Mac Slicers LEADER 350G/LI Specification sheet

LEADER Slicers
350G/LI –370G/LI
GRAVITY FEED
TRANSMISSION GEAR
Instructions for use and maintenance
Edition June 2018

Thank you for having bought one of our products. We would like to recommend
that you read our manual carefully before using the slicing machine.
As regards safety against mechanical risks, the machines described in this manual
follow the 2006/42/CE –2014/35/UE –2014/30/UE - Reg. 1935/2004,
2011/65/UE and European norms EN 1974.
The safety measures against electrical risks have been carried out in conformity
with regulations EN 60204 and EN 60335-2-64. We are at your complete disposal
for any doubts that may arise when using the machine, for more information and
any proposals to improve this manual so that it can further meet the
requirements for which it has been prepared.

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LIST OF CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Purpose of the manual ................................................................................................................2
1.2 Keeping the manual ....................................................................................................................2
1.3 Use of the machine .....................................................................................................................2
2. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Machine limits, safety regulations ................................................................................................2
2.2 Guarantee and manufacturer’s responsibility ................................................................................3
2.3 The user’s obligations..................................................................................................................4
2.4 Markings - Plates.........................................................................................................................4
3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................. 5
3.1 Technical data sheet....................................................................................................................5
3.2 Furnished items and accessories...................................................................................................6
3.3 Products that can be sliced...........................................................................................................6
3.4 Products that cannot be sliced......................................................................................................6
4. DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Main components .......................................................................................................................8
4.3 General description.....................................................................................................................9
5. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 10
5.1. Installing the machine ..............................................................................................................10
5.2. Command description...............................................................................................................10
5.3 Electrical connection .................................................................................................................10
5.4 Checking direction of blade rotation (only for machines with three phase motor)...........................11
6. USING THE SLICER ............................................................................................................ 11
6.1 Loading the goods on the meat table and cutting.........................................................................11
6.2 Cleaning the slicer .....................................................................................................................12
7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ........................................................................................... 16
7.1 General information..................................................................................................................16
7.2 Sharpening the blade.................................................................................................................16
7.3 Lubricating the guide bars of the carriage (weekly).......................................................................18
7.4 Lubricating the transversal guide rods of the plate and food press (weekly) ...................................18
8. LOCATING AND ELIMINATING FAILURES ............................................................................ 19
9. FEED DIAGRAM................................................................................................................ 20
10. DISMANTLING THE SLICING MACHINE ............................................................................. 22
11. SUMMARY OF RESIDUAL RISKS AND ATTENTION OF THE USE OF THE MACHINE................. 22
The manual is made up of 23 progressively numbered pages.
The contents are divided into progressively numbered paragraphs, if in any doubt about the contents and for
any further explanation contact the manufacturer or the authorized technical assistance, stating the paragraph
number of the pertinent subject.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose of the manual
This publication contains all the information necessary for the use and maintenance of the “LEADER” slicing
machines with gear transmission to be used for food, with circular blade, models Ø350 and Ø370 mm.
The purpose of this manual is to allow the user, above all the direct user, to take every precaution and arrange
all human and material means necessary for a safe and lengthy use of these machines.
1.2 Keeping the manual
This manual must be given to the person who will use and maintain the machines and this person will keep the
manual in a safe and dry place, ready to be used. We recommend that a copy be kept on file.
For any information exchange with the maker or authorized personnel, please refer to the information on the
plate and the machine serial number.
The manual must be kept for the entire life of the machine and in case of need (ex. any damage to even a part
of the manual that makes consulting it difficult) the user must acquire a new copy exclusively from the maker.
The user must let the manufacturer know the address of any new owner of the machine.
Note: The terms Front, Back, Right and Left used in this manual refer to the machine as seen from the
operator’s side in normal working conditions.
1.3 Use of the machine
The use and configurations of the machine are the only ones allowed by the manufacturer; do not try to use
the machine differently from the indications. The indicated use of the machine is only valid for machines with a
complete structural, mechanical and system efficiency.
The machines are to be used for cutting only food products of the type and size indicated in this manual. The
maker declines all responsibility derived from an improper use or use by untrained personnel, changes and/or
repairs carried out on one’s own or by unauthorized personnel, the use of spare parts that are not original or
not specific for the type of machine.
For any explanation or doubts on the contents of this manual, please contact immediately the manufacturer
or an authorized technical assistance service and quote the paragraph number of the required subject.
2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Machine limits, safety regulations
The machine has been designed and made to slice food products, with a continuous service, of the type and
size as indicated in paragraphs 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4.
2.1.1 Environmental conditions for using the machine
The slicer cannot be used in opened places and/or atmospheric agents. It cannot be used in rooms with steams,
fumes or corrosive and/or abrasive dusts with fire or explosion risk and everywhere they are used anti-
deflagration components.
- Temperature from -5°C to +40°C
- Humidity max. 95%

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2.1.2 General safety regulations
The slicing machine must be used only by an adequately trained person who has carefully read the contents of
this manual. The operators must be over 18 years of age, in perfect mental-physical conditions, have the right
attitude and capacity and necessary knowledge for maneuvering and normal maintenance of simple
mechanical and electrical components.
For a better use of the machine follow the instructions below:
•Install the machine according to the instructions in the paragraph “Installation”;
•Install the machine so that it is far from people who must not use it, especially children;
•Do not become distracted while using the machine;
•Do not use loose clothing or open sleeves;
•Do not let anyone come close to the machine while in use;
•Do not remove, cover or change the plates that are on the machine and, if they are damaged, contact
qualified and authorised personnel;
•Do not remove the transparent protection and do not change or exclude the mechanical and electrical
protections;
•Only slice permitted products; do not try slicing any products that are not allowed;
•The area around the machine, where the food is laid and the floor where the operator works must always
be kept clean and dry;
•Do not use the machine as a support surface and do not place any object on it that does not pertain to
normal cutting operations;
•Do not use the slicing machine when, after a normal use, the distance between the cutting edge of the
blade and the blade protection ring is over 6 mm. (see paragraph 7.2);
•Do not use the machine with electrical connections of a “temporary” nature, with temporary or not
insulated wires;
•Periodically check the state of the power cable and the cable gland on the machine body, when necessary
have it replaced without delay by qualified personnel;
•Immediately stop the machine in the case of a defect, anomalous function, suspected breakage, incorrect
movements, unusual noise;
•Before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the machine from the electric supply
mains;
•Use protective gloves for cleaning and maintenance;
•The goods to be cut must be placed on and removed from the sliding plate with the carriage in a retracted
position and the thickness regulating knob in the “O” position;
•Only use the moving handle placed on the arm or the handle on the food press for moving the food plate
during slicing;
•The use of accessories for cutting is not allowed unless supplied by the maker specifically for the machine;
•For any exceptional maintenance (replacing grindstones, blade, etc.) please contact the manufacturer
or qualified and authorized personnel.
2.2 Guarantee and manufacturer’s responsibility
The guarantee of a good function and a complete conformity of the machines, that are to be used accordingly,
depends on the correct application of the instructions contained in this manual.
The manufacturer declines all direct and indirect responsibility deriving from:
-Not following the instructions in the manual;
-Untrained personnel using the machine;
-Using the machine so that it does not conform to specific regulations in force in the country of
installation;

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-Unauthorized changes and/or repairs to the machine;
-The use of accessories and spare parts that are not original;
-Outstanding events.
If the machine is sold or given away, this automatically means that the manufacturer is no longer responsible
for the machine in question except for anything regarding the EEC directive 1999/34 (responsibility for any
construction faults of the product).
2.3 The user’s obligations
The user must scrupulously observe the instructions in this manual for the manufacturer’s guarantee to be
valid and particularly:
-always respect the limits of the machine;
-always carry out a constant and diligent maintenance;
-make sure the people using the machine are qualified and able.
2.4 Markings - Plates
The following plate is installed on the machine: manufacturer’s identification plate, machine plate, technical
data plate and EC marking.
In requests for technical assistance or ordering spare parts, always refer to the data plate
and the serial number of the machine.

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3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Technical data sheet
DIMENSIONS
Mod.
350G/LI
370G/LI
A
mm
600
600
B
mm
695
695
C
mm
825
825
D
mm
445
445
E
mm
695
695
F
mm
550
550
G
mm
690
690
H
mm
285
285
I
mm
330
330
TECHNICAL DATA
Mod.
350G/LI
370G/LI
Blade
mm
350
370
Blade turns/1’
giri/min
210
210
Carriage movement
mm
365
365
Cut’s capacity Ø
mm
260
270
Cut’s capacity □
mm
210×300
220x300
Thickness adjuster
mm
13
13
Net weight
Kg
42
44
Motor single phase
kW
0.37
0.37
Motor three phase
kW
0.37
0.37

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3.2 Furnished items and accessories
The following documents are supplied with the machine, unless otherwise requested:
- instruction manual for use and maintenance;
- EC conformity declaration.
3.3 Products that can be sliced
The following are products that can be sliced:
- all types of cold cuts (cooked, raw smoked);
- boneless meat (cooked or raw at a temperature of no lower than +3°C);
- bread and cheeses (those that can be sliced, such as Gruyere, Fontina, etc.).
3.4 Products that cannot be sliced
The following are products that cannot be sliced because they could cause damage to people and
equipment:
- frozen food;
- deep-frozen food;
- food with bones (meat and fish);
- vegetables;
- any other product not meant for consumption.
WARNING: Please do not make cutting tests with forbidden products.
Any improper use of the machine releases the manufacturer from any responsibility for
accidents to persons or situations and invalidate the warranty provided.
4. DESCRIPTION
4.1 Unpacking
Check that the packaging is unopened and
undamaged; otherwise immediately inform the
forwarding agent or the area agent.
To take the machine out of the packaging proceed
as follows:
1. Cut and remove the plastic straps;
2. Remove the staples from the top of the
box;
3. Open the box and take out the copy of the
instruction manual which is on top of the
polyurethane protection;
4. Continue as indicated in the manual;

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5. Push the upper cardboard box down (1)
using the flaps so that the next step is
easier, that is removing the polyurethane
protection and the corner reinforcements
(2);
6. Remove the above mentioned protection
and the corner reinforcements;
7. Lift and take out the machine which is
wrapped in a sheet of transparent
polyethylene;
ATTENTION: The machine must be lifted by two
people, taking into account that it weighs more on
the side where the blade is.
8. Once this operation is over, check the contents of the box and make sure it corresponds to the label
on the outside.
WARNING: The packaging components (plastic straps, cardboard, polyurethane foam) can be thrown
away with normal solid wastes and therefore there is no difficulty in disposing of them.
However it is advisable to dispose of products separately (differential collecting) in conformity with
the regulations in force for adequate recycling.
DO NOT DISCARD THE PACKAGING PRODUCTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT!
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4.2 Main components
1. Feed cable
2. Identification plate, technical
data and EC marking
3. ON/OFF push button
4. Graduated knob for slice
thickness
5. Meat table
6. Meat pusher handle
7. Safety guard
8. Blade
9. Slice deflector
10. Foot
11. Knob for plate pushing
12. Meat table support
13. Plate blocking handle
14. Base
15. Blade guard ring
16. Sharpener cover
17. Gauge plate
18. Tie rod
19. Lubricating screw
20. Blade cover
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20
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