The front fence should brace the meat. Make sure that either of the fences or their rails will not be in line with the cut. 2. Turn the power ON and slowly guide the meat into the blade by sliding the table. With frozen meat, pay close attention to the rate at which you feed the meat into the moving blade. All cuts should be slow and smooth. If you hear the motor slow down or struggle with the cut, stop the cut. 3. Clear the slice you just cut and slide the meat toward the side fence. You can make successive cuts and the following slices will be the same thickness as the first. ▲WARNING This bandsaw can cut your fingers off or cause other bodily harm. Use a wooden push stick when cutting small pieces and always properly support any item you cut. ▲WARNING Bacteria from raw meat has been frequently linked to illness and even death! Describing proper meat handling techniques outside of cleaning the bandsaw is beyond the scope of this manual. If you are unclear about sanitary meat handling practices, contact your local Board of Health or the USDA to research the proper methods of meat handling. -26- G0560 Meat-Cutting Bandsaw Cutting Bone Grinding Meat Besides meat, this bandsaw can cut through bone too. When cutting bone: Feed the bone into the blade slowly. If you hear the motor slow down during cutting, stop cutting at once. DO NOT twist the blade during the cut. The blade may bind or break. ▲WARNING This bandsaw can cut your fingers off or cause other bodily harm. Use a wooden push stick when cutting small pieces and always properly support any item you cut. ¥ The meat grinder is great for grinding hamburger or sausage. The grinder automatically engages when it is mounted to the bandsaw unit. To use the meat grinder: 1. Make sure that all the grinder components are cleaned and sanitized thoroughly before using them. 2. Lower the blade guard as low as it will go and lock it in place. 3. Prepare a place for the ground meat to exit the grinder. 4. Drop pieces of meat into the grinder, one at a time. Use the pusher to help the meat into the spinning auger, but do not overload the grinder. 5. Always clean and sanitize all parts of the grinder that have been exposed to meat or food particles. DO NOT have the meat grinder installed on the bandsaw when not in use. ▲WARNING The meat grinder can easily grind your fingers. Never use your fingers to push meat into the grinder. Always use the provided pusher and remove the meat grinder when not in use. G0560 Meat-Cutting Bandsaw -27- SECTION 7: CLEANING/SANITIZING ▲warning A Always be as thorough as 1 1 possible when cleaning and ■ sanitizing your meat cutting bandsaw components. Any parts that have been exposed to raw meat or bone may harbor or develop bacte- 4 ria that may cause illness or death if left uncleaned. Cleaning the Saw To clean your bandsaw after use: 1. Remove the table, the blade guards, the fences, and the meat grinder (Figure 39). 2. If used, disassemble the meat grinder (Figure 40). ▲WARNING Cleaning the bandsaw while it is plugged in may cause severe electrical shock! Always disconnect the power before attempting any cleaning or maintenance operations, and after cleaning, never connect the band-saw to a power source until it is dry. Failure to follow this warning may result in severe injury or even death. ▲WARNING When cleaning with sani-tizers, always follow the recommendations on the manufacturer’s label, and make sure that the product will do the job for which you intend. Never use a product that will cause exposed surfaces to render meat unsafe for human consumption. Failure to follow this warning may lead to sickness or death! Figure 39. Pieces disassembled for cleaning. Figure 40. Meat grinder components disassembled for cleaning. 3. Take off the upper wheel cover and open the cabinet door. -28- G0560 Meat-Cutting Bandsaw 4. Remove the blade from the wheels of the bandsaw (as discussed in the “Changing Blades” instructions). Sanitize all removed pieces from the meat grinder and bandsaw, according to the following sanitation instructions. If you have access to a dishwasher, use it to sanitize the parts that will fit. 5. Clean the wheels and any other part of the bandsaw unit that may have been exposed to raw meat with a direct application sanitiz-er (read “Proper Sanitation” instructions). Proper Sanitation All surfaces and working parts that have been exposed to meat must be properly sanitized after each use. Dishwashers are a good option because they sanitize with heat. For all pieces that will not fit in the dishwasher, or if a dishwasher is not available, chemical sanitizers like bleach or iodo-pher solution are good options. There are also other chemical sanitizers on the market that serve the same function. When using chemical sanitizers, make sure they are designed to do the job, and strictly follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper use. Proper sanitation with c...