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MINCERS / GRINDERS MANUAL
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PLEASE NOTE: The W130 models include a pair of centerers to prevent
damaging the holder into which the cutting head is inserted during assembly.
4. Before operating the machine, lubricate the edge of both the plate and the
knife with animal fat or vegetable oil.
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.
5. Plug the machine to an electrical outlet.
6. Put the meat into the mincer/grinder using the TALSA feed stomper provided. DO NOT place or balance meat containers on the
machine itself.
7. Turn the main switch to the I-START position to begin grinding. If the worm should become jammed or stuck:
a) Stop the machine immediately and disconnect it from the power source.
b) 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.
c) 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 section 9 (
CLEANING
).
8. MINCING / GRINDING SYSTEMS
Talsa mincers/grinders are available with four different cutting systems suitable for processing a variety of meat mixture to any desired
consistency. See fig. 1 in the DRAWINGS section at the beginning of this manual for diagrams of the various system configurations.
Available cutting systems:
SYSTEM CUTTING APPLICATION CUTTING SET
ENTERPRISE 22/32
Single cutting.
Designed for use with
fresh meat.
Knife (square central hole) & cutting plate (round
key pin).
UNGER-2
Knife, cutting plate (square key pin) &
supplementary ring.
SYSTEM CUTTING APPLICATION CUTTING SET
UNGER-3 Double cutting.
Designed for chilled
meats.
Precutting plate, double-cutting knife, final plate &
supplementary ring.
UNGER-5
Five elements,
quadruple fine to very
fine cutting.
Precutting plate, double-cutting knife, cutting plate,
double-cutting knife, final plate & supplementary
ring
8.1 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 beeing 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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 TALSA. OEM plates and knives may be purchased from your
authorized TALSA dealer. ALWAYS assemble the plates and knives correctly and carefully.

DO NOT use knives with worn cutting edges.