MODEL 22 POWER MEAT CUTTER
OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL
WARNING TO ALL PURCHASERS, OPERATORS AND OPERATION SUPERVISORS:
FAILURE TO READ AND ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS COULD RE-
SULT IN BODILY INJURY.
NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN: IF THIS MACHINE IS NOT CORD AND PLUG CONNECTED TO THE
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE, THEN IT SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH, OR CONNECTED TO, A
LOCKABLE, MANUALLY-OPERATED DISCONNECT SWITCH (OSHA 1010.147).
(1) Do not electric wire this power cutter. Have only a qualified and certified electrician wire this power cut-
ter 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-skid floor.
(3) Do not use this power cutter for non-food products.
(4) Do not use this power cutter to cut pigs feet.
(5) Do not attempt to operate this power cutter until this machine has been inspected and demonstrated
by the seller – recognized BIRO Representative.
(6) Do not attempt to operate this power cutter unless you or the operator has been properly trained. Im-
proper use or operation of this power cutter could result in bodily injury.
(7) Do not leave power cutter in operation – unattended.
(8) Do not tamper, bypass, remove fixed guards, safety interlock electrical switches or any other safety de-
vices.
(9) Do not at any time force feed product through this power cutter.
(10) Do not alter or modify this power cutter in any way from its original form. This power cutter in its
original form meets the intent of O.S.H.A. applicable standards.
(11) Always use safety pusher plate supplied with each power cutter when cutting small product.
(12) Do not touch moving blade or moving parts. Never place hand or arm between blade and head col-
umn structure.
(13) Always disconnect power supply before removing shrouds, removable guards, covers, doors, fences,
panels for servicing, cleaning or any other reason.
(14) Use only BIRO parts and accessories properly installed, contact your nearest service agency or The
BIRO Manufacturing Company for authorized referral assistance.
(15) Power cutter operating manuals as supplied with this power cutter are available from BIRO.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING NOTICE COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.
THE BIRO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 1114 WEST MAIN STREET, MARBLEHEAD, OHIO
43440-2099 U.S.A. – PHONE (419) 798-4451 – FAX (419) 798-9106
TO ASSEMBLE AND SET UP CUTTER FOR USE:
(1) After placing cutter in operational area, it is imperative that three of the four adjustable foot studs be
tightened, using the fourth leg for adjustment to level the cutter.
(2) To assemble meat gauge plate, Item No. 12275, Page 8, to machine loosen the lock knob, Item No.
272-7, on right side of meat gauge bracket. Raise the right side of the meat gauge gear rack, Item 12272,
and slip the meat gauge plate over the gear rack, lower gear rack back to its original position, tighten lock
knob. Keep gear rack well oiled with food machine oil to insure free movement.
(3) The aluminum head, Item No. 12005A comes detached from the base. Slip the head into the Gib,
Item No. 260, (slide gibs) section of the base. Make sure the Gibs, Item No. 260, (slide gibs) are oiled or
greased to insure free movement.
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