Lincoln Manufacturing LETTUCE KING IV Operating instructions

Brand: Lincoln Manufacturing

Model: LETTUCE KING IV

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

LETTUCE KING I

Lincoln Manufacturing LETTUCE KING IV is a highly efficient and versatile food preparation machine designed to quickly and effortlessly shred lettuce for a variety of culinary applications. Equipped with sharp, durable blades, the LETTUCE KING IV can effortlessly slice through lettuce heads, producing uniform, restaurant-quality shreds. The machine's sturdy construction and stable base ensure safe and convenient operation, while its compact size makes it suitable for kitchens of all sizes.

INSTALLATION & OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

for

REDCO

LETTUCE KING I™ and LETTUCE KING IV™

TO BE SERVICED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS

P/N: 2802381 REV: B

Lettuce King I

Lettuce King IV Shown with optional Drum Ring

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WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION

LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY

Lincoln Foodservice Products, LLC (“Lincoln”) warrants, to the original purchaser for use in the United States of

America, that each new item of Redco food preparation utensils (other than blades) manufactured by it (“Warranted

Product”) is free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and conditions.

The exclusive remedy available under this Limited Warranty is that Lincoln will, free of charge, but at its option,

subject to, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty, repair or replace, for the

original purchaser for use in the United States of America, any Warranted Products or part thereof that proves to be

defective with the same or a similar item or part, if it is returned to Lincoln in accordance with the procedure set out

on the warranty card.

This limited Warranty applies only to the original parts of Warranted Products sold for use in the United States of

America and does not apply to any Warranted Products located outside the United States of America, regardless of

where sold, or to any item or part thereof that has been subjected to accident, casualty, alteration, misuse, or abuse

or if the date of manufacture is altered or removed.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO BLADES WHICH ARE SOLD COMPLETELY WITHOUT

WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THE OBLIGATION OF LINCOLN IS

LIMITED TO THE ABOVE AND, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, LINCOLN MAKES NO

GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,

WARRANTIES OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO WARRANTED PRODUCTS.

LINCOLN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY

KIND. NO ONE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED, ON BEHALF OF LINCOLN.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OR THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF

CONSUMER PRODUCTS, CONSEQUENTIALY, IF YOU ARE A CONSUMER, AS THAT TERM IS LEGALLY

DEFINED, THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Base Installation (Lettuce King I)……………………………………………………………………………………………... 3

Base Installation (Lettuce King IV)……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4

Operating Instructions………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Cleaning…...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..… 6

Blade Servicing……...…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6

Parts List (Lettuce King I)……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

Exploded View Drawing (Lettuce King I)………………………………………..…………………………………………… 9

Parts List (Lettuce King IV)...…………………………………………….………………………………………….………..10

Exploded View Drawing (Lettuce King IV)……………..………………………..……………………………………….….11

WARNING

THIS MACHINE CONTAINS SHARP BLADES AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF NOT

HANDLED PROPERLY. ALL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD READ THIS OPERATION

MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.

IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO PEOPLE AND THE APPLIANCE, READ AND FOLLOW THE

MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLEANING OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

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BASE INSTALLATION – LETTUCE KING I

Tools required for proper installation:

• One (1) 3/16” Allen Wrench (included)

• Four (4) Fil. Hd. Screws, ¼-20 x ⅜”

• Four (4) Lock Washers

• Two (2) Leg Castings

llen Wrench Fil. Hd. Screws &

Lock Washers

Attach Leg Castings by inserting screw

with washer from the underside of unit.

Hand tighten screws.

Once all four screws with washers have

been hand tightened, installation is

complete. Carefully invert unit so as to

place all four legs solidly on surface.

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BASE INSTALLATION – LETTUCE KING IV

Tools required for proper installation:

• One (1) 7/16” Socket Wrench (not provided)

• Four (4) Hex Hd. Screws, ¼-20 x ½”

• Four (4) Rubber Seals

• Four (4) Legs

Leg

Hex Hd. Screw

¼-20 x ½”

Rubber Seal

Leg “Dimple” Insert Leg into Main Frame being sure to

align the Leg “Dimple” with the screw

opening in Main Frame. Insert screw with

rubber seal into Main Frame opening and

attach with socket wrench until tight.

Complete this procedure for all four legs.

Installation is now complete. NOTE: When

attaching legs to Main Frame, be sure that

the leg “bends” out away from main frame.

See photo below.

With legs installed properly, note

how the legs “bend” away from the

Main Frame of unit.

Main Frame

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Blades are sharp and can cause injury. Check machine before using. Be sure machine is clean. Check for

broken, nicked or dull blades and if found, replace blade assembly. Check to be sure Pusher Head Assembly can

move freely. Lubricate if necessary using a light coating of mineral oil, Petrol Gel or food grade lubricant. DO NOT

LUBRICATE WITH COOKING OIL AS IT WILL BECOME STICKY.

OPERATION – LETTUCE KING I

1. Before each use, always check blade tightness. If blades are loose, review blade replacement instructions

for tightness procedure.

2. Prepare lettuce in the usual manner by knocking out the core and peeling away the outer bruised and

brown leaves. Cut head into halves or quarters to fit within frame casting.

3. Raise the pusher head handle to its full upright position.

4. Place the lettuce on the rear of the cutting blades and against the pusher head fingers.

5. With your free hand, grasp a front leg of the machine.

6. Move the pusher head handle downward in a firm motion, pushing the lettuce through the blade assembly.

7. Repeat this process until you have prepared enough lettuce for your daily needs.

8. Clean and lubricate your machine immediately.

OPERATION – LETTUCE KING IV

1. Before each use, always check blades for tightness. If blades are loose, review blade replacement

instructions for tightening procedure.

2. Prepare lettuce in the usual manner by knocking out the core and peeling away the outer bruised and

brown leaves.

3. Raise the head operating arm to its full upright position.

4. Place the lettuce, core side down, on the blade assembly.

5. With your left hand, grasp the safety lock and move it into operational position.

6. Move the head operating arm downward in a firm motion, pushing the lettuce through the blade assembly.

7. Repeat this process until you have prepared enough lettuce for your daily needs.

8. Clean and lubricate your machine immediately.

CAUTION:

PRIOR TO USING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, IT IS IMPORTANT TO CLEAN THE

UNIT. WASH NEW BLADES WITH WARM SOAPY WATER AND RINSE

THOROUGHLY TO REMOVE THE THIN PROTECTIVE OIL FILM.

CAUTION:

BLADES ARE SHARP AND CAN CAUSE INJURY. NEVER USE MACHINE UNLESS

ALL FOUR RUBBER FEET ARE IN PLACE.

CAUTION:

BLADES ARE SHARP AND CAN CAUSE INJURY. NEVER USE MACHINE UNLESS

ALL FOUR RUBBER FEET ARE IN PLACE.

CAUTION

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place pusher head assembly (Lettuce King I), head assembly (Lettuce King IV) in its most “open” position by

lifting handle.

2. Clean excess lettuce from head assembly and blades with the special brush provided. Then rinse or spray

off machine thoroughly with HOT water.

3. DO NOT WIPE BLADES OR USE SCRUB PADS ON THIS MACHINE.

4. DO NOT PUT THIS MACHINE IN A DISHWASHER OR DISH MACHINE WITH SOAPS, DETERGENTS,

OR OTHER CHEMICALS.

5. Let machine air dry.

6. LUBRICATE SLIDING PARTS WITH MINERAL OIL OR PETROL GEL.

BLADE REPLACEMENT

Broken, bent, nicked, or dull blades must be replaced immediately. Change the complete assembly. Never mix old

and new blades in the same assembly as this may lead to excessive blade breakage.

1. Allow yourself ample room to work on a flat, dry surface. Open the Lettuce King I or IV by raising the pusher

head until it stops. To allow more room, the pull pin on the Lettuce King IV may be removed from the frame

casting and entire pusher head may be removed. Lettuce King I pusher may also be removed. Loosen set

screws in locking collars and pull out pivot rod.

2. To remove blade assemblies, use a 7/16” wrench to remove the all blade block screws. NOTE: The Lettuce

King IV has two blade block assemblies in each machine.

DISPOSE OF USED BLADE ASSEMBLIES!

3. Examine the pusher head fingers (Lettuce King I), or head (Lettuce King IV). If they are nicked or burred,

smooth the rough edges with a small flat file. The spaces between the fingers must be uniform. Straighten

any bent fingers.

DANGER!

THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS SHARP BLADES AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. ALL OPERATORS OF THIS

EQUIPMENT SHOULD READ THIS OPERATIONS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING

EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION:

FOOD ACIDS WILL MAKE BLADES DULL AND CORRODE THE METAL. ALWAYS

CLEAN THIS FOOD PRPERATION MACHINE IMMEDIATELY AFTER EVERY USE!

DANGER!

HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE AS BLADES ARE SHARP AND CAN CAUSE

INJURY OR DEATH.

CAUTION:

PRIOR TO USING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, IT IS IMPORTANT TO CLEAN THE

UNIT. WASH NEW BLADES WITH WARM SOAPY WATER AND RINSE

THOROUGHLY TO REMOVE THE THIN PROTECTIVE OIL FILM.

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BLADE REPLACEMENT (CONT’D)

LETTUCE KING I

4. The following instructions pertain to the Lettuce King I.

A. Be sure that blade block shields are installed (see exploded view drawing letter “R”).

B. Place the blade assembly into the frame casting with the sharp side of the blade facing up.

C. Fasten the rear side of the blade assembly with ¼-20 x 2” hex head screws. Use a 7/16” wrench,

tighten screw until screw head is in solid contact with the frame, then turn screw ½ turn more. (Do

not exceed ½ turn) (40 inch pounds).

D. Place screws in place on the front side. Install a rubber seal on each screw, between the frame

casting and the blade block shield. Use a 7/16” wrench, tighten screw until screw head is in solid

contact with frame, then turn screw ½ turn more. (Do not exceed ½ turn) (40 inch pounds).

E. Check to insure that pusher head fingers do not touch cutting blades when operated. To adjust,

loosen locking collar set screws, and position pusher fingers in center of blades.

LETTUCE KING IV

5. The following instructions pertain to the Lettuce King IV.

A. When replacing both blade assemblies, you will find it easier to install the bottom blade assembly

first.

B. Be sure that blade block shields are installed (see exploded view drawing letter “F”).

C. Place bottom blade assembly into the frame casting with the sharp side of the blade facing up.

D. Fasten the right side of the blade assembly with three ¼-20 x 1 3/8” hex head screws. Use a 7/16”

wrench, tighten screw until screw head is in solid contact with frame then turn screw ½ turn more.

(Do not exceed ½ turn) (40 inch pounds).

E. Place three screws in place on the left side. Install a rubber seal on each screw between the frame

casting and the blade block shield. Use a 7/16” wrench, tighten screw until screw head is in solid

contact with the frame, then turn screw ½ turn more. (Do not exceed ½ turn) (40 inch pounds).

F. Repeat above procedure for the top blade assembly, fastening the rear side first. The rubber seals

are to be placed on the front side between the frame casting and the blade block shield.

G. Place pusher head in place and lower head gently while checking to be sure that the metal head

does not make contact with cutting blades. Since there is no normal adjustment procedure, call the

Lincoln Technical Support Hotline for assistance if needed (see back cover for contact information).

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SPARE PARTS – LETTUCE KING I

LETTER

PART

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

A 303 Rubber Foot

B 426 Leg Casting, Front / Rear

C 414 Screw Fil. Hd., ¼-20 x ¾”

D 4422R Screw, Sq. Hd., ¼-20 x 3/8”

E 454 Pusher Head Pivot Rod

F 468 Base Casting

G 519 Acorn Nut, ¼”

H 453 Pusher head Locking Collar – includes Collar and Screw

I 490 Nylon Washer

J 483 Pusher Head ¼” – includes 56 Spacers, 29 Fingers, 2 Retaining Rods, 4 Nuts

482 Pusher Head 3/8” – includes 38 Spacers, 20 Fingers, 2 Retaining Rods, 4 Nuts

452 Pusher head ¾” – includes 20 Spacers, 11 Fingers, 2 Retaining Rods, 4 Nuts

K 457 Pusher Head Side arm – Left Hand

L 455 Pusher Head Handle – includes Handle Rod and 2 Plastic Grips

M 415 Screw, Hex Hd., ¼-20 x 7/8”

N 456 Pusher Head Side arm – Right Hand

O 420 Blade Block

P 424 Blade Block Pin

Q 0655 Rubber Seal

R Blade Shield – Part of Blade Assembly

S 485 Blade Assembly ¼” – includes 28 Blades, 2 Blocks, 2 Pins, 2 Shields

484 Blade Assembly 3/8” – includes 19 Blades, 2 Blocks, 2 Pins, 2 Shields

434 Blade Assembly 3/4” – includes 10 Blades, 2 Blocks, 2 Pins, 2 Shields

T 427 Blade Block Screw, ¼-20 x 2”

U 506 Pusher Head Bumper

4425 Lettuce Cutter Brush (not shown)

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SPARE PARTS – LETTUCE KING IV

LETTER

PART

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

A 4409 Leg (Old Style – Do not intermix with new style)

B 303 Rubber Foot

C 4407 Screw Hex Hd., ¼-20 x 1 3/8”

D 0658 Rubber Seal

E 4424 Screw, Hex Hd., ¼-20 x ½”

F Blade Shield (part of Blade Assembly 4408 & Blade Kit 4451)

G 4408 Blade Assembly (includes 2 complete Blade Assemblies with Shields)

H 4451 Single Blade, ½” x 9 3/16” (Packed 12 per carton)

I 4403 Blade Pin (also part of 4408)

J 4402 Blade Block (also part of 4408)

K 4414R Operating Handle

L 4412R Pull Pin with Ring, Long 1 ¾”

M 4421 Head Guide Link (discontinued, refer to “X”)

N 4406 Screw, Hex Hd., ¼-20 x 4 ½”

O 4413 Operating Arm Linkage

P 4405 Head Guide

Q 4404 Pusher Head

R 305 “O” Ring

S 4417 Safety Latch Assembly

S1 Safety Latch (also part of 4417)

S2 Aluminum Stop (also part of 4417)

S3 Plastic Cap (also part of 4417)

S4 Screw, Hex Hd., ¼-20 x 1” (also part of 4417)

S5 416 Safety Latch Spring (also part of 4417)

T 4416 Safety Pivot base

U 4427 Screw, Fil. Hd., ¼-20 x 1 ¼”

V 4411 Pull Pin with Ring, Short, 1 ¼”

W 4401 Main Frame with Guide Rods

X 379017 Handle Bracket

Y 379019 Screw, Stainless, Hex Hd., 3/8-24 x 1”

Z 379020 Spacer

AA 379018 Leg (New Style – Do not intermix with old style)

4425 Lettuce Cutter Brush (not shown)

Current units now

feature five (5) bolts

Current units now

feature five (5) bolts

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SPARE PARTS – LETTUCE KING IV

LETTER

PART

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

A 4409 Leg (Old Style – Do not intermix with new style)

B 303 Rubber Foot

C 4407 Screw Hex Hd., ¼-20 x 1 3/8”

D 0658 Rubber Seal

E 4424 Screw Hex Hd., ¼-20 x ½“

F Blade Shield (part of Blade Assembly 4408 & Blade Kit 4451)

G 4408 Blade Assembly (includes 2 complete Blade Assemblies with Shields)

H 4451 Single Blade, ½” x 9 3/16” (Packed 12 per carton)

I 4403 Blade Pin (also part of 4408)

J 4402 Blade Block (also part of 4408)

K 4414R Operating Handle

L 4412R Pull Pin with Ring, Long 1 ¾”

M 4421 Head Guide Link (discontinued, refer to “X”)

N 4406 Screw Hex Hd., ¼-20 x 4½“

O 4413 Operating Arm Linkage

P 4405 Head Guide

Q 4404 Pusher Head

R 305 “O” Ring

S 4417 Safety Latch Assembly

S1 Safety Latch (also part of 4417)

S2 Aluminum Stop (also part of 4417)

S3 Plastic Cap (also part of 4417)

S4 Screw Hex Hd., ¼-20 x 1“ (also part of 4417)

T 4416 Safety Pivot Base

U 4427 Screw Fil. Hd., ¼-20 x 1 ¼”

V 4411 Pull Pin with Ring, Short, 1 ¼”

W 4401 Main Frame with Guide Rods

X 379017 Handle Bracket

Y 379019 Screw, Stainless, Hex Hd., 3/8-24 x 1”

Z 379020 Spacer

AA 379018 Leg (New Style – Do not intermix with old style)

4425 Lettuce Cutter Brush (not shown)

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Lincoln Foodservice Product, LLC

1111 North Hadley Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804

United States of America

Telephone: (260) 459-8200

U.S. Fax: (888) 790-8193

Int’l Fax: (260) 436-0735

Technical Support Hotline: (800) 678-9511

www.lincolnsmallwares.com

Lincoln Manufacturing LETTUCE KING IV Operating instructions

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Type: Operating instructions

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