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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY “CE” (Directive 98/37 cee, attached 2 part A) WWW.BIROSAW.COM THE BIRO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 1114 W. MAIN ST., MARBLEHEAD, OH 43440-2099 U.S.A. Model: B 350 A s/n: ___________________________ Compliant to NSF/ANSI Standard 8: Commercial powered food preparation equip- ment.
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SLICING MACHINES AUTOMATIC VERSION B 350 A This manual consists of 29 pages as follows: • Title page with notes for the user; • Contents, page 3; • Page 4 to page 28 carrying progressive numeration Pag. 1...
CONTENTS FOREWORD SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION LIMITS OF USE – SAFETY NORMS GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND LIABILITY PLATES – CONFORMITY MARKS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF USE PACKING OPENING THE BOX TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF USE GENERAL DESCRIPTION MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICES WARNING: RESIDUAL RISKS...
FOREWORD SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This manual contains all the necessary information to install, use and service the gravity slicers for food (please see models in paragraph “Technical Description”). The scope of this document, hereinafter the “manual”, is to permit users, and especially end users, to take all the cautions and provisions possible for using this machine safely and for a long time.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND LIABILITY The manufacturer’s warranty covering the functioning of the machines and their complian- ce to the service for which they have been designed depends on the correct application of the instructions contained in this manual. The Manufacturer assumes no liability either direct or indirect deriving from: •...
PACKING OPENING THE BOX On receipt, check packaging integrity, otherwise inform the forwarding agent or the area agent immediately. To unpack the machine, proceed as follows: • Open the box and remove your copy of the manual of use and maintenance, then proceed according to the instructions found in that manual;...
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF USE GENERAL DESCRIPTION The machine is essentially made of a base supporting a circular blade mounted in tilted position. This blade is driven by an electrical motor to slice food. The machine is equipped with a carriage holding a product tray and sliding on tracks mounted under the base top, parallel to the blade.
DIMENSIONS MAIN TECHNICAL DATA AUTOMATIC GRAVITY SLICERS MODEL B 350 A MODEL motor Kw 0,35 motor Kw blade diam 14" blade diam slice thicness 0 - 1" 0 - 25 slice thicness ס ס 9"1/4 max cut max cut mm □...
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MAIN COMPONENTS gravity version CONTROL PANEL START SWITCH STOP SWITCH SPEED MIN with min stroke with medium stroke with large stroke SPEED MEDIUM with min stroke with medium stroke with large stroke SPEED MAX with min stroke with medium stroke with large stroke STROKE 150 mm...
MACHINE COMMISSIONING AND FUNCTION TESTS INSTALLING THE MACHINE Position the machine on a well leveled, smooth and dry top suitably dimensioned to with- stand the machine weight. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Install the machine near a compliant outlet derived from a system meeting the current norms.
USING THE MACHINE LOADING THE PRODUCT ON THE TRAY AND SLICING Lift the gripper arm Lock the gripper arm into the rest position as shown in photo B Pag. 11...
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Unscrew the fence retaining knob and slide the fence in to the outer position 1. Load the product on to the meat platform 2. Slide the fence against the product 3. Lock the fence in place firmly using the locking knob Pag.
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Locate the gripper arm onto the product Select the thickness of the product to be sliced using the portion thickness control knob Pag. 13...
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CONTROL PANEL START SWITCH STOP SWITCH SPEED MIN with min stroke with medium stroke with large stroke SPEED MEDIUM with min stroke with medium stroke with large stroke SPEED MAX with min stroke with medium stroke with large stroke STROKE 150 mm STROKE 250 mm...
Push the green button to start the machine running Programming the machine: 1.The machine can be programmed to slice a set number of slices automatically and then stop a) If the display shows 00 the machine will continuously run until stopped by the operator b) Set the display e.g.
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Speed & Stroke Programming: Speed: There are 3 speed settings on the machine using the > key, select > >> or >>> to increase or decrease the speed Stroke: Dependent on the size of the product that is to be sliced, the ma- chine can be programmed more efficiently using the stroke keys e.g.
CLEANING THE SLICER GENERAL The machine must always be accurately cleaned at least once a day, and more often if necessary. Always use protective gloves. DISASSEMBLING THE MACHINE FOR CLEANING • Disconnect the plug from the mains; • Turn the gauge plate to ‘0’; •...
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CLEANING THE SLICER B 350 A (2: UP SETTING PLATE) • Stop the machine, rotate the adjustable knob to regulate the gauge plate and position it on 0 (1) • Return the carriage to the operators side (2) • Turn the knob (3) anti clockwise, until loose, the carriage will then drop back for cleaning (4).
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(1) Hold the Lever (2) Lift the Machine Pag. 20...
REASSEMBLING THE MACHINE Proceed as indicated for the previous operations but in reverse order. MAINTENANCE GENERAL The operator is allowed to perform the following maintenance operations: • Blade sharpening: regularly (intervals and duration obviously depend on the use of the machine, time of use and type of product sliced);...
SHARPENING B 350 A Versions with separated sharpener To sharpen the blade periodically as soon as the cutting capacity decreases. Please proceed as per the following instructions: 1) CLEAN THE BLADE 2) ASSURE THE SHARPENER IS AT ZERO POSITION Pag. 22...
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3) MOVE THICKNESS REGULATOR TO THE 25mm POSITION ONCE THE GAUDE PLATE IS OPENED AT MAX POSITION, THE AUTOMATIC MOUVEMENT DOESN'T RUN, IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE SHARPENING 002 ALARM WILL FLASH 4) THIS OPENED THE BLADE TO THE DESIRED POSITION READY FOR POSITIONING THE SHARPENER.MEAT PLATE POSITIONED IN THE MIDDLE.
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5) THE SMALL RECESS ON THE GAUGE PLATE IS FOR THE POSITIONING OF THE SHARPENING MECHANISM. PLACE SHARPENING MECHANISM ONTO PLATE. 6) VERIFY POSITION Pag. 24...
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7) START BLADE ROTATING 8) TURN DIAL TO POSITION 1. THIS WILL SHARPEN THE REAR OF THE BLADE. RUN FOR 15 SECONDS, TURN DIAL TO POSITION 2 FOR 5 SECONDS. THIS WILL TAKE THE BURR OF THE FRONT SURFACE OF BLADE 9) STOP MACHINE.
LUBRICATION Carriage sliding guides product grip (once a week) Use only the oil provided, otherwise use white Vaseline oil. DO NOT USE VEGETABLE OILS. • Spread a small quantity of oil on the bar and move the assembly 3 or 4 times. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REMEDIES The table below indicates the most common problems that may arise during slicing and the necessary remedies. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ALARM 01 Automatic mechanism not Pull the black knob (page connected ALARM 02 Once the gauge plate is Finish sharpening, take off opened at max position, The sharpening device, then...
DISMANTLING THE SLICER These machines are made of the following elements: • Aluminum frame; • Stainless steel fittings and others; • Electrical parts and cords; • Electrical motor; • Plastic materials, etc. Whether dismantling is entrusted to third parties or done in-house (in that last case you will have to separate the various materials) please note that disposal of the materials can only be carried out by duly authorized businesses.
BIRO B 350 A Automatic Slicer Recommended Spare Parts GZ9MAF Sharpening stone GZ9PIE Foot GZ9MSB Cleaning stone Z5L3G Blade GAF01US Sharpening assembly GG111 Water-ring protection GG5CIN Trasmission Belt Pag. 31...
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BIRO B350 A AUTOMATIC SLICER May 2011 G257 X0560 Z9PIE G100 G2500 G119C G282 G251 Z8BCN G122 Complete Assembly G0170 F9331500 W6CUS X0270 G102 Z8BCN G9361 G110 G132 CODE DES CRIP TION Q,TY F9331500 S P RING d 10 L 55...
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