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| Brand | Berkel |
| Model | 330M |
| Product type | Manual rotary blade slicer |
| Base dimensions | 670 x 650 mm |
| Height | 820 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg |
| Blade diameter | 330 mm |
| Carriage stroke | 270 mm |
| Slice thickness | 0.125 – 1.375 mm |
| Carriage plate dimensions | 330 x 270 mm |
| Materials | Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, food-grade plastic |
| Drive | Manual (hand wheel) |
| Safety | Blade guard, slice deflector, food press, pusher |
| Cleaning | Removable parts, wash with hot water (≥30°C) and biodegradable detergent |
| Sharpening | Integrated sharpener, simple and safe operation |
| Included accessories | Sharpener, blade cover, slice deflector, debris tray, 3 rubber feet, mounting bolts |
| Routine maintenance | Weekly lubrication of guide rods, periodic blade sharpening |
| Reparability | Genuine parts required, service by authorized personnel only |
| Operating environment | Temperature -5°C to 40°C, max relative humidity 95% |
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USER MANUAL 330M Berkel
OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL

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Industrial machine component with metallic housing and central shaft (no visible text or symbols)MODEL
330M
SLICER
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This manual contains Important Safety
Instructions which must be strictly
followed when using this equipment.
BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT
Berkel's slicers are designed to slice meat and other food products safely and efficiently. However, unless the operator is properly trained and supervised, there is the possibility of a serious injury. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that this slicer is used properly and safely, strictly following the instructions contained in this manual and any requirements of local law.
No one should use or service this slicer without proper training and supervision. All operators should be thoroughly familiar with the procedures contained in this manual. Even so, Berkel cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which its slicers will be used. You, the owner and/or operator, must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of a slicer—particularly the sharp rotating blade and moving table. No one under 18 years of age should operate this equipment. If you are uncertain about a particular task, ask your supervisor.
This manual contains a number of safe practices in the General Safety Instruction Section. Additional warnings are placed throughout this manual. WARNINGS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY ARE INDICATED BY:
WARNING
If any warning label, wall chart or manual becomes misplaced, damaged or ,please contact your nearest distributor or Berkel directly, for a free replacement.
Remember, however, THIS MANUAL OR THE WARNING LABELS DO NOT REPLACE THE NEED TO BE ALERT AND TO USE YOUR COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THIS SLICER.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
General Safety Instructions....4
Equipment Description....5
Introduction 6
General Information 6
Technical Characteristics.... 10
Description....11
Installation 15
Using the Slicing Machine 16
Cleaning the Slicing Machine....17
Maintenance and Repairs 18
The Berkel Company • World's Leading Manufacturer of Slicers and Food Processing Equipment
BERKEL COMPANY
2006 Northwestern Parkway • Louisville, KY 40201
Phone: 800-348-0251 • Fax 888-888-2838
www.berkelequipment.com
Printed in USA Berkel Company Part N
⚠ WARNING
SHARP KNIFE BLADE
to avoid serious personal injury
follow all the instructions in this manual and
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NEVER touch this machine without training and authorization by your
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MACHINE MUST BE on solid level support.
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GUARDS MUST BE in place before operating machine.
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ALWAYS use food pusher not your hand.
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NEVER TOUCH ROTATING KNIFE.
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KEEP hands, arms, hair and loose clothing clear of all moving parts.
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USE ONLY the attachments provided by the
m a n u f a c t ur e r .

- SHOULD any warning label on a machine come off or become unreadable, contact the manufacturer or your Designated Berkel Service Location for a free replacement.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

- Food plate
- Slice defl ector
- Sliding overplate
- Carriage
- Flywheel maneuvering handle
- Flywheel
- Base
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Blade protection
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Special handgrip
- Handwheel overplate advance
- Regulating knob for slice thickness
- Blade cover
- Foot
- Blade
- Sharpener
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
This publication contains all the information necessary for the installation, use and maintenance of the manual flywheel slicing machines to be used for food, with circular blade, models 330M. The purpose of this manual is to allow the user, above all the direct user, to take every precaution and arrange all human and material means necessary for a safe and lengthy use of these machines.
KEEPING THE MANUAL
This manual must be given to the person who will use and maintain the machines and this person will keep the manual in a safe and dry place, ready to be used. We recommend that a copy be kept on file.
For any correspondence with the manufacturer or authorised personnel, please refer to the information on the plate and the machine serial number.
The manual must be kept for the entire life of the machine and in case of need (ex. any damage to even a part of the manual that makes consulting it difficult) the user must acquire a new copy exclusively from the manufacturer.
The user must let the manufacturer know the address of any new owner of the machine.
USE OF THE MACHINE
The use and configurations of the machine are the only ones allowed by the manufacturer; do not try to use the machine differently from the indications.
The machines are to be used for cutting only food products of the type and size indicated in the following paragraphs.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility derived from an improper use or use by personnel who has not read and fully understood the contents of this manual; changes and/or repairs carried out on one's own; the use of spare parts that are not original or not specific for the type of machine.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MACHINE LIMITS, SAFETY, AND REGULATIONS
The machine has been designed and made to slice food products of the type and size indicated below.
PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE SLICED
The following are products that can be sliced:
- All types of cold cuts (cooked, raw, smoked);
- Boneless meat (cooked or raw at a temperature of no lower than +3^ );
- Bread and cheeses (those that can be sliced, such as Gruyere, Fontina, etc.).
PRODUCTS THAT CANNOT BE SLICED
The following are products that cannot be sliced because they could cause damage to people and equipment:
- Frozen foods;
- Deep-frozen foods;
- Food with bones (meat and fi sh);
- Vegetables;
- Any other product that could be sliced but not meant for consumption.
NOTE: Do not try to slice products that are not allowed.
Environmental conditions for using the machine
The operating environment must have the following characteristics:
• Temperature from -5^ to +40^
• Relative humidity max. 95%
The machine cannot be used in open areas and/or exposed to atmospheric agents and in places with fumes, smoke or corrosive and/or abrasive dust, with the risk of fire or explosion and in any case where the use of anti-defl agrating components are prescribed.
General safety regulations
The slicing machine must be used only by personnel who has carefully read the contents of this manual. The operators must be over 18 years of age, in perfect mental and physical conditions, have the right attitude and capacity (with the necessary knowledge for manoeuvring and normal maintenance of simple mechanical and electrical components).
For a safe use of the machine follow the instructions below:
- Install the machine according to the instructions in the paragraph “Installation”
• Install the machine so that it is far from people who must not use it, especially children - Do not be distracted while using the machine
- Do not wear loose clothing or open sleeves, if necessary use headgear to keep hair out of the way
- Do not let anyone come close to the machine while in use
- Do not remove, cover or change the plates that are on the machine and, if they are damaged, replace them immediately
- Do not remove the protective devices and do not change or exclude the mechanical protective devices
- Only slice permitted products; do not try to slice any products that are not allowed
- The area around the machine, where the food is laid and the floor where the operator works must always be kept clean and dry
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Do not use the machine as a support surface and do not place any object on it that does not pertain to normal cutting operations
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Immediately stop the machine and call the technical assistance service in the case of anomalous function, suspect of breakages, incorrect movements, unusual noises, etc.
- Always use gloves that are resistant to cutting and tearing for the cleaning and maintenance operations
- The goods to be cut are to be placed on and removed from the sliding overplate only when the plate is completely retracted (far from the blade) and the carriage all the way towards the operator
- No cutting accessories are allowed unless supplied by the manufacturer
- For any extraordinary intervention (belt replacement, blade replacement, etc.) please contact the manufacturer or authorised assistance personnel
GUARANTEE AND MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSIBILITY
The guarantee of a good function and a complete conformity of the machines, that are to be used accordingly, depends on the correct application of the instructions contained in this manual.
The manufacturer declines all direct and indirect responsibility deriving from:
• Not following the instructions in the manual
- Persons using the machine who have not read and understood the contents of this manual
- Using the machine so that it does not conform to specific regulations in force in the country of installation
- Unauthorized changes and/or repairs to the machine
- The use of accessories that are not supplied by the manufacturer and spare parts that are not original
- Outstanding events
If the machine is sold or given away, this automatically means that the manufacturer is no longer responsible unless the relative manual accompanies it.
If the machine is transferred to another user in a country with another community language it is the first user's responsibility to supply a correctly translated copy of this manual in the language of the country where the machine will be used.
In the case of transfer of the machine the first user must let the manufacturer know the address of the new user so that he can be reached for any indispensable communications.
The original text of this manual, in the Italian language, it to be considered the sole reference for resolving any interpretative controversy pertaining to translations into community languages.
USER'S OBLIGATIONS
The user must scrupulously observe the instructions in this manual for the manufacturer's guarantee to be valid and particularly:
• Always respect the limits of the machine
• Always carry out a constant and diligent maintenance
- Make sure the persons using the machine are qualified and able to do so, including the fact that they must have read this manual.
PLATES
The following plate is installed on the machine:
- Manufacturer's identification plate, machine plate, technical data plate; placed on the base, as shown in the figure.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MAIN TECHNICAL DATA


| Rif. Detail mm | ||
| A Feet distance 580 | ||
| B Distance beginning carriage movement/blade cover 840 | ||
| C Max. distance beginning/end movement 900 | ||
| D Feet distance 420 | ||
| E Max. width distance 680 | ||
| F | H e i g h t | |
| G Max. height distance | 710 | |
| H Table length | 330 | |
| I | Table width | 270 |
| Blade diameter | Carriage movement | Thickness adjuster | Cut's capacity | Net weight |
| ø mm 330 | mm 270 | mm 0.125-1.375 | ø 230 mm☐ 250 x 230 (h) mm | kg 62 |

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Height 820 mm
Base 670x650 mm
Weight 34 Kg
DESCRIPTION
UNPACKING
This slicer was inspected before leaving the factory. The carrier assumes full responsibility for the safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment. Check for possible shipping damage immediately after receipt.
If the slicer is found to be damaged, complete the following steps:
- Carrier must be notified within 5 business days of receipt.
- Carrier's local terminal must be notified immediately upon discovery (note time, date, and who was spoken to), and follow up and confirm with written or electronic communication.
- All original packing materials must be kept for inspection purposes.
- The slicer cannot have been moved, installed, or modified.
- Notify Vulcan Customer Service immediately at 800-814-2028.
Check that the packaging is unopened and undamaged; otherwise, immediately inform the forwarding agent or the area agent.
To take the machine out of the packaging proceed as follows:
- Cut and remove the plastic straps
- Cut the cardboard box at the base which is attached to the pallet
- Lift and remove the cardboard box; take out the polyethylene bags with the machine flywheel and rubber feet
- Loosen and remove the two screws that attach the machine to the pallet

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Supply of machine only:
- Lift the machine carefully and insert the three similar rubber feet (A) into the holes in the base.
- Lift the machine and screw in the threaded hard plastic foot (B) into the tapped hole in the base.
- Lift the machine and screw in the threaded rubber foot (C) into the tapped hole in the base.
- Put the machine in its place of installation.

Supply of machine and support column
The machine is supplied with also two washers and two bolts, put together with the feet.
- Lift the machine carefully and insert the rubber holed feet in A1 and A3 in order to have the same shape of the pedestal plate (marked with the arrow) with the same shape of the machine.
- Place the machine on the support column trying to put the holed rubber feet in correspondence of the holes on the plate.
- Adjust the position on the column regulating the height of feet B and C.
- Check that the machine is correctly settled on the column, then lock the machine in place by inserting the screws in the holes.
- Eliminate all the packaging (straps, cardboard, polyurethane foam or polystyrene, polyethylene bags, etc.)

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The packaging components (plastic straps, cardboard, polyurethane foam) can be thrown away with normal solid wastes and therefore there is no difficulty in disposing of them.
However it is advisable to dispose of products separately (differential collecting) in conformity with the regulations in force for adequate recycling.
Do not discard the packaging products in the environment!
Assembly of the fl ywheel:
- Move the machine carriage all the way towards the operator.
- Take out the taper pin from the fl ywheel shaft.
NOTE: Hammer the pin at the tapered end (smaller diameter).

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Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with a tool and circular annotation (no text or symbols)- Insert the fl ywheel so that the maneuvering handle is at the top and to the left, as shown in the fl gure, compared to the hole for the taper pin.
- Check the correct correspondence of the fl ywheel shaft sleeve holes.
- Insert the pin into the sleeve as shown in the figure with the tapered end (smaller diameter) towards the sleeve itself.
- Hammer the opposite end of the pin (larger diameter) inserting it all the way.

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Technical line drawing of a manual milling machine with a wheel and spindle, showing no text or symbols.GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The slicing machine has been designed and made to offer maximum safety when in use, during cleaning and ordinary maintenance; maximum hygiene from the use of inoxidisable materials or adequately protected against oxidisation together with an attentive design of all the parts that come into contact with food; maximum cutting precision and capacity together with sturdiness and reliability of the structure.
The machine is essentially made up of a base that holds a circular blade that is vertically mounted and a sliding carriage on bars, parallel to the cutting edge of the blade, which in turn holds a food plate.
The food plate is made up of a base plate and an overplate which slides at right angles to the edge of the blade for slicing the food; the overplate also has an appropriate self-stopping device, which can be regulated in height, to keep the product in its proper place during cutting operations (food press).
Carriage movement and blade rotation are completely manual; by activating rotation of the flywheel with the special handle the carriage is put into motion and at the same time with a chain transmission the blade is turned.
The product is cut during the forward movement of the carriage, parallel to the blade; the thickness of the slice is regulated by a mechanical device which is automatically started every time the carriage comes back, making the sliding overplate transversally towards the blade, with a value which is predetermined by the graduated handwheel.
All the components of the machine are made of a light aluminium alloy, in stainless steel and plastic for food products as according to the sanitary regulations in force.
The machine has a sharpener which is extremely easy and safe to use.
The food plate, sharpener and blade cover can be removed for cleaning.
! WARNING
DO NOT use the machine if you are not in perfect psycho-physical condition and DO NOT let anyone come near during use; concentrate when loading and cutting the product; pay attention!
Only cut products which are allowed; DO NOT try cutting products which are forbidden.
DURING CLEANING, LUBRICATION AND BLADE SHARPENING ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHICH ARE RESISTANT TO CUTS AND TEARS.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION OF MACHINE
If a support column is not used, install the machine on a surface which is level, dry and suitable for the weight of the machine plus the food to be sliced.
Check that there is nothing that can get in the way of the fl ywheel, carriage movement and food loading.

MANEUVERING FLYWHEEL
The fl ywheel (1) turned clockwise allows the carriage to be moved with the food plate with simultaneous blade rotation.
REGULATING KNOB FOR SLICE THICKNESS
The thickness of the slice is regulated by turning the graduated scale knob (2) clockwise.
OVERPLATE ADVANCE HANDWHEEL
The handwheel (3) allows the overplate with the product to be brought quickly near to the blade after loading it or taken away from the blade after cutting or for small regulations.

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LOADING THE GOODS
- Using the flywheel (1) bring the carriage (2) all forward (towards the operator).
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Pull back the sliding overplate (3) completely (away from the blade) using the handwheel (4).
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Place the food to be sliced on the overplate and block it with the food press (5) regulating the height as well.
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Regulate the thickness of the slice by pulling and rotating the knob (6) at the same time, graduated from 0 to 16.
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Bring the overplate with the goods towards the blade by using the rapid advance lever or the handwheel.

CUTTING THE GOODS
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Turn the flywheel clockwise (do not turn it counter clockwise, this could seriously damage the machine).
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During the forward movement of the carriage (away from the operator) the goods will go into the blade and the slice, guided by the slice deflector, will fall onto the plate below.
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During the return movement of the carriage (towards the operator) the mechanical device which makes the overplate advance transversally towards the blade will be put into motion, its value pre-determined with the slice thickness regulating knob.
CLEANING THE SLICING MACHINE
GENERAL INFORMATION
The machines must be properly cleaned at least once a day, if necessary even more. If the machines have not been used for a while they must be cleaned before use as well.
WARNING
Danger of cutting! Use protective gloves which are resistant to cutting and tearing and concentrate on the job at hand. PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION!
- Open the slice defl ector (1).
- Take out the container (2).
- Loosen the knob (3) and lift the sliding overplate (4) with its food press arm.
- Remove the blade cover (5).
- Remove the sharpener (6), raise it using the knob on the top.



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Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with a hand operating it, showing no text or symbols.Clean all the disassembled parts, the machine body, etc. only using hot water and a biodegradable foaming detergent for dishes at a temperature of no lower than +30 °C using a soft, spongy cloth and a nylon brush if necessary for the plate and the sharp food press.
Rinse well with a lot of hot clean water only and dry with a soft cloth or a spongy material.
WARNING
DO NOT clean the machine with jets of water or steam or similar.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The operator is allowed to carry out the following maintenance:
- Blade sharpening, periodically; the interval and length of the sharpening obviously depend on the use of the machine (work times and type of product used).
- Lubrication of the carriage guide bars and overplate: weekly.
- Adjustment of the blade drive chain: as necessary, see the relative paragraph.
- Adjustment of the bevel gear pair: as necessary, see the relative paragraph.
Maintenance to be carried out exclusively by personnel authorised by the manufacturer is as follows:
- Replacing the blade
- Replacing the sharpener grindstones
- Replacing the chain
- Repairing the structural parts, repairing and/or replacing components under the base
Proceed as follows as soon as it is noticed that there is less cutting capacity:
WARNING
Danger of cutting! Use protective gloves which are resistant to cutting and tearing and concentrate on the job at hand. PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION!
- Open the slice defl ector (1).
- Clean the blade with denatured alcohol or hot water.
- With the knob (2) raise the cover of the sharpener, turn it 180° and lower it again.

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- Move the lever (3) from the "0" position to the "sharpening" position and hold it in this position for 10-15 seconds.
- Move the lever (3) to the "burr" position for 2-3 seconds to remove the sharpening burr.
- Put the lever back to the "0" position and stop the blade movement.
- Raise the cover again, turn it 180° and put it back to its original position.
- Clean the blade and the machine.

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Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with labeled parts (no text or symbols present)NOTE: Do not insist more than 2-3 seconds with the burring operation so as to avoid damage to the edge of the blade.
LUBRICATING THE GUIDE BARS OF THE CARRIAGE AND OVERPLATE
• After each cleaning operation of the machine put a few drops of oil in the hole (1) of the plate (2).
- Put a few drops of oil along the sliding bar (3) of the carriage.
- Turn the flywheel briefly.
NOTE: Only use white Vaseline oil. Do not use vegetable oils.

ADJUSTING THE CHAIN
If you should hear a ticking noise when using the machine check the tension of the blade chain as follows:
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Loosen the two nuts (1) which hold the head (2).
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Raise the head (2) until the required tension of the chain is obtained.
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Tighten the nuts and check.

ADJUSTING THE BEVEL GEAR PAIR
If there is too much play in the flywheel at the start of rotation proceed as follows to eliminate it:
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Remove the cover (1) using a screwdriver.
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Tighten the nut (2) until all play is eliminated.
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Replace the cap (1).

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DISMANTLING THE SLICING MACHINE
The machines are made up of:
• Aluminium alloy structure
- Insertions and various in stainless steel
• Electric parts and wires, etc.
• Electric motor
- Plastic materials, etc.
If disassembly and dismantling are to be carried out by a third party, only consult firms that are authorised in the demolition of the above mentioned materials. If you carry out the dismantling yourself the materials must be separated according to type and consult a specialised firm for their disposal. Always abide by the regulations in force in your country.

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Industrial machine with metallic components and a handle, no visible text or symbolsTRANCHEUSE
MODÈLE
330M
AVIS IMPORTANT
2006 Northwestern Parkway • Louisville, KY 40201
Téléphone: (800) 348-0251 • Fax (888) 888-2838
www.vulcanequipment.com
Imprime aux É.-U. La Société Berkel No
▲A V E R T I S S E M E N
LAME ROTATIVE TRÈS TRANCHANTE
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OBJECTIF DE CE MANUEL
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AVERTISSEMENT
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MANŒUVRE DU VOLANT MOTEUR
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TRANCHER LES ALIMENTS

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LUBRIFICATION DES TIGES DE GUIDAGE DU CHARIOT ET DE LA PLATE-FORME
AJUSTEMENT DE LA CHAÎNE
AJUSTEMENT DES DEUX ENGRENAGES CONIQUES
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