Berkel X13A manual

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    16 • X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL O WNER /O PERA T OR M ANUAL IMPORTANT NOTICE This manual contains Important Safety Instructions which must be strictly followed when using this equipment. NOTICIA IMPORTANTE Este manual contiene importantes instrucciones de seguridad que deben ser seguidas el pie de la letra cuando utilice esta maquin[...]

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    X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL • 1 5 B EFORE U SING T HIS E QUIPMENT 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 responsibility of the owner to ensure that this sl[...]

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    X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL • 1 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Page General Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 2 Equipment Description ...........................................................................................................[...]

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    2 • X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL 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 enc[...]

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    X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL • 3 W ARNING 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.[...]

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    4 • X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL E QUIPMENT D ESCRIPTION Pusher Handle Pusher Slide Bar Product T able Handle ON/OFF Switch ( and speed/stroke selection on X13A) Thickness Control Knob[...]

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    X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL • 5 E QUIPMENT D ESCRIPTION Product T able Gauge Plate Center Plate Locking Knob Automatic Engage Knob (X13A only) Center Plate Pusher Product T able Locking Knob Center Plate Mounting Stud Support Arm[...]

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    6 • X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL Intended Uses and Characteristics Intended Uses The model X13 and X13A slicers are designed for cutting the following types of products: • Meat (without bones) • Cheese • V egetables The following types of items are NOT suitable for slicing on the Model X13 or X13A slicers: • Non-food products [...]

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    X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL • 7 Operation General 1. Check to see that the center plate and product table are in place on the slicer and the gauge plate is completely closed. The holes in the bottom of the center plate fit over the bottom mounting studs in the ring guard and the center plate locking knob at the top of the center plat[...]

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    8 • X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL Loading product 1. Make sure the index knob is fully closed. Pull the pusher to the top and let it drop behind the table. Set the product onto the table with the side of the product securely against the front edge of the product table and place the pusher behind the product. T urn the slicer on and rot[...]

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    X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL • 9 4. Loosen the product table locking knob and remove the table. The product table cannot be re- moved unless it is fully forward and the index knob is completely closed. 5. Remove the center plate by lifting the center plate locking knob on the top of the center plate and lift from the slicer . 6. Pre-s[...]

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    10 • X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL Sharpening Sharpen only when necessary . T oo frequent or prolonged sharpening will prema- turely wear the knife and/or stones. The knife should be sharpened when you notice wavy slices or excessive scrap. Only sharpen the knife after it has been cleaned. Y ou cannot effectively sharpen a dirty knife.[...]

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    X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL • 1 1 T r oubleshooting Electrical Failure 1 . Is the pilot light illuminated? If not: • Is the power cord completely plugged into the wall outlet? • Check the power cord for cuts or breaks. • Are you getting electricity from the wall outlet? Check by plugging in another piece of equipment with the s[...]

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    12 • X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL Specifications Machine Dimensions: W idth 26-3/4” (680mm) Length 30-1/2” (770mm) Height 25-1/4” (640mm) Diameter of Knife: 13” (330mm) Slice Thickness: 0 to 1-5/16” (33mm) Slicing Speed (automatic): Low 20 slices per minute Medium 40 slices per minute High 60 slices per minute S troke Length[...]

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    X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL • 1 3 Optional Accessories V EGET ABLE C HUTE (4975-00463) A vegetable chute is available that fits on the product table. The vegetable chute is used for quantity slicing of various size fruit, meats or vegetables. S KEWER A SSEMBL Y (4975-00464) The fence and product skewer are designed to fit on the uppe[...]

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    14 • X13 & X13A O WNER /O PERATOR M ANUAL W arranty Effective: February 14, 2002 Berkel Company (“Berkel”) warrants to the Buyer of new equipment that said equipment, when installed in accordance with our instructions and subjected to normal use, is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of[...]