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RL 1050 Assembly
Your new RL1050 has been assembled at the factory. All of the adjustments necessary to reload have already been made, in fact we’ve even adjusted the dies to reload the caliber you have chosen. However, before you can reload you must do some minor assembly, the instructions for which follow. 
  By the way, if something is giving you a problem, give us a call. There's no such thing as a dumb question. Technical support is open from 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday and 8am to 3pm Saturdays, Mountain Standard Time. (1400 to 0100, Monday through Friday and 1500 to 2200 Saturday Greenwich Mean Time). We are closed on Sunday.  
    Phone 800-762-3845 or 480-948-8009
    Fax 480-998-2786		   Additionally, there is online technical help.
  RL1050 Machine
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We have taken all of the commonly asked questions and organized them, by machine, on these sites. You will then find questions and answers grouped together by subject. Alternately, you can email Dillon's technical staff at tech@dillonprecision.com.
  However, if you wish to talk to a real person, call us. We mean it. If something is giving you a problem, let us help you!
  As components vary we recommend  checking all stations for proper settings before loading ammunition. It is absolutely necessary that you read the following instructions.

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Step 1: Mounting the RL1050
Select a clear area on your reloading bench. Be certain your bench is free from vibration and is strong enough to support your RL1050’s mass and operating force. If possible attach your bench to the wall using screws.
  Remove the RL1050 main frame from the packaging and place it on your selected area. The crank extension (#12901) should be to your right. Bring the machine to the forward edge of your bench – be sure to allow clearance for operation of the handle. Mark the four mounting holes using the machine as a template. Remove the machine and drill four 1/4" holes through the bench.

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Figure 1 Be sure the machine is to the forward edge of the table of bench when marking the four holes to be drilled.
Replace the machine and bolt securely (Figure 1).
  Install the handle (#12727) as indicated in the parts schematic. Secure in place with the handle set screw (#13432). You will note that there are three different positions for mounting the operating handle. Choose the one that feels best for you. The longer the handle is, the less force is required but the stroke is longer.
  The toolhead (#20420) is held down on the main frame for shipping by the use of plastic ties. Remove the ties while holding the handle.
  Slowly move the handle up. This will move the toolhead approximately three inches to its "up" position. Note: If the handle is not moving freely, carefully inspect for shipping damage.
  Install the six brass locator buttons (#20637*) around the shellplate (#12600*) (Figure 2).

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Figure 2  Locator button being inserted into its proper position.

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*Indicates a caliber specific part - see the Caliber Conversion Chart for the caliber you are loading for. Resume Reading

Step 2: Installing the Casefeed Assembly
Using the screw provided (#13377) install the cartridge bin bracket (#13238) to the main frame (Figure 3).

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Figure 3  Place an Allen wrench into the cross hole and use it for leverage to tighten the casefeed post studs.

  Screw the casefeed post studs (#13271) to the main frame (place the washer provided on the bottom post only), tighten securely with an Allen wrench through the cross hole provided (Figure 3).
  Install the bullet bin bracket (#12144) to the casefeed post (#20641) using the screw (#13685). See the RL 1050 Casefeeder Assembly Schematic.
  The casefeed mounting post assembly (#20641) is attached to the casefeed post studs (#13271) by the use of two post bolts (#13205). Attach the power cable and clamp as shown in the RL 1050 Casefeeder Assembly Schematic.
  The casefeed bowl assembly needs to be placed on the casefeed post with the Dillon logo and on/off switch facing you.
  The casefeed tube (#13761) should now be inserted into the casefeed adapter (#13654*) (Figure 4). Note that the tube is marked "up" on one end. Press this end into the tube clip (#13859) attached to the

casefeeder motor housing. This assembly is now complete.

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Figure 4  The proper location and positioning of the casefeed tube and adapter is as shown above.

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Figure 5 The end of the casefeed tube marked "up" snaps into the clip at the base of the casefeeder motor housing.

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Table of Contents
RL 1050 Cover Page
Warranty Agreement
Mandatory Safety Measures
RL 1050 Assembly
  Step 1
  Step 2
  Step 3
  Step 4
  Step 5
Loading Components
Powder Measure Adjustment
Failsafe Assembly
Primer Magazine
Electric Casefeeder
How the RL1050 Works
To Begin Reloading
Adjustments and Conversions:
  Casefeeder
  Handle
  Swager
  Swage Conversion
  Swage Adjustments
  Priming System Changeover
  Toolhead Removal
  Shellplate Removal
  Casefeed Plunger Conversion
  Die Adjustments
  Configuration Adjustments
Older Model Users
Trouble Shooting
Maintenance
Index of Terms
Caliber Conversion Chart
Parts List
Schematics
  Upper Machine Assembly
  Lower Machine Assembly 
  Primer System Assembly
  Casefeeder Assembly
  Casefeed Sub Assembly
  Powder Measure

Dillon Precision Products, Inc.
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Scottsdale, AZ 85260 U.S.A.

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