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MODEL 2812 & 2912 SLICERS

MODELS

2812 SLICER

2812 ML-104959 2912 ML-104964

Previous models covered by this manual: 2812 ML-104618

ML-104826

2912 ML-104761

ML-104821

190 Railside Road

North York, Ontario

M3A 1B1

F33251 (801) [F34454.200] PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

Installation, Operation, and Care of

MODEL 2812 & 2912 SLICERS

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GENERAL

The model 2812 and 2912 slicers are equipped with a 1⁄2 HP (0.37 KW) motor and are available for single-phase electrical service. The slicer features the exclusive Hobart Stay-Sharp contoured cast solid stainless steel knife. The slicer is furnished with a cord and plug as standard equipment. Other features and options include:

The Power Interrupt feature, standard, requires the slicer to be manually re-started after a power interruption.

The Gauge Plate and Carriage Interlock feature, standard, prevents the Carriage Tray from being removed unless the Carriage is in the H Plate is C previously been turned O be started and the Gauge Plate cannot be opened until the Carriage Tray is returned to its normal operating position.

LOSED. When the Carriage Tray is tilted horizontally, the slicer will turn OFF if it has not

FF. Once the Carriage Tray is tilted horizontally or removed, the slicer cannot

OME position (pulled all the way to the front) and the Gauge

The HomeStart feature, standard, requires the carriage to be in the H can be started.

The 2912 slicer features automatic slicing with six adjustable speeds. A tubular food chute, 4" (102 mm) leg set and slaw tray are other available accessories for 2812 and

2912. The low carriage fence is an accessory on 2812; it is standard on 2912. A high carriage fence is an accessory used with front mounted meat grips. The standard meat grip is front-mounted. Heavy front-mounted meat grip is an available accessory.

Model 2812 Slicer Model 2912 Slicer

OME position before the slicer

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INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

Immediately after unpacking the slicer, check for possible shipping damage. If the slicer is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.

Prior to installing the slicer, test the electrical service to assure it agrees with the specifications on the machine data plate. The data plate is located on the right side of the slicer base.

CARRIAGE TRAY

The Carriage Tray is secured to the slicer when the knob on the Carriage Tray / Support Arm is turned clockwise until snug (Fig. 1). Refer to page 7 for assembly information.

SHARPENER

The Sharpener should already be mounted on top of the slicer and locked to its bracket (Fig. 1).

TOP KNIFE COVER

The Top Knife Cover should already be in place and secured with its Latch Knob (Fig. 1).

DEFLECTOR

The Deflector should already be mounted below the knife (Fig. 1).

FENCE (Low and High Fences are used with front-mounted meat grip only.)

Either Fence (Fig. 1) can be clamped on the Carriage Tray to limit product movement during slicing.

Model 2812

SHARPENER

DEFLECTOR

TOP KNIFE COVER

FENCE

CARRIAGE TRAY

CARRIAGE TRAY / SUPPORT ARM

Fig. 1

PL-41408-1

1. Back out Thumb Screw. Lay Fence on Carriage Tray.

2. Rotate to Vertical.

3. Slide Fence Up. Tighten Screw.

ELECTRICAL

WARNING: THIS MACHINE IS PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. THE

OUTLET TO WHICH THIS PLUG IS CONNECTED MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN.

CLEAN BEFORE USING

The 2812 or 2912 slicer must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after installation and before being used. Refer to Cleaning, page 6.

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OPERATION

SAFETY

SAFETY DEVICES INCORPORATED IN THIS SLICER MUST BE IN THEIR CORRECT OPERATING POSITIONS ANYTIME THE SLICER IS IN USE.

The TOP KNIFE COVER must be in position and secured with the LATCH KNOB (Fig. 2). The RING GUARD is not removable. The D

EFLECTOR, mounted below the slicer knife, can be removed for cleaning.

The M

EAT GRIP (Fig. 2) must be used when slicing short ends to keep your hand(s) away from the knife.

When the slicer is not running, the I The G

Always UNPLUG the P

AUGE PLATE will then cover the knife edge.

OWER CORD before cleaning or moving the Slicer.

Model 2812

LATCH KNOB

GAUGE PLATE

SWITCH KNOB

NDEX KNOB (Fig. 2) must be turned back below zero (fully clockwise).

TOP KNIFE COVER

CARRIAGE TRAY

FENCE

Fig. 2

RETAINING CLIP

MEAT GRIP

CARRIAGE TRAY HANDLES

INDEX KNOB

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WARNING: ROTATING KNIFE. USE FEED GRIP. UNPLUG MACHINE POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING PARTS. REPLACE PARTS BEFORE USE.

SLICING — MODEL 2812

If the Meat Grip is not needed, it may be stored out of the way by rotating it behind the top of the Carriage Tray where it can rest on the Retaining Clip (Fig. 2).

Adjust the Gauge Plate to obtain the desired slice thickness by turning the Index Knob (Fig. 2). The numbers on the Index Knob do not indicate actual measurements but may be used for reference to duplicate slice thickness. Turn the slicer on by pulling the Switch Knob (Fig. 2) forward until it starts and then releasing it. Slicer will not stay on unless the gauge plate is opened first. Unless the Gauge Plate is opened before pulling the Switch Knob on, the slicer will not continue to run when the Switch Knob is released.

Use either Carriage Tray Handle (Fig. 2) to push the Carriage back and forth to slice. Turn the slicer off by pushing the Switch Knob or by closing the Gauge Plate.

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SLICING — MODEL 2912

With the Gauge Plate fully closed, pull the Carriage all the way toward you until it reaches its stop. With the Meat Grip out of the way, place the product to be sliced on the Carriage Tray. Adjust the fence by loosening the thumb screw and sliding the fence so that it is close to the product but not pushing against it. Tighten the thumb screw. Set the Meat Grip against the product. Always make sure the Lever (Fig. 3) is in the Manual position (down) before starting the slicer.

If the Meat Grip is not needed, it may be stored out of the way by sliding it to the top of its travel, rotating it under the Carriage Tray, and allowing it to rest in the Retaining Clip (Fig. 3).

Adjust the Gauge Plate by turning the Index Knob (Fig. 3) to obtain the desired slice thickness. The numbers on the Index Knob do not indicate actual measurements but may be used for reference to duplicate slice thickness. Turn the slicer on by pulling the Switch Knob (Fig. 3) forward until it starts and then releasing it. Unless the Gauge Plate is opened before pulling the Switch Knob on, the slicer will not continue to run when the Switch Knob is released.

Use either Carriage Tray Handle (Fig. 3) to push the Carriage back and forth to slice manually. Turn the slicer off by pushing the Switch Knob or by closing the Gauge Plate. To operate the slicer in Automatic mode . . . Rotate the Speed Selector Knob (Fig. 3) to the desired

speed; make sure the Carriage is in H

OME position (all the way forward); make sure the Lever (Fig. 3)

is on the Manual position (pointing down); turn the slicer on; start the carriage drive unit by rotating the Lever to the Automatic position (up and to the right).

Any of the six speed selections can be used to begin Automatic mode. The speed can be adjusted at any time by rotating the Speed Selector Knob.

To stop the drive unit, rotate the Lever down and to the left — to the Manual position. To use the optional Food Chute, place the Meat Grip on the Retaining Clip, fit the hangers on the Food

Chute around the meat grip slide rod (at front), and lower the Food Chute onto the Carriage Tray.

Model 2912

SHARPENER

SWITCH KNOB

SPEED SELECTOR KNOB

LATCH KNOB

TOP KNIFE

GAUGE PLATE

CARRIAGE TRAY

RETAINING CLIP

COVER

MEAT GRIP

CARRIAGE HANDLES

INDEX KNOB

LEVER IN MANUAL (DOWN) POSITION

PL-41257-1

Fig. 3

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