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How do I set-up and operate the Whiz Strip Flower Stem Cleaning Machine?

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The Whiz Strip flower stem cleaning machine has two holes with nuts and bolts, that can be bolted to a table. This is a safety measure. BE SURE TO HAVE THE MACHINE SECURE BEFORE USING. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE FOLIAGE COMES OUT THE BACK SIDE OF THE MACHINE. FOR THIS REASON, INDIVIDUALS OPERATING THE MACHINE, AND THOSE NEAR THE MACHINE DURING OPERATION, SHOULD WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES.  KEEP ALL LOOSE ITEMS - HAIR, CLOTHING, JEWELRY, ETC., AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.  ONLY USE THE MACHINE AS INTENDED.  

 

Select the flowers you wish to clean, cut the string on the bottom of the bunch. CHECK STEMS FOR ANY PROTRUDING STEMS/BRANCHES, AND REMOVE THEM COMPLETELY BEFORE INSERTING INTO MACHINE.  Leave the paper wrapping on the heads. Plug the electric cord into a 110 volt electric outlet and turn on the switch.

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Hold the bunch of flowers just below the heads and feed the stems onto the Whiz Strip Flower Stem Cleaning Machine guide plate. Feed the flower stems into the machine until the desired amount of leaves are removed. Remove flowers from machine and turn the bunch one quarter of a turn and do again until the flower stems are clean. While the flowers are still together, take a sharp knife and cut all the stems at once.

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What purpose does the cord around the base of the rubber fingers serve?

The cord prevents the flower stems from wrapping around the shaft.  Please do not cut the cord off around the base of the rubber fingers.

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Does the Whiz Strip Flower Stem Cleaning Machine remove the entire thorn?

The machine removes only the tips of the thorns, making the stems manageable to work with.

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What are the specs of the Whiz Strip Flower Stem Cleaning Machine?

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The machine is made of STAINLESS STEEL. It has a 1/3 horsepower electric motor. It weighs 30 lbs., is 26 1/2” long, 16” deep, and 9” tall.

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How long is the warranty for the Whiz Strip Flower Stem Cleaning Machine?

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The Whiz Strip Flower Stem Cleaning Machine is warranted for 1 full year against defects.

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How long do the stripping fingers last?

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The life of the rubber stripping fingers depends on usage.  Our busiest customer processes more than 30,000 stems per week and comes back no more than once a year for replacement fingers.  Your results may vary.