Berkel 919A, 909A User Manual

OWNER/OPERATOR
MANUAL

NOTICIA IMPORTANTE
Este manual contiene importantes instrucciones
de seguridad que deben ser seguidas el pie de la
letra cuando utilice esta maquina.

MODELS
909A & 919A
SLICERS

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This manual contains Important Safety
Instructions which must be strictly fol­lowed when using this equipment.

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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 responsi­bility of the owner to ensure that this slicer is used properly and safely ,
strictly following the instructions contained in this manual and any re­quirements of local law .

No one should use or service this slicer without proper training and
supervision. All operators should be thoroughly familiar with the proce­dures contained in this manual. Even so, Berkel cannot anticipate every
circumstance or environment in which its slicers will be used. You, the
owner and operator, must remain alert to the hazards posed by the func­tion of a slicer—particularly the sharp rotating blade and moving table.
No one under 18 years of age should operate this equipment. If you are
uncertain about a particular task, ask your supervisor .

This manual contains a number of safe practices in the General Safety
Instruction Section. Additional warnings are placed throughout this
manual. WARNINGS RELA TED TO YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY

ARE INDICA TED BY:

WARNING

If any warning label, wall chart or manual becomes misplaced, damaged
or illegible, please contact your nearest distributor or Berkel directly ,
for a free replacement.

Remember , however, THIS MANUAL OR THE WARNING LA-

BELS DO NOT REPLACE THE NEED T O BE ALER T AND TO
USE YOUR COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THIS SLICER.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

General Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................. 2

Equipment Description ......................................................................................................................... 4

Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Testing Prior to Operation .................................................................................................................... 8

Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................................10

Sharpener Maintenance ......................................................................................................................12

Cleaning and Sanitizing.......................................................................................................................13

Sharpening ..........................................................................................................................................16

Optional Accessories ..........................................................................................................................17

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................18

Repair Parts/Repair Service................................................................................................................19

Specifications......................................................................................................................................20

Warranty.............................................................................................................................................21

The Berkel Company • World’s Leading Manufacturer of Slicer and Food Processing Equipment

BERKEL COMPANY

4406 Technology Drive · South Bend, Indiana 46628-9770
574/232-8222 · Fax [phone]
[phone]

Form No. OM900A-0902N Printed in USA Berkel Company Part No. 3175-00926

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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
LA MANO.

7. MANTENGA manos, brazos, cabello y
ropa suelta LEJOS de toda parte en movimiento
de la mçquina.

8. EN CASO DE QUE LA MÇQUINA SE TRABE,
apague y desconecte ANTES de sacar lo que la obstruye.

9. AP AGUE Y DESCONECTE LA MçQUINA antes de limpiar ,
sanitizar, o arreglar .

10. UTILIZE UNICAMENTE los repuestos provistos por el fabricante.

11. EN CASO de que los membretes de ‘PELIGRO’ se desprendan
de la mçquina o sean illegibles, llame al fabricante o a su
representante de service Berkel para que lo reemplace sin cargo.

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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. AL WA YS use three pronged plug provided.

5. AL WAYS 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. SHOULD MACHINE JAM, turn off and unplug
before removing obstruction.

9. TURN OFF AND UNPLUG machine from power source before cleaning,
sanitizing or servicing.

10. USE ONL Y the attachments provided by the manufacturer.

11. SHOULD any warning label on a machine come off or become unreadable,
contact the manufacturer or your Designated Berkel Service Location for a free
replacement.

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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Pusher

Center Plate

Slide Bar

Sharpener

Pusher

Pusher
Hooks

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Product Table
Handle

Center Plate
Locking Knob

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Gauge Plate

Product Table

Slice Deflector

Shift Lever

Thickness
Control Knob

HI/LOW
Switch

ON/OFF
Switch

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