Metos RG-400 User manual

VEGETABLE SLICER
RG-400
Installation and Operation Manual
S/N: Rev.: 2.0

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on deciding to choose a Metos appliance for your kitchen activities. You
made an excellent choice. We will do our best to make you a satisfied Metos customer
like thousands of customers we have around the world.
Please read this manual carefully. Youwill learn correct, safe and efficient working meth-
ods in order to get the best possible benefit from the appliance. The instructions and hints
in this manual will give you a quick and easy start, and you will soon note how nice it is
to use the Metos equipment.
All rights are reserved for technical changes.
You will find the main technical data on therating plate fixed to theequipment. When you
need service or technical help, please let us know the serial number shown on the rating
plate. This will make it easier to provide you with correct service.
For your convenience, space is provided below for you to record your local Metos service
contact information.
METOS TEAM
Metos service phone number:...............................................................................................
Contact person:....................................................................................................................

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1. General .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Symbols used in the manual .......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Symbols used on the appliance ...................................................................................... 1
1.3 Checking the relation of the appliance and the manual ................................................. 1
2. Safety .............................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Safe use of the appliance ............................................................................................... 8
3. Operation instructions ................................................................................. 9
3.1 Operation procedures ..................................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 Fitting and removing a feed cylinder (1:E/1:F) ..................................................... 9
3.1.2 Choosing the feed attachment ................................................................................ 9
3.1.3 Fitting and removing the feed hopper attachment (7:A) ........................................ 9
3.1.4 Fitting and removing the tube attachment (8:A) .................................................. 10
3.1.5 Fitting and removing the manual push feed attachment (9:A) ............................ 10
3.1.6 Fitting and removing the pneumatic push feed attachment (10:A) ..................... 10
3.1.7 Choosing the right cutting tools ........................................................................... 11
3.1.8 Fitting the cutting tools ........................................................................................ 11
3.1.9 Removing the cutting tools .................................................................................. 11
3.1.10 Setting the speed controls .................................................................................. 12
3.2 After use ...................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 13
3.2.2 Periodic service .................................................................................................... 14
4. Installation ................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Unpacking the appliance ............................................................................................. 15
4.2 Installation ................................................................................................................... 15
5. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 16
7. Technical specifications .............................................................................. 37

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1. General
Carefully read the instructions in this manual as they contain important information re-
garding proper, efficient and safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
Keep this manual in a safe place for eventual use by other operators of the appliance.
The installation of this appliance must be carried out in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s instructions and following local regulations. The connection of the appliance to the
electric and water supply must be carried out by qualified persons only.
Persons using this appliance should be specifically trained in its operation.
Switch off the appliance in the case of failure or malfunction. The periodical function
checks requested in the manual must be carried out according to the instructions. Have the
appliance serviced by a technically qualified person authorized by the manufacturer and
using original spare parts.
Not complying with the above may put the safety of the appliance in danger.
1.1 Symbols used in the manual
This symbol informs about a situation where a safety risk might be at hand. Given instruc-
tions are mandatory in order to prevent injury.
This symbol informs about the right way to perform in order to prevent bad results, appli-
ance damages or hazardous situations.
This symbol informs about recommendations and hints that help to get the best perform-
ance out of the appliance.
1.2 Symbols used on the appliance
This symbol on a part informs about electrical terminals behind the part. The removal of
the part must be carried out by qualified persons only.
1.3 Checking the relation of the appliance and the manual
The rating plate of the appliance indicates the serial number of the appliance. If the man-
uals are missing, it is possible to order new ones from the manufacturer or the local rep-
resentative. When ordering new manuals it is essential to quote the serial number shown
on the rating plate.

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Fig. 1
A Feed hopper
B Tube attachment
C Pneumatic push feed attachment
D Manual push feed attachment
E Feed cylinder
F Feed cylinder
G Agitator device
H Locking bolt
I Locking screw
J Machine housing
KWing
LKnife
MNut

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