This specification covers commercial electric food cutters with a rotating shallow bowl to carry food products through a set of rotating vertical knives that are on an axis perpendicular to the radii of the bowl. The food cutter can be for counter or table mounting, furnished with or without a table. Food cutters shall be of the following types, sizes, and classes: Types I and II; Sizes 1 and 2; and Classes A and B. Test methods shall be performed to conform with the specified requirements.

1.1 This specification covers commercial electric food cutters with a rotating shallow bowl to carry food products through a set of rotating vertical knives that are on an axis perpendicular to the radii of the bowl. The food cutter can be for counter or table mounting, furnished with or without a table.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.