Weston 10" Meat Slicer - Manuel (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO USING THIS UNIT. YOUR
SAFETY IS MOST IMPORTANT! FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH PROCEDURES AND SAFE GUARDS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
REMEMBER: YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY!
1. CAUTION! THE BLADE IS EXTREMELY
SHARP. Handle the Blade carefully when cleaning,
removing and inserting. DO NOT TOUCH THE
SHARP EDGE OF THE BLADE. It is recommended
that cut-proof Kevlar gloves be worn when handling
the blade. NEVER TOUCH THE BLADE WHEN THE
MEAT SLICER IS IN USE.
2.
Be careful, the Blade continues to spin after the
Meat Slicer has been turned off. Wait for the Blade
to stop. NEVER TRY TO STOP THE BLADE in any
way whatsoever. DO NOT touch moving parts.
Personal injury may result.
3.
Remove the Blade periodically to clean behind.
Clean with hot soapy water. Carefully wipe Blade
with rubbing alcohol and allow to dry.
4.
Periodically inspect the Blade diameter. DO
NOT USE THE MEAT SLICER IF THE DIAMETER OF
THE BLADE HAS DECREASED BY 3/8” (0.95 cm).
Replace the Blade if necessary.
5.
DO NOT use the Meat Slicer without the Food
Pusher and the Food Carriage secured into place.
6.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT Meat Slicer from
power source before servicing, changing accessories,
when the Meat Slicer is not in use or cleaning the unit.
Return the Thickness Adjustment Knob all the way
to the “-” position after use to properly shield the sharp
edge of the Blade.
7. Plug the Meat Slicer into a standard 120 Volt, 60
Hz wall outlet.
8. DO NOT use the Meat Slicer if the Power Cord,
Plug or any other parts are damaged. DO NOT use
with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
If the Meat Slicer is damaged, call Customer Service
to return the Meat Slicer for examination, repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE CORD. Be sure to not
allow the Power Cord to drape into your work area or
onto hot surfaces. Check that all parts are operating
properly, and perform the intended functions. Check for
alignment of moving parts or any other conditions that
may affect the operation.
9. NEVER use any accessories or parts from other
manufacturers. Doing so will VOID YOUR WARRANTY
and may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
10. TO PROTECT AGAINST RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK: DO NOT SUBMERGE THE MEAT SLICER
INTO WATER OR LIQUID. BE SURE THE MEAT
SLICER IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SOURCE BEFORE CLEANING. Wash all parts by
hand and thoroughly dry. Thoroughly clean all parts
that will come in contact with food before using the
appliance. NEVER rinse appliance Meat Slicer under
tap, only use a moist cloth to clean the Body/Housing.
11. Reduce risk of unintentional starting. Make sure
the Power Switch is in the “O” off position before
attaching to the power source.
12. KEEP FINGERS CLEAR of the Blade AT ALL
TIMES. NEVER REACH INTO THE Blade, doing
so may cause serious injury. ALWAYS USE THE
PROVIDED FOOD PUSHER, NEVER FEED FOOD
BY HAND.
13.
NEVER use fingers to scrape food away from the
Blade while the Meat Slicer is in operation. NEVER
feed the food into the Meat Slicer by hand. SEVERE
INJURY MAY RESULT.
14.
NEVER LEAVE THE MEAT SLICER
UNATTENDED. Be safe, DISCONNECT the Meat
Slicer from power source before leaving the work
area or when the Meat Slicer is not in use. Close
supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
near children. This appliance is NOT to be used by
children.
15. Wait until all moving parts have stopped and
disconnected from the power supply before removing
any part of the Meat Slicer.
16. TIE BACK loose hair and clothing, and roll up long
sleeves before operating the Meat Slicer. REMOVE
ties, rings, watches, bracelets, or other jewelry before
operating the Meat Slicer.
17. Be sure the Meat Slicer is on a stable work
surface. Be sure all the Meat Slicer Feet are stable.
18. Operate the Meat Slicer only when the Blade
Locking Screw is properly engaged and tightened.
To avoid danger or injury, only use the Meat Slicer
when fully assembled.
19.
DO NOT attempt to slice fish, boned meats, frozen
or other hard items.
20. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Wear safety glasses.
Everyday eye glasses are not safety glasses. Safety
glasses conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Note:
approved safety glasses have Z87 printed or stamped
on them.
21. DO NOT use outdoors.
22. DO NOT use the Meat Slicer while under the
influence of drugs, medications or alcohol.
23. DO NOT attempt to operate the Meat Slicer if the
Meat Slicer itself is cold. The Meat Slicer temperature
should be at least 45 o F (7 o C) before beginning.
24. The manufacturer declines any responsibility
in the case of improper use of this machine.