Do's

Don'ts

Always keep the plate & knife sharp.

Always check for levelness by laying the knife on the plate before inserting in the machine.

Always keep plates & knives lubricated in storage and when starting up the machine.

Always use a coolant when sharpening plates.

Always inspect the plates making sure all holes are clear - that there are no cracks.

Always call Speco or an authorized Speco distributor for all your grinder/mincer needs!

Never, never overtighten the main barrel nose retaining ring on the machine.

Never, never run the grinder/mincer without product. Product is the natural lubricant. Heat can build up so fast that cold product could crack the plate.

Never, never hit the plate against anything to clean the holes.

Never, never throw the plates or knives.

Never, never call anyone except Speco for your grinder/mincer needs!

Always inspect parts for cracks, heat fractures, discoloring. Never run on parts that have these defects.

Always use O.S.H.A. lockout tagout procedures when changing knives and plates!

Always wear gloves when handling knives and plates.

Never run plates below minimum thickness.

Customer is responsible for safety, installation, and operation of equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all O.S.H.A. or A.P.H.I.S. regulations.

Always use the same knife and plate together.  If one has gradually worn away from perfect level, the other will have worn with it.  As a result they may still be used together. If, however, one is matched with a different member which is ground true, the set will certainly not turn out a good product.  In addition, such practice will probably break the new member, as indicated in drawing.