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HEAVY HORSEPOWER GRINDER OPERATING MANUAL & PARTS LIST Models 342, 542, 548, 552, 7542, 7548, 7552, 1056, 1556 Applicable on HHP Grinders starting with Serial No. 2250 Model 548 Model 1056 Shown Shown BIRO Designed BIRO Built IMPORTANT NOTICE This Manual contains important...
No one should use or service this machine without proper training and supervision. All operators should be thoroughly familiar with the procedures contained in this Manual. Even so, BIRO cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which its products will be used. You, the owner...
NEVER Alter This Machine From its Original Form as Shipped From Factory. DO NOT Operate • Machine With Missing Parts. • PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels. • ALWAYS Read Operation and Service Manual BEFORE Operating, Cleaning, or Servicing. • USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.
1. Read this Manual thoroughly before installation and operation. Do not proceed with installation and operation if you have any questions or do not understand anything in this Manual. Contact your local Distributor, or BIRO first. 2. Install machine on a level, solid, non-skid surface in a well lighted work area away from children and visitors.
11. Check placement of all warning labels and Manual. Machine is now ready for trained operators to process product. 12. Use meat deflector attached to grinding bowl to eliminate meat splatter. 13. Contact your local Distributor or BIRO directly if you have any questions or problems with the installation or operation of this machine.
OPERATION ROTATING GRINDING WORM TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY • ONLY Properly Trained Personnel Should Use This Equipment. • NEVER Place Hands into Machine Input or Output Openings. • NEVER Open Machine During Operation. • DO NOT Wear Gloves While Operating. •...
Electrical Components. • ALWAYS Thoroughly Clean Equipment at Least Daily. CLEANING THE BIRO HEAVY HORSEPOWER GRINDER l. Disconnect grinder from power source and perform lockout/tagout procedures. 2. Remove grinding bowl end ring, breaker plate, knife and grinding worm. DO NOT POWER SPRAY DIRECTLY AT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 3.
PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels. • USE ONLY GENUINE BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed. A. GRINDING BOWL INSTALLATION 1. Mount the grinding bowl on the two threaded studs on the front of the machine. Tighten in position with provided nuts.
B. BEARING HOUSING LUBRICATION 1. Unplug grinder from power source and perform lockout/tagout procedures. 2. Remove bolted on tray. 3. Reinstall tray and bolt on tightly. C. ROLLER CHAIN AND DRIVE SPROCKET LUBRICATION Chains should be protected against dirt and moisture. Chain life will vary appreciably depending upon its lubrication.
OPTIONAL EAGLE BELT DRIVE SYSTEM BIRO MANUAL FEED GRINDERS MODELS 548, 552, 7548, 7552, 1056, 1556 MODEL NO. 548,552,7548,7552,1056,1556 FORCE TABLE #1-7 APPLY FORCE 5HP (3.7 kw) 7-1/2 HP (5.6 kw) 10HP (7.5 kw) 15HP (11.2 kw) new 10.5 lb (4.8 Kg) new 15.3 lb (6.9 Kg)
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“EAGLE” DRIVE BELT TENSIONING INSTRUCTIONS MODELS 548, 552, 7548, 7552, 1056, 1556 1. Place a straight edge on top of the belt and across both sprockets as shown in the diagram. 2. Set the large O-Ring at the 1 Graduation (⅛” line) on the Tension Tester, Item No.
IMPORTANT: Must have Model and Serial Number when ordering Parts MAIN BODY AND DRIVE SYSTEM FOR 3, 5 AND 7½ HORSEPOWER GRINDERS Applicable on Choppers Starting with Serial No. 2250 Item No. Description Motor Section Item No. Description H335A Item No. Description H301 Bevel collar trim 8”...
Applicable on Choppers Starting with Serial No. 2250 GRINDER HORSEPOWER AND BOWL SIZE AVAILABLE Model 342 - 3 HP - #42 size bowl - tinned Model 548 - 5 HP - #48 size bowl - tinned Model 552 - 5 HP - #52 size bowl - tinned Model 7548 - 7.5 HP - #48 size bowl - tinned...
SWITCH ASSEMBLY LESS BUTTONS. THIS SWITCH SWITCH ASSEMBLY LESS BUTTONS. THIS SWITCH ASSEMBLY MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ASSEMBLY MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED BIRO SERVICE AGENCY. BIRO SERVICE AGENCY. FRONT HALF OF CASE CONVERSION TO AEG STARTER FROM SERIAL NO.
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TONS AND MAGNETIC SAFETY SWITCH AS ONE STARTER. ORDER H478EE (SPECIFY HP & VOLTS UNIT. TO COMPLETE NO.)-LB. AEG SWITCH ASSEMBLY LESS BUTTONS. THIS SWITCH ASSEMBLY MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED BIRO SERVICE AGENCY. AEG Switch Section Item No. Description...
IMPORTANT: Must have Model and Serial Number when ordering Parts MAIN BODY AND DRIVE SYSTEM FOR 10 AND 15 HORSEPOWER GRINDERS Applicable on Choppers Starting with Serial No. 2250 Item No. Description Item No. Description H101 H232 Box end wrench, 1¼” Bearing box H306 H101A...
IMPORTANT: Must have Model and Serial Number when ordering Parts MAIN BODY AND DRIVE SYSTEM FOR 10 AND 15 HORSEPOWER GRINDERS Applicable on Choppers Starting with Serial No. 2250 GRINDER HORSEPOWER AND BOWL SIZE AVAILABLE Model 1056 - 10 HP - #56 size bowl - tinned Model 1556 - 15 HP - #56 size bowl - tinned Tray Section For 56 Bowl Section...
BAEG/15-C43 (208/220V) TO COMPLETE NO.)-LB. AEG SWITCH ASSEMBLY H478EE-16A Switch Assembly BAEG/15-D26 (380/415V) LESS BUTTONS. THIS SWITCH ASSEMBLY MUST H478EE-17A Switch Assembly BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED BIRO SERVICE BAEG/15-E22 (440V) AGENCY. H478EE-18A Switch Assembly BAEG/15-F22 (550V) H279EE-220 Contactor, LS18K.10-CO (220V) FROM SERIAL NO.
OPERATOR’S SIGNATURE PAGE WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE SIGNING BELOW MY SIGNATURE ATTESTS THAT I HAVE COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL. I REALIZE THAT THIS MACHINE, IF OPERATED CARELESSLY, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. NAME (PRINT) SIGNATURE SUPERVISOR’S...
The warranty card must be returned to The Biro Manufacturing Company for proper registration. If no warranty card is returned to BIRO, the warranty period will begin from the date the machine was originally shipped from the factory.
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