Meat slicers can severely lacerate fingers and hands. Take a little extra time to make the job safer and avoid painful and costly hand injuries.
- Unplug the machine when cleaning to avoid accidental activation of the slicer
- Follow the manufacturer's cleaning and maintenance instructions
- Unplug the machine and set blade adjustment to zero before cleaning or moving
- Contact the manufacturer for copies of the user's manual of meat slicers
- Carefully clean the blade by wiping outward from the center of the blade
- Use a spoon wrapped with a cloth to clean the blade, working from the center to the outside
- Wear metal mesh or Kevlar gloves when cleaning the blade-Before plugging back into the outlet, make sure the switch is in the "off" position
.A cut resistant glove can be worn when cleaning, using, and moving meat slicing machines. They are very inexpensive compared to a debilitating hand injury.
Stop by Curtis Restaurant Supply and pick up a few mesh or Kevlar gloves. You'll be happy you did.
Published 12/4/13