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2) Mechanical parts

(KA-750)

No.

Name

Function

Reference page

Peeler blade

(Replaceable part)

Each blade is designed for specifi c varieties of fruits/vegetables and sizes.

Large blade, mainly for pineapple, needs to be polished with the at-

tached stone, and maintain sharpness.

Smaller blade, mainly for mangoes, is one-way, which needs to be

changed to a new blade periodically.

Reference pages:

13, 14, 16, 17

Arm

This arm holds the peeling blade. Each arm is designed for specifi c va-

rieties of fruits/vegetables and sizes.

Reference pages:

7, 9, 13, 14, 16

Spring

(Replaceable part)

This spring pushes the blade to the fruits/vegetables.

Reference pages:

13, 14

Holding Prong

(Replaceable part)

Holding prong holds and fi xes the fruits/vegetables to the rotating axis.

Each is designed for specifi c varieties of fruits/vegetables and sizes.

Reference pages:

7, 12, 16

Ejector

After peeling the item, push it up manually to facilitate extraction from

the unit.

Reference pages:

9~11

Slider

Interlock the slider with the ejector, then push up the item to facilitate

extraction from the unit.

Reference pages:

10~12, 16

Laser liner

(Sold separately,

only for KA-750)

When fi xing the item to the holding prong, apply the laser beam as a

guide for centering the holding prong as seen from directly above. (Sold

separately)

Reference pages:

8, 10, 15, 16

* Each parts has its own shapes and combinations depending on the peeled item.

(5) and (6) are unnecessary when peeling mangos.

3) Back of unit

(KA-750)

No.

Name

Function

Reference page

Power switch

Powers the unit on or off.

Power inlet

Install the power cord provided with the unit. (For 720/730 power plug

can’t be separated.)

Fuse

AC125V / 5A, or AC250V / 5A (Time-lag fuse)

* (2) and (3) is different depending on the country / area.

Summary of Contents for Peel-a-ton KA-720

Page 1: ...vegetables Fast clean removal of peels Electric Peeler KA 720 730 750 Peel a ton Operation Manual Remarks Thank you very much for purchasing KA 720 730 750 To ensure safe and correct operation of this unit please read and understand the contents of this manual before use After reading this manual keep it in a safe and accessible place for other users of the unit In order to improve the performance...

Page 2: ... refer to any or all of the following house and property home furnishings do mestic animals and pets 1 This unit may only be operated by someone who has read and understood this operating manual and who can assume full responsibility for the safety of those nearby 2 Use common sense Do not operate the unit when fatigued ill or physically impaired 3 Do not operate the unit in a poorly lit dark or c...

Page 3: ... result in a breakdown or injury The base of the unit is NOT water resistant Contact with water may result in an electric shock fire or breakdown Always confirm that the unit is completely powered off before touching any part of it Failure to do so may result in injury Never touch the mounting prong while the peeler is in operation Turn the main switch to OFF before touching the prong Failure to d...

Page 4: ... an electrical shock fire or damage to the unit Never plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands Before plugging or unplugging the power cord make sure that the power is switched OFF Always unplug the power cord by pulling the plug not the cord Failure to do so may result in an electrical shock fire or damage to the equipment 15 Use adequate caution when attaching and operating the peeler blade ...

Page 5: ...rled screw x 2 11 Polishing stone 3000 x 1 12 Power cable x 1 not included in 720 730 The combination and shapes of parts 1 3 4 5 and 10 is different depending on the chosen fruit to be peeled For the sets including one way blade as 5 11 is not included 6 When storing or operating the unit observe the following precautions 1 Temperature and humidity Store at 0 30 C and relative humidity below 85 2...

Page 6: ...tional drawing of the flesh and skin This increases the number of over lapping passes of the blade there by increasing the amount of skin removal The result is a smoothly peeled surface Increasing the number Cross sectional drawing of the flesh and skin Flesh Thin Skin This decreases the number of over lapping passes of the blade thus taking off less skin The surface of the fruit will therefore ha...

Page 7: ...pecific varieties of fruits vegetables and sizes Reference pages 7 12 16 5 Ejector After peeling the item push it up manually to facilitate extraction from the unit Reference pages 9 11 6 Slider Interlock the slider with the ejector then push up the item to facilitate extraction from the unit Reference pages 10 12 16 7 Laser liner Sold separately only for KA 750 When fixing the item to the holding...

Page 8: ... holding prong is properly attached See page 12 Caution If the prong is not properly fitted to the unit there is a danger that it will come into contact with the peeler blade damaging both of these parts Check that the holding prong is free of damage If it is bent or makes a rattling noise it must be repaired or replaced Check that the peeler blade is free of damage If the blade is dented or bent ...

Page 9: ...ign the laser beam with the center of the drive shaft axle of the holding prong Slacken the screw and adjust the direction in which the laser beam is emitted Drive shaft axle of holding prong Caution If the laser beam is not correctly adjusted it is likely that parts of the item may remain unpeeled or the holding prong will be bent Never peer through the light emission port of the laser while it i...

Page 10: ... Align the center core of the item with the tip of the holding prong Affix the item so that it touches the slider Caution Do not press the Start button when no item is affixed to the holding prong Otherwise contact will occur between the peeler blade and the prong damaging both of these parts 4 Press the Start button Peeling will start When an item is being peeled the green lamp flashes and counte...

Page 11: ... affix the item to the slider 3 4 Press Start button to start peeling Removing the peeled item When you pull down the lever of the ejector the peeled item will be pushed up Pull up the ejection lever and extract the peeled item Holding prong Core Laser beam Laser unit sold separately Slider Slider Start button Handle Handle Only the slider falls The ejector pushes up the peeled item ...

Page 12: ...sing the knurled screws provided 2 Slider You can remove the slider and immerse it for washing Remove the ejector first Withdraw the slider straight When installing the slider first install the holding prong and then cover it with the base of the prong The holding prongs are extremely sharp Take adequate precau tions to avoid injuring your hands Warning Ejector Roller Slider The ejector must be he...

Page 13: ...y that it does not pro trude outwards The holding prongs are extremely sharp Take adequate precau tions to avoid injuring your hands Warning To install the holding prong carry out the reverse procedure to removal Install the holding prong on the drive shaft axle and then align the hole positions so that the insertion pin can be passed through them Insert the insertion pin in such a way that neithe...

Page 14: ...m shaft If the arm is not installed properly peeling will not take place correctly Arm shaft Double spring SP W Hook Arm base Pins two 4 Return the arm counterclockwise 180 to the original position by hand Listen for the click to verify that the arm is in the correct position If the arm does not return to the correct start position peeling will not commence when the start stop button is pressed Ar...

Page 15: ...lade using the reverse procedure to removal while paying attention to the orien tation of the blade up down front rear 6 The Spring You can remove the spring and immerse it for washing It is best to remove the arm first Clip Spring holder When attaching new spring Spring holder First remove the clip by pulling then the spring holder can be removed It is very difficult to remove when there is fruit...

Page 16: ...teries If the laser beam fails to be emitted replace the batteries The ON OFF switch of the laser liner is located on the right side of the unit Remove the cover in the front Insert the 3 AA dry batteries provided into the unit and install the cover Install the laser liner at the top of the unit Align the screw holes at the back of the unit and fix the laser liner using the knurled screw provided ...

Page 17: ...e peeler Failure to do so may result damage to the unit 3 Keep the unit clean Rinse off dirt from the upper portion of the unit Never spray the base Wipe the unit with a cloth that has been immersed in water and then wrung hard Never use thinners or petroleum based cleaning fluids on the unit The base of the unit is NOT water resistant Do not pour water directly on the base or immerse the unit Fai...

Page 18: ...e worker side Back Side Front side worker side Back Side Polishing stone Polishing stone Polishing stone Polishing stone Slightly lean the part towards the back side Keep the angle and polish consistently Polishing stone Polishing stone Polishing stone Polishing stone Move the blade back and forth parallel to the stone Don t move the blade in circular motion Even the blade is sharper this way the ...

Page 19: ...tems have not loosened and that no cracks or fractures are visible It is recommended that you have the peeler inspected every 1000 hours We will inspect clean and grease up the inside of the unit and also maintain it to enable you to use it comfortably fare paying services Request for manufacturer s inspection will be displayed if the time exceeds 1000 hours for KA 750 or 500 hours for KA 720 730 ...

Page 20: ...While the Start button is flashing press and hold down the button 3 When the unit makes a beep beep sound and the display shows Reset Menu release the Start button Menu 1 shows the peeling count and operation time Menu 2 resets the counter Menu 3 resets the counter and also all adjust ments will return to default settings 4 Select from the three menus above press the Start button to confirm 5 The ...

Page 21: ...ere is an internal problem with the unit Notify the Company then return the unit for servicing Affixing the Fruit to the Holding Prong I m afraid of stabbing my hand Is your palm facing the hold ing pin Encircle the item with your hands then safely press it down Can t affix hard to affix an item to the prong Is the item hard We prepare parts for harder items Please contact us Did you cut the item ...

Page 22: ...ut of control Change the blade to thinner blade or decrease the peel ing thickness and slow the spin speed The item might be too large If will cause malfunction if the item is too large An item separates from the prong Are you attempting to peel an extremely soft item or an extremely deformed item Reducing the spin speed may help but there is a limit Have you attempted to affix the item once again...

Page 23: ...22 MEMO ...

Page 24: ...ing from the use of the unit in ways not described in this manual 5 Breakdown or damage resulting from service carried out by a person not designated by this Compa ny 6 Damage resulting from electrical noise 7 Operating this unit from a power source other than those indicated in this manual 8 Damage caused by dropping the unit sinking the unit to water or otherwise applying an impact to it 9 Any d...

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