HAND PRIMING TOOL Patent #5,435,223 PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT Before using the RCBS Hand Priming Tool read this instruction sheet carefully to learn how to safely operate the tool. Failure to properly operate this product can result in severe personal injury and/or equipment damage. This instruction sheet contains specific safety and operating information. It should be considered a permanent part of your reloading equipment and remain with the equipment at all times for easy reference.
PRIMERS AND POWDER • • • • • • • • • • • • • WARNING: Primers are designed to explode and will do so when subjected to heat or percussion. Do not decap live primers. Never attempt to seat or reseat a primer in a loaded round. Store primers and powder beyond the reach of children and away from heat, dampness, open flames and electrical equipment. DO NOT use primers of unknown identity. Scrap unknown primers in accordance with applicable regulations.
GENERAL INFORMATION The Hand Priming Tool from RCBS is the safest priming tool you can get your hand on. Its most important feature is the exclusive safety gate mechanism which isolates the primer seating operation from the primer supply. The gate is an essential safety mechanism and is designed to eliminate the possibility of a primer tray detonation caused by an improperly seated primer propogating or “flashing back” into the tray of primers.
safety gate and tighten the safety gate screw. See Photo #2 and Photo #3. The safety gate screw can be attached from either the left or right side of the tool, whichever is more convenient. Next, select the appropriate size primer rod and drop it down through the shell holder and into the body Photo #1 Photo #2 of the priming tool. MAKE SURE THE FLAT SURFACE ON THE PRIMER ROD IS UP AND THE ROUNDED END IS DOWN. SEE PHOTO #4.
Photo #5 Photo #6 feed. Photo #6 shows the primer tray lid is in a position to stop the flow of primers. Photo #7 shows the primer tray is in an open position to allow primers into the primer feed. The tool is now ready to be used. To prime cases, hold the Hand Priming Tool comfortably in your hand, tilt the tool to cause a primer to enter the primer feed and insert an unprimed case into the shell holder. See Photo #8.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the primer tray and dispensers every 500 rounds to prevent the build-up of primer dust. Occasionally lubricate the pivot link assembly with a drop of light oil. Remember, oil will contaminate primers and cause misfires. Avoid using too much lubricant on the tool. If you need additional help or replacement parts, call RCBS.
PRECISIONEERED ® RELOADING EQUIPMENT We think that we make the very best reloading equipment in the world. If you agree, please tell your friends. If you disagree, tell us - we want to do something about it! Customer Service 1-800-533-5000 (US or Canada) or 530-533-5191 Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 3:00pm (hours may vary) e-mail: rcbs.tech@atk.com • www.rcbs.com RCBS • 605 Oro Dam Blvd.
