AXLS VOLANO SERIES Flower Wheel Slicer User Manual

AXLS VOLANO SERIES Flower Wheel Slicer

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: Volano 12 Red
• Main Components:

1. Receiving plate
2. Slice deflector
3. Top clamp
4. Meat table
5. Carriage
6. Flywheel operating handle
7. Flywheel
8. Casing
9. Blade protection
10. Vertical sliding top clamp
11. Feed plate fast-forward lever
12. Feed plate forward handle
13. Slice thickness regulating knob
14. Blade cover
15. Foot
16. Blade
17. Sharpener

Description
The Flywheel Slicer is a manual slicing machine equipped with a circular blade. It is designed for cutting specific types of food products within the dimensional limits provided in the manual. The main components of the machine are illustrated in the general component diagram shown in picture 1.

Safety
It is important to follow safety precautions while using the Flywheel Slicer:

• Always keep your hands far from the blade.
• Using cutting accessories not provided by the manufacturer is prohibited.
• The manufacturer is not responsible for inappropriate use, modifications, repairs done by unauthorized personnel, or use of non-original or non-specific replacement parts.
• Do not slice frozen food products, food products with bones, vegetables, or any other product not intended for food use.
• The safety ring around the blade provides some protection, but there is still a risk of cutting during sharpening operations. Use protective gloves and keep hands away from the unprotected area.

Installation of the Machine
If you are not using the stand, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the pin is correctly positioned and insert it fully without force.
2. Hammer down the pin to insert it completely.

Operation
Follow these instructions for operating the Flywheel Slicer:

• Make sure the blade is properly protected using the blade protection locking lever (if present) and ensure the thickness adjustment knob is in the safety position (position 0).
• If the handle is folded towards the flywheel, lift it to the working position perpendicular to the flywheel.
• Leave a space of 0.5 – 1 cm between the blade and the product.
• Uncover the blade guard depending on the mode:
  1. If a locking lever is present, pull it towards the operator in an anticlockwise direction.
  2. If a locking knob is present, loosen it, pull the blade guard towards the operator, and then re-tighten the knob to lock the blade guard in its stand-by position (blade uncovered).
• Be extremely careful to keep your hands as far away from the unprotected area as possible when the blade is not covered by the guard.
• Activate the flywheel by rotating it in the clockwise direction.
• After the cutting operation, turn the lever in the opposite direction to overlap the protective ring with the blade and eliminate the hazard.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What types of food products can I slice with the Flywheel Slicer?
  The Flywheel Slicer is suitable for cutting only the food products indicated in the manual within the dimensional limits provided.

• Can I use cutting accessories not provided by the manufacturer?
  No, using cutting accessories not provided by the manufacturer is prohibited.

• What should I do if the blade needs cleaning or sharpening?
  During blade cleaning and sharpening operations, ensure that your hands are kept as far away from the unprotected area as possible. It is recommended to use protective gloves.

• Can I slice frozen food products or food products with bones?
  No, do not slice frozen food products or food products with bones. The machine is intended for specific food products as indicated in the manual.

MAIN COMPONENTS

1. Receiving plate
2. Slice deflector
3. Top clamp
4. Meat table
5. Carriage
6. Flywheel operating handle
7. Flywheel
8. Casing
9. Blade protection
10. Vertical sliding top clamp
11. Feed plate fast-forward lever
12. Feed plate forward handle
13. Slice thickness regulating knob
14. Blade cover
15. Foot
16. Blade
17. Sharpener

DESCRIPTION
Manual, flywheel slicer machine, equipped with a circular blade, suitable for cutting only the food products of the types and within the dimensional limits indicated in this manual. The main parts of the machine are shown in the general com-ponent diagram reported in picture 1.

SAFETY

• The machines described in this manual comply with the latest European hygiene and safety standards. Pay attention to the following basic safety precautions:

• read all the instructions before using the machine;

• this product is not intended to be used by children;

• operate the machine only if properly trained and in perfect psycho-physical conditions;

• do not use the machine in any way other than what is indicated in this manual;

• use the machines only in full structural, mechanical and system efficiency;

• install the machine in conformity to the instructions indicated in the “Installation” section;

• install the machine in a location out of the reach of persons unauthorized to operate it and especially out of the reach of minors;

• stay highly concentrated when using the machine and avoid any distractions during use;

• do not allow the machine to be used by others who have not read and fully understood the content of this manual;

• do not wear baggy clothing or clothing with open sleeves;

• do not allow anyone else, other than the operator, to approach during product-cutting operations;

• do not remove, cover or modify the tags located on the machine body and, in case of damage of these, replace them promptly;

• do not remove, modify or bypass any mechanical protec-tive devices;

• slice only the permitted products, do not attempt cuts on prohibited type products;

• always keep clean and dry the sliced product resting surface, the work area all around the machine and the operator floor area;

• do not use the machine as a resting surface and do not place any objects on it other than food used for cutting operations;

• do not use the slicer when, due to normal wear, the dis-tance between the edge of the blade and the blade guard ring exceeds 6 mm. In this case, contact the manufacturer or one of the Authorized Service Centers to change the blade.

• Immediately stop the machine in the event of a defect, abnormal operation, suspicion of breakdown, incorrect movement, or unusual noises;

• use protective gloves for cleaning and maintenance operations;

• place and remove the goods to be sliced on the sliding plate only with the carriage completely pulled back and put the blade protection in a safety position;

• for movement of the meat table during cutting operations use only the flywheel;

• never put your hands on the food product while slicing. Always keep your hands far from the blade;

• use of cutting accessories that were not provided by the manufacturer with the machine is prohibited.
  The manufacturer declines any responsibility coming from in-appropriate use, modifications and/or repairs carried out by the user or unauthorized personnel, use of replacement parts, that are not original or not specific to the machine model.

• Operating conditions:

  • Temperature from -5°C to +40°C
  • Max. humidity 95%

• DO NOT SLICE:

  • frozen food products;
  • food products with bones;
  • vegetables in general
  • any other product not intended for food use.

Residual risks
The safety ring around the blade protects the operator from incidental contact with the blade although, to allow the sharpening operations, the protection in the sharpening area may not entirely eliminate the risk of cutting.

WARNING: During the blade cleaning and sharpening operations, pay extra attention to keep your hands as far as possible from the unprotected area. Use of protective gloves is recommended.

INSTALLATION OF THE MACHINE

If you do not use the stand (optional), install the machine on a flat, smooth and dry surface suitable for supporting the weight of the machine itself plus the goods to be sliced. The recommended height of the worktop is approximately 80 cm. Lift the machine carefully and insert all the feet in the specific lodgings in the base. For some models, the front support feet can be unscrewed and placed in the desired position depending on the depth of the worktop.
To prevent damage, some models are packaged separately from the disassembled flywheel during transport. If the received machine flywheel is not assembled, follow these instructions:

• Insert the flywheel on the shaft, checking correct correspondence with the flywheel-shaft sleeve holes (Fig. 3-A);

• Insert the taper pin in the sleeve with the tapered end (smaller diameter) turned toward the sleeve itself (Fig. 3-B);
  CAUTION! If the pin is correctly positioned, it will insert almost entirely without being forced.

• Hammer down the pin to insert it fully.

OPERATION

• Make sure that the blade is properly protected from the blade protection: use the blade protection locking lever, if present (Fig.4)
• Check that the thickness adjustment knob is in the safety position (position “0”) (13);
• if the handle is folded toward the flywheel, lift it to the working position, perpendicular to the flywheel;
• using the flywheel handle, rotate the flywheel (7) to bring the carriage (5) fully forward (toward the operator);
• pull back (away from the blade) the meat table (4) using the meat table advance mech-anism (12);
• set the product to be sliced on the meat table;
• grip the handle to vertically slide the product holder and press it on the product;
• grip the handle of the product holder arm and push it with force on the product to lock it; – arrange the desired slice thickness, rotating the knob at the same time and selecting a thickness;
• move the meat table with product forward (toward the blade), using the meat table rapid advance device (11) or meat table advanced mechanism (12);
• CAUTION! Leave a space! of 0.5 – 1 cm between the blade and the product.
• uncover the blade guard, depending on the mode: a) pull the locking lever, if present, toward the operator, having it rotate in the anticlockwise direction; b) loosen the locking knob on the blade guard, pull toward the operator, re-tight-en the knob to lock the blade guard in its stand-by position (blade uncovered);
• CAUTION Sharp blade, ! cutting hazard! When the blade is not covered by the guard, be extremely careful to keep your hands as far away from the unprotected area as possible.
• activate the flywheel by having it rotate it in a clockwise direction.
• WARNING: risk of damages! Never turn the flywheel anti-clockwise, reverse flywheel rotation may seriously damage the machine.
• during the return movement of the carriage (towards the operator) the meat table will automatically move towards the blade;
• when the meat table gets to limit advancing towards the blade, stop slicing and lift up the top clamp. Use the meat table rapid advance device or the meat table advance mech-anism to pull the meat table away from the blade. Reposition the product, relock it with the top clamp and restart slicing.;
• unload the product following the operations in the reverse order.
  CAUTION Cutting haz-! ard! After the cutting operation has been completed, turn the lever in the opposite direction: the protective ring will overlap the blade, eliminating the hazard.

CLEANING

Clean the machine at the end of their use and always before using, after a long period of inactivity. Use cut and tear-resistant gloves and perform all operations with great care.

Products for cleaning: use only water and biodegradable mild detergent, using a soft, spongy cloth and a semi-rigid nylon brush for the sharp areas of the plate and the product holder. Do not clean the machine with jets of water or steam or similar methods.

DISMANTLING

• Check that the guard is covering the blade properly (9).
• Unscrew the slice deflector locking screw by hand and remove it.
• Remove the pan.
• Remove the meat table, rotating the locking lever in the anti-clockwise direction, lift the table only and remove it.
• Remove the collection tray. If the tray is locked by two side pins, loosen them before removing the tray.
  WARNING! For some ! models, push the meat table forward before lifting it with its top clamp arm.

CLEANING

• The blade: press a damp cloth on the surface of the blade and move it slowly from the centre toward the outside on the blade cover side and the opposite side. In the same way, dry it using a dry cloth;

• WARNING! Never activate the flywheel while cleaning the blade.

• the safety ring: use a soft brush to clean the area between the blade and the safety ring;
  WARNING! Sharp blade, cutting hazard! When the blade is not covered by the guard, be extremely careful to keep your hands as far away from the unprotected area as possible.

• the machine body: use a damp cloth or a sponge. Dry carefully.

REASSEMBLING

• Check that the blade protection duly covers the blade (9);
• put the waste tray in its specific position;
• close the slice deflector;
• using the flywheel handle, rotate the flywheel (7) to bring the sliding meat table (4) fully forward (towards the operator);
• with a vertical movement from top to bottom, place the meat table in its position.
  WARNING: risk of injury from sharp blade! For some models, after placing the meat table, push it forward to secure it completely in the carriage. If present, close the lever or tighten the knob on the meat table.

MAINTENANCE

Blade Sharpening
The frequency and duration of sharpening depend on the use of the equipment.

WARNING: risk of injury from sharp blade! When the blade is not covered with the blade protection, pay extra attention to keep your hands as far as possible from the unprotected area.
For sharpening, follow the instructions according to the model:

VOLANO 12 RED (Fig. 6)

• Clean the blade, freeing it of residual grease.
• Check that the guard is covering the blade properly
• Move the meat table away from the blade.
• Lift the sharpener and rotate it 180°.
• Carefully lower the sharpener. The blade will be automatically centred between the two grinding wheels.
• Press the button (B) for approximately 10-15 seconds and simultaneously rotate the flywheel. Release the button (B), press the button (C) for 2-3 seconds and release it.
• Stop flywheel rotation.
• Reposition the sharpener in its original position and tighten the knob only after the blade has stopped moving.
  WARNING: Risk of damages! Do not excessively force (more than 2-3 seconds) the deburring operation to prevent damage of the blade.

Lubrication (Fig. 7)

• Put some drops of oil over the bar (1) and in the junction of the slice thickness-regulating knob (2);
• put some drops of oil in the holes (3 and 4);
• put some drops of oil on the flywheel in its junction to the tree (5);
• briefly activate the flywheel.
  For lubrication only use acid-free oil (we recommend Vaseline oil). Do not use vegetable oil.

SERVICE

No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. All the repair and replacement operations (like blade replacement, repair of structural parts, repair and/or replacement of sub-baseplate components, or similar) shall be executed exclusively by personnel authorized by the manufacturer. In the event service is needed, you may return your food slicer to the manufacturer or to one of the Authorized Service Centers. For information about service, centres please contact us at: [email protected]

WARNING: risk of injury from sharp blade! The blade replacement is mandatory if the distance between the edge of the blade and the internal edge of the guard exceeds 6 mm.

WARRANTY AND RESPONSIBILITY

The manufacturer supplies The manufacturer supplies machines with a limited warranty of 24 months from the purchase date. The warranty is extended only to defects that arise under intended use conditions and proper use. The warranty does not cover defects resulting from faults caused by transport, purchaser’s incompetence or negligence, improper installation, unauthorised interventions, or natural wear and tear greater than 10% of the nominal value. Moreover, the warranty does not cover components intrinsically subject to wear, such as blades and grinders, except in the event of evident manufacturing defects.
The manufacturer declines any direct and indirect responsibility coming from:

• failure to observe the instructions in this manual;
• use which does not conform to prevailing specific regulations in the country of installation;
• unauthorized modifications and/or repairs carried out on the machine;
• use of non-original accessories and replacement parts;
• exceptional events.

Transfer of ownership of the machine automatically defaults the manufacturer’s liability for the machine in question The Identification tag on the base plate indicates the manufacturer, machine, and technical information.

DIMENSION

SPECIFICATIONS

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