Cleaning and Sanitizing

WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH INDICATING THE CIRCUIT IS BEING WORKED ON BEFORE CLEANING THIS MACHINE.

The saw must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized:

Before first use;

After each day's operation;

Anytime it is not to be used for an extended period of time; or

Before being put into operation after an extended downtime.

The meat saw can be cleaned with high-pressure cleaning equipment (available from other suppliers) or it can be disassembled and its components cleaned in a sink. In either case, a neutral pH cleaning agent mixed per the supplier's instructions should be used. After washing, thoroughly sanitize, rinse, and dry the saw and all components.

Disassemble the following saw components to allow access to all areas for cleaning . . .

Upper Pulley Cover

Lower Cover (Scrap Pan)

Tables — Right and Left-Hand

Scrap Tray

Carriage

Column Guard

Pulley Wiper

Blade Scrapers

Lower Blade Guide Assembly

Saw Blade

Upper Guide and Guard Assembly (unscrew Hand Knob to disassemble)

Upper and Lower Pulleys

If using High-Pressure Cleaning Equipment . . .

Scrape the machine and its components to remove any scrap particles before cleaning.

Thoroughly hose the saw and its components following the equipment supplier's instructions. Be sure to get the hose stream into all corners. Stubborn soil may require a little brushing.

If using Sink Cleaning . . .

Use a cloth or brush on base unit. Thoroughly wash, sanitize, rinse, and dry.

Before reassembly, a light coating of tasteless mineral oil should be applied to all metal surfaces. Lubricate six ball bearings on the carriage with a small amount of mineral oil. Apply a few drops of mineral oil to the gauge plate slide rod and work the gauge plate assembly back and forth a few times.

Reassemble the saw components in reverse order of disassembly making sure all parts are properly assembled.

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