ELECTRIC UNCAPPING KNIFE
ELECTRIC UNCAPPING KNIFEELECTRIC UNCAPPING KNIFE
ELECTRIC UNCAPPING KNIFE
Lega s.r.l. Costruzioni Apistiche
Via Maestri del La oro 23, 48018 Faenza
Tel. +39 0546/26834
Fax +39 0546/28279
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
SAFETY DIRECTIONSSAFETY DIRECTIONS
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
For safety purposes, this tool should only be used by adult
personnel who must be aware of the instructions contained in this
handbook.
This knife should be exclusi ely used for honeycomb uncapping.
Do not use the knife to lift combs off supers nor to mo e cappings.
A safe rule to follow when working with electric de ices similar to
this one is to make sure that the floor is dry.
NEVER DIP THE KNIFE IN WATER.
NEVER DIP THE KNIFE IN WATER.NEVER DIP THE KNIFE IN WATER.
NEVER DIP THE KNIFE IN WATER.
CAUTION! Keep the electric uncapping knife out of the reach of
children or unauthorised personnel. Always wear protecti e glo es
and suitable clothing during work.
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
This knife has a 575 Watt heater element and will work
plugged into any 230 Volt power line.
CAUTION! Do not use the electric uncapping knife with direct
current supply because it would blow the power outlet it is
plugged in.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare a sufficient amount of combs to uncap at a position
not likely to cause hindrance and easily accessible for the
operator.
After plugging the knife into a standard 220Vac power outlet,
wait for the knife to warm up.
To check whether the knife is hot enough, pour a small
amount of honey on the blade: if the honey tends to bubble
up the knife is ready for use.
The thermostat is pre
The thermostat is preThe thermostat is pre
The thermostat is pre-
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-set for operation without any
set for operation without any set for operation without any
set for operation without any
adjustment being needed. Howe er, should an
adjustment being needed. Howe er, should an adjustment being needed. Howe er, should an
adjustment being needed. Howe er, should an
adjustment become necessary, considerable changes in
adjustment become necessary, considerable changes in adjustment become necessary, considerable changes in
adjustment become necessary, considerable changes in
the temperature setting can be obtained by turning the
the temperature setting can be obtained by turning the the temperature setting can be obtained by turning the
the temperature setting can be obtained by turning the
screw to the right or to the left by
screw to the right or to the left by screw to the right or to the left by
screw to the right or to the left by 1/3 of a turn.
1/3 of a turn. 1/3 of a turn.
1/3 of a turn.
By using a standard uncapping bench for support, hold
the frame firmly in you hand and run the knife o er the
cappings making sure that the whole length of the blade
is applied so that the correct temperature is maintained.
Carry out uncapping with care, pre enting the knife blade
from touching hard objects which might damage it.
When putting down the knife during use, make sure that it
rests on a non-flammable, non-deformable surface.
After uncapping completion, unplug the knife to pre ent
unnecessary o erheating.
To facilitate operations, ensure that the knife power cable
is free and does not hinder the uncapping procedure.
To clean the knife, allow it to warm up, unplug it and then
wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
WARRANTY
WARRANTYWARRANTY
WARRANTY
By obser ing the following directions, you will ensure a
long, trouble-free working life for your knife.
If, howe er, the knife should break during the first year of
use, it will be repaired or replaced with only the
necessary postage charged to the customer. As the
manufacturers, we reser e the right to judge whether the
knife has been used correctly and in accordance with our
directions.
