This specification covers commercial food slicers having electrically driven rotating slicing blades. Food slicers covered in this specification are classified into types and classes. Types: type I - fully automatic (powered carriage); and type II - semiautomatic (manually operated carriage). Classes: class A - bench mounted; class B - pedestal mounted; and class C - stand mounted with casters. Gage plate operation test, slicing rate test, uniformity test, slicer knife test, sharpener test, carriage operation test, power transmission test, switch test, and slicer stand loading test shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.

1.1 This specification covers commercial food slicers having electrically-driven rotating slicing blades.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9, 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.