Hobart 4246 Manuel D’Utilisation
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ASSEMBLY AND USE
Do not use a plate with hole size smaller than
3
/
32
".
Before using the grinding cylinder, take it apart and wash it thoroughly. (See Cleaning instructions.)
Hand-tighten the end ring. Overtightening will damage unit.
The Wedge cylinder is marked TOP and BOTTOM. Before operating, be sure TOP is visible.
The knife and plate need some preliminary lubrication: rub tallow or mineral oil over the cutting surfaces
of these parts. Knives and plates must be sharp and true for proper cutting action. The two studs on
the front of the hopper allow storage of the spanner wrench and the foot control.
of these parts. Knives and plates must be sharp and true for proper cutting action. The two studs on
the front of the hopper allow storage of the spanner wrench and the foot control.
The Model 4246 hopper has a normal total capacity of 140 lb (63.5 kg), depending on the type of meat
or product to be processed. Meat may be mixed in the hopper for any desired length of time. During the
Mix-Only period, the mixing arm operates; and the hopper conveyor screw does not rotate. Continuous
self-feeding occurs along with grinding in the Mix/Grind operation.
or product to be processed. Meat may be mixed in the hopper for any desired length of time. During the
Mix-Only period, the mixing arm operates; and the hopper conveyor screw does not rotate. Continuous
self-feeding occurs along with grinding in the Mix/Grind operation.
To shut hopper lid, lift the locking catch on the front hinge while holding the lid itself with your other hand.
GRINDING PROCEDURE
First Grind . . .
Fill hopper and close and latch the hopper lid. Overfilling will bend the hopper lid and may cause
the interlock to open the electrical circuit.
the interlock to open the electrical circuit.
Push MIX/GRIND START button to start grinding. Press STOP button to stop grinding.
Second Grind . . .
Fill hopper and close and latch the hopper lid. Press MIX START button. After desired mixing,
press the STOP button. Then, press the MIX/GRIND START button to start grinding, press the
STOP button to stop grinding, or activate and use the optional accessory Foot Switch.
press the STOP button. Then, press the MIX/GRIND START button to start grinding, press the
STOP button to stop grinding, or activate and use the optional accessory Foot Switch.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
CLEANING
The Model 4246 Mixer-Grinder is designed for easy cleaning. Stop the grinder and unplug electrical
power source before cleaning or servicing. The following components must be removed when cleaning
the mixer-grinder: mixing arm, end ring, knife, plate, cylinder and conveyor screw. The grinder
attachment is easily cleaned.
power source before cleaning or servicing. The following components must be removed when cleaning
the mixer-grinder: mixing arm, end ring, knife, plate, cylinder and conveyor screw. The grinder
attachment is easily cleaned.
1. Use spanner wrench to loosen the adjusting ring and to withdraw the plate, knife and conveyor
screw.
2. Inside the hopper, remove the rubber seal at the drive end of the conveyor screw. Grasp the outer
flange or use a dull screwdriver tip to pull the seal out.