [Fig. 1 (9), (10), (11)].
8.
Before mounting the VS9 to power source equipment, review the power source equipment manual for instruction on the use of
its power take-off hub. The hub should be equipped with a thumb screw. The thumb screw should be firmly snugged
immediately after mounting the VS9 to secure the VS9 in place. Do not operate the VS9 if there is no securing device present
on the power take-off hub.
9.
Never hose down a VS9 mounted to power source equipment. Hosing down a mounted VS9 invites electrical shock.
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