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Potenza Series VS300/VS350 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...
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.
START/STOP SWITCH The Univex Vertical Slicers are switched on and off electrically by means of a two (2) button switch (Figure 1, [1]), “I” is ON and “O” is OFF. An indicator lamp will illuminate when the slicer is on.
SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS This slicer is equipped with a knife having a concave or hollowed surface for superior slicing, and must be sharpened regularly and properly in order to produce the highest quality slices, but also to allow it to maintain its productivity. The knife sharpener for this machine is a top mounted design and should be operated only when the sharpener stones are not exposed during the slicing operation.
OPERATORS CARE OF SLICER CLEANING Warning: 1. Never touch the knife edge. Always keep your hands, fingers, and arms clear of knife. Warning: 2. Turn off slicer and DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL CORD before cleaning. 3. Turn slice adjustment knob (Figure 1 [2]) to the fully closed position (beyond "0") so that the knife edge is not exposed.
LUBRICATION & FUNCTION CHECK Warning: Turn off slicer and DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL CORD before lubricating. Close fence all the way. General lubrication should be performed in accordance with the 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.
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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, alteration or misuse are not covered.