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DIXIE GRINDERS INC. 1324 RAILROAD AVENUE GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976 (800) 745-0586 (256) 582-0477 FAX (256) 582-0478 MODEL 7-7 200mm GRINDER CAUTION THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ TO, OR BY EACH PERSON, BEFORE THAT PERSON OR DEPARTMENT UNCRATES, OPERATES, MAINTAINS, OR SUPERVISES USE OF THIS MACHINE IN ANY WAY.
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NUMBER SAFETY TAG BELT GUARD PLATE GUARD MOTOR COVER PANELS HEAD FRAME TYPICAL DIXIE 7-7 GRINDER UNIT LISTED BELOW IS THE DEFINITION OF THE HAZARD LEVEL USED ON THE SAFETY STICKERS. IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY...
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If for any reason you believe these meat by-products, and other similar products. guards are not adequate, do not use the machine and call Dixie Grinders Inc. at once. (256) 582- The primary grinding components are a plate 0477 OR (800) 745-0586.
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PROVIDED TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE PLATE, THE KNIFEHOLDER, AND THE FRONT END OF THE FEEDSCREW! REPLACE SAFETY TAGS WHEN NECESSARY! CALL DIXIE GRINDERS INC. FOR REPLACEMENT SAFETY TAGS. 7.1E TAG D 1 EA. (ON GEARBOX) 7-7 200mm 09-026 TAG C 2 EA. (ON FRONT OF...
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Dixie Grinders Inc. before unloading the machine! Platforms should be so designed not to make the hopper guard, or other guarding, ineffective.
Dixie Grinders Inc. does not supply motor controls, starters, stop/start stations, disconnects, or other related equipment that is required to control the function of the grinder...
DISASSEMBLY TOOLS: GRINDER UNIT DISASSEMBLY: If the grinder is not located on floor level make no attempt to disassemble the grinder READ AND UNDERSTAND THE unit without an adequate platform or FOLLOWING TAG. provisions provided by the installation contractor, plant engineer, or plant safety officer.
Step 6. REMOVE THE Step 3. PLATE REMOVAL: CENTERING PIN Using the plate lifter, remove the plate and bushing from the grinder unit. It is necessary to lift while pulling on the bushing. Do not use screwdrivers or other tools to pry the plate from the grinder unit.
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MODEL FSP2008 FEEDSCREW PULLER With the feedscrew removed from the grinder unit, it can now be wired. Dixie Grinders Inc. does not supply motor controls, disconnects, or stop/start stations. Please consult your Electrical Engineer, your Safety Engineer, OSHA, and other Federal, State, and local...
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OUT THE POWER! instructions before using. If you notice that the tin plating is coming off of your grinder unit contact Dixie Grinders Inc. UNIT ASSEMBLY: Please study all of the grinder parts shown on the exploded view before you attempt to assemble the grinder unit.
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When using the ring wrench to install the When using the ring wrench to install the feedscrew, lift the feedscrew slightly while feedscrew, lift the feedscrew slightly while pushing it in. pushing it in. If the feedscrew does not slide up on the spline, it may be necessary to push down and in, while turning the feedscrew slightly to engage the drive spline.
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UNIT ASSEMBLY: UNIT ASSEMBLY: Please study all the grinder parts shown on Please study all the grinder parts shown on the exploded view before you attempt to the exploded view before you attempt to assemble the grinder unit. (The exploded assemble the grinder unit.
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Step 5. INSTALL CENTERING PIN. Step 5. INSTALL CENTERING PIN. Step 5. INSTALL CENTERING PIN. Step 4. INSTALL Step 4. INSTALL FEEDSCREW. Step 4. INSTALL FEEDSCREW. Inspect the pin to make sure it is clean and Inspect the pin to make sure it is clean and Inspect the pin to make sure it is clean and FEEDSCREW.
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Step 7. REPLACE INSERTS Step 7. REPLACE INSERTS Inserting the pointed end of our insert Inserting the pointed end of our insert remover into the slot of the knifeholder remover into the slot of the knifeholder In the above illustration notice that the face In the above illustration notice that the face provides a quick and easy way to remove the provides a quick and easy way to remove the...
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We recommend that a fresh plate surface We recommend that a fresh plate surface should be used every 8 hours of operation. should be used every 8 hours of operation. Operations that run empty or with hard to Operations that run empty or with hard to grind materials may have to change plate grind materials may have to change plate surfaces every 4 hours.
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Step 12. INSTALL PLATE AND BUSHING Step 12. INSTALL PLATE AND BUSHING INTO GRINDER UNIT. INTO GRINDER UNIT. Step 10. INSPECT THE PLATE BUSHING. Step 10. INSPECT THE PLATE BUSHING. The plate bushing should be clean, and free of The plate bushing should be clean, and free of Slide the orifice plate with the plate bushing Slide the orifice plate with the plate bushing nicks and burrs.
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Step 14. INSPECT THE RING Step 14. INSPECT THE RING The ring can weigh up to 65 pounds, if this is The ring can weigh up to 65 pounds, if this is The threads of the ring should be inspected The threads of the ring should be inspected more than you can comfortably lift, get help.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. The grinder unit should never be left The grinder unit should never be left unattended while running. If you have to be unattended while running. If you have to be away from your work station, turn the away from your work station, turn the grinder off.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued. Never operate a grinder unit while under the The hopper guard is a guard, not a large influence of alcohol or drugs. capacity chute or storage bin. Large pieces of fresh meat do not bridge as easily as pre- Do not place your hands under the plate ground material, but the grinder cuts the guard for any reason.
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Being a plain bearing it relies on the product for bearing it relies on the product for Dixie Grinders Inc. sells only "PREMIUM" Dixie Grinders Inc. sells only "PREMIUM" lubrication and cooling. The bushing is mild lubrication and cooling.
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A majority of all service calls eventually If you are breaking plates from tramp metal, point to the customers real problem, dull and are using a thin plate, perhaps a full plates. Next to plate sharpness, plate thickness plate may be the answer. A flatness is important.
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When grinding plates, When grinding plates, do not do not place the plate place the plate Examine the grinder plate for cracks before Examine the grinder plate for cracks before at the outer edge of the surface grinder table. at the outer edge of the surface grinder table. each sharpening.
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CENTERING PIN. CENTERING PIN. SPRINGS. SPRINGS. The pin must be removed daily for The pin must be removed daily for The washer springs last a very long time. The washer springs last a very long time. sanitation. The vent slot should be clean, sanitation.
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Send your knifeholder with broken broken. Send your knifeholder with broken pins to Dixie Grinders Inc. for repair. pins to Dixie Grinders Inc. for repair. Examine the knife inserts. The edge of the Examine the knife inserts.
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Line the notch of the insert up with the pin in Line the notch of the insert up with the pin in The combination of the insert slot angle and The combination of the insert slot angle and the bottom of the slot of the knifeholder. If the bottom of the slot of the knifeholder.
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HEAD. HEAD. The heads have three different types of The heads have three different types of flutes. The bore flutes, the spin flutes, and flutes. The bore flutes, the spin flutes, and the spin lugs. the spin lugs. The bore flutes are the spiral flutes that The bore flutes are the spiral flutes that extends for about 15".
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FEEDSCREW. FEEDSCREW. Foreign metal has obviously damaged this feedscrew. This type of damage makes this Foreign metal has obviously damaged this feedscrew. This type of damage makes this feedscrew unfit for use. Other than the tramp metal damage, this feedscrew has sufficient wear feedscrew unfit for use.
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Examine the flights in the head section. Notice how the corners are rounded. The flighting Examine the flights in the head section. Notice how the corners are rounded. The flighting should be replaced when it is worn down to 3/8" thick. Also notice the crack at the root of the should be replaced when it is worn down to 3/8"...
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Note the sharp corners and square edges on a Note the sharp corners and square edges on a Sharp cupping is needed to aggressively Sharp cupping is needed to aggressively new feedscrew. new feedscrew. grasp the product that falls into the hopper. grasp the product that falls into the hopper.
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HOPPERS. HOPPERS. Tin plated hopper wth new safety stickers. Tin plated hopper wth new safety stickers. The spin ridge, which runs the length of the The spin ridge, which runs the length of the hopper at the bottom, should have a square hopper at the bottom, should have a square corner.
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