Biro B350M User Manual

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INSTALLATION

USE AND

MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

B350M

GRAVITY FEED MANUAL SLICER

13-3/4”

NOTE:
This Manual contains important
safety instructions which must
be strictly followed when using
this Slicer.

THE BIRO MANUFACTURING COMPANY

1114 WEST MAIN STREET

MARBLEHEAD, OHIO 43440-2099 U.S.A.

MODEL B350M

Compliant to NSF/ANSI Standard 8: Commercial Powered Food Preparation
Equipment.

This machine was designed and built to slice food in compliance to the norms
of the 89/392-89/336 Directive and following amendments CE 91/368-93/44­93/68 CE, EN 1974 directive 89-109.

#Material and objects destined to the food products contact directive (89/109
CEE) and subsequent modification (2002/72/CEE).

#EN 60204-1 Machines electrical equipments.
#EN 60335-2-64 Particular requisition for kitchen machines.
#UNI EN 1974 Machines for food industries-Slicing Machines

-Security and hygiene features.
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SLICING MACHINES

GRAVITY VERSION

B350M

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SAFETY TIPS

WARNING: SHARP BLADE AND MOVING PARTS!
To Avoid the Risk of Personal Injury, Follow These Safety Tips
When Installing, Using, Cleaning, or Otherwise Maintaining This
Slicer:

1. This slicer uses an extremely sharp blade. ALWAYS keep your hands away

from the edge of this blade, at all times.

2. NEVER use this slicer without reading this manual beforehand, without proper

training or when drowsy or not fully alert.

3. ALWAYS install the slicer on solid level support and only to the

manufacturer’s instructions contained in this manual.

4. ALWAYS connect the slicer to an AC wall socket using the three-pronged

plug provided. Use the ON-OFF to power the slicer. ALWAYS unplug the
slicer when cleaning or moving it.

5. NEVER remove any guards except as provided in this manual.

6. ALWAYS keep hands, arms, wrists, hair, loose clothing and jewelry clear of

all moving parts.

7. ALWAYS STOP using the slicer and unplug it from the power source in any

case of unusual noise, incorrect movement, vibration or other abnormalities.
Consult your equipment repairman or manager IMMEDIATELY.

8. ALWAYS keep Adjustment Thickness Knob in “0” mm position when not

using the slicer

9. ALWAYS use non-slip, cut resistant gloves when using, cleaning or

maintaining the slicer.

10. NEVER use the weight assembly to push the slicer carriage back and forth,

Use the (PUSH HANDLE) for this!

Additional warnings are contained throughout this manual. If any warning label
On the slicer comes off or becomes unreadable, Contact Biro for an immediate
replacement.

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• Warnings affecting your personal safety are indicated by:

WARNING

• Cautions affecting the usefulness or life of the slicer are indicated by:

• Environmental hazards or issues are indicated by:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY TIPS ………………………………………………………………………… 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS.…………………………………………………………….... 5

FOREWARD …………………………………………………………………………... 6
SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL …………………………………………………..….. 6
GENEARL SAFETY RULES …………………………………………………….. 6
LIMITED WARRANTY ……………………………………………………………….. 7
DATA PLATE – COMFORMITY MARKS ………………………………………..…. 8
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF USE ……………………………………..… 8
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ……………………………………………..….. 9
OPENING THE BOX ………………………………………………………..……. 9
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF USE …….. 10
GENERAL DESCRIPTION …………………………………….……………….. 10
DIMENSIONS/MAIN TECHNICAL DATA …………………………………………. 10
MAIN COMPONENTS ………………………………………………………………. 11
INSTALLATION ……………………………………………………………………… 12

INSTALLING THE SLICER …………………………………………………...... 12

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ………………………………….………………. 12
TEST THE CONTROLS …………………………………………………………….. 12
START AND STOP BUTTONS …………………………………………..……. 12
WARNING LABELS ……………………………………………………...……… 12
SLICE THICKNESS ADJUSTMENT KNOB ………………………………….. 13
SLICER CARRIAGE ……………………………….……………………………. 13
FUNCTIONAL TEST …………………………………………………………….. 13
USING THE SLICER ………………………………………………………………... 14
PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE SLICED …………………………………………. 14
PRODUCTS THAT MUST NOT BE SLICED …………………………………. 14
START AND STOP BUTTONS ………………………………………………… 14
SLICE THICKNESS AND ADJUSTMENT KNOB ……………………………. 14
SLICER CARRIAGE …………………………………………………………….. 14
SLICING ………………………………………………………………………….. 15
CLEANING THE SLICER B350M ………………………………………………….. 16
GENERAL ………………………………………………………………………… 16

DISASSEMBLING THE SLICER FOR CLEANING ………………………….. 16
CLEANING THE SLICER CARRIAGE ………………………………………… 16
SANITIZING INSTRUCTIONS …………………………………………………. 18
REASSEMBLE THE MACHINE …………………………………………………18

SHARPENING THE SLICER …………………………………………...…………….... 19

GENERAL ………………………………………………………………………… 19
MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………………………...….. 22
GENERAL ………………………………………………………………………… 22
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE ………………………………………………………….. 23
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REMEDIES ……………………………………...……… 24
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ……………………………………………………………….. 25

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FOREWARD

SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL

This manual contains information to install, use and service Biro Gravity Slicers for
food products. (Please see models in paragraph “Technical Description”). This
manual designed to permit users, and especially end users, to take the necessary
precautions and procedures to avoid injuring themselves or damaging the equipment
when using, cleaning or maintaining this slicer.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

The slicer must only be operated by trained, authorized personnel. No one should
use this slicer before reading this manual carefully, and reviewing it contents with
his/her supervisor.

This slicer is designed to comply with all National Sanitation Foundation (“NSF”) and
American National Standards Institute (“ANSI”) requirements. However, you state or
municipality may have additional requirements which must be strictly followed when
using this slicer.

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LIMITED WARRANTY:

WARRANTY: The BIRO Manufacturing Company warrants that the Model B350M

Gravity Feed Slicer will be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and with recommended service. Biro will replace defective parts, which
are covered by this limited warranty, provided that the defective parts are authorized
for return, shipping charges prepaid, to a designated factory for inspection and/or
testing.

DURATION OF WARRANTY: The warranty period for all part covered by this
limited warranty is one (1) year from date of Inspection/Demonstration advised on
the returned Warranty Registration Card, or eighteen (18) months from original
factory ship date, whichever occurs first, except as noted below.

NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY: This limited warranty does not apply to
machines sold as used, rebuilt, modified, or altered from the original construction in
which the machine was shipped from the factory. (Water contaminated electrical
systems are no covered under this limited warranty.) BIRO is not responsible for
electrical connection of equipment, adjustments to switch components or any other
electrical requirements, which must be performed only by a certified electrician.
BIRO is also not responsible for service charges or labor required to replace any
part covered by this limited warranty or for any damages resulting from misuse,
abuse, lack of proper or recommended service.

EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF REMEDIES: BIRO gives no
warranties other than those expressly stated in this limited warranty. THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR PROCESSING OF FOOD PRODUCTS, AND ALL OTHER IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. BIRO IS NOT LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, EXPENSES, OR LOSSES. THE
REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS BIRO LIMITED WARRANTY ARE PURCHASER’S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AGAINST BIRO.

REGISTRATION CARDS: You must sign, date and complete the warranty
registration card supplied with each machine. The warranty card must be returned to
The Biro Manufacturing Company for proper registration. If no warranty card is
returned to BIRO, the warranty period will begin from the date the machine is
originally shipped from the factory.

HOW TO GET SERVICE:

1. Contact the entity from whom your purchased the machine; or

2. Consult the yellow pages of the phone directory for the nearest authorized dealer;
or

3. Contact BIRO Mfg. Co. for the authorized service entity (250 plus worldwide) in
your area.

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DATA PLATE – CONFORMITY MARKS

The machine has been constructed in compliance with the European Directive
89/392 and subsequent amendments. All parts used in the machine meet terms of
the Directive and the CE marks have been applied to substantiate this compliance.
The plate carrying the Manufacturer’s data, the machine data and the CE mark are
applied onto the machine base under the blade guard tie-rod knob.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF USE

- Temperature from 41oF to 104oF

- Relative Humidity max 95%

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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: SHARP BLADE

To Avoid Risk of Personal Injury,
Keep Hands Away From Blade
While Unpacking Slicer.

OPENING THE BOX

On receipt, check packaging integrity. If packaging is ripped, torn or otherwise
disturbed, inform the shipping agent or your equipment dealer immediately.

To unpack the machine, proceed as follows:

• Open the box, and remove the Installation, Use and Maintenance Manual.

Review the manual, particularly the sections on Unpacking and Installation,

before proceeding to the next step.

• Cut the banding holding the machine to the internal wood support frame and lift

the machine out of the shipping box or container.

• Check the box contents and make sure it corresponds to what is shown on the

external label.

DO NOT DISCARD ANY PACKAGING MATERIALS IN THE
ENVIRONMENT !

The packaging components (cardboard, polythene, and others)
are classified as normal solid urban waste and can be
disposed of without difficulty. However, for suitable recycling,

dispose of the packaging materials separately (differentiated
waste)
according to local regulations.