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FUNCTION
First sort cases by brand before swaging. DIffi erent brands of cases have different
web thickness which will affect the swaging repeatability.
Make sure the Swager Head is retracted by rotating the Cam Handle CCW. Rotate
the Pivot Handle so the Swager Rod is pointing upward at an angle. Next, place
the mouth of the case over the Swager Rod and slide it down until end of Rod is
contacting the case web (Photo 5).
Photo 5. Placing case on Swager Rod
Then rotate the Pivot Handle to lower the case down into the Tool to align the Primer
Pocket with the Swager Head (Photo 6). Adjust the Swager Rod's alignment per
Swaging Rod Alignment Adjustment section of this manual (see ADJUSTMENT
section for more information)
Photo 6. Align case with Swager Head
CAUTION If the Swager Rod is set too close to the Swager Head, it will bend
the Rod during the swaging operation. Proceed slowly making minor modifi cations
until the correct distance is established.
Adjust the Swager Rod's depth per Swaging Depth Adjustment section of this
manual (see ADJUSTMENT section for more information)
Rotate the Cam Handle CW (clockwise) fi rmly until a hard stop is felt. This will force
the Swager Head into the Primer Pocket (you will feel resistance). Rotate the Cam
Handle CCW and unload case. Inspect the Primer Pocket to insure the Crimp Ring is
removed and the edge is radiused.
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ADJUSTMENT
Note: Reference the part schematics on page 14 of this booklet for more information.
Swaging Rod Alignment Adjustment
The Swager Rod's 'Stop' position (when it is horizontal) can be adjusted slightly to
compensate for Primer Pocket alignment with the Swager Head. Start by inserting
case over the Swager Rod then lower the Pivot Handle to the 'Stop' position. Next,
loosen the SHCS on the side of the Pivot Assembly ~1/2 turn using a 3/32" hex
key/ Allen wrench (Photo 7). Rotate the Case Holder Pivot to the desired position.
Carefully check your adjustment to verify the Swager Head is aligned and operating
correctly. Tighten the SHCS.
Photo 7. Adjusting horizontal "stop" position
Swaging Depth Adjustment
CAUTION If the Swager Rod is set too close to the Swager Head, it will bend
the Rod during the swaging operation. Proceed slowly making minor modifi cations
until the correct distance is established.
The amount of material you swage on the Primer Pocket lip/ edge is controlled by
the depth the Swager Head is inserted into the Pocket. Start by setting the Swager
Rod's position so there is at least a 0.125" gap between it and the Swager Head
(Photo 8). Swage a case and inspect the Primer Pocket. Adjust the Swager Rod's
position in small increments until the desired amount of swaging is achieved. One
full revolution of the Swager Rod will move it ~ .04 inches.
Photo 8.
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