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Operation
- Stop the machine immediately and disconnect it from the power source.
- Dismantle the cutting set and worm and remove whatever is impeding the machine’s proper functioning.
Be careful not to force or damage the cutting throat.
- Reassemble the cutting set and the worm.
8.
Turn the main switch to the 0-STOP position to power off the machine and stop the worm from turning.
9.
When finished using the machine, unplug it from the electrical outlet and clean it following the instructions
in
CLEANING
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FIRE HAZARD!
NEVER use the mincer/grinder when empty as the plates and knives can reach temperatures of up to
1800°C/1000°F in less than three minutes!
WARNING!
• NEVER handle the knives without adequate protection (e.g. reinforced metal fiber gloves).
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The plates and knives must be assembled or dismantled while the throat is mounted on the mincer/grinder,
one at a time in the indicated sequence, and secured correctly.
IMPORTANT!
Before assembling the cutting set, completely remove any accumulated meat products from the plates,
knives, knife shaft, worm and throat and carefully clean these components so that they can be assembled and
adjusted precisely.
RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING PLATES AND KNIVES
• The cutting set MUST have a final plate. In European Union countries and those within the CEN, the hole
diameters of the this plate must comply with CE norms (the holes must be ≤ 8mm). The thickness of the
final plate is not allowed to be less than 5 mm, also after being regrinded.
• Make sure to mount the knives and plates in the correct order (System Unger). Wrong orientation,
especially of the conical 3-hole kidney pre-cutting plate can cause breakages of the knives and / or knives
shaft.
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For optimal results it is essential to keep the cutting edges of the plates and knives in perfect condition.
Sharpen them when necessary and replace them when the plate holding nut no longer exerts sufficient
pressure on them. Always pair off and use the cutting elements together.
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Replace the worm when it shows signs of wear or if there is too much space between cutting elements
since this could cause the knives to rotate irregularly on the plates, accelerating knife wear and possibly
leading to breakage. The key pin which holds the plate should also be replaced if it shows signs of wear as
operating the machine with a worn pin could have similar consequences.
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ALWAYS store and transport the knives in their original packaging; this will protect you from potential injury
and help guard the knives’ cutting edges from accidental knocks or scratches.
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Under conditions of extreme stress the knife and plate support shaft functions like a protective “mechanical
fuse.” In such unintended circumstances the shaft may break in order to protect other mechanical
components such as the internal gear. The following recommendations will help you avoid breaking the
shaft:
- DO NOT use plates and knives that are not approved by Omcan. OEM plates and knives may be
purchased from your authorized Omcan dealer. ALWAYS assemble the plates and knives correctly and
