The multi-purpose food processor (3) consists of an electric motor (11) via whose drive shaft (10) two output shafts (15, 37) are driven, which are mounted in one axis (52) and rotate at different speeds. Both the drive shaft (10) and the two output shafts (15, 37) have appropriate pulleys (8, 56) which are in rotary connection in each case via a belt (14, 44). The two output shafts (15, 37) are mounted on a common axis (52). The belt tension between the drive shaft (10) and the first output shaft (15) is effected by a relative parallel displacement between the drive shaft (10) and the common axis (52) and the subsequent fixing in the position which provides the necessary belt tension. In this case, the belt tension between the drive shaft (10) and the second output shaft (37) is effected by a belt tensioner (26) which deflects the guiding of the second belt. In this case, the length of the second belt (44) is dimensioned such that, after adjustment of the belt tension of the first belt (14), the tension of the second belt (44) can be effected by a movement within its operating range and subsequent fixing of the belt tensioner (26). <IMAGE>