Winco KATTEX TLC-1 User manual

LETTUCE CUTTER
TLC-1
20200217
Warranty Service
To initiate warranty service contact:
equipser[email protected] or call: 973-295-3899
DO NOT send unit to WINCO without rst contacting
our customer service department.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your KATTEX machine. Please take the time to carefully read through
this manual to ensure the machine is operated and maintained properly, to ensure the best possible
performance from this product for many years.
WINCO will not accept liability if:
• The instructions in this manual have not been followed correctly.
• Non-authorized personnel have tampered with the machine.
• Non-original spare parts are used.
• The machine has not been handled and cleaned correctly.
• There is any use damage to the unit.
SAFETY
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR
MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE,
INJURY, OR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR
SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: THESE MODELS ARE DESIGNED,
BUILT, AND SOLD FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.
IF THESE MODELS ARE POSITIONED SO THE
GENERAL PUBLIC CAN USE THE EQUIPMENT,
MAKE SURE THAT CAUTION SIGNS, WARNINGS,
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE CLEARLY
POSTED NEAR EACH UNIT SO THAT ANYONE
USING THE EQUIPMENT WILL USE IT CORRECTLY
AND NOT INJURE THEMSELVES OR HARM THE
EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: A FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PROVIDER SHOULD HANDLE ALL MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR. BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE
OR REPAIR, FOLLOW SERVICE SET UP
ARRANGEMENT.
AVERTISSEMENT: TOUTE INSTALLATION,
RÉGLAGE, MODIFICATION, RÉPARATION OU
ENTRETIEN INCORRECT PEUT OCCASIONNER
DES DOMMAGES MATÉRIELS, DES BLESSURES
GRAVES OU LA MORT. LIRE LES INTRUCTIONS
D'INSTALLATION, D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN
ATTENTIVEMENT AVANT D'INSTALLER OU DE
RÉPARER CET APPAREIL.
ATTENTION: CES MODÈLES SONT CONÇUS,
FABRIQUÉS, ET VENDUS POUR UN USAGE
COMMERCIAL SEULEMENT. SI CES MODÈLES
SONT PLACÉS POUR QUE LE GRAND PUBLIC
PUISSE LES UTILISER, ASSUREZVOUS QUE LES
CONSIGNES D’ATTENTION, D'AVERTISSEMENT,
ET LES INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION SOIENT
CLAIREMENT AFFICHÉES PRÈS DE CHAQUE UNITÉ
DE SORTE QUE N'IMPORTE QUEL UTILISATEUR DE
L'APPAREIL L'EMPLOIE CORRECTEMENT ET NE SE
BLESSE PAS OU N'ENDOMMAGE PAS L'APPAREIL.
AVERTISSEMENT: UN TECHNICIEN AUTORISÉ PAR
L'USINE DEVRA EFFECTUER TOUT L'ENTRETIEN
ET LES RÉPARATIONS. AVANT DE FAIRE TOUT
ENTRETIEN OU RÉPARATION, VEUILLEZ
CONTACTER WINCO.
WARNING: THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING AND
OPERATING THE MACHINE AND KEEP HANDS
AWAY FROM ALL CUTTING EDGES.
AVERTISSEMENT: TRÈS COUPANTES TRÈS
COUPANTES. VEUILLEZ FAIRE PREUVE DE
PRUDENCE LORSQUE VOUS MANIPULEZ ET
UTILISEZ LA MACHINE ET GARDEZ LES MAINS
ÉLOIGNÉES DE TOUS LES BORDS DE COUPE.

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SAFETY (CONT.)
To ensure safe installation and operation, please carefully read and understand the following statements.
Unless the operator is adequately trained and supervised there is a possibility of serious injury. Owners of
this equipment bear the responsibility to make certain that this equipment is used properly and safely, and to
strictly follow all of the instructions contained in this manual and the requirements of local, state or federal
law.
Owners should not permit anyone to touch this equipment unless they are over 18 years old, are adequately
trained and supervised, and have read and understood this manual.
Owners should also ensure that no customers, visitors or other unauthorized personnel come in contact with
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to remain alert to any hazards posed by
the function of this equipment.
If there is ever uncertainty about a particular task or the proper method of operating this equipment, ask an
experienced supervisor.
Note: Please remember that this manual and the warning labels do not replace the need to be alert, to properly train and
supervise operators, and to use common sense when using this equipment.
All KATTEX Lettuce Cutters come with the following:
WINCO® prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of packing, all products are
supplied fully functional and free of damage. Should you find any damage as result of freight,
please contact your WINCO® dealer immediately.
Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
SAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX AND PACKAGING FOR USE IN PACKAGING AND SHIPPING THE EQUIPMENT
IF SERVICES ARE NEEDED.
• Lettuce Cutter (TLC-1)
• Wrench
• Operating Instruction Manual
1. Remove all packing materials and tape, as well as any protective plastic and cardboard from the unit.
2. Clean any glue residue left over from the plastic or tape.
3. Place the unit in the desired position and height.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

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PREPARATION
1. Using the wrench provided, remove the hex bolt, lock washer,
and washer from the base. Using the wrench provided,
attach the leg to the base with the hex bolt, lock washer, and
washer. Repeat process for the remaining legs.
2. Attach the handle the the push block assembly and link bars
with the locking pins.
Note: Configuration 1 is for in use and Configuration 2 is for
locking the handle and push assembly in up position.
Config. 1 - in use Config. 2 - locked
Note: There are left and right legs.

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WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHOP PRODUCE
LARGER THAN THE OPENING IN THE BLADE
HOLDER.
1. Place the lettuce cutter on a rm work surface or countertop.
2. Lift the handle and place the produce on the blades.
3. Ensure that all hands and ngers are not in the cutting area.
With a strong, quick thrust, bring the push assembly down to
force the produce through the blades.
4. Clean the machine after cutting is completed in accordance
with the cleaning instructions.
If the unit fails to properly operate during its first use, call Winco customer service at 973-295-3899 or
email at [e-mail].
DO NOT send unit to WINCO without first contacting our customer service department.
OPERATION
WARNING: THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING

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CLEANING
Note: Hand washing unit is recommended as washing in a
commercial dishwasher will cause the all aluminum parts
to darken over time, this is normal, and does not effect the
general operation of the unit.
1. Remove the pin on the push block assembly, move the handle
out of the way, and lift the push assembly o the guide rods.
2. Remove the blade assemby o the pins on the base.
3. Thoroughly wash/rinse/sanitize parts in warms soapy water,
dry and carefully reassemble.
Cleaning of the device is important to assuring optimal performance and longevity.
Minimize the use of alkaline or acidic cleaners, as they may cause pitting and dulling of the finish.
WARNING: THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING
MAINTENANCE
As needed, lubricate the guide rods with mineral oil, food grade grease, or rub them with Paraffin.
Do not lubricate with cooking oil.
Config. 1 - in use Config. 2 - locked
Note: The blades in the blade block assembly can also be
dissembled for blade replacements or additional cleaning
as required.
a. Remove screws and the blade holder covers.
b. Gently lift blades and the blade spacers from the
blade holder.
Note: The blade assembly can also be removed when the
push block assembly is locked in the up position.

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PARTS LIST
No. Description Part # QTY
1Handle 1
2Plastic Bushing KAT-BS-OT 4
3Push Block Assembly 1
4Clip 2
5Blade Assembly TLC-1-B 1
6Base 1
7 Leg (2 Left & 2 Right) 4
8Rubber Foot KAT-FT 4
9Dual-Sided Wrench KAT-WR 1
10 Locking Pin 3
11 Hex Bolt, Locking Ring, Washer 4
2
3
4
1
9
5
6
7
8
10
11
Contact factory for parts not listed

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WARRANTY
NOTE: WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE PUSHER BLOCKS AND BLADE ASSEMBLY BLOCKS (PLUS PARTS).
WINCO warrants to the original purchaser of new equipment and non-electrical food preparation products (other than
blades), when installed in accordance with our instructions within North America and subjected to normal use, is free
from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 1 year. The labor warranty is one year from original installation
or 18 months from actual factory shipment date, whichever date occurs first.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. WINCO
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
WINCO’S OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO REPAIRING AND
REPLACING EQUIPMENT THAT PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP WITHIN THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WINCO BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO BUYER OR
ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF
BUSINESS OR PROFITS OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSSES, OR STATUTORY OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER
IN NEGLIGENCE, WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
This warranty is given only to the first purchaser from a retail dealer. No warranty is given to subsequent transferees.
Warranty does not cover product failures caused by: failure to maintain, neglect, abuse, damage due to excess water,
fire, normal wear, improper set up and use. Periodic maintenance is not covered. This warranty is not in force until such
time as a properly completed and digitally signed Installation/Warranty Registration has been received by WINCO
within 30 days from the date of installation.
WARRANTY SERVICE
To initiate warranty service contact: [e-mail] or call: 973-295-3899
DO NOT send unit to WINCO® without first contacting our customer service department. Please provide or have the
following information available:
 •ModelNumber  •Operator/InstallationContactInformation
 •DateofPurchase  •BusinessName&BusinessAddress
 •PurchaseDealer  •ContactName&ContactTelephoneNumber
REGISTER ONLINE AT:
http://www.wincous.com
Proof of purchase is required to extend warranty more than 1 year from date of shipment from the factory.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY PROVISIONS ARE A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT BETWEEN THE
BUYER AND SELLER. WINCO® NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSONS TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY
OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID EQUIPMENT.
Examples of items not covered under warranty, but not limited to just these items:
1. Acts of God, re, water damage, burglary, accident, theft.
2. Freight damage.
3. Improper installation or alteration of equipment.
4. Use of generic or after-market parts.
5. Repairs made by anyone other than a WINCO® designated service provider.
6. Lubrication.
7. Expendable wear parts, adjustable feet, blown fuses, lamps, etc.
8. Cleaning of equipment.
9. Misuse or abuse.
1. Product is altered by user
2. Serial number plate is removed
3. Product is installed in a prison or any correctional facility.
Warranty voided if: