RCBS The Grand - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT
Before using the RCBS Shot Shell Press, read these instructions carefully to fully learn how to safely operate the
related reloading equipment. Failure to properly operate certain reloading equipment can result in severe personal
injury and/or equipment damage.
If you have any questions while assembling or operating this tool,
call us at 1-800-533-5000 or 1-530-533-5191
Monday - Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time
The instruction manual contains specific safety and operating information. It should be considered a permanent
part of your reloading equipment and remain with the equipment at all times for easy reference.
Because RCBS has no control over the choice of components, the manner in which they are assembled,
the use of this product, or the guns in which the resulting ammunition may be used, we assume no responsibility,
expressed or implied, for the use of ammunition reloaded with this product.
SAFETY
Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that can
be conducted safely. But, as with any hobby, carelessness
or negligence can make reloading hazardous. This product
has been designed from the beginning with the user’s
safety in mind. When reloading, safety rules must be
followed. By observing these rules, the chance of a
hazardous occurrence causing personal injury or
property damage is minimized.
GENERAL
• Use all equipment as the manufacturer recommends.
Study the instructions carefully and become thoroughly
familiar with the operation of the product. If you do not
have written instructions, request a copy from the
equipment manufacturer.
• Don’t take short cuts. Attempting to bypass established
procedures is an invitation to an accident.
• Observe “good housekeeping” in the reloading area.
Keep tools and components neat, clean and orderly.
Promptly and completely clean up primer and powder
spills.
• Reload only when you can give your undivided attention.
Do not reload when fatigued or ill, or under the influence
of medications or alcohol.
• Develop a reloading routine to avoid mistakes which may
prove hazardous. Don’t rush - load at a leisurely pace.
• Always wear adequate eye protection to protect your
eyes from flying particles. You assume unnecessary risk
when reloading without wearing safety glasses.
LOADING DATA
• Use only laboratory tested reloading data. There are
many lab tested shotshell manuals available. Always
follow the load data exactly as it is published
in any shotshell reloading manual.
• Never substitute components
• OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS ABOUT THE USE OF
MAXIMUM LISTED LOADS
PRIMERS AND POWDER
• Store primers and powder beyond the reach of children
and away from heat, dampness, open flames and electrical
equipment. Avoid areas where static electricity is evident.
• Do not use primers of unknown identity.
• Dispose of unknown primers in accordance with
applicable regulations.
• Keep primers in the original factory container until ready to
use. Return unused primers to the same factory packaging
for safety and to preserve their identity. Primer packaging is
designed to provide safe storage.
• DO NOT store primers in bulk. The blast of just a few
hundred primers is sufficient to cause serious injury to
anyone nearby.
• DO NOT force primers. Use care in handling primers.
• DO NOT have more than one can of powder on the bench
at one time. Powder cans should be stored away from the
bench to avoid picking up the wrong one.
• DO NOT use any powder unless its identity is positively
known. The only positive identification is the manufacturer’s
label on the original canister. Discard all mixed powder
and those of uncertain identity.
• Always replace the lids on both the powder hopper and
shot hoppers after they have been filled.
• When you finish a reloading session, pour any remaining
powder back into its original factory container. This will
preserve the identity and shelf life of the powder.
• DO NOT smoke while reloading.
RECORD KEEPING
• Keep complete records of reloads. Apply a descriptive
label to each box showing the date produced, and the
primer, powder, wad and shot used.
Never attempt to guess at the identity of your
ammunition.
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