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Meat Grinder – MG500 and MG550

E&OE

Safety

Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipment
or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols:

You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY INJURED if you do
not follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY INJURED if you do
not follow instructions.

You CAN be INJURED if you do
not follow instructions or
equipment damage may occur.

It is important that you read and
understand the instruction manual before
use and keep the manual in a safe place
for future reference. Safety information
presented here is generic in nature – some
advice may not be applicable to every
piece of equipment.

All safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury when
operating the equipment.

The term “equipment" refers to your
product, be it electrical mains, battery or
petrol engine powered.

IMPORTANT

– Handle the equipment

safely and carefully.

BEFORE USE

- If you are not familiar with

the safe operation/handling of this
equipment, or are in any way unsure of any
aspect of suitability or correct use it for
your application, you should complete
training conducted by a person or
organization qualified in safe use and
operation of this equipment, including
fuel/electrical handling and safety.

WARNINGS

•

Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow warnings
and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.

•

Never run a combustion engine in
confined areas.

•

Do not operate the equipment in
flammable or explosive environments,
such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Engine and
equipment may create sparks or heat
that may ignite vapours, dust etc

•

Keep clear of moving parts.

•

This equipment may be a potential
source of electric shock if misused.

•

Do not operate the equipment if it is
damaged, malfunctioning or is in an
excessively worn state.

•

Do not allow others to use the
equipment unless they have read this
manual and are adequately trained.

•

When using the equipment, basic
safety precautions detailed here must
always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, personal injury
and material damage.

•

When wiring electrically powered
equipment, follow all electrical and
safety codes.

•

Ensure all power sources conform to
equipment voltage requirements and
are disconnected before connecting
equipment.

General Work Area Safety

Work areas should be clean and well it.

Do not operate the equipment if
bystanders, animals etc are within
operating range of the equipment or the
general work area.

Personal Safety

Keep packaging away from children - risk
of suffocation! Operators must use the
equipment correctly. When using the
equipment, consider conditions and pay
due care to persons and property.

Prevent unintentional starting of the
equipment - ensure equipment and power
source switches are in the OFF position
before connecting or moving the
equipment. Do not carry equipment with
hands/fingers touching any controls.
Remove any tools or other items that are
not a part of the equipment from it before
starting or switching on.

Stay alert and use common sense when
operating equipment. Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Do not use equipment when tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. This equipment is not intended
for use by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities.

You must wear appropriate protective
equipment when operating, servicing, or
when in the operating area of the
equipment to help protect from serious
injury, including eye injury, inhalation of
toxic fumes, burns, and hearing loss.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as respirators, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection
etc should be used for appropriate
conditions. Other people nearby should
also wear appropriate personal protective
equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery, which can be caught in moving
parts. Keep hair and clothing away from
the equipment.

If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.

General Equipment Use and Care

Do not force the equipment. Use the
correct equipment for your application. The
correct equipment will perform better and
be safer within its design parameters. Do
not use the equipment if the ON/OFF
switch malfunctions – any equipment that
cannot be controlled with the ON/OFF
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Use the equipment and accessories etc. in
accordance with these instructions,
considering working conditions and the work
to be performed. Using the equipment for
operations different from those intended
could result in hazardous situations.

Before use, inspect the equipment for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
loose components, damage or any other
condition that may affect its operation. If
damaged, have the equipment repaired by an
authorized service centre or technician before
use.

Always keep the equipment and accessories
(cutting tools, nozzles, bits etc) properly
maintained. Keep the equipment, controls
and handles dry and free from dirt, oil and
grease.

Store the equipment out of reach of children
or untrained persons. To avoid burns or fire
hazards, let the equipment cool completely
before transporting or storing. Never place
the equipment in places where there are
flammable materials, combustible gases or
combustible liquids etc.

The equipment is not weather proof, and
should not be stored in direct sunlight, at high
ambient temperatures or locations that are
damp or very humid.

Product Use and Care

WARNINGS

•

Electric shock/electrocution hazard -
NEVER immerse the electrical cord or
appliance body in water.

•

Indoor use only - do not use outdoors.

•

Unplug from the electrical supply while
not in use, when assembling or
changing accessories, and before
cleaning.

•

Supervision is necessary when using
the appliance near children.

•

Do not allow children to operate or play
with the appliance.

•

Lift/carry the unit by holding the body
with both hands. Do not carry the unit by
the hopper or mincing head.

•

Do not insert food into the appliance
using fingers - always use the supplied
mandrel.

•

Do not mince hard foods, such as
bones, nuts, etc or fibrous foods, such
as ginger.

•

Do not run the appliance continuously
for more than 10 minutes. Always allow
sufficient time for the motor to cool
between uses.

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