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KNIFE SELECTION:
Before processing, choose the correct knife for your melon size. The MP-100 comes with a small
and a large knife as standard equipment and a double knife is available as an option.
The side heads require adjustment corresponding to the knife selection. the side heads can be
fastened in three positions. The narrowest position is for use with the small knife. The widest
position is for use with the large knife. The middle position is for use with both the large and
small knife for melons with varying skin thickness. Insure both side heads are located in the
same position.
RECOMMENDED USE
Knife
Small &
Optional
Large
Large
Melon ripeness affects results dramatically.
KNIFE CHANGING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Unscrew the knife knobs and remove the knife assembly. Refer to figure 4.
2.
Remove the two center head release pins. Refer to figure 3.
3.
Loosen the side head fastners and slide both the left and the right side heads in or out to one
of the three slot locations in the side head support. Refer to figure 4.
4.
Tighten the side head fasteners.
5.
Replace the knife assembly with the correct size knife on the mounting studs and tighten the
knobs securely.
6.
Reinstall the two center head release pins.
MP-100
KNIFE SELECTION GUIDE
FIGURE 5
OPTIMUM FRUIT SIZE
Side Head
Position
Cantaloupe
Narrow
#12 - #23
Wide
#6 - #9
Middle
#6 - #9
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Honey Dew
#8 - #10
#5 - #6
#6
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