Operating The Machine - Deighton FORMATIC Instruction Manual

Connect up to the supply and press the green start button. The form drum conveyor and hopper
paddles should rotate smoothly and quietly (if a foot switch is fitted this will need depressing to
operate).
If any safety interlock is not in place the machine will not operate. Relocate the interlock and
press the green start button to operate.
To stop the machine press the red stop button (or release foot switch if fitted).
If the machine will not operate check the following;
1. The machine power is switched on
2. The hopper guard micro switch is in place
3. There is nothing preventing the free rotation of paddles or drum
4. The stop button is not depressed
If, after carrying out these simple checks, you still do not get any rotation when the start button is
depressed, please contact your machine supplier or the manufacturer for further assistance.
Always clean the machine thoroughly prior to production (see cleaning).
When using an auto wire cleaning system always lubricate the metal shaft the scraper moves
along with the food lubrication spray provided prior to using the machine.
Initially practice starting and stopping the machine until you are able to stop the forming drum
with the mould at 90 degrees to the hopper, being positioned on the left hand side of the forming
drum when viewed from the front. This is the correct rest position and allows for simple removal
and replacement of the forming drum and also makes it easy to vary the depth of the form to set
the finished products weight.
Always make sure that there are no large pieces of bone or other hard items in the mix as they
can damage your machine.

(4) OPERATING THE MACHINE