MEAT GRINDER
MODEL H6248
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
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OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
#PC6576 PRINTED IN CHINA
SAFETY
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating This Equipment
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which
are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The
progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by
themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident
prevention measures.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment.
Safety Instructions for Machinery
1. READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE
MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
MACHINERY. Machinery presents
serious injury hazards to untrained
users.
2. MAKE SURE ALL GUARDS ARE
IN THEIR CORRECT PLACE AND
WORK CORRECTLY BEFORE
USING MACHINERY. NEVER
OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT
GUARDS.
3. ALWAYS USE ANSI APPROVED
SAFETY GLASSES WHEN
OPERATING MACHINERY.
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4. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO
NOT wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, or jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts.
Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair and wear non-slip
footwear.
5. NEVER OPERATE MACHINERY
WHEN TIRED, OR UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL. Be mentally alert at all
times when running machinery.
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6. ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND
PROP ERLY SUPE RVISE D
PERSONNEL TO OPERATE
MACHINERY. Make sure opera-
tion instructions are safe and
clearly understood.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. Keep all children and visi-
tors a safe distance from the work
area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD
PROOF. Use padlocks, master
switches, and remove start switch
keys.
9. NEVER LEAVE WHEN MACHINE
IS RUNNING. Turn power OFF
and allow all moving parts to come
to a complete stop before leaving
machine unattended.
10. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. DO NOT use
machinery in damp, wet locations,
or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist.
11. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND
WELL LIT. Clutter and dark shad-
ows may cause accidents.
12. USE A GROUNDED EXTENSION
CORD RATED FOR THE
MAC H I NE AMP E R AGE.
Undersized cords overheat and
reduce voltage. Replace extension cords if they become damaged. DO NOT use extension
cords for 220V machinery.
13.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM
POWER SOURCE BEFORE
SERVICING MACHINERY. Make
sure switch is in
before reconnecting.
14. MAINTAIN MACHINERY WITH
CARE. Keep blades sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES. Make a habit
of checking for keys and adjusting wrenches before turning ON
machinery.
16. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
BEFORE USING MACHINERY.
Check for binding and alignment
of parts, broken parts, part mounting, loose bolts, and any other
conditions that may affect machine
operation. Repair or replace damaged parts.
17. USE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES. Refer to the
instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause
risk of injury.
18. DO NOT FORCE MACHINERY.
Work at the speed for which
the machine or accessory was
designed.
OFF
position
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Additional Safety Instructions For
Meat Grinders
1. READ THIS MANUAL: This manu-
al contains proper operating instructions for this machine.
2. ALWAYS CLEAN AND SANITIZE
ALL PARTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH MEAT DURING PROCESSING.
3. DISCONNECT POWER: Always
disconnect the machine from the
power source before cleaning,
changing attachments or when performing maintenance of any kind on
this tool.
4. MATERIAL FEED: Always feed
material evenly and smoothly. DO
NOT put any utensil other than
meat pusher into grinder.
Bacteria from raw meat has been
frequently linked to illness and even
death! Describing proper meat handling techniques outside of cleaning
the meat grinder is beyond the scope
of this manual. If you are unclear
about sanitary meat handling practices, contact your local Board of Health
or the USDA to research the proper
methods of meat handling.
5. LOOSE CLOTHING : DO NOT wear
loose clothing while operating this
machine. Tie back long hair.
6. SHARP SURFACES : DO NOT
place hands near, or in contact with,
cutting surfaces during operation.
7. MACHINE INSPECTIONS: Perform
machine inspections and maintenance service promptly as required.
8. ATTEND TO YOUR MACHINE :
Never walk away and leave the
machine running.
9. KEEP BLADES SHARP: Replace
or sharpen blade as needed.
10. TEST RUN: Always test run the
machine before starting any work.
No list of safety guidelines can be
complete. Every shop environment
is different. Always consider safety
first, as it applies to your individual
working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury, damage
to equipment or poor work results.
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