RCBS Sidewinder Case Tumbler - Manual (Page 4)

MEDIA PREPARATION
A bottle of concentrated liquid case cleaner is provided with each Sidewinder. This compound, a combination
of sodium salts and acids, is a high speed, aggressive agent especially useful on badly stained or soiled brass.
PRECAUTIONS FOR RCBS LIQUID CASE CLEANER
Hazard – May cause skin and eye irritation.
Treatment – Move to fresh air. If swallowed, induce vomiting and call a physician. If in contact
with the skin and eyes, flush with water.
Use rubber or plastic gloves when handling. Work in a well-ventilated area. Store all liquid in
the original factory container. This case cleaner may corrode metal containers or caps.
TO USE: Mix two to four ounces of concentrate with one gallon of water. Load cases into drum. Add diluted
solution. (Note: Level of liquid should not be above lower edge of the mouth of the drum when it is in position on
base.)
Fit the solid cap and mount the drum on the base before starting.
Run two hours or as long as needed to clean the cases. Turn the unit off, and put on the strainer cap.
Immediately drain off solution. This diluted solution is harmless to all standard sewer systems and may be
disposed of by pouring down any drain.
Flush the drum and cleaned cases under running water to completely remove all traces of liquid cleaner.
Leaving cleaning solution on cases will only result in surface stains which can easily be removed by retumbling
for a few minutes and then flushing. Spread cases on a metal sheet in an oven and heat to 200
°
F until all are
dry. Another method is to spread the cases on a towel and allow to dry overnight or until dry.
CAUTION: Temperatures over 225
°
F will discolor cases. Temperatures over 400
°
F can greatly weaken cases.
Complete drying of cases is absolutely necessary prior to reloading or misfires may be encountered.
Also available from RCBS are two dry media cleaners. The RCBS Formula 1 Walnut Shell Dry Media is made
from reusable walnut shells ground to a 12/20 sieve size and coated with two special cleaning oxides. It is
packaged 5 lbs/box. The RCBS Formula 2 Corn Cob Dry Media is made from ground corn cobs combined with
a chromium oxide cleaner and polisher. It is packaged 4 lbs/box.
The following instructions are for use with either the Formula 1 or Formula 2 Dry Media Case Cleaners.
Load your cases (approximately 100 .30-06, or 300 .38 Special or equivalent) and cover with media. The best
ratio of brass and media will be determined by you as you use the unit. Start with approximately equal volumes
of each and adjust as experience dictates.
Fit the cap and mount the drum on the base before starting.
Run time will be determined by the condition of the cases and the degree of cleanliness desired.
Shake out: You may want to build a screen-bottomed shake out box to aid in separating your brass from the
dry media.