Skymsen RQ-150 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COCONUT AND CHEESE GRATER
MODEL
RQ-150

SUMMARY
1. Introducon ...................................................................................... 4
1.1 Safety .................................................................................................................... 4
1. 2 Main Components ................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Technical Characteriscs ........................................................................................ 6
1.4 - Available Blates ................................................................................................... 6
2. Installaon and Pre Operaon ........................................................... 7
2.1 Installaon ............................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Pre Operaon ........................................................................................................ 7
3 . Operaon ......................................................................................... 7
3.1 Starng.................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Blades Placement .................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Feeding Procedure................................................................................................. 9
3.4 Cleaning................................................................................................................. 9
4. General Safety Pracces .................................................................. 10
4.1 Basic Operaon Pracces......................................................................................10
4.2 Safety Procedures and Notes Before Switching Machine ON .................................11
4.3 Roune Inspecon................................................................................................12
4.4 Operaon .............................................................................................................12
4.5 Aer Finishing The Work.......................................................................................13
4.6 Maintenance.......................................................................................................13
4.7 Advice ..................................................................................................................13
5. Analysis and Problems Solving......................................................... 14
5.1 Problem, causes and soluons..............................................................................14
6. General Advices............................................................................... 15
7. Electric Diagram............................................................................... 16

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1. Introducon
1.1 Safety
When not properly used the Cheese and Coconut Grater RQ-150 is a potenally dangerous
machine. Servicing, cleaning or any other operaon shall be made by trained people. Plug
has to be o outlet during any of these operaons.
The instrucons below must be always followed in order to avoid accidents:
1.1.1 -Unplug the machine when you need to remove any removable part during cleaning,
servicing or any other operaon.
1.1.2 - Never make use of any tool or instrument that is not originally part of the machine
during any operaon.
1.1.3 - Before switching the machine ON check if the Disc Nº 01 (Pic-02) and the Complete
Head Nº 02 (Pic-01) are rmly ed in their right posions.
1.1.4 - Never throw water directly to the machine.
1.1.5 - Never use inappropriate clothes mainly long sleeves during operaon.
1.1.6 - Never introduce the ngers or any other object rather than the Pusher Nº 01 (Pic-
01) in the feeding opening of the machine, as well as NEVER introduce the ngers or any
other object in the opening of processed products exit.
ATTENTION
This machine has rotang parts. Do not introduce your hand inside its product exit
opening, while the machine is working or unl the plate has completely stopped.
1.1.7 - Never open the Complete Head Nº 02 (Pic-01), without making sure the Plate has
completely stopped N°01 (Pic-02).
1.1.8 - Keep your hands away from moving parts
1.1.9 - Never switch the machine ON with wet clothes or wet shoes.
1.1.10 - When installing the machine do not forget to connect the ground wire.

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01-PUSHER
02- COMPLETE HEAD
03-LEGS
04-ON/OFF SWITCH
05-FOOT
06- HOUSING
07- VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
01-DISC
1. 2 Main Components
All components of this machine were designed and made to its proper funcon according
to paern tests and experience of Siemsen.
PICTURE 01
PICTURE 02

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TABLE 01
CHARACTERISTICS UNIT RQ-150
Average Producon kg/h 25-30
Voltage V 110/220
Frequency Hz 50/60
Power Rang CV 0,25
Consumpon kW/h 0,20
Height in 15 3/4”
Width in 8 1/2”
Depth in 22 11/16”
Net Weight lb 36
Gross Weight lb 60
Disc Speed rpm 485
Disc Diameter in 6”
1.3 Technical Characteriscs
1.4 - Available Blates
The Cheese and Coconut Grater is a machine developed to grate and/or shred cheese and
dry coconut and it can also be used to process almost any kind of vegetable, conserving its
nutrients besides avoiding wastes.
In the Table 02 we give a descripon of the available discs as well as the cung dimensions
and their codes.
DISC DESCRIPTION CUT DIMENSION CODE
Shredder Plate 3 3 mm Diameter 32066.8
Shredder Plate 5 5 mm Diameter 31479.0
Shredder Plate 8 8 mm Diameter 44867.2
Plate Grater -------------------- 32067.6
TABLE 02

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2. Installaon and Pre Operaon
2.1 Installaon
In order to have a good performance, the Cheese and Coconut Graver is to be installed
onto a leveled surface approximately 850mm high.
Check if the voltage to which it will be connected is 110V or 220V.
In order to adjust the voltage, there is a voltage selector switch placed in the machine base
rear side. Take the rubber lid out and adjust the selector key to the appropriate voltage.
The cord has two at pins and a round one ground wire. The three pins must be properly
connected before to start operaon.
2.2 Pre Operaon
Check if the Cheese and Coconut Grater is rm in its posion.
Before using it, wash all the food-contact parts with water and neutral soap.
3 . Operaon
3.1 Starng
IMPORTANT
MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS OF PRODUCT FOR PROCESSING:
HEIGHT = 3”5/32 WIDTH = 3”5/32 DEPTH = 3”5/32
IMPORTANT
Switch the machine OFF every me you wish to change a Blate. Wait unl the Disc
has completely stopped before opening the Head for feeding.

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Make sure the Plate is properly locked.
The starng of the machine is made through the ON/OFF switch placed at the right side of
the machine, as Nº 04 (Pic-01).
3.2 Blades Placement
3.2.1 - First o all choose the ideal Plate for your job as per Table Nº 2.
3.2.2 - Fit the Plate in the disc base according to Pic-03.
PICTURE 03
PICTURE 04
PICTURE 05
3.2.3 - Fit the disc base with the blade into thedisc chamber . Make sure they are properly
ed, as Pic-04.
3.2.4 - Close the Complete Head checking its locker, as Pic.05.

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IMPORTANT
Never do cleaning with machine plugged in. Always unplug machine before
cleaning. Before taking the blates out, make sure it is completely stopped.
3.3 Feeding Procedure
IMPORTANT
Under no circumstance use any kind of tools to push products to be processed
inside the Head, especially do not your hands. Make sure to use the pusher Nº 01
(Pic-01) in order to proceed such operaon.
The Cheese and Coconut Grater is a relavely fast machine, therefore it needs to be equally
fast fed.
To feed it li the Pusher Nº01 (Pic-01) and put the food to be processed inside the Head,
pushing it down, always with the help of the Pusher.
3.4 Cleaning
All removable parts must be removed and washed. Below we describe the procedures for
the parts removal.
3.4.1 - Switch the machine OFF and unplug the machine from power supply source.
3.4.2 - Press the Trigger to open the Complete Head, as per Pic., .Nº 06.
PICTURE 06
3.4.3 - Remove the Complete Head pulling it up, as per Pic. Nº 07.

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IMPORTANT
Be careful with the blades washing the disc. Do not throw the blades in order to
avoid their crushing.
PICTURE 07
3.4.4 - In order to remove the disc with the blade, turn the set clock-wise pulling it out.
3.4.5 - Wash all the parts with water and neutral soap and dry them.
3.4.6 - To assemble the removed parts, follow the above sequence inversely.
The following safety instrucons are addressed to both the operator of the machine as
well as the person in charge of maintenance.
The machine has to be delivered to the operator in perfect condions of use by the
Distributor to the user. The user shall operate the machine only aer being well acquainted
with the safety procedures described in the present manual. READ THIS MANUAL WITH
ATTENTION.
4.1 Basic Operaon Pracces
4.1.1 Dangerous parts
Some parts of the electric devices are connected to high voltage points. These parts when
touched may cause severe electrical shocks or even be FATAL.
IMPORTANTE
Caso algum item das NOÇÕES GERAIS DE SEGURANÇA, não se aplique ao seu
produto, favor desconsiderar.
4. General Safety Pracces

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Never touch commands such as buons, switches and knobs with wet hands, wet clothes
and/or shoes. By not following these instrucons operator could be exposed to severe
electrical shocks or even to a FATAL situaon.
4.1.2 Warnings
The operator has to be well familiar with the posion of ON/OFF Switch to make sure the
Switch is easy to be reached when necessary. Before any kind of maintenance, physically
remove plug from the socket.
Provide space for a comfortable operaon thus avoiding accidents.
Water or oil spilled on the oor will turn it slippery and dangerous. Make sure the oor is
clean and dry.
Before giving any manual command (switch, buons, turn keys or lever) be sure the
command is the correct one. Check this manual for further details if necessary.
Never use a manual command (switch, buons, lever) unadvisedly.
If any work is to be made by two or more persons, coordinaon signs will have to be given
for each operaon step. Every step of the operaon shall be taken only if the sign has been
made and responded.
4.1.3 Advices
In case of power shortage, immediately turn the machine OFF.
- Use recommended or equivalent lubricants, oils or greases.
- Avoid mechanical shocks as they may cause failures or malfuncon.
- Avoid penetraon of water, dirt or dust into mechanical or electrical components of the
machine.
- DO NOT MODIFY original characteriscs of the machine.
- DO NOT REMOVE, TEAR OFF or MACULATE ANY SAFETY or IDENTIFICATION LABELS stuck
on the machine. If any label has been removed or is no longer legible, contact your nearest
dealer for replacement.
4.2 Safety Procedures and Notes Before Switching Machine ON
IIMPORTANT
Carefully read ALL INSTRUCTIONS of this manual before turning the machine ON.
Be sure to be familiar with the instrucons and that you have well understood
all informaon contained in this manual. If you have any queson contact your
supervisor or your nearest Dealer.

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4.2.1 Danger
An electric cable or electric wire with damaged jacket or bad insulaon could cause
electrical shocks as well as electrical leak. Before use, check condions of all wires and
cables.
4.2.2 Advices
Be sure ALL INSTRUCTIONS in this manual have been thoroughly understood. Every
funcon and operaonal procedure have to be very clear to the operator. Contact your
nearest Dealer for further quesons.
Any manual command (switch, buon or lever) shall be given only aer being sure it is the
correct one.
4.2.3 Precauons
The electric cable has to be compable with the power required by the machine. Cables
touching the oor or close to the machine need to be protected against short circuits.
4.3 Roune Inspecon
4.3.1 Advice
When checking the tension of the belts or chains, DO NOT introduce your ngers between
the belts and the pulleys and nor between the chain and the gears.
4.3.2 Precauons
Check if motors and sliding or turning parts of the machine produce abnormal noises.
Check the tension of the belts and chains and replace the set when belt or chain show
signs of being worn out.
When checking tensions of belts or chain DO NOT introduce your ngers between belts
and pulleys, nor between the chains and gears.
Check protecons and safety devices to make sure they are working properly.
4.4 Operaon
4.4.1 Advice
Be sure your hair is not loose in order to avoid geng caught by turning parts which could
lead to a serious accident. Tie your hair well up and/or cover your head with a scarf.

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IMPORTANT
Always unplug the machine when emergency cases arise.
4.7 Advice
Electrical or mechanical maintenance must be done by qualied personal for such
operaon.
Person in charge has to be sure that the machine is under TOTAL SAFETY condions when
working.
The operaon performed by not trained or skilled personnel shall be forbidden.
- Never touch turning parts with your hands or in any other way.
- NEVER operate machine without all original safety devices under perfect condions.
4.5 Aer Finishing The Work
4.5.1 Precauons
Always TURN THE MACHINE OFF by removing the plug from the socket before cleaning the
machine.
Never clean the machine unless it has come to a COMPLETE STOP.
Put all components back to their funconal posions before turning it ON again.
DO NOT place your ngers in between belts and pulleys nor chains and gears.
4.6 Maintenance
4.6.1 Danger
Any maintenance with the machine in working situaon is dangerous.
TURN IT OFF BY PULLING THE PLUG OFF THE SOCKET DURING MAINTENANCE.

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TABLE 02
PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Imperfect Cung
Blades have lost their sharp
The blade used or the
feeding procedures are not in
accordance to the manual
Call technical assistance.
Check item 3.2 from this
manual
The Plate stops during the
operaon
Lack of power source
The motor belts are sliding
ON/OFF switch buon with
faulty contact
The cord plug has fauly contact
Check if plug is connected to
the power source
Call technical assistance.
Call technical assistance.
Check if the cord is not torn
The machine does not turn on
Lack of power source
Machine is unplugged
Check if there is electrical
power
Plug the cord in
Burning odor and/or smoke Motor problems Call technical assistance.
Machine starts but takes some
me to turn the disc
Belts are sliding
Motor start capacitor with
problems
Call technical assistance.
Abnormal Noises Blades incorrectly placed
Correct the blades placement
according to item 3.2 from this
manual
5. Analysis and Problems Solving
5.1 Problem, causes and soluons
The Blenders were designed to operate with the need of minimum maintenance but the
natural wearing caused by longer use of the equipment may occasionally cause some
malfuncons.
If such problem occurs with your Blender refer to Table 02 in which the most common
situaons are listed with recommended soluons.

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6. General Advices
- Do not wear loose ng clothes while operang the unit. Do not use bracelets or any
other piece of jewelry. Have your hair always shortened and held up (use hair shnets if
necessary) in a way it cannot reach any part of the machine. Roll up any loose sleeves.
- SKYMSEN is not responsible for any harm or injury caused by the negligent or inappropriate
use of this equipment by any operator. This equipment must be operated only by persons
whose age equals or exceeds 18 years old, in a safe and sound state of mind, free from the
inuence of any kind of drugs and alcohol, that received proper training and instrucons
regarding the correct operaon of this machine, that are wearing correct and authorized
safety clothes. All and any kind of modicaons carried on and applied to this machine
immediately nullies any kind of warranty and may result in harm and injuries to the
individuals operang this machine and to individuals that are located in the machine
surrounding areas while it is being operated.
- Under no circunstances place your hands in the moving parts of the machine while it
is being used. Make sure the machine has come to a complete stop before acessing the
processed ingredients.

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7. Electric Diagram

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DUE TO THE CONSTANT IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED TO OUR EQUIPMENTS, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE
PRESENT INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAY BE MODIFIED WITHOUT PREVIOUS NOTICE.
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