Powerline PC-1 Installation and user guide

POWER LINE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
OPERATION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
FOR PC-1
POWER LINE POULTRY CUTTER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
OPERATION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FOR
PC-1
POWER LINE POULTRY CUTTER
INTRODUCTION:
CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE ACQUIRED A POWER LINE POULTRY CUTTER
WHICH IS MADE OF HIGH QUALITY, LONG LASTING MATERIALS THAT SHOULD GIVE YOU
YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE OPERATION AND DURABLE SERVICE.
BEFORE YOU UNPACK YOUR NEW POWER LINE POULTRY CUTTER, IT IS OF VITAL
IMPORTANCE THAT YOU AND ANY PERSON THAT WILL OPERATE THIS UNIT
THOROUGHLY READ THIS MANUAL.
WARNINGS:
•THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO CUT FOOD PRODUCTS AND IS BY
NATURE DANGEROUS IF NOT USED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY AND
CAUTIOUSLY FOR OPTIMUM SAFETY.
•DO NOT ALLOW UNTRAINED OR UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.
•NEVER PERFORM CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE ON THIS UNIT WHILE IT
IS CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE.
•WHEN YOU NEED TO RE-SHARP THE KNIFE, IT'S NECESSARY TO DO IT
WHILE IN OPERATION, PLEASE, EXTREME CAUTIONS AND TRY TO GET
YOUR FINGERS AS FAR AS POSIBLE OF THE BLADE AND ALWAYS USE
CUT RESISTANT STEEL GLOVES.
•YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR HANDS TO FEED PRODUCT, ALWAYS WEAR
CUT RESISTANT STEEL GLOVES; DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR HANDS
WITHIN 2" (TWO INCHES), OF THE KNIFE, WHILE IN OPERATION.
•THE MOST DANGEROUS COMPONENT OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS THE
KNIFE; ALWAYS EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE CLEANING OR
SERVICING AND USE CUT RESISTANT STEEL GLOVES FOR CLEANING
OR SERVICE.
•DO NOT LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.
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I.- UNPACKING
1.- OPEN THE BOX AND TAKE THE CUTTER OUT OF THE BOX, TAKING CARE OF LIFTING
THE CUTTER BY THE MOTOR (3) OR THE BASE (21). NEVER TAKE THE CUTTER NEAR
THE KNIFE AREA (AREA COVERED WITH FOAM PAPER), YOU CAN INJURY. MAKE
SURE THAT YOUR POULTRY CUTTER WAS DELIVERED WITH 4 RUBBER PLUG-PAD (9).
2.- REMOVE THE FOAM PROTECTOR THAT IS AT THE KNIFE COVER (6), LIFT THE KNIFE
COVER AND VERY CAREFULY REMOVE THE FOAM PROTECTOR OF THE KNIFE (8)
3.- PLACE THE POULTRY CUTTER IN A FLAT, LEVELED AND CLEAN SURFACE.
NOTE: FOR REFERENCE NUMBERS SEE FIG. No. 3
WARNING:
TAKE SPECIAL CARE WHEN YOU HANDLE THIS POULTRY CUTTER, THE KNIFE IS
ALREADY SHARPED FROM FACTORY AND WITHOUT PROTECTION, SERIOUS INJURIES
MAY HAPPEN.
II.- INSTALLATION
BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE POWER SOURCE FOLLOW THIS EASY ASSEMBLY AND
PREPARATION STEPS. (NEVER EXECUTE THESE PROCEDURES WITH THE CORD
PLUGGED TO THE POWER SOURCE).
1.- ASSEMBLE THE RUBBER PLUG-PAD (9) TO THE BASE (21).
2.- SET THE POULTRY CUTTER ON A FLAT, CLEAN AND LEVELED PLACE.
NOTE: CHECK THE POWER REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIT AND BE SURE THAT IT
MATCHES THE POWER SOURCE YOU HAVE AVAILABLE. THE VOLTAGE OF THE MOTOR
CAN BE CHANGED, TO DO THIS CONTACT YOUR POWER LINE DEALER.
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING
SERIOUS INJURY MAY HAPPEN.
III.- OPERATION (SEE FIG. No. 1)
IMPORTANT: FOR THE FIRST TIME USAGE, YOU MUST CLEAN THE MACHINE AND ALSO
CUT A COUPLE OF SLICES OF SCRAP PRODUCT (YOU CAN USE CARROTS)
TO BE SURE THAT THE KNIFE IS CLEAN BEFORE CUTTING EDIBLE
PRODUCT.
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8
10
FIG. 1
2
10
7
6
NORMAL OPERATION OF THE POULTRY CUTTER:
1.- TURN THE MACHINE ON BY PUSHING THE GREEN BUTTON (2).
2.- HOLDING THE PRODUCT WITH BOTH HANDS, SLIDE THE PRODUCT AGAINST THE
KNIFE (8) USING THE GUIDE (10) AS A SUPPORT.
3.- AFTER THE PRODUCT IS CUTTED, PLACE IT ON A CLEAN TABLE AND PROCEED TO
CUT OTHER PIECES REPEATING STEP # 2.
NOTE: YOUR POULTRY CUTTER IS EQUIPED WITH A MICROSWITCH (20) THAT WON'T
ALLOW THE MOTOR (3) RUN WHILE THE COVER (6) IS NOT ON PLACE.
WARNING:
NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION
SERIOUS INJURY MAY HAPPEN.
IV.- KEY ELEMENTS IN CUTTING QUALITY PRODUCT
1.- DO NOT FORCE THE CUT AGAINST THE KNIFE (8).
2.- KEEP KNIFE (8) EDGE SHARP TO INSURE EASE OF CUTTING AND ENHANCE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE.
NOTE: THE RE-SHARPENING PROCEDURE STEPS ARE SHOWN IN SECTION VI
MAINTENANCE.
3.- KEEP THE GUIDE (10), THE KNIFE COVER (6), THE KNIFE PROTECTOR (7), AND THE
KNIFE (8) FREE OF SCRAPS AND DEBRIS.
V.- CLEANING
WARNING:
NOTE: NEVER ATTEMPT ANY CLEANING WHILE THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO THE
POWER SOURCE. ALWAYS UNPLUG OR DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER
SOURCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING CLEANING OR SERVICE
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NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CLEAN THE MACHINE DAILY, WITH A SOFT DAMP
CLOTH, AND A SOFT BRUSH WITH APPROVED MILD DETERGENT AND WATER DO
NOT CLEAN THE MACHINE WITH A WATER HOSE.
DO NOT SUBMERGE THE UNIT INTO WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
1.- TAKING THE KNOB (11), LIFT THE KNIFE COVER (6) IN ORDER TO HAVE ENOUGH
CLEARANCE TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF COVER (6).
2.- CLEAN THE KNIFE (8), THE GUIDE (10), COVER (6) AND PROTECTOR (7) USING A SOFT
CLOTH AND A MILD DETERGENT. RINSE WITH A CLOTH AND WATER.
3.- CLEAN ALL THE OTHER PARTS OF THE MACHINE USING THE SAME PROCEDURE.
VI.- MAINTENANCE
RESHARPENING THE BLADE (SEE FIG. No. 2)
1.- TURN THE MACHINE ON
2.- USE A SHARPENER, IT MUST BE LONG ENOUGH (12") TO LET YOU WORK WITH YOUR
HAND NOT SO CLOSE TO THE KNIFE.
3.- SUPPORT THE SHARPENER AT THE GUIDE (10) AND SLICE THE SHARPENER VERY
CAREFULY TOWARD THE KNIFE (8) (PASSING DOWN THE KNIFE PROTECTOR)
4.- MAKE SMOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN THE SHARPENER AND THE KNIFE (8) BY 10 TO 15
SECONDS HAVING A CONTACT ANGLE ABOUT 4 TO 5 DEGREES.
5.- REPEAT STEPS 3 AND 4 AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE KNIFE.
6.- TEST THE KNIFE'S SHARP CUTTING A PIECE OF PRODUCT.
NOTE: RE-SHARPENING THE KNIFE IS AN EMPIRIC PROCEDURE AND IT WILL DEPEND ON
THE HABILITY AND EXPERIENCE OF THE OPERATOR.
THANK YOU FOR SPENDING THE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL.
IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR POWER LINE DEALER.
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12
6KNIFE COVER
20 MICRO-SWITCH
BASE
21
RELEY
KNIFE PROTECTOR
RUBER PLUG-PAD
KNIFE GUIDE
PIN 5 1/2"x3/8" AND WING NUTS
PIN 4 1/2"x1/4" AND WING NUTS
COVER (PLASTIC)
SHAFT KNIFE NUT S.S.
SHAFT KNIFE WASHER S.S.
HEX. HEAD BOLT 5/16"x 3/4" S.S.
13
17
18
19
15
16
14
SPRING
KNIFE
KNOB
10
12
11
8
9
7
POWER CORD
ON-OFF BUTTON AND CONTACTS
1/2 H.P. MOTOR SIGLE PHASE
KNIFE SHAFT S.S. KIT
GUIDE KNIFE WASHER S.S.
ITEM
3
5
4
1
2
DESCRIPTION
9
10
7
4
16 15
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
FIG. 3
QTY.
1
1
1
1
1
13
1
2
3
21
19
14
18
MODEL: PC-1
6
11 20
8
5
17
6