Vegetable slicer &dicer SEVENCHEFS by Iwatani-Emura

• Equipped with an electronic controller, this machine is a general-purpose food slicing machine originally developed by EMURA and is mainly used to slice, shred or grate leaf vegetables, root vegetables, bulb vegetables, pickles, cheese, fish, sausage, etc.
• The rotary cutter and upper/lower conveyors are driven by motors and inverters to automatically feed and cut the food materials, allowing a large amount of food to be processed. This is the most suitable machine for not only various food industries, but also school meal services, company cafeterias, hotels, and restaurants.
• This machine incorporates various kinds of safety switches and protective covers for safe operation.

• This is mainly used to slice leaf vegetables. Slicing range: 0.5 to 40 mm

• This is used to change the twin-cutter assembly into a single-cutter assembly, compensating the weight of the other blade. The weight varies according to types of blades. When placing an order, please inform of the type of blade to be used.

• This is mainly used to slice leaf vegetables.Slicing range: 2 to 80 mm

NOTE

• If the machine becomes clogged, press the “Stop” key to stop the machine. After turning off the power, open the front door and remove the clogged materials.

• This is used for slicing such food materials as cucumbers and burdocks.

• This is used for thin-slicing onions and other bulb vegetables into a thickness of less than 5 mm. [Examples] This cutter is suitable to slice cabbages, onions, cucumbers, lotus roots, and sweet potatoes; also for cutting carrots and radishes into long thin strips. For slant cutting of burdocks and cucumbers, use the Slant Cutting Hopper. Slicing range: 0.5 to 5 mm

• This is used for thick-slicing onions and other bulb vegetables into a thickness of more than 6 mm.
• [Examples] This cutter is suitable to cut ingredients for boiled materials (onions, carrots, radishes and sweet potatoes) Slicing range: 6 to 15 mm

NOTE

• For slicing lotus roots into rings, use the blade for lotus roots.

• This is used for thin strip cutting and rectangle cutting of carrots, radishes, and bamboo shoots and for mincing of onions.
• [Examples] This cutter is suitable to cut ingredients for boiled food, vinegared foods, steam-baked meat pie, etc

NOTE

• For shredding burdocks, use the special KC type.
• For ordering, select 3 x 3 (for thin-strip cutting) or 3 x 6 (for sticking). The size must be specified as “H x P.” (H = Thickness of cut material, P = Width of cut material)

• This is used for cutting Irish potatoes and onions into long sticks.

• This knife assembly has been specially designed for food industries. Every sticking knife is interchangeable and can be disinfected with hot water
• When cutting hard materials in large quantity, use this disk cutter.
• [Example] This cutter is suitable to cut and stick carrots, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, etc

NOTE

• If you need a special size of the sticking knife assembly, contact EMURA FOOD MACHINE CO., LTD.

• This is used for shredding of burdocks and carrots. For slant slicing of burdocks, use the Slant Cutting Hopper.
• [Example] This cutter is suitable to cut ingredients for pork soup, fried food, etc.

NOTE

• For bamboo-leaf cutting of burdocks, use the BS (BS-2Y) type.
• For shredding of cheese, use the Model ECA-221 machine.

• This is used to grate radishes, carrots, apples, etc.

NOTE

• For grating special materials such as gingers and long potatoes, consult with EMURA.

• This is used to slice onions and leaf vegetables within 10 mm.
• [Examples] This type of disk cutter is suitable to slice cabbages, onions, cucumbers, etc Slicing range: 1 to 10 mm

• ES-806ZCB: This blade employs a more difficult-to-break and more difficult-to-rust material than standard blades and is suitable for use in school catering service and other fields where food materials that easily cause blades to chip (such as frozen commodities) are processed.
• ES-932ZCB: This blade is for slicing disk cutter. This is made of a more difficult-to-break and difficult-to-rust material than standard blades and is suitable for use in school catering service and other fields where food materials easily causing blades to chip (such as frozen commodities) are processed. 　 Due to different cutter thickness, it cannot be used with standard blades. Also, in the case of setting the sliced thickness to 1 mm or less, a special disk base must be used. Other blades with various shapes and properties are available to respond to a wide range of applications. For more information, contact EMURA FOOD MACHINE CO., LTD.

NOTE

• The hopper key can be used only when a message “UNTEN DEKIMASU (Operation is possible)” is indicated on the display.
• You cannot start the machine with the “HOPPER” key. To start the operation, press the “RUN” key.
• The conveyor “FEED” key can be used only when a message “UNTEN DEKIMASU (Operation is possible)” is indicated on the display.
• The conveyor “FEED” key will not function when the “HOPPER” key is ON (the uppermost lamp stays on).
• During machine operations, only “STOP,” “EMERGENCY STOP,” and POWER OFF” switches can be used, and other keys and pushbuttons do not function.

NOTE

• Dimensions specified in “SIZE” indicate theoretical values calculated from the cutter spindle rpm and the conveyor speed.
• Dimensions obtainable in actual cutting may be different from the specified dimensions, depending on the type, hardness, and state of food materials.

!NOTE

If any inverter has tripped,

• Possible causes include clogged materials and the cutting of foreign materials that result in a motor overload.
• Press the power OFF button. After ten or more seconds, press the power ON button.
• Recheck “Cutter,” “Mode,” and “Size,” and restart operations.

!NOTE

When closing the front door, securely tighten the hand bolt to prevent the front door from opening during operations.

• The top cover is placed on the decorated cover.
• When removing and attaching the top cover, slowly move it in the vertical direction.

NOTE

• If the top cover is not securely closed, the magnetic proximity switch will not be activated, and the machine will not start.

NOTE

• When installing the gear cover, reverse the above-mentioned procedure and set it securely without lift or tilt.If the gear cover is not securely installed, the magnetic proximity switch will not be activated, and the machine will not start.

NOTE

• Before opening or closing the hood disk, be sure to remove the top cover.
• When closing the hood disk, make sure that the snap fasteners (2) are securely latched on the hook or the stopper, and that the hood disk is securely held.
• The snap fastening force on the conveyor frame side can be adjusted. If the hood disk holding force becomes weak, adjust the fastening force according to the instructions in 7.2.

NOTE

How to Handle the Snap Fastener on the Conveyor Frame Side

• To release the snap fastener, unlatch the arm from the stopper and be sure to turn it backwards. (See Fig .A)
• If the hood disk is opened or closed in the state of Fig. B or Fig. C, the snap fastener may be broken.

!WARNING

• When preparing for operations, be sure to press the power OFF button and turn off the circuit breaker.
• If the machine should be activated during preparation, you may be injured or the machine may be damaged.

NOTE

• Apply the oil to those portions once a day before starting operations.
• If operations are performed without lubrication, the metallic parts and bearing portions may be damaged.

!WARNING

• When attaching or detaching the standard cutter assembly, be careful not to touch the cutting edge.
• Improper handling of the cutters may result in serious injury.

!CAUTION

• Carefully handle the cutter. Do not drop or bump it. If the cutter cracks or chips, a chip from the broken cutter may become mixed in the processed food and cause injury.
• Never use a cracked or chipped cutter.

!IMPORTANT

• Securely tighten the blade holding countersunk screw.
• Make sure that the cutter is free from chips and cracks before using it.

① Open the front door. (Refer to 3.7.1)
② Align the key slot on the standard cutter assembly to the key on the spindle, and push it to the end.

NOTE

• If the fixing bolt and the set bolt are too securely tightened, the assembly can be inserted only halfway.

③ Loosen the hexagonal nut.
④ Apply an open-ended spanner on the set bolt to adjust the clearance between the mouth frame and the cutter surface.
⑤ When the clearance becomes about a thickness of post card, tighten the hexagonal nut.
⑥ Securely tighten the fixing bolts.

NOTE

• Once adjusted, it is not necessary to readjust the cutter assembly each time it is used.

• The tension spring is for adjusting the upper conveyor’s pressure onto the material.
• Install the tension spring between the threaded bar and the spring hook located at the upper portion of hood disk.
• The tension of the tension spring can be adjusted by turning the adjusting nut.
• When cutting a lotus root, boiled fish paste or other brittle materials, remove the tension spring.
• For standard settings, refer to the pullout list “Standard Types of Slicing & Settings for the Machine.”

!IMPORTANT

• Before using the machine, be sure to clean the conveyor belt and cutters with water or hot water (70℃ or less).

! CAUTION

• e machine with water, be careful to prevent water from splashing onto the motor, inverter box, operating panel, attachment plug, touch switch, etc.
• If electric parts are exposed to water or moisture, malfunctions may occur, causing a short circuit or
• When rinsing tha fire.
• If any waterproof cap or seal is damaged, immediately replace it with a new one.

(1) Cabbage, celery cabbage, lettuce, etc. Side PlateBelt For such food materials as cabbage and lettuce, it is ideal to tear them into small pieces before loading them on the machine. However, for direct slicing, place the cabbage on the conveyor belt as shown in this figure.

NOTE

• The protective cover measures about 110 mm in height to allow for easy loading of vegetables. But, the maximum acceptable height of materials is 90 mm. Do not input any material which height exceeds 90 mm. If a large material is forcibly loaded, malfunctions may occur.

(2) Welsh onion Put the white part of the Welsh onion into the machine first.

(3) Soft and long materials (pickled eggplant, pickled white radish, welsh onion, greens, etc) Put longer materials onto the shorter ones as shown in this figure.

(4) Round materials (onions, carrots, etc.) It is recommended to use the optional disk cutter. With the standard cutters, sliced thickness may not become uniform.

NOTE

• Don’t place materials with different heights together. Align the height of materials to be loaded as much as possible or place materials in line without gaps.
• When slicing onions with the standard blade, adjust the tension spring properly.

!DANGER

• To avoid serious injury, never put your hand into the bottom exit opening during operations.
• Although the switch bar (touch switch) is designed to stop the machine when touched, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker before inspecting inside the machine.

!DANGER

• Even if food materials slip or become clogged during operations, never push or pull them by hand.
• Serious injury may otherwise occur.

!WARNING

• Do not open the top cover during operations.

Although the machine is designed to stop when the top cover is opened, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker before opening the top cover.

!WARNING

• Do not open the front door during operations.

Although the machine is designed to stop when the front door is opened, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker before opening the front door.

!WARNING

• When the upper conveyor cover is not in place, do not operate the machine. Also, never insert your hand into the opening.

Although the machine is designed to stop when the top cover is removed, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker before opening the top cover.

!WARNING

• Never insert your hand in the space between the protective cover and the upper conveyor during operations.

!CAUTION

• If you mistakenly press the power-OFF button during operations and the machine stops, an error message may appear making it impossible to continue operations. In that case, press the power-OFF button again, wait for more than 10 seconds, and press the power-ON button. Refer to “3.17: If any inverter has tripped.”

!IMPORTANT

• During operations, occasionally stop the machine and check for cracked or chipped cutters; a chip from a broken cutter may become mixed in the processed food and cause serious injury.

NOTE

• If any accident or abnormality occurs, immediately press the Stop key or Emergency Stop button to stop the machine operations.
• If the display does not function properly due to noises or others, press the power OFF button to shut down the power and set the conditions again.
• If the conveyor belt moves sideways, correct it by referring to P.7-1.

NOTE

• If any accident or abnormality occurs, immediately press the Stop key or Emergency Stop button to stop the machine operations.
• If the display does not function properly due to noises or others, press the power OFF button to shut down the power and set the conditions again.
• If the conveyor belt moves sideways, correct it by referring to P.7-1.

!WARNING

• When attaching or detaching the disk cutter assembly, be careful not to touch the cutting edge.
• Improper handling of cutters can cause serious injury.

!CAUTION

• Carefully handle the cutter. Do not drop or bump it. If the cutter cracks or chips, a chip from the broken cutter may become mixed in the processed food and result in injury.
• Do not use a cracked or chipped cutter.

① Align the key slot on the cutter assembly to the key on the spindle, and push it to the end.

NOTE

• If the fixing bolt and the set bolt are too securely tightened, the disk can be inserted only halfway.

② Loosen the hexagon nut.
③ When the end of the set bolt comes into contact with the spindle, turn the set bolt a 1/4 to 1/2 turn to adjust the clearance between the blade and the mouth frame to the dimension almost equal to the thickness of a post card.
④ Tighten the hexagon nut for the set bolt.
⑤ Securely tighten the fixing bolt.

NOTE

• Once adjusted, it is not necessary to readjust the cutter assembly each time it is used.
• For other disks, such as thin strip cutting, rectangle cutting, sticking, grating, shredding, adjustable twin slicing, and single-blade type slicing disk cutters, make the same adjustment as described above.

• The sliced material thickness is determined by the height from the disk surface to the blade.
• The thickness is usually set to 1 mm at the time of delivery.
• The thickness is adjustable with 6 types of spacers (0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 mm with 2 sheets and 2 pieces each, including those assembled in the slicing disk cutter) used as shown in this figure.

NOTE

• Be sure to use the same sized spacers on both the right and left sides.
• If the slicing thickness is changed, be sure to adjust the disk according to 3.12.1.
• When a 2.0 mm or larger spacer is used, the chamfered face of the spacer hole may come into contact with the blade; make sure the spacer is not broken and mixed into the processed food.

• The sliced material thickness is determined by the height from the disk surface to the blade.
• To change the slicing thickness, make the following adjustment:
  ① Loosen the disk cutter fixing bolt (by turning it about a half turn)

NOTE

• Do not loosen the blade fixing bolt.
  ② Use the scale to adjust the disk position to the required slicing thickness.
  ③ Securely tighten the disk fixing bolt.
  

NOTE

• Unless the disk fixing bolt is loosened, the slicing thickness will not change.
  ④ When removing the blade from the machine, loosen the blade base fixing bolt only.

!IMPORTANT

• If the mounting bolts are not securely tightened, the hopper will loosen or come off. That may cause the collision of the mounting bolt or the hopper with the blade, resulting in the entry of foreign materials in the food.

NOTE

• If the hopper is improperly mounted, the magnetic proximity switch may not be activated, and the machine will not start operations
• Before using the hopper, be sure to press the HOPPER key on the operating panel, and check that the HOPPER lamp lights up.
• The hopper can be used only when the “OPERATE:OK” (Operation is possible) message is displayed.