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EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions EFA air-operated carving knife EFA 800 EFA 802 V06.2021 Schmid & Wezel GmbH www.efa-germany.com...
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EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions Translation of the original operating instructions Schmid & Wezel GmbH. All rights reserved. Printed in Germany. These operating instructions must not be reproduced in whole or in part, used for competitive purposes without our authorisation, or made available to third parties without our consent.
EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions Table of contents 1 Introduction and general information ______________________________________________________ 2 1.1 Information on the operating instructions ______________________________________________________ 2 1.2 User group _____________________________________________________________________________ 2 1.3 Scope of supply __________________________________________________________________________ 3 1.4 Intended use ____________________________________________________________________________ 3 1.5 Claims for defects, liability, warranty __________________________________________________________ 4...
Service department. User group Only instructed and/or trained personnel over 16 years of age are allowed to set up or operate the EFA air- operated carving knife. Furthermore, it is imperative that everyone working with and on the machine has read and understood the operating instructions, and observes them.
Areas of application The EFA 800 and EFA 802 carving knives are suitable for professional use in the food industry for cutting meat, fish, cheese, fruit, vegetables and baked goods, depending on the version. These machines are not equipped for a different type of use. Should the user desire to use the equipment for a different purpose than intended, please contact Schmid &...
EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions Residual hazards There is an injury hazard on the knife blades. Remain focused and act with caution when working. Wear personal protective equipment For this reason, always make sure to lay the machine down flat to prevent the switch from being accidentally actuated and the machine from starting up.
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EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions Copyright The manufacturer reserves the copyright to these operating instructions. These operating instructions are intended for assembly, operating, maintenance and monitoring personnel. Transferring the operating instructions to third parties without the written consent of the manufacturer Schmid &...
EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions Safety Everyone who is involved in the installation, start-up, operation, set-up, equipping and maintenance of the machine in the operating company must have read and understood the operating instructions, in particular the "Safety"...
EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions 2.1.1 Other safety signs Symbol Meaning Mark of conformity! The machine complies with the applicable regulations of the EC Machinery Directive. Recyclable materials! Ensure that the materials are recycled properly! 2.1.2...
Keep other persons away from your workplace. Focus on the job in hand when working. Do not use the EFA carving knife when you are tired and/or unfocused. Store the carving knife in a safe manner. Store unused devices in a dry place.
Translation of the original operating instructions Dimensions The following figures give you an overview of the dimensions of the machine. Carving knife EFA 800 – part no. 100280000 Carving knife EFA 802 – part no. 100280020 V 06.2021 10 of 28...
Translation of the original operating instructions Nameplate The nameplate is attached to the machine and contains information on the machine performance. The following figure shows an example of the nameplate for the EFA machines. Year of production Machine designation Part number Serial number V 06.2021...
Therefore, check the machine for possible transport damage when unpacking it. Warning Safety instruction! Do not remove the cutting edge guard (on the EFA 800) until just before start-up. Unpacking the machine Remove all packaging materials and dispose of them in a professional and environmentally friendly manner.
5.1.1 Preparing the carving knife for use With the EFA 802 carving knife, the blade must first be mounted on the drive. See chapter 6.2. EFA 800 (see Fig. 5.1) 1) Push on the air hose (1) as far as it will go.
EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions 5.1.2 Connection of the oil mist lubricator Oil mist lubricator For proper functioning and to maintain the appropriate service life of the carving knife, the oil mist lubricator must be checked at regular intervals.
4) To switch "ON", press the operating lever. Fig. 6.1 – Operating Switching off lever (EFA 800) 1) Release the operating lever (1) "OFF". Because of its return spring, the locking lever automatically switches the knife off, at the same time securing the machine so that it cannot be switched on accidentally.
EFA 802 (see Fig. 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4) The EFA 802 carving knife can be operated with various blades. Therefore, it is delivered with the handle and the blade separated, and the blade must first be mounted. 1) Loosen the screw (1) with an Allen key.
Change of blades Danger! Never reach into the Warning! Only use genuine EFA blades! cutting area of the moving blades, otherwise you could cut off limbs! Blunt, worn blades must be replaced. EFA 800 (see Fig.
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EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions Lightly grease knife blades with suitable lubricant. Position the guide pin (11) and new blades (10) correctly. 10) Reinsert the double blade together with the guide pin into the knife carrier.
At the end of slaughtering, the carving knife must be cleaned. Trouble-free continuous operation can only be guaranteed if the EFA carving knife is kept perfectly and hygienically clean at all times. In the normal course of events, the device should be disinfected before each use.
The reciprocating motor is lubricated via the oil mist lubricator. Fig. 8.1 – Grease nipple The carving knife does not require any additional lubrication. (EFA 800) After each cleaning, lightly oil the blades with acid-free EFA special oil. V 06.2021 20 of 28...
EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions Maintenance Important! All work must be carried out by qualified instructed specialist personnel only. During operation, it is possible that the function can be disrupted, but in most cases, troubleshooting is relatively easy.
Special oil 0.5 l (part. no. 001365611) Special oil 5.0 l (part. no. 001365612) EFA special grease for gear units and ball bearings: Gear unit 0.8 kg (part. no.: 001365644) Gear unit 1.0 kg (part. no.: 001365623) ...
Sharpening can also be carried out on commercially available automatic sharpening machines or on our blade sharpening device "ES 60 F" or our blade grinding machine "KSE 74", which are available as accessories. The blades of the EFA 800 are resharpened on the grinding machine "FMS 800-1", see Fig. 10.1. Warning!
Warning! Only use genuine spare parts. The EFA Service department of Schmid & Wezel GmbH is at your disposal for repairs. If your equipment needs to be repaired, please contact the nearest authorised service centre or our head office.
EFA carving knife Translation of the original operating instructions 11 Waste disposal – recycling The machine must be disposed of in accordance with the valid legal regulations of the respective countries. 11.1 Disassembly and disposal Old and used machines contain reusable materials that can be recycled.
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