Hobart 4246 User Manual

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The Model 4246 Mixer-Grinder is designed to use #32-size knife and plate assemblies (not included
with the unit).

The Model 4246 is equipped with two drive systems. A 1-HP motor drives the heavy-duty steel mixing
arm. A 5-HP motor drives the grinder worm in the Standard 4246S unit. There is a 7

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2

-HP motor,

specifically powered for grinding mixed fresh and frozen meat in the Heavy-Duty 4246HD. The data
plate is marked 6 HP (total) for the 4246S and 8

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/

2

 HP (total) for the 4246HD.

The exclusive Hobart design #46 Wedge cylinder grinding
end (Fig. 1) speeds product from hopper to grinding end by
pulling pieces of meat through the large upper opening of the
cylinder.

The 4246 Mixer-Grinder may be ordered with any of the
following options and/or accessories:

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Pneumatic foot switch (can be added at any time)

•

Nonadjustable legs with casters

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Adjustable legs with casters in two different height
ranges

The hopper lid is designed to open either from the left or the
right, depending on your needs. Contact your Hobart
representative for further information.

The mixing arm rotates at 23 rpm and the grinder worm at 216 rpm. The 4246 Mixer-Grinder hopper has
meat capacity up to 140 lb (64 kg), depending upon the type of product. It has a grinding rate of 55 to
60 lb (25 to 27 kg) of fresh boneless beef per minute, first or second cutting through a 

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8

" plate, and a

grinding rate of 60 to 65 lb (27 to 29 kg) of fresh boneless pork per minute, second cutting through a

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16

" plate. The 4246HD unit is powered for processing frozen meat tempered to 26°F (-3°C) or higher;

the meat can be in flake or stick form.