German Knife GBS-230A Specifications

OWNER & OPERATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For service contact:
German Knife Inc.
1-800-500-3519
www.turboairinc.com
Model No.
GBS-230A
GBS-270S
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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 (800) 500-3519.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
Meat Carriage Parts
Drive Parts
Electronic Circuit
Troubleshooting
Limited Warranty
German Knife Industries
1250 Victoria st., Carson, CA 90746
Phone : 800-500-3519
Fax : 310-900-1066
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 IMPOERTANT INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT 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 CON-
NECTED 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
MOTOR WIRING
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
Table
Stationary 7.6"x19.7" 11"x30"
Carriage 13.8"x22.4" 9.5"x13"
Loading 14" 22.2"
Length of Saw Blade 65.5"(1665mm) 92.9"(2360mm)
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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START
WHEN THE MATHINE'S OPERATION IS BLOCKED
DUE TO OVERLOAD
This machine has a magnetic safety switch installed to prevent running with the door open to
break the electrical connection.
ㆍClose the door and latch top and bottom. Insert electrical plug into outlet.
ㆍPress the green "ON" button.
ㆍUse the red "STOP" button (Located below the start button) when finished.
The motor has an overload switch in
the control box located under the
motor cover which can cause the
motor not to start. This can be reset
in the event of a motor overload
condition.
ㆍMake sure the area around the saw blade is clear before sarting.
ㆍInsure blade is properly positioned in the guides and on the upper abd lower wheels.

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CLEANING
CHANGING SAW BLADE
Clean the machine often and thoroughly at least once a day :
ㆍRemove the saw blade, upper wheel door and rolling table
from the machine.
ㆍClean the machine with a soft brush or cloth and water.
Avoid water contact with electrical parts and motor area.
ㆍReplace all remove parts when finished.
ㆍThere is a scrap box below the lower wheel. Empty when it
is 2/3rds full and keep it clean.
There are electrical parts under the motor cover.
Avoid directing water on or around the motor cover.
This can result in a short circuit and/or electrical damage
of the machine.
Be careful, Saw blade is SHARP!
ㆍPush rolling meat carriage all the way back.
ㆍRelease the saw blade by rotating handle on the top of the
machine counterclockwise.
ㆍRemove the saw blade with care and install the new blade
on the upper and lower wheels.
Note : The teeth on the bone blades should point down in the
cutting section. If they don't point down, flip the blade inside
out to correct.
ㆍPosition the saw blade in the middle of the guides and
insure the teeth of the blade is on the front side of each
wheel.
ㆍTighten the blade by rotating the top handle clockwise.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Insure the blade is tracking
properly by turning the top wheel by hand slowly. Be careful
that your fingers are clear of moving parts!
Note : Over tightening the blade can cause premature
failure.Improper blade tension can cause the blade to come
off the wheels during operation.
There are electrical parts under the motor cover.
Avoid directing water on or around the motor cover.
This can result in a short circuit and/or electrical damage
of the machine.

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GBS-230A
Meat Carriage
Assembly
Motor Cover
Base & Scrap
Box
Bearing Case
Assembly
Lower Wheel
Assembly
Meat Gauge
Assembly
Door Assembly
Upper Wheel
Assembly
Tension
Assembly
Safety Saw
Guard Set

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GBS-270S
Tension
Assembly
Upper Wheel
Assembly
Upper Door
Assembly
Meat Gauge
Assembly
Lower Wheel
Assembly
Bearing Case
Assembly
Scrap Box
Channel
Assembly
Meat Carriage
Assembly
Safety Saw
Guard Set
Lower Door
Assembly

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UPPER SAW WHEEL PARTS
ITEM NO DESCRIPTION ITEM NO DESCRIPTION
270S-050 Upper Saw Wheel Assy 270S-028 Upper Wheel Cleaner Bracket
270S-040 Bearing Cover 270S-035 Upper Wheel Hinge
270S-053 Tension Handle 270S-013 Tension Spring
270S-036 Upper Wheel Hinge Plate 270S-034 Upper Wheel Slide Gib
270S-027 Wheel Cleaner 270S-026 Wheel Cleaner Pin
HB51635 STS Hex Bolt W5/16 x 35 HB1412 STS Hex Bolt W1/4 x 12
HN516 STS Hex Nut 5/16 LW14 STS Lock Washer 1/4
MS501 Reed Sensor MS-501 WN516 STS Wing Nut 5/16
270S-050
270S-040
270S-026
270S-034
270S-036
270S-013
270S-053
MS501
HB1412
LW14
270S-035
HN516
HB51635
270S-027
WN516
270S-028

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LOWER SAW WHEEL PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
270S-051 Lower Saw Wheel 270S-024 Scrap Box
270S-049 Saw Guide Bracket 270S-046 Saw Guide
270S-026 Wheel Cleaner Pin 270S-027 Wheel Cleaner
270S-028 Wheel Cleaner Bracket 270S-038 Bearing Case Assembly
WN516 Wing Nut 5/16 HB1415 Hex Bolt W1/4 x 15
HN14 Hex Nut 1/4 HB3835 Hex Bolt W3/8 x 35
FW38 Flat Washer 1/4 CN20 Cap Nut M20
270S-046
270S-049
270S-028
270S-027
270S-026
WN516
270S-024
CN20
HB38
FW38
270S-051
HB1415
HN14
270S-038

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SAW GUIDE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
270S-04501 Saw Guide Bar Gib 270S-030 Saw Guide Bar Spacer
270S-047 Safety Saw Guard 270S-049 Saw Guide Bracket
270S-046 Saw Guide 270S-048 Saw Guide Bar
KN51615 Knob 5Point W5/16 x 15 HB1415 Hex Bolt W1/4 x 15
HB51612 Hex Bolt W5/16 x 12 HN14 Hex Nut W1/4
FW516 Flat Washer 5/16 WB51610 Wing Bolt W5/16 x 10
270S-04501
270S-030
279S-048
WN51610
FW516
HB51612
FW516
HB1415
HN14
270S-046
270S-049
270S-047
KN51615

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MEAT GAUGE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
270S-033 Meat Gauge Arm 270S-023 Meat Gauge Plate
270S-02301 Meat Gauge Rollor 270S-019 Meat Gauge Bracket
270S-020ྙMeat Gauge Fixed Barྙ270S-020ྚMeat Gauge Fixed Barྚ
270S-018 Meat Gauge Bar FW14 Flat Washer 1/4
HN14 Hex Nut 1/4 LW14 Lock Washer 1/4
HB1420 Hex Nut 1/4 x 20 WN38 Wing Nut 1/4
KN51625 Knob 5Point 1/4 x 25 HN38 Hex Nut 3/8
CN38 Cap Nut 3/8
270S-023
270S-020ྚ
270S-033
FW14
HN14
KN51625
WN38
270S-020ྙ
270S-019
FW14
LW14
HB1420
270S-02301
HN38
CN38
270S-018

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CHANNEL PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
270S-016 Stopper 270S-057ྙTable Saw Guide Rear
270S-057ྚTable Saw Guide Front 270S-021 Table Saw Guide Bracket
270S-025 Carriage Guide Rial 270S-005 Channel
270S-011ྙStop Bracket HB3830 HexBolt3/8x30
LW38 Lock Washer 3/8 FW38 Flat Washer 3/8
WW6 Wave Washer Φ6 FW14 Flat Washer 1/4
HB1420 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 20
270S-016
HB3830
LW38
FW38
270S-025
270S-005
270S-011ྙ
270S-016
WW6
FW14
HB1420
270S-021
270S-057ྚ
270S-057ྙ

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MEAT CARRIAGE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
270S-014 Rollor Bearing Pin 270S-032ྙGuide Bearing Pin
270S-006 Meat Carriage 270S-007 Meat Carriage Guide
270S-011 Stop Bracket 270S-016 Stopper
FW14 Flat Washer 1/4 LW14 Lock Washer 1/4
HN14 Hex Nut 1/4 BG608 Bearing #608DD
270S-014
FW14
LW14
HN14
BG608
270S-011 270S-016
270S-006
FW14
LW14
HN14
270S-032ྙ
BG608
270S-007

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DRIVE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
270S-041 Bearing Case Pulley 270S-038 Bearing Case
270S-042 Motor Pulley 270S-012 Motor Base
270S-029 Bearing Case Support 270S-043 Bearing Case Shaft
270S-039 Bearing Case Cover CN516 Cap Nut 5/16
VB42 V-Belt B-42 SW10 Open Block
DB Double Function Switch SW01 Close Block
M34 Motor-120V 1ph 3/4 HP HB51625 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 25
LW516 Lock Washer 5/16 FW516 Flat Washer 5/16
MS501 Reed Sensor MS-501 HB3850 Hex Bolt W3/8 x 50
F120 Cooling Fan Φ120 x 120 x 38 CB Control Box
BG6204 Bearing #6204ZZ OSSB OilSealSB40258
OSVB OilSealVB40256 VB25 V-Ring V-25
CN516 VB42
270S-038
270S-041
HB51630
HN516
270S-029
SW10
SW01
DB
M34
270S-012
HB51625
LW516
FW516
MS501
HB3850
F120
CB
270S-042
270S-039
BG6204
OSVB
270S-043
270S-038
270S-039
BG6204
OSSB
V25

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ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT
MODEL : GBS-230A
MODEL : GBS-270S

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Meat Saw does not start.
1. Electrical cord is
unplugged.
2. Door is open.
3. Motor overload has
tripped.
1. Plug in electrical code.
2. Close door.
3. Reset motor overload.
Saw blade is breaking.
1. Over tightening of blade.
2. Blade is defective.
3. Blade is installed
incorrectly.
1. Do not over tighten
blade.
2. Replace blade.
3. Insure blade is turning
freely and is inside the
guide.
Saw blade is coming off.
1. Tension of blade is too
loose.
2. There is excessive grease
or dust on the blade or
wheels.
1. Keep blade at proper
tension.
2. Clean wheels and blade or
replace blade.

LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty Claims...
All Claims for parts or labor must be made directly through German Knife or Radiance. All claims should include the model number, serial
number, proof of purchase, date of installation and all pertinent information supporting the alleged defect. All warranty claims must be
authorized by German Knife or Radiance prior to the purchase of parts or labor. Failure to comply with these warranty policies will result in
the voiding of warranty claims.
Products Under Warranty...
Radiance warrants all heavy duty microwaves to include all new parts and components to be free from defects in material or workmanship
under normal and proper use and maintenance service as specified by Radiance upon proper commercial installation. Radiance’s
obligation under this warranty is limited to a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. Any Part covered under this
warranty that is found by Radiance to have been defective within 3 years of the original purchase is limited to the repair or replacement,
including labor charges, of defective parts or assemblies. The labor charges shall include standard straight time labor charges only and
reasonable travel time as determined by Radiance.
Radiance warrants all gas cooking equipment and microwave models TMW-1100MR and TMW-1100ER and German Knife warrants all
light duty meat slicers to include all new parts and components to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal and
proper use and maintenance service as specified by German Knife upon proper commercial installation. German Knife’s obligation under
this warranty is limited to a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Any Part covered under this warranty that is found by
German Knife to have been defective within 1 year of the original purchase is limited to the repair or replacement, including labor charges,
of defective parts or assemblies. The labor charges shall include standard straight time labor charges only and reasonable travel time as
determined by German Knife.
German Knife warrants all heavy duty meat slicers, meat grinders, and meat saws to include all new parts and components to be free
from defects in material or workmanship under normal and proper use and maintenance service as specified by German Knife upon
proper commercial installation. German Knife’s obligation under this warranty is limited to a period of two (2) years from the date of
original purchase. Any Part covered under this warranty that is found by German Knife to have been defective within 2 years of the original
purchase is limited to the repair or replacement, including labor charges, of defective parts or assemblies. The labor charges shall include
standard straight time labor charges only and reasonable travel time as determined by German Knife.
What is Not Covered by This Warranty...
German Knife’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to either repair or replacement of parts, subject to the additional limitations
below. This warranty neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume obligations other than those expressly covered by this
warranty.
No consequential damages. Radiance is not responsible for economic loss; profit loss; or special, indirect, or consequential damages.
Warranty is not transferable, this warranty is not assignable and applies only in favor of the original purchaser/user to whom delivered.
Any such assignment or transfer shall void the warranties herein and shall void all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty
of merchantability or labor coverage for component failure or other warranty packet provided with the unit.
Alteration, neglect, abuse, misuse, accident, damage during transit or installation, fire, food, acts of god. German Knife is not responsible
for the repair or replacement of any parts that radiance determines have been subjected after the date of manufacture to alteration,
neglect, abuse, misuse, accident, damage during transit or installation, fire, flood, or act of god. Improper electrical connections. German
Knife is not responsible for the repair or replacement of failed or damaged components resulting from electrical power failure, the use of
extension cords, low voltage, or voltage drops to the unit. No implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose; there
are no other warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, except the warranties expressly granted above. These warranties are exclusive
and in lieu of all other warranties, including implied warranty and merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. There are no warran-
ties, which extend beyond the description on the face hereof.
Outside U.S. and Canada; this warranty does not apply to, and radiance is not responsible for, any warranty claims made on products sold
or used outside the continent of the United States and Canada.
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