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OWNER/OPERATOR
MANUAL
MODELS
909A & 919A
SLICERS
NOTICIA IMPORTANTE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Este manual contiene importantes instrucciones
This manual contains Important Safety
de seguridad que deben ser seguidas el pie de la
Instructions which must be strictly fol-
letra cuando utilice esta maquina.
lowed when using this equipment.
909A & 919A OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL 23
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BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT Berkel’s slicers are designed to slice meat and other food products safely and efficiently. However, unless the operator is properly trained and supervised, there is the possibility of a serious injury. It is the responsi- bility of the owner to ensure that this slicer is used properly and safely, strictly following the instructions contained in this manual and any re- quirements of local law. No one should use or service this slicer without proper training and superv
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page General Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................. 2 Equipment Description ......................................................................................................................... 4 Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Assembly .....................
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PELIGRO CUCHILLA FILOSA para evitar serios accidentes a su persona siga las instrucciones de este manual y 1. NUNCA utlice esta mçquina sin previa instrucciùn y autorizaciùn de su supervisor. 2. LA MçQUINA DEBE apoyarse sobre un nivel solido y plano. 3. LOS PROTECTORES deben colocarse ANTES de enchufar y operar la mçquina. 4. SIEMPRE utilice el enchufe original proveido por el fabricante. 5. SIEMPRE utilice el utensillo para empujar la comida - nunca su mano. 6. NUNCA TOQUE LA CUCHILLA CON L
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WARNING SHARP KNIFE BLADE to avoid serious personal injury follow all the instructions in this manual and 1. NEVER touch this machine without training and authorization by your supervisor. 2. MACHINE MUST BE on solid level support. 3. GUARDS MUST BE in place before plugging in and turning on machine. 4. ALWAYS use three pronged plug provided. 5. ALWAYS use food pusher not your hand. 6. NEVER TOUCH ROTA TING KNIFE. 7. KEEP hands, arms, hair and loose clothing clear of all moving parts. 8. SH
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Pusher Slide Bar Center Plate Pusher Pusher Hooks Sharpener Product Table Handle 4 909A & 919A O WNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Gauge Plate Center Plate Product Table Locking Knob Thickness Control Knob HI/LOW Switch ON/OFF Slice Deflector Shift Lever Switch 909A & 919A OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL 5
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INSTALLATION GENERAL SAFE OPERATION REQUIRES PROPER INSTALLATION AND PROPER WORK AREA. 1. Slicer should be installed in an area having adequate lighting. 2. Operator should have adequate space to move freely in the work area. MACHINE MUST BE INSTALLED AND OPERATED ON SOLID, LEVEL SUPPORT. 3. Installation should be made by an authorized Designated Berkel Service Location who will demonstrate the slicer and register it for warranty. NEVER TRY TO BYPASS SWITCHES AND CIRCUITS PROVIDED. DO NOT ACTIVA
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2. Tip the slicer onto a thick pad of cloth. 3. Remove one of the short shipping legs and replace with one of the 4” legs. Tighten and install a rubber foot. CAUTION Never have more than one leg loose at a time. 4. Once one 4” leg is in place, proceed to install the other three legs, ONE AT A TIME. Make sure to put a rubber foot on each leg. 5. When all four 4” legs are installed, get assistance from another person to lift and position the machine where it will be used. CAUTION Do not set slic
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4. USDA authorized Berkel oil is available in 2-oz (P/N 4675-00182), 16-oz (P/N 4675-00183) and one-gallon (P/N 4675-00184) containers. 5. To store the pusher at the top of the product table, simply pull the product pusher to the top of the table and allow the nylon button to fall behind the catch plate at the top of the product table. TESTING PRIOR TO OPERATION 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 2123456
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MANUAL OPERATION Note: Make sure on the Model 919A slicers that the shift lever is in the manual position. 1. Turn the unit on by pushing the START switch up, then release so that it goes back to the middle position. The knife will start slowly, then speed up. 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567 1 23456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456 7 1 23456789012345678901234567
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THE SLICER WILL STOP WHEN SHIFTED FROM “LO” TO “HI” OR “HI” TO “LO” WHILE THE SLICER IS RUNNING. IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO RESTART THE SLICER WHEN SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEEDS. WHEN SHIFTING, THE KNIFE SPEED WILL INCREASE (OR DECREASE) AS WELL AS THE PRODUCT TABLE. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901 212345678901 1 234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789
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THICKNESS ADJUSTMENT Note: If the thickness knob is closed, then the slicer must be turned on before the thickness knob can be turned. 1. Thickness adjustment allows you to vary the thickness of the slices from paper thin to more than 3/4 of an inch. To make thinner slices, turn the thicknss control knob to the right. For thicker slices, turn the knob to the left. 2. The numbers on the knob will help you set the slicer to the thickness that’s “just right” for a product. The numbers and thickne
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TO REPLACE THE SHARPENING STONES: 1. Remove the stones from the shaft by using a 10-millimeter metric wrench while gripping the stone firmly with the left hand. NOTE: The sharpening stone (cup shaped) is mounted on a left-hand threaded shaft. Turn the nut to the right to remove. The deburring stone (cone shaped) is mounted on a standard right-hand threaded shaft. Turn nut counterclockwise to remove. Always use a nut and washer to secure the stones to the shaft. 2. Assemble sharpener with new s
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DISASSEMBLY FOR CLEANING 1. Turn off and unplug the slicer from the wall outlet. 2. Slide product table toward you. 3. Turn the thickness control knob fully to the right. The gauge plate must be completely closed and the arm fully forward before the table can be removed. 4. Loosen the product table locking knob. 5. Hold the product table and lift off. Since the pusher can slide or rotate, keep slicing table level. 6. Lift the locking knob on the center plate, hold with both hands and lift off
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7. Lift the sharpener with left hand and rotate into sharpening position and lower with ONE STONE on each side of the blade. 8. Place your left thumb on the sharpener cover for control, and pull the sharpening lever with your left index finger until it stops. 9. Turn slicer ON with right hand. Hold lever for approximately 5 to 10 seconds. Use moderate pressure. Release the sharpener lever. Note: The slicer will automatically shut off after 15 seconds, since the table is not moving. If it is n
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TRAYS RECEIVING TRAY (3875-00059) The receiving tray is a shallow-lipped tray to receive the product and hold small quantities of juices (hot beef, tomatoes, etc.) The tray is contour molded to the receiving area of the machine to hold it steady during operation. SLAW TRAY (3875-00031) The slaw tray is a deep tray to receive a large quantity of product and retain the juices. Both the receiving and slaw trays are made of heavy duty plastic that meet standards for sanitation and are machine washab
