OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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Lettuce Saber
Model No. 960
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WORLDWIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
Installation..................................................................... 2
Operating ....................................................................... 2
Cleaning ........................................................................ 2
Assembly ...................................................................... 3
Parts List....................................................................... 4
Exploded View .............................................................. 5
LIMITED WARRANTY
This Product is warranted to be free from defects in
material and / or workmanship for a period of (2) years
from date of original installation not to exceed 30
months from date of shipment from our factory, with
the exception of blades. Blades are warranted to be
free from defects at time of delivery only.
Get all the bite size lettuce you need with Prince
Castle’s fast and easy Lettuce SaberΤΜ. Cuts a
whole carton of lettuce in just minutes with no
bruising or tearing. Designed for use in commercial
kitchens, this slicer features precision stainless
steel cutting blades, and durable aluminum and
plastic construction for long reliable service.
SPECIFICATION
960 Lettuce Saber Dimensions
Width 18” (45.7 cm)
Depth 16-1/2” (41.9 cm)
Height 28” (71.1 cm)
Shipping Weight 20lbs. (13.6 kg.)
Any component which proves to be faulty in material
and/or workmanship will be replaced or repaired (at
the option of Prince Castle, Inc.) without cost to the
customer for parts or labor.
This warranty is subject to the following exceptions/
conditions:
z Use of any non-genuine Prince Castle parts
voids this warranty. All genuine Prince Castle
replacement spare parts are warranted for ninety
(90) days from date of purchase.
z This equipment is portable; charges for on
location service (e.g., trip charges, mileage)
are not included in the provisions of this warranty.
z Damage caused by carelessness, neglect, and/
or abuse (e.g., dropping, tampering or altering
parts), equipment damaged in shipment, by fire,
flood or an act of God is not covered under this
warranty.
Printed in March 2000
Prince Castle Inc.
WORLDWIDE
355 East Kehoe Blvd. z Carol Stream, IL 60188
Tel: (630) 462-8800 z Fax: (630) 462-1460
Toll Free: 1-800-PCASTLE
960-500
INSTALLATION
1. After you have removed the Lettuce Saber™ from
the carton, inspect the unit for signs of damage. If
there is damage to the unit:
z Notify carrier within 24 hours after delivery.
z Save carton and packing materials for inspec
tion purposes.
z Contact your local Prince Castle dealer or the
Prince Castle Customer Sales Department at 1630-462-8800, if purchased directly, to arrange
for a replacement to be sent.
2. To insure safe operation, familiarize yourself with the
Lettuce Saber by reading the entire operation manual
before use.
3. The Lettuce Saber is designed to cut lettuce only.
Attempting to cut other products may damage the unit
and injure operator.
4. The Prince Castle Lettuce Saber comes assembled and
ready for use. However, we recommend that it be
thoroughly cleaned prior to its initial use.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
The Lettuce Saber should be cleaned with warm water and
mild soap. The Pusher Plate should be cleaned with the
Brush supplied with the unit.
CAUTION- Never put Lettuce Saber parts, including the
Blade Assemblies, in the dishwasher!
Do not use solvents or bases in cleaning/degreasing as
they will attack the plastic parts.
Extreme care should be taken when handling the Blade Assemblies. ALWAYS hold the Blade Assemblies by the wide
bars. ALWAYS set the Blade Assemblies down in a
manner to protect the cutting blade edges.
OPERATION
1 Install the Lower and Upper Blade Assemblies as shown
by the label on the Lettuce Saber. Be sure to install the
Blade Holders after the desired arrangement is set.
2. After the Blade Assemblies and Blade Holders are set in
place, operate the Handle Lever Assembly with a
complete stroke to assure the grid on the Pusher Plate
passes through the Blade Assemblies. If the grid passes
through the Blade Assemblies, the Lettuce Saber is
ready for operation. If the grid does not pass through the
Blade Assemblies, recheck the alignment.
3. When operating the Lettuce Saber, grasp the Upright Handle with one hand to steady the unit and
use your other hand to pull down firmly on the Handle
Lever Assembly. For best results, grasp the
Lettuce Saber’s handles at their centers. Do not at
tempt to operate the Lettuce Saber with both hands
on the Handle Lever Assembly as this would make
the Lettuce Saber unsteady, increasing the chance
for injury.
4. Place the product to be cut in the center on the Blade
Grid. Lower the Pusher Plate until it comes in
contact with the product and then complete the
stroke with a rapid, steady motion until the grid on
the Pusher Plate passes through the Blade
Assemblies.
OPERATING TIPS
* To achieve maximum performance and life, the
Lettuce Saber will need to be lubricated weekly.
See the accompanying diagram for areas that
need lubrication. Use the lubricant supplied with the
Lettuce Saber. Do not use cooking or vegetable
oil as these products will eventually build up a
residue and affect the performance of the Lettuce
Saber.
* Do not use aerosol spray lubricants.
* Prior to cutting lettuce, be sure to remove the core
with the Prince Castle Corer or you could damage
the Knife Assemblies.
* Use the Lettuce Saber only for its intended purpose of
cutting lettuce.
* Inspect the Lettuce Saber before each use to make
sure that there are no loose or missing parts.
STORAGE
When not in use, the Lettuce Saber should be stored
with the Blade Assemblies covered to prevent damage
and for safety. To do this, simply release the spring tension by disengaging the Springs (part no’s 10 & 11) from
the Handle Lever Assembly (part no. 15) and lower the
Handle Lever Assembly all the way down to cover the
Blade Assemblies. When you are ready to use the Lettuce Saber again, raise the Handle Assembly to the upright position and engage the Springs.
When disengaging and engaging the springs, do
so from the side of the Lettuce Saber so there is no
chance of your hands slipping into the Knife Assembly area. Do not place your hand on the Blade
Assemblies while disengaging the springs.
Store the Lettuce Saber in an area free from chemicals
and solvents.
the legs by pulling them apart.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Should the need arise, replacement parts are available
through your local Prince Castle Dealer. Refer to the enclosed Replacement Parts List when ordering parts. If you
do not know your Prince Castle Dealer, call Prince Castle
at 1-800-722-7853 and we will direct you to them.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TO DISASSEMBLE:
Refer to the accompanying exploded diagram to identify parts and to help in disassembly. Black dots on the
plastic parts indicate the front side of the part.
1. Slide off the blade holders and carefully remove and
set aside both blade assemblies
.
2. Disconnect the down link assemblies from the handle
lever assembly by applying a slight inward pressure
where they attach until they clear the stud on the handle
lever assembly.
3. Release the tension on both springs by disengaging the
triangular ends of the springs from the handle lever
assembly.
CAUTION: THESE SPRINGS ARE UNDER TENSION AND
MUST BE RELEASED SLOWLY TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY. THE HANDLE LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL FALL
DOWNWARD WHEN SPRING TENSION IS RELEASED.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE CUTTING AREA.
12. The leg glides can be removed by unscrewing them
from the legs.
TO REASSEMBLE
REFER TO THE ACCOMPANYING EXPLODED DIAGRAM TO IDENTIFY PARTS AND TO HELP IN ASSEMBLY. BLACK DOTS ON THE PLASTIC PARTS
INDICATE THE FRONT SIDE.
1. Assemble the legs, leg braces, leg pads and leg
glides as shown in the exploded diagram. Be sure
to follow the proper orientation.
2. Slide the legs into the blade holder frame. Refer
to the exploded diagram for the proper orientation of
these parts.
3. Set the pusher plate on top of the blade holder
frame, aligned so the through holes for the upright
handle match up and the labels on the pusher
plate read from the front. (Make sure that both down
link assemblies are in place on the pusher plate.)
4. Insert the upright handle through the pusher plate,
blade holder frame, and legs. Be sure to push it
in all the way.
5 Install the springs. The straight end of the spring
goes against the blade holder frame with the end
inserted into the hole in the blade holder frame
marked “place spring in hole”. The spring coil fits
over the four-sided knob on the blade holder frame.
Refer to the exploded diagram for right- and left-hand
spring placement.
4. Pull both “P” pins upward until they are clear of the hole
in the pivot pins and hang freely.
5. At this point, slide the pusher plate up on the upright
handle and lay the Lettuce Saber on its back.
6. Remove the pivot pins.
7. Remove handle lever assembly and both “P” pin
brackets.
8. Return the unit to its upright position.
9. Remove both springs by pulling them out of the holes
in the blade holder frame.
10. Remove the upright handle by pulling it straight up.
This will free the pusher plate, down link
assemblies, blade holder frame, and legs.
11. The blade holder frame can now be removed from
6. Slide the pusher plate up on the upright handle
and lay the unit on its back.
7. Insert both pivot pins halfway into the holes in the
blade holder frame.
8. Put the “P” pin brackets in place with the single
large hole fitting over the stud on the corre
sponding leg brace and the two smaller inline holes
aligning with the hole in the blade frame holder for
the pivot pin. Do not push the pivot pin through the
“P” pin bracket until step 9.
9. Place the handle lever assembly so the holes near
its ends line up with the holes in the blade frame
holder for the pivot pins and the two inline holes in
the “P” pin brackets. Push the pivot pins through
the “P” pin bracket and handle lever assembly
and insert the “P” pin through the hole in the end of
the pivot pin. See the exploded diagram for proper
orientation of the handle lever assembly.
10. Position the down link assemblies and handle lever
assembly so that with a slight inward pressure applied
to the free end of the down link assembly, the bushing
will fit over the stud on the handle lever assembly. See
the exploded diagram for proper orientation.
11. Return to unit to its upright position.
12. Engage the spring tension. With the handle lever
assembly and pusher plate in the upright position, grasp
the spring by the triangular end and rotate it until it
catches the knob on the handle lever assembly.
Repeat for both springs.
13. Install the Blade assemblies and slide the blade
retainers on to hold them in place.
PARTS LIST
Item# Description Part#
1 Pusher Plate 960-1S
2 Cutting Blade Frame 960-2S
3 Leg 960-003
4 Leg Brace, Right Hand 960-004S
5 Leg Brace, Left Hand 960-004S
6 Lubricant, 2 oz. Bottle 960-006S
(Not Shown)
7 Upright Handle 960-007
8 Pivot Pin 960-008
9 Down Link Assembly 960-009
10 Spring, Left Hand 960-10S
11 Spring, Right Hand 960-10S
12 Leg Brace Link & Pin 960-012S
13 Leg Brace Link & Pin 960-012S
14 Blade Holder 960-014S
15 Handle Lever 960-015
16 Lower Blade Assembly 960-35S
17 Upper Blade Assembly 960-34S
18 Cleaning Brush 960-018
19 Front Leg Pad, Right Hand 960-019
20 Front Leg Pad, Left Hand 960-019
21 Rear Leg Pad, Right Hand 960-019
22 Rear Leg Pad, Left Hand 960-019
23 Leg Glide (Pkg. of 4) 960-23S
24 Leg Cap (Pkg. of 4) 960-24S
Apply the Lubricant in the following locations and operate
the unit several times to allow the lubricant to spread evenly.
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