Omcan FA12, Instruction Manual

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General Information
Omcan Manufacturing and Distributing Company Inc. and Food Machinery Of America, Inc. dba Omcan
are not responsible for any harm or injury caused due to any person’s improper or negligent use of
this equipment. The product shall only be operated by someone over the age of 18, of sound mind, and
not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol, who has been trained in the correct operation of this
machine, and is wearing authorized, proper safety clothing. Any modification to the machine voids any
warranty, and may cause harm to individuals using the machine or in the vicinity of the machine while
in operation.
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put meat grinder in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts. Never feed meat by hand. Always use the pusher.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or
injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
• Do not use fingers to scrape food away from discharge disc while appliance is operating.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTIONS
• When carrying the unit, be sure to hold Motor Housing with both hands, not to hold only Hopper Plate. Be
careful to carry the unit because it is very heavy.
• Do not grind hard foods such as bones, nuts, or vegetables.
• Do not grind ginger and other materials with hard fiber.
• To avoid jamming, do not force to operate the unit with excessive pressure.
• If the unit jams, switch off immediately and clean the unit. (See “Jamming” on page 6)
• Always connect your device to a grounded outlet.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord.
• The appliance should be used strictly in accordance with these instructions as no liability can be accepted
for any damage caused by non-compliance with these instructions, or any other improper or handling.