Use and maintenance LIST OF CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION ........................2 1.1 Purpose of the manual ........................ 2 1.2 Keeping the manual ........................2 1.3 Use of the machine ........................2 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ....................3 2.1 Machine limits, safety regulations ....................3 2.2 Guarantee and manufacturer’s responsibility ................
Use and maintenance 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of the manual This publication contains all the information necessary for the use and maintenance of the ‘LEADER’ automatic slicing machines to be used for food, with circular knife, models Ø 350 mm and Ø 370 mm. The purpose of this manual is to allow the user, above all the direct user, to take every precaution and arrange all human and material means necessary for a safe and lengthy use of these machines.
Use and maintenance 2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 Machine limits, safety regulations The machine has been designed and made to slice food products, with a continuous service, of the type and size as indicated in paragraphs 3.2, 3.3 e 3.4. 2.1.1 Environmental conditions for using the machine - Temperature from -5°C to +40°C - Humidity max.
Use and maintenance Only use the moving handle placed on the arm or the handle on the food press for moving the • food plate during slicing; The use of accessories for cutting is not allowed unless supplied by the maker specifically for the •...
Use and maintenance 3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 3.1 Data sheets DIMENSIONS Knife diameters 540 mm 540 mm 680 mm 680 mm 790 mm 790 mm 395 mm 395 mm 680 mm 680 mm 525 mm 525 mm 670 mm 670 mm TECHNICAL DATA Knife diameters Knife turns/1’...
Use and maintenance 3.2 Furnished items and accessories The following documents and accessories are supplied with the machine, unless otherwise requested; - instruction manual for use and maintenance; - EC conformity declaration; - accessories: lubricating oil for carriage guide bars and food press. 3.3 Products that can be sliced The following are produtcs that can be sliced: - all types of cold cuts (cooked, raw smoked);...
Use and maintenance 4. DESCRIPTION 4.1 Unpacking Check that the packaging is unopened and undamaged; otherwise immediately inform the forwarding agent or the area agent. To take the machine out of the packaging proceed as follows: Cut and remove the plastic straps; Remove the staples from the top of the box;...
Use and maintenance 4.2 Main components Feed cable Identification plate, technical data and EC marking Display Index knob for slice thickness Food table Food press handle Food press Sharpener knob Slice deflector Foot Knob for pushing table Table support Table locking handle Base Knife cover Balde guard ring...
Use and maintenance 4.3 General description The slicing machine has been designed and made according to the EEC Directive 2006/42. The machine offers the user: maximum safety when in use, during cleaning and ordinary maintenance; maximum hygiene from the use of stainless steel materials or adequately protected against oxidization together with an careful design of all the parts that come into contact with food;...
Use and maintenance 5. INSTALLATION 5.1. Installing the machine 5.3 Electrical connection Install the machine on a surface which is level, The machine must be installed close to an EEC smooth, dry and suitable for the weight of the regulation socket in a system which conforms to machine plus the food to be sliced;...
Use and maintenance 6. USING THE SLICING MACHINE 6.1 Using the display Check that the slicer is properly connected to the electrical line and that the slice thickness regulator is positioned on “0”. The off button light (b) must be on. Manual use: Turn the function mode selector knob counterclockwise on position MANUAL;...
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Use and maintenance You can adjust these parameters also while the machine is working. Number of slices You can set the number of slices pushing the button (d) for units, the button (e) for tens and the button (f) for the hundreds and you can see the results of this action on the display (d1,f1,e1) For example, if you want to set 65 slices, you have to push the button (d) five times and the button (e) six times.
Use and maintenance 6.2 Cleaning the slicing machine 6.2.1 General information The machines must be properly cleaned at least once a day; if necessary even more. If the machines have not been used for a while they must be cleaned before use as well. 6.2.2 Disassembling machine for cleaning 1.
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Use and maintenance 6.2.3 Cleaning the machine and the parts that have been removed 2. If the knife cover is tight, loosen it with pressure on the tension rod knob. PRODUCT TO BE USED Take out the tension rod and remove the knife cover using the special knob.
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Use and maintenance 2. Dry in the same way using a dry cloth. Cleaning the safety ring 1. Pass a damp cloth between the knife and the safety ring as shown in the picture; Cleaning the components in the base The components contained in the base do not need any special cleaning;...
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Use and maintenance Reassembling the knife cover Reassembling the food table 1. Replace the knife cover as shown in the picture 1. Insert the entire group on the carriage as shown making sure the square section joint is in its proper in the picture;...
Use and maintenance 7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 7.1 General information The operator is allowed to carry out the following maintenance: - Knife sharpening, periodically; The interval and length of the sharpening obviously depend on the use of the machine (work times and type of product used) - Lubrication of the carriage guide bars, weekly;...
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Use and maintenance 7.2.3 Carrying out the sharpening NOTE: Before starting this operation, check that the grindstones have been cleaned, with a semi-rigid nylon brush. 1. Position the slice thickness index knob on ‘0’; 2. Pull back the food table all the way. 3.
Use and maintenance 7.3. Lubricating the guide bars of the carriage with arm and food table support (weekly) WARNING: Only use the supplied oil. If there is none, use white vaseline oil. DO NOT USE VEGETABLE OILS! 1. Move the carriage in the nearest position to the operator;...
Use and maintenance 8. LOCATING AND ELIMINATING FAILURES WARNING: In this chapter the most common problems caused while using the slicing machine are listed together with the necessary operations to eliminate the possible causes. If the problem persists ask for assistance from a qualified person authorized by the maker, do not insist on looking for the cause.
Use and maintenance 10. DISMANTLING THE SLICING MACHINE The machines are made up of: - aluminium/magnesium alloy structure; - insertions and various in stainless steel; - electric parts and wires; - electric motor; - plastic materials, etc. If disassembly and dismantling are to be carried out by a third party, only consult firms that are authorized in the demolition of the above mentioned materials.
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