Univex MG8912 Parts List

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

MEAT GRINDER

Persons under age 18 are not permitted to operate or

have accessibility to operate this equipment per

U.S. Dept. of Labor Employment Standards

Administration Fact Sheet No. ESA91-3.

univex

MG8912/0303

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MG8912

MODEL MG8912 MEAT GRINDER

The UNI VEX Model MG8912 Meat Grinder is a portable electric power driven machine

designed to process 8 to 12 lb. of meat per minute. It consists of a I HP drive assembly with a No.
12 drive hub operating at 250 RPM; a grinder head assembly with interchangeable plates to vary

the texture of the processed meat; an 8 qt. feed pan to hold the meat that is to be processed; and a
plastic stomper to insert the meat into the grinder.

INSPECTION

The assemblies are inspected and tested at the factory; however, the user should examine the

grinder head assembly (Fig. 2) and compare the parts ordered and received with the parts list. The

drive assembly (Fig. 1) is complete and requires only to be externally inspected and electrically

checked prior to use. The electrical data listed on the nameplate of the drive assembly should be

the same as the user's electrical supply. Any damage should be reported to the carrier immediately,

and any shortage or deviation of parts to UNI VEX Corporation.

SAFETY

The user should read and understand these instructions prior to operating the machine. New

operator& should be properly trained in safety precautions to be observed for the proper use and

servicing ofthis machine.

Switch the power "OFF" and disconnect the electrical supply prior to mounting or

dismounting the grinder head, cleaning, or servicing the machine.

Switch the power 'OFF' prior to connecting the electrical supply or resetting the circuit

breaker. To prevent unauthorized operation, the power switch can be lock in the OFF" position by

removing the switch key. A manual resettable overload circuit breaker is provided on the back of

the machine, In case this circuit breaker is actuated, switch the power "OFF', disconnect the

electrical supply, determine and correct the fault prior to resetting the breaker.

Assure that the meat chopper is properly assembled and installed with the thumb screw

tightenedbefore connecting the electrìcal supply.

The knife is sharp. Use extreme care when handling or cleaning.

Do not put your fingers in the throat of the grinder when the electrical supply is connected.

Use the plastic stomper for inserting meat into the grinder. Do not put fingers or objects into plate

holes.

Wipe down the exterior of the drive assembly only. Never hose down or immerse the drive

assembly in water.

Do not attempt to service the drive assembly yourself. Refer to the list of UNI VEX

approved service representatives for adjustment or repair of your UNI VEX equipment.

ASSEMBLY

Attach the Pan Support (Fig.

1 Item 7) to the Housing Cover (Item 3) using screws provided.

The PTO adapter (Fig. 1 Item 24,) should remain on the PTO drive shaft when the grinder
head is removed. The Grinder Head Housing Assembly (Fig. 2 Item 4 through 8,) should be
maintained as an integral unit. No additional disassembly of these components should occur.

Likewise, the Worm Assembly (Fig. 2 Items 9 through 12,) should be maintained as an integral

unit. These assemblies and the other components of the Grinder Head Assembly should be washed

with awarmwater and soap solution and driedpriorto use. Inspectthe Knife (Item 13) for

sharpness and handle carefully.

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Insert the housing of the Grinder Head Assembly into the PTO housing of the Drive

Assembly. Tighten the thumb screw and assure that the engagement is

coat the Drive Shaft (Item 9) and Fiber Washer (Item 10) of the Worm Assembly with

Lubricant (Item 16). Insert the Worm Assembly into the Housing, assuring that it

PTO adapter.

The Knife and Grinder Plate (Items 13 & 14) should be coated with the lubricant

or beef tallow prior to assembly. Place the Knife, SHARP EDGES OUT, on the

of the Worm Assembly. Place the Grinder Plate on the

in the plate engages the pin in the grinder housing. Screw the Hand wheel Ring

worm assembly extension so that the notch

housing assembly using only minimum force. The ring controls the

the knife. The knife is easily damaged by dry running

Mount the Feed Pan on the top of the Drive Assembly so that its outlet

inlet throat of the Grinder Assembly Housing.

or excessive force on the Hand wheel Ring.

proper and secure. Lightly

is engaged in the

square extension

(Item 15) on the

pressure between the plate and

spout engages the

PROCESSING

MG8912

Drive Shaft

provided

Locate the equipment for the convenience of the operator, allowing free

switch and sufficient clearance for safety and care of operation. Slice the
will easily fit into the outlet of the Feed Pan. Place a suitable container

Grinder Head. Place the meat in the Feed Pan and start grinder. Hand feed the

of the pan using the stomper to feed the meat into the grinding

force feed the grinder at an increased rate. Best results

fast as the grinder processes it. Switch the power 'OFF when processing is interrupted.

worm. Do not use the stomper to

are obtained when the meat is fed only as

processing has been compled, switch the power "OFF" and disconnect the

Dismount the Grinder Head from the Drive. Disassemble, wash, and dry the
Grinder Head. Store the components in a refrigerator for added sanitation.

access to the power

meat into strips which

at the discharge of the

meat into the outlet

power supply cord.

components of the

When the

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