Harbor Freight Tools 99599 User Manual

Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 4

Setup .......................................................... 5

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Operation .................................................... 6

Maintenance ............................................... 6

Parts List and Diagram ............................... 7

Warranty ..................................................... 8

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not
put Motor, Fan, or Gearbox in water or other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
Feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.

6. 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.

7. The use of attachments not recommended

8. Do not use outdoors. For Household Use Only.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

10. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including stove.

11. Do not use fingers to scrape food away from

or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.

discharge disc while appliance is operating.
Cut type injury may result.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Work Area Safety

1. Do not use outdoors.

2. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.

Electrical Safety

1. To protect against electrical shock do

not immerse cord, plugs, or the main
unit in water or other liquid. Only the
removable non-electrical parts of the

unit may be immersed for cleaning.
Thoroughly clean and dry these parts prior to first
use and before every subsequent use.

2. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not change the plug in any way.

3. Extreme caution must be used
when moving appliance.

4. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there
is adequate surrounding workspace. Keep the
work area free of obstructions and other debris.

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3. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.

4. Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
Metal pieces can break off the pads and touch
electrical parts involving risk of shock.

Power Cord Safety:

1. A short power supply cord is to be provided
to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Do not use with any type of extension cord.

Hot Surface Safety

1. Do not operate the appliance near draperies,
curtains, and walls. These flammable materials
may catch fire from this electric appliance.

Foodborne Illness Safety

1. Before every use, thoroughly clean the
appliance (see “Cleaning” section for
instructions) EXCEPT for those parts that do
not touch foods. Then wash your hands.

2. Provide adequate ventilation space on all
sides of the appliance, especially near vents.
Inadequate ventilation may cause fire
or damage to the appliance.

3. Keep multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby.
Monitor the appliance while in use.

2. Follow Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food
safety recommendations for cooking and food
handling (www.fda.gov). Also, refer to the following
safety information, taken from FDA’s website:
Keep hot food hot (above 140° F)
and cold food cold (below 40° F).
Do not let perishable food sit out longer than
2 hours (1 hour in temperatures above 90° F).

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General Safety

1. Attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into
the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control
to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

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2. Ensure Switch is off and all parts
are dry before plugging in.

3. Do not continuously operate for
longer than 20 minutes.

4. Do not use to grind hard foods
(such as nuts or food containing bones) or
foods with hard fiber (such as ginger).

5. Do not adjust Cutting Blade and Cutting Plate while
using Kubbe (a meatstuffed dumpling) Attachments.

6. Do not apply excessive pressure or force during
operating. This may result in jamming.

7. If unit jams, turn off Meat Grinder immediately,
unplug cord from outlet and clean the unit.

8. Do not disassemble individual parts or repair unit
without help of trained service technician. If supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced by trained
service technician to avoid injury or damage.

9. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

10. Maintain labels and nameplates on the appliance.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.

11. This product is not a toy. Keep it out
of reach of children when children are
not being closely supervised.

12. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

13. When carrying Meat Grinder, hold
Motor Housing with both hands. Do not
carry by holding Hopper Plate.

14. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Specifications

Electrical Rating 120V~ / 60Hz / 250W

Max. Capacity

Power Cord 3′ 10″

2 lb. per minute /
1-1/2” cube meat pieces

Accessories

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

1 Feed Stick
1 Stainless Steel Cutting Blade
3 Cutting Plates
1 4-Piece Sausage Stuffing Kit
1 2-Piece Kubbe Attachment

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Cleaning

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS section at the beginning of this manual

including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OR ELECTRIC SHOCK:
Turn the appliance off, unplug the cord, and allow the appliance to cool completely before
performing any procedure in this section.
Do not immerse the motor/heating element, cord, or plug.

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1. To prevent foodborne illness, wash the non-electrical
parts of the unit before assembly in warm,
soapy water, taking care to rinse completely.

2. Dry with a soft cloth. Wipe the motor/heating
element housing with a soft clean cloth or sponge.

3. Allow unit to dry completely before assembly or use.

Assembly

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS section at the beginning of this manual

including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OR ELECTRIC SHOCK:
Turn the appliance off, unplug the cord, and allow the appliance to cool completely before
performing any procedure in this section.
Do not immerse the motor/heating element, cord, or plug.

4. After washing and drying, apply a small
amount of salad oil (not included) to
Cutting Plates to keep them lubricated.

CAUTION: Do not clean with bleach, thinners or
benzine.
These will damage or discolor Meat Grinder.

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following

pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.

1. Slide Head (12) into Housing Opening (15).
While holding Head, place Locking Knob (22)
into slot on Left Motor Housing (21).

2. Turn Locking Knob clockwise until tight and
Head is fastened securely to housing.

3. Twist Feed Screw (100) long-end first
into Head. Continue twisting until Feed
Screw fastened into housing.

4. Slide Cutting Blade (9) onto Feed
Screw, making sure the edges of Cutting
Blade face front of housing.

CAUTION! Cutting Blade is sharp.
Wear gloves and use care when installing Cutting Blade.

REV 12c

5. Slide selected Cutting Plate (6, 7, or 8) over Cutting
Blade, using the slot along Plate edge as guide.

6. Screw Cap (1) into place on housing until secure.

WARNING! To prevent metal filings in food and
serious injury from grinder damage:
Lubricate with salad oil before use.
Do not overtighten Cap (1). Stop and check Cap (1)
periodically during use to ensure it remains tight.

7. Slide Hopper Plate (13) onto top
of Head until secure.

8. Set Grinder on flat and stable counter space that
does not block vents along bottom of housing.

9. Cut foods into small pieces that
can easily fit into Hopper.

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Operating Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS section at the beginning of this manual

including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

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1. Once food is ready, plug in Power Cord (17)
and press Switch (20) to activate.

2. Feed food into Hopper Plate. Use Food Pusher (14)
to press food down Plate and into Head.

WARNING! Do NOT use fingers to push food
into Grinder. Only use Food Pusher.

3. To make sausage, insert desired
Sausage Maker (3, 4, or 5) into
Sausage Adapter (2).

6. For making Kubbe, place Kubbe
Attachments (10, 11) onto Feed Screw shaft. Slide
down until the Attachment tabs fit into the slots.

7. Slide Cap over Attachments and turn clockwise
until fastened securely against housing.

WARNING! To prevent metal filings in food and
serious injury from grinder damage:
Lubricate with salad oil before use.
Do not overtighten Cap (1). Stop and check Cap (1)
periodically during use to ensure it remains tight.

4. Place wide end of Sausage Adapter against
the Head and in front of Cutting Blade.

5. Slide Cap over Sausage Maker and Adapter
and turn clockwise until Sausage Adapter
is fastened securely against housing.
CAUTION! Do not overtighten.

8. To prevent accidents, turn off the appliance and
disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then
store the appliance indoors out of children’s reach.

Inspection and Maintenance

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must

be performed only by a qualified technician.

OPERATION

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OR ELECTRIC SHOCK:
Turn the appliance off, unplug the cord, and allow the appliance to cool completely before
performing any procedure in this section.
Do not immerse the motor/heating element, cord, or plug.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM APPLIANCE FAILURE:
Do not use damaged appliances.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general

condition of the appliance. Check for:

• loose hardware,

• misalignment or binding of moving parts,

• cracked or broken parts,

• damaged electrical wiring, and

• any other condition that may

affect its safe operation.

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2. TO CLEAR JAMS:

a. Switch off Grinder and unplug it.

b. Unscrew Cap and use a screwdriver

to remove Cutting Plate.

CAUTION! Do not remove Cutting Plate with fingers.

c. Remove clog.

d. Wash washable parts in warm, soapy water.

e. Dry parts and reassemble them.

3. WARNING! If the supply cord of this

appliance is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.

REV 12c

Parts List and Diagram

Part Description Qty

1 Cap 1
2 Sausage Maker Adapter 1
3 Small Sausage Maker 1
4 Medium Sausage Maker 1
5 Large Sausage Maker 1
6 Medium Cutting Plate 1
7 Fine Cutting Plate 1
8 Coarse Cutting Plate 1

9 Cutting Blade 1
10 Kubbe Attachment A 1
11 Kubbe Attachment B 1
12 Head 1
13 Hopper Plate 1
14 Food Pusher 1
15 Housing Opening 1
16 Rubber Half-Ring 2
17 Power Cord 1
18 Self-Tapping Bolt (M4×16) 2
19 Switch Holder 1
20 Switch 1
21 Left Motor Housing 1
22 Locking Knob 1
23 Rubber Underlay 4
24 Right Motor Housing 1
25 Self-Tapping Bolt (M4×20) 5

Part Description Qty

100 Feed Screw 1
101 Wire Loop 1
102 Washer (M14×0.8) 1
103 POM Washer 1
104 Washer (M14×0.2) 1
105 Feed Screw Base 1
200 Gearbox 1
201 Fan 1
202 Motor 1
203 Rear Gearbox 1
204 Washer (M5) 3
205 Spring Washer (M5) 3
206 Bolt (M5×12) 3
207 Washer (M8×0.2) 5
208 Gear C 1
209 Rubber Shroud 6
210 Small shaft 2
211 Front Gearbox 1
212 Nut (M8) 1
213 Self-Tapping Bolt (M4×18) 4
214 Bushing A 1
215 Gear A 1
216 Washer (M12×0.2) 2
217 Gear B 1
218 Bushing B 1

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Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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