EUROCHEF MG500, MG550 User Manual

Meat Grinder

MG500 and MG550

User Manual

[Revision 2.0 January 2018]

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY B E FO RE US E – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND

MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by this manual may vary in

appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.

Meat Grinder – MG500 and MG550

Table of Contents

Safety................................................................................................................................................... 1

Parts I dentification............................................................................................................................. 3

MG500........................................................................................................................................................3

MG550........................................................................................................................................................4

Assembly ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Mounting the Kibbe Attachment .................................................................................................................6

Mounting the Sausage Attachment ............................................................................................................7

Mounting the Cookie Attachment ...............................................................................................................7

Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Forward and Reverse Functions ................................................................................................................8

Making Sausages .......................................................................................................................................8

Adjusting the Cookie Attachment ...............................................................................................................8

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 9

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It is important that you read and

General Work Area Safety

Use the equipment and accessories etc. in

Safety

Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipm ent
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.

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 handl ing and saf ety.

WARNINGS

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

• 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.

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

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
sourc e 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 th e equipment from it before
sta r ting or s witch ing 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 equipme nt is not intended
for use by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or m ental 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, inha lat ion of
toxic fumes, burns, and h earing loss.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as respirators, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protect io n
etc should be used for appropriate
conditions. Other people nearb y sho uld
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 hazard s.

General E quipment Use and Car e

Do not force the equipment. Use the
correct equipment for your appl icatio n. 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.

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

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 situatio ns.

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 th e 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 a nd Care

WARNINGS

• Electric shock/e lect roc utio n 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.

• Supervisio n is necessary w hen 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 - alw a ys 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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• Allow the unit to stop completely for at

General Service Information

least 30 seconds before changing
motor speed or direction of rotation of
the feed screw.

• To avoid jamming the unit and
damaging it, do not force the unit or
use excessive pressure when
inserting food into the mincer.

• Do not use the unit if it causes a
circuit breaker to trip – have i t
inspected and repaired at an
authorized service centre or by a
qualified technician. Never try to
replace parts or repair the unit by
yourself.

• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge. All users should have
adequate training in safely operating
the product or be under s uper vis ion of
a person responsible for their safety.

• Do not operate the appliance if the
cord or plug is damaged.

Before Fir s t Us e

• Check that the voltage indicated on
the rating label corresponds to the
mains voltage.

• Thoroughly clean all par ts except the
body in warm soapy water, then rinse
and dry.

• Before use, ensure the ON/OFF

swit ch is in the "OFF" posi tion.

• Have the equipment serviced or
repaired at authorized service centres
by qualified personnel only.

• Replacement parts must be original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) to
help ensure that equipment safety is
maintained.

• Do not attempt any maintenance or
repair work not described in this
instruction manual.

• After use, the equipment and
components may still be hot – allow
the equipment to cool and disconnect
spark plugs and/or electrical power
sources and/or batteries from it before
making adjustments, changing
accessories or performing repair or
maintenance.

• Do not make adjustments while the
equipment is running.

• Perform all service related activities
under suitable conditions, such as a
workshop etc.

• Replace any worn, damaged or
missing warning labels immediately.

• Do not clean equipment with solvents,
flammable liquids or harsh abrasives.

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