Noaw NS300M Troubleshooting guide

MANUAL FLYWHEEL
SLICING MACHINE
NS300M –NS320M
Instruction for use, installation and maintenance
Edition January 2020
NOAW SRL
Via Colombera 27
21048 Solbiate Arno –VARESE–
Tel. [phone] –fax [phone]
http://www.noaw.it –e-mail: [email protected]

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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
2.3 THE USER’S OBLIGATIONS................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 PLATES .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
3. TECHNICAL CHARACERISTICS..................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 OVERAL SIZE......................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 PRODUCT THAT CAN BE SLICED .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 PRODUCT THAT CANNOT BE SLICED................................................................................................................... 5
4. DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 UNPACKING .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 MAIN COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 7
4.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................... 8
5. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.1 INSTALLATION OF THE MACHINE......................................................................................................................... 9
5.2 COMMAND DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 9
6. USING THE SLICING MACHINE.................................................................................................................................. 10
6.1 LOADING THE GOODS ........................................................................................................................................ 10
6.2 CUTTING THE GOODS......................................................................................................................................... 10
6.3 CLEANING THE SLICING MACHINE .................................................................................................................... 11
7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS................................................................................................................................... 12
7.1 GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................... 12
7.2 SHARPENING THE BLADE .................................................................................................................................. 12
7.4 ADJUSTING THE BEVEL GEAR PAIR ................................................................................................................... 13
8. DISMANTLING THE SLICING MACHINE..................................................................................................................... 13
The manual is made up of 13 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 authorised 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 installation, use and maintenance
of the manual flywheel slicing machines to be used
for food, with circular blade, models NS300M and
NS320M.
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 correspondence with the manufacturer or
authorised 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 manufacturer.
The user must let the manufacturer know the
address of any new owner of the machine.
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 machines are to be used for cutting only food
products of the type and size indicated in the
following paragraphs.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility derived
from an improper use or use by personnel who has
not read and fully understood the contents of this
manual; changes and/or repairs carried out on one’s
own; 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 authorised 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 of the type and size as indicated in
paragraphs 3.1, 3.2, and 3.4.
Environmental conditions for using the machine
The operating environment must have the following
characteristics:
-Temperature.............................. ….da -5°C a +40 °C
-Relative humidity......................................... max. 95%
The machine cannot be used in open areas and/or
exposed to atmospheric agents and in places with
fumes, smoke or corrosive and/or abrasive dust,
with the risk of fire or explosion and in any case
where the use of antideflagrating components are
prescribed.
General safety regulations
The slicing machine must be used only by personnel
who has carefully read the contents of this manual.
The operators must be over 18 years of age, in
perfect mental and physical conditions, have the
right attitude and capacity (with the necessary
knowledge for manoeuvring and normal
maintenance of simple mechanical and electrical
components).
For a safe 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 be distracted while using the machine;
▪Do not wear loose clothing or open sleeves, if
necessary, use headgear to keep hair out of
the way;
▪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, replace them immediately;
▪Do not remove the protective devices and do
not change or exclude the mechanical
protective devices;

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▪Only slice permitted products; do not try to
slice 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;
▪Immediately stop the machine and call the
technical assistance service in the case of
anomalous function, suspect of breakages,
incorrect movements, unusual noises, etc.;
▪Always use gloves that are resistant to cutting
and tearing for the cleaning and maintenance
operations;
▪The goods to be cut are to be placed on and
removed from the sliding overplate only when
the plate is completely retracted (far from the
blade) and the carriage all the way towards
the operator;
▪No cutting accessories are allowed unless
supplied by the manufacturer;
▪For any extraordinary intervention (belt
replacement, blade replacement, etc.) please
contact the manufacturer or authorised
assistance 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;
-Persons using the machine who have not
read and understood the contents of this
manual;
-Using the machine so that it does not
conform to specific regulations in force in
the country of installation;
-Unauthorised changes and/or repairs to
the machine;
-The use of accessories that are not
supplied by the manufacturer 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 unless the relative manual
accompanies it.
If the machine is transferred to another user in a
country with another community language it is the
first user’s responsibility to supply a correctly
translated copy of this manual in the language of the
country where the machine will be used.
In the case of transfer of the machine the first user
must let the manufacturer know the address of the
new user so that he can be reached for any
indispensable communications.
The original text of this manual, in the Italian
language, it to be considered the sole reference for
resolving any interpretative controversy pertaining to
translations into community languages.
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 persons using the machine are
qualified and able to do so, including the fact
that they must have read this manual.
2.4 PLATES
The following plate is installed on the machine:
- manufacturer’s identification plate, machine plate,
technical data plate; placed on the base, as shown
in the figure.

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3. TECHNICAL CHARACERISTICS
3.1 OVERAL SIZE
Rif.
Details mm
NS300M
NS320M
A
Feet distance
470
510
B
Footprint cut
530
545
C
Max. distance beginning/end movement
790
815
D
Feet distance
280
310
E
Max. width distance
570
585
F
Height
520
530
G
Max. height distance
680
700
H
Table length
240
255
I
Table width
295
295
Mod.
Blade
Carriage movement
Thickness adjuster
Cut’s capacity
Net weight
NS300M
ø mm 300
mm 265
mm 0-1.5
ø mm 215
kg 44.5
NS320M
ø mm 319
mm 280
mm 0-1.5
ø mm 225
kg 46

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3.2 PRODUCT 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.).
3.3 PRODUCT THAT CANNOT BE SLICED
The following are products that cannot be sliced
because they could cause damage to people and
equipment:
-Frozen foods;
-Deep-frozen foods;
-Food with bones (meat and fish);
-Vegetables;
-Any other product that could be sliced but not
meant for consumption.
ATTENTION: Do not try to slice products that are not
allowed.
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 knife 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. Food plate
2. Slice deflector
3. Hand grip
4. Sliding overplate
5. Carriage
6. Flywheel
7. Flywheel manouevring handle
8. Base
9. Blade protection
10. Overplate rapid advance lever
11. Unlock overplate
12. Regulating knob for slice thickness
13. Ring
14. Foot
15. Blade
16. Sharpener cover

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4.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The slicing machine has been designed and made to
offer maximum safety when in use, during cleaning
and ordinary maintenance; maximum hygiene from
the use of inoxidisable materials or adequately
protected against oxidisation together with an
attentive design of all the parts that come into
contact with food; maximum cutting precision and
capacity together with sturdiness and reliability of
the structure.
The machine is essentially made up of a base that
holds a circular blade that is vertically mounted and
a sliding carriage on bars, parallel to the cutting
edge of the blade, which in turn holds a food plate.
The food plate is made up of a base plate and an
overplate which slides at right angles to the edge of
the blade for slicing the food; the overplate also has
an appropriate selfstopping device, which can be
regulated in height, to keep the product in its proper
place during cutting operations (food press).
Carriage movement and blade rotation are
completely manual; by activating rotation of the
flywheel with the special handle the carriage is put
into motion and at the same time with a chain
transmission the blade is turned.
The product is cut during the forward movement of
the carriage, parallel to the blade; the thickness of
the slice is regulated by a mechanical device which
is automatically started every time the carriage
comes back, making the sliding overplate
transversally towards the blade, with a value which
is pre-determined by the graduated handwheel.
All the components of the machine are made of a
light aluminium alloy, in stainless steel and plastic
for food products as according to the sanitary
regulations in force.
The machine has a sharpener which is extremely
easy and safe to use.
The food plate, sharpener, slice deflector and blade
protection can be removed for cleaning.
4.3.1 Risks during use
DO NOT use the machine if you are not in perfect
psycho-physical condition and DO NOT let anyone
come near during use; concentrate when loading
and cutting the product.
Pay attention!
Only cut products which are allowed; DO NOT try
cutting products which are forbidden.
DURING CLEANING, LUBRICATION AND BLADE
SHARPENING ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES
WHICH ARE RESISTANT TO CUTS AND TEARS.

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5. INSTALLATION
5.1 INSTALLATION OF THE MACHINE
If a support column (optional) is not used, install
the machine on a surface which is level, dry and
suitable for the weight of the machine plus the
food to be sliced; refer to paragraph 3.1
Check that there is nothing that can get in the way
of the flywheel, carriage movement and food
loading.
5.2 COMMAND DESCRIPTION
5.2.1 MANOEUVRING FLYWHEEL
The flywheel (1) turned clockwise allows the
carriage to be moved with the food plate with
simultaneous blade rotation.
5.2.2 REGULATING KNOB FOR SLICE THICKNESS
The thickness of the slice is regulated by turning
the graduated scale knob (2) clockwise.
Regulating field: see paragraph 3.1.
5.2.3 OVERPLATE ADVANCE HANDWHEEL
The handwheel (3) allows the overplate with the
product to be brought quickly near to the blade
after loading it or taken away from the blade after
cutting or for small regulations.
5.2.4 OVERPLATE RAPID ADVANCE LEVER
Pull the lever (4), in order to near quickly the
overplate to the blade or to remove it at the end
of the cutting operation.
The operation is considerable more rapid than
the one executable with the little flywheel.

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6. USING THE SLICING MACHINE
Before the first use of the machine, carry out a thorough cleaning, as described in paragraph 6.3.
6.1 LOADING THE GOODS
-Using the flywheel (1) bring the carriage
(2) all forward (towards the operator).
-Pull back the sliding overplate (3)
completely (away from the blade) using
the handwheel (4) or the overplate
rapid advance lever (5).
-Place the food to be sliced on the
overplate and block it with the food
press (6) regulating the height as well.
-Regulate the thickness of the slice by
pulling and rotating the knob (7) at the
same time, graduated from 0 to 11.
-Bring the overplate with the goods
towards the blade by using the rapid
advance lever or the handwheel.
6.2 CUTTING THE GOODS
-Turn the flywheel clockwise (do not
turn it counter clockwise, this could
seriously damage the machine).
-During the forward movement of the
carriage (away from the operator) the
goods will go into the blade and the
slice, guided by the slice deflector, will
fall onto the plate below.
-During the return movement of the
carriage (towards the operator) the
mechanical device which makes the
overplate advance transversally
towards the blade will be put into
motion, its value pre-determined with
the slice thickness regulating knob.

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6.3 CLEANING THE SLICING MACHINE
6.3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The machines must be properly cleaned at least once a
day, if necessary even more.
If the machines have not been used for a while they
must be cleaned before use as well..
WARNING: Danger of cutting!
Use protective gloves which are resistant to cutting and
tearing and concentrate on the job at hand.
PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION!
-Remove the slice deflector (1) releasing it from the
fixing pins (2);
-Take out the container (3);
-Loosen the knob (4) and lift the sliding overplate
(5) with its food press arm;
-Remove the blade cover (6);
-Unscrew the knob (7) to remove the sharpener
Clean all the disassembled parts, the machine body,
etc. only using hot water and a biodegradable foaming
detergent for dishes at a temperature of no lower than
+30 °C using a soft, spongy cloth and a nylon brush if
necessary for the plate and the sharp food press.
Rinse well with a lot of hot clean water only and dry
with a soft cloth or a spongy material
WARNING: Do not use abrasive, acids products or
brushes that could damage the machine. Do not clean
the slicer with water or stream jets or similar methods.

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7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
7.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The operator is allowed to carry out the following
maintenance:
-Blade sharpening, periodically; the interval and
length of the sharpening obviously depend on
the use of the machine (work times and type of
product used).
-Lubrication of the carriage guide bars: weekly;
-Adjustment of the bevel gear pair: as necessary,
see the relative paragraph.
Maintenance to be carried out exclusively by
personnel authorised by the manufacturer is as
follows:
- Replacing the blade;
- Replacing the sharpener grindstones;
- Replacing the chain;
- Repairing the structural parts, repairing and/or
replacing components under the base.
7.2 SHARPENING THE BLADE
Proceed as follows as soon as it is noticed that there is
less cutting capacity:
WARNING: Danger of cutting!
Use protective gloves which are resistant to cutting
and tearing and concentrate on the job at hand.
PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION!
-Remove the slice deflector;
-Clean the blade with denatured alcohol or hot
water;
-Loosen the blocking knob of the sharpening group
(1);
-Lift the sharpener (2) and turn it 180° (3);
-Release it and completely retighten the blocking
knob;
-Start the blade;
-Carry out the sharpening of the blade by pressing
the sharpening grindstone button and keeping it
pressed for 10-15 seconds (4);
-Press and mantain pressed for 2-3 seconds the
button of the finishing (5);
-Stop the blade;
-Replace the sharpener into the original position
and close the cover.
Note: do not insist more than 2-3 seconds with the
burring operation so as to avoid damage to the edge of
the blade.

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7.3 LUBRICATING THE GUIDE BARS OF THE CARRIAGE
−After each cleaning operation of the machine put a
few drops of oil along the sliding bar (3) of the
carriage;
−Turn the flywheel briefly.
Note: Only use white Vaseline oil. Do not use vegetable
oils.
7.4 ADJUSTING THE BEVEL GEAR PAIR
If there is too much play in the flywheel at the start of
rotation proceed as follows to eliminate it:
-Loose the screw (1);
-unscrew (2), a quarter of round, till you have
definitively removed the flywheel play.
8. DISMANTLING THE SLICING MACHINE
The machines are made up of:
- Aluminium alloy structure;
- Insertions and various in stainless steel;
- Electric parts and wires, etc.;
- Electric motor;
- Plastic materials, etc.
If disassembly and dismantling are to be carried out
by a third party, only consult firms that are
authorised in the demolition of the above mentioned
materials.
If you carry out the dismantling yourself the
materials must be separated according to type and
consult a specialised firm for their disposal.
Always abide by the regulations in force in your
country.
WARNING: In any case it is necessary to consult the
manufacturer or qualified personnel authorised by
the manufacturer for the removal of the circular
blade and subsequent removal of the cutting wire so
that it can be disposed of safely.
DO NOT ABANDON SCRAPS WHERE THERE IS FREE
ACCESS (THERE SHOULD BE BARRIERS AND SIGNS)
BECAUSE THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS FOR
PEOPLE, SPECIALLY CHILDREN AND ANIMALS; THE
OWNER HAS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY.

NOAW SRL
Via Colombera 27
21048 Solbiate Arno –VARESE–
Tel. [phone] –fax [phone]
http://www.noaw.it –e-mail: [email protected]