EFA Z079, Operating And Maintenance Instructions, Sparepart List

Schmid & Wezel
D75433 Maulbronn, 

1. Application, scope of 

delivery and accessories

Important notes!

This manual has been specifically compiled for 
machine operators. Keep it near the machine for 
future reference!
The hook cutter 

may only be operated

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for the intended purpose, with due care as 
regards safety, and if the equipment is in 
proper working order

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if all safety devices are properly mounted

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according to the safety instructions

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after instruction of the operating personnel, 
who must also have read and understood the 
instructions in chapter 2 "Safety instructions" 
(page 3) and chapter 3 "Commissioning and 
operational safety" (page 3).

This is necessary in order to prevent incorrect 
operation and to enable operators to assess 
potential risks accurately.

1.1 Symbols used in this manual

Danger:

Information:

Never reach into the operating 
range of the cutting blades, as 
there is a risk of 
dismemberment!

Always wear goggles or other 
effective eye protection!

Proceed with extreme caution. In the 
event of incorrect operation, there is a 
risk of injury to operating staff and 
other persons. There is also a risk of 
damage to the machine.

This symbol highlights sections in the 
text containing important information 
and useful hints.

1.2 Proper use

The hook cutter is designed for the cutting of 
non-frozen or partially frozen meat (temperature 
approx. 5 °C).
The hook cutter is particularly useful for the 
cutting of feet and behinds. It can also be used 
for the cutting off of paws at the joint. Cut only at 
joints to protect the device against damage from 
excessive wear.
It is suitable for cutting and breaking in large and 
medium-sized meat and poultry processing plants.
The machine is not designed for any other use. If 
you wish to use the equipment for other 
purposes, first consult Schmid & Wezel GmbH & 
Co (S&W).
If the machine is used for any other purposes, 
please note that there is a greater risk of serious 
injury and increased wear to machine parts. The 
operator shall be solely liable for any damage 
arising from improper use of the equipment.

1.2.1 Residual risks

As the hook cutter is designed for the cutting of 
animals, there is a risk of serious injury to 
persons. For proper use, the clearance between 
the cutter blades may not be reduced. It is 
therefore possible to place the blades around the 
neck, upper arm or shoulder joint of a person and 
to release the cutter. If handled improperly or 
without due care, persons might even be killed 
instantly, or die as a consequence of serious 
blood loss. It is therefore imperative that the 
cutter is handled properly and according to the 
instructions in this manual.

Manufacturer’s declaration

The machine cannot generate pressure. Pressure 
build-up occurs only in conjunction with the 
connected pressure generator and hose 
connections. The machine may only be 
commissioned if all requirements of the directives 
and regulations governing pressurised vessels are 
fulfilled.
The machine is designed for a pressure of 120 
bar. The pressure volume in the hook cutter, as 
well as in the pressure generator and the supply 
lines is 

 (estimate value). Such 

devices must generally meet the requirements of 
the Pressure Vessel Directive 97/23/EC and 
related diagrams: Due to the sturdy design 
ensuring great dimensional stability and strength, 

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