Hobart 4246 manual Maintenance, Assembly And Use, Grinding Procedure, Cleaning

ASSEMBLY AND USE

Do not use a plate with hole size smaller than 3/32".

Before using the grinding cylinder, take it apart and wash it thoroughly. (See Cleaning instructions.)

Hand-tighten the end ring. Overtightening will damage unit.

The Wedge cylinder is marked TOP and BOTTOM. Before operating, be sure TOP is visible.

The knife and plate need some preliminary lubrication: rub tallow or mineral oil over the cutting surfaces of these parts. Knives and plates must be sharp and true for proper cutting action. The two studs on the front of the hopper allow storage of the spanner wrench and the foot control.

The Model 4246 hopper has a normal total capacity of 140 lb (63.5 kg), depending on the type of meat or product to be processed. Meat may be mixed in the hopper for any desired length of time. During the Mix-Only period, the mixing arm operates; and the hopper conveyor screw does not rotate. Continuous self-feeding occurs along with grinding in the Mix/Grind operation.

To shut hopper lid, lift the locking catch on the front hinge while holding the lid itself with your other hand.

GRINDING PROCEDURE

First Grind . . .

Fill hopper and close and latch the hopper lid. Overfilling will bend the hopper lid and may cause the interlock to open the electrical circuit.

Push MIX/GRIND START button to start grinding. Press STOP button to stop grinding.

Second Grind . . .

Fill hopper and close and latch the hopper lid. Press MIX START button. After desired mixing, press the STOP button. Then, press the MIX/GRIND START button to start grinding, press the STOP button to stop grinding, or activate and use the optional accessory Foot Switch.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES.

CLEANING

The Model 4246 Mixer-Grinder is designed for easy cleaning. Stop the grinder and unplug electrical power source before cleaning or servicing. The following components must be removed when cleaning the mixer-grinder: mixing arm, end ring, knife, plate, cylinder and conveyor screw. The grinder attachment is easily cleaned.

1.Use spanner wrench to loosen the adjusting ring and to withdraw the plate, knife and conveyor screw.

2.Inside the hopper, remove the rubber seal at the drive end of the conveyor screw. Grasp the outer flange or use a dull screwdriver tip to pull the seal out.

– 7 –