Lee Precision AUTO PRIME XR Instructions

When priming cases, handle as a loaded gun. never point at yourself or anyone else.
primers Will explode if shocked or crushed. Wear safety glasses at all times When priming or handling primers.
If you feel an increase in pressure on the lever earlier than normal, you have a problem and continued pressure may
Warning
result in a primer detonation. Stop pressing and determine what is causing the early increase in pressure. It is likely a tipped primer,
a military case that does not have its crimp completely removed, or attempting to prime an already primed case.
1
Remove lever and connecting rod by pulling lever
towards the tray.
3
Install correct primer tray — marked on the bot-
tom as small and large.
5
Push down on tray—install appropriate shell
holder. Slide tray upward until it contacts
bottom of shell holder.
7
Tip tool so primers slide away from body. Be sure no
primers remain on the
no primer zone
shown, slide towards handle, and make sure small tab on
cover engages the trough.
Lead Warning Primers contain lead: a substance known to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Wash hands after exposure.
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2
Slide the primer tray down away from shell holder slot; pull from the body.
4
Lubricate metal parts at wear points with grease or Vaseline. Reinstall into body.
6
Place a box of 100 primers in the tray. Remove box and shake the tray side to side
to upright all the primers.
8
Hold tool at 45º from horizontal;
. Hook tray cover as rotate tool clockwise to fill
feed rail.
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9
Place a deprimed case into shell holder. Depress thumb lever
to seat primer. Primers should be seated flush to slightly be-
low flush of the case head. Lever will not bottom out and you
will quickly be able to feel when primer has reached home by
the increase in pressure on lever.
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