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Here's the response from Lee (I haven't done this yet, but will when I get time and let you know how it works):
Tighten up the two 9/16" nuts on the toggle linkage to remove any "wag" from the linkage. With the linkage tightened to eliminate any side to side slop, loosen the three allen bolts that retain the tool head, insert a case in station 3, and run it up into the die, adjust the top tool head, so it enters without hitting the die. This should be done on all four stations. Once everything is in alignment, tighten down three allen bolts, with provided allen wrench.
If this sounds intimidating, please send back press and we will make any necessary adjustments for you.
To remove a case from the shell plate, simply pull case outwards, the case retainer will open for you. (this to accomplish a periodic verification/check of powder weight)
Thanks,
Andy
Lee Precision, Inc.
4275 Highway U
Hartford, WI 53027
phone: 262-673-3075
Initially, I didn't understand just how critical "WAG" was .. So, getting the problem resolved was a "learning" process:
"WAG" or ANY lateral "WIGGLE" in the linkage can cause problems (Observe the Cam Link at its base for "Wobble" ... there should be NONE). Cam Link or the Rod that the turret indexes on ... the Rod that's captured by the die in the first station on the Head ...
The press is now turning out product at an acceptable rate with an acceptable level of quality ...
Time will tell whether it will hold up, need constant adjustment OR ....
I do know that you must watch the case feeder ... its prone to occasionally "drift" out of place, and the collator can drop cases up-side-down on occasion ...
My set-up: Station 1: Resize, Station 2: AutoDisk Powder Measure, Station 3: Hornaday Bullet Feeder, Station 4: Bullet Seating
BTW: I do not use their Safety Prime as it is located beyond where I have the Powder Measure,
AND I prefer to Prime B4 Loading anyhow!