German Knife GBS-270S Installation Manual

For service contact:

German Knife Inc.

1-800-500-3519

www.turboairinc.com

OWNER & OPERATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model No.

GBS-230A
GBS-270S

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

To ensure safe and trouble free performance of you new
German knife slicer, we suggest that all personnel who will
use and maintain the slicer read and understand the manual
before operating the equipment. Should there be any
questions or if we can be of further assistance, please call us
toll free at [phone].

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Operating and Service Manual

Outer Dimension

Specification, Motor Wiring

Adjustments

Start, When the Machine Operation is Blacked Due to Overloads

Cleaning, Changing Saw Blade

Parts Description GBS-230A

Parts Description GBS-270S

Upper Saw Wheel Parts

Lower Saw Wheel Parts

Saw Guide Parts

Meat Gauge Parts

Channel Parts

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Meat Carriage Parts

Drive Parts

Electronic Circuit

Troubleshooting

Limited Warranty

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German Knife Inc

4184 E. Conant St., Long Beach, CA 90808

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

www.turboairinc.com

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OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL

WARNING TO ALL PURCHASERS, OPERATORS AND OPERATION SUPERVISORS :
FAILURE TO READ AND ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.
NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN : IF THE CARD & PLAY ON THIS MACHINE IS NOT CONNECTED
TO THE ELECRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE, THEN IT SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH, OR CON­NECTED TO, A LOCKABLE MANUALLY-OPERATED DISCONNECT SWITCH.

1. Do not electric wire this Meat Saw. Have only a qualified and certified electrician wire this
Meat Saw as required. Be sure machine is grounded. Failure to ground this machine could
result in electric shock.

2. Do not place machine on sloping floor. Always place machine on flat non-skidfloor.

3. Do not use this Meat Saw for non-food products.

4. Do not attempt to operate this Meat Saw until this machine has been inspected and
demonstrated by the seller recognized GERMAN KNIFE Representative.

5. Do not attempt to operate this Meat Saw unless you or the operator has been properly
trained. Improper use or operation of this Meat Saw could result in bodily injury.

6. Do not leave Meat Saw in operation unattended.

7. Do not tamper, bypass, remove fixed guards, safety interlock electrical switches or any
other safety device.

8. Do not at any time force feed product through this Meat Saw.

9. Do not alter or modify this Meat Saw in any way from its original form.

10. Always use safety pusher plate supplied with each Meat saw when cutting small
product.

11. Do not touch moving blade or moving parts. Never place hand or arm between blade
and head column structure.

12. Always disconnect power supply before removing shrouds, removable guards, covers,
doors, fences, panels for servicing, cleaning or any other reason.

13. Use only GERMAN KNIFE parts and accessories properly installed, contact you
nearest service agency or The GERMAN KNIFE CORP. for authorized referral assistance.

14. Meat Saw operating manuals as supplied with this power cutter are available from
GERMAN KNIFE.

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OUTER DIMENSION

GBS-230A

GBS-270S

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SPECIFICATION

MODEL GBS-230A GBS-270S

Dimension 19.8"x28"x37.5" 27.1"x44.6"x65.5"

Motor AC120Vx1Phasex3/4HP AC120Vx1Phasex1.5HP

Weight 88lbs 275lbs

Stationary 7.6"x19.7" 11"x30"

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Length of Saw Blade 65.5"(1665mm) 92.9"(2360mm)

Carriage 13.8"x22.4" 9.5"x13"

Loading 14" 22.2"

MOTOR WIRING

1. Interchange of current is made in motor outlet box. Changing instructions are on motor
plate or motor outlet box.

2. All Meat Saw are wired 120 volts unless otherwise specified. Be sure motor specifications
(voltage, cycle, phase) match power supply line. Be sure line voltage is up to specification.

3. Connect leads to machine in a manner that will be approve by local electrical inspectors.

4. We recommend not less than No. 12 wire, otherwise an overload condition may occur.

5. The V-Belt is packed loose in machine to prevent deformation, and must be installed of
pulleys at time of wiring motor.

6. The GERMANY KNIFE CORP is not responsible for permanent wiring. connection or
installations.

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ADJUSTMENTS

All adjustments have been made prior to shipping from factory.

1.Always pull out the plug from Outlet before following the procedure for adjustment.

2.Adjustment of saw blade : Hang saw blade on the upper and lower wheel.
(1)Turn the handle of the upper part of the machine clockwise to adjust tension.

-GBS-230A : Turn until the sound with a bang occurs twice to three times.
(2)Adjust part A while rotating it little by little in order to accurately position Saw Blade.
Saw Blade is suitable to use when its distance between the back of the wheel side and
the end of the back of Saw Blade is 1mm, and the distance between the Saw Guide and
the back of the Saw Blade is 2mm.

3.Adjustment on V-Belt Tension
Appropriate tension should be maintained on V-Belt for smooth operation of the wheel.

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