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Maintenance

Loctite
Loctite should be used following adjustments to or replacement of all threaded screws. Please note that Loctite should be applied to threaded portions only and should be of a non-permanent type. Blue Loctite #242 is recommended.

Lubrication
Operating circumstances will dictate the frequency of required lubrication. It is highly recommended that the RL1050 be cleaned and lubed after every 10,000 rounds of operation.
  Use a high grade conventional wheel bearing grease – do not use oil. 
  Lubrication Points:
  • Casefeed Plunger (#13073*)
  • Casefeed Plunger Roller (#13498) and Bolt (#13333)
  • Swage Connecting Rod (#13417) and Clevis Pin (#13522)
  • Tappet (#12995)
  • Rocker Arm (#13058)
  • Pivot Bolt (#13296)
  • Primer Punch Base (#12849 - large or #13307 - small)
  • Alignment Pins (#12972 & #13515 located under the toolhead)
  • Shellplate Locating Ring (#12600*)
  • Shellplate Lock ring (#20311 - contacting surface)
  • Indexing Lever Cam surface (#20312) and Pivot Bolt (#13276)
  • Indexing Bolt (#13086)
  • Ratchet Restriction Tab (#13376)
  • Toolhead Bore (#20420 - lightly to avoid rusting and/or freezing up)
  • Connecting Rod (#13324) using grease fittings Cam Guide Bolt (#12486)
  • Lever Cam (#13413)

  Main Shaft Lubrication - Use only 30 wt. motor oil. DO NOT use a penetrating lubricant such as WD-40, Breakfree, etc.

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Swage
Clean the swage by pulling the operating handle down and use a small brush to clean the tip. Every 10,000 rounds, remove the swage rod (#20314 - large or #20313 - small) and clean, lightly grease and replace. Note: Do not grease the tip of the swage where it contacts the primer pocket.

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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

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