RCBS APS Priming Tool - Manual (Page 4)

• Hex key wrench, 3/32
• Hex key wrench, 3/16
• 1/4-20 socket head cap screw (2)
Securely fasten the APS tool to a
sturdy bench using the four slots in
the base. This APS tool can also be
mounted to an RCBS Accessory Base
Plate-2. Mounting the priming tool
to a solid surface like the base plate
gives the tool added stability.
Using the two cap screws attach the
operating handle so it is in a com-
fortable position. The mounting holes
allow you to position the handle from
below horizontal to vertical. See
photo #4.
Now, select the correct size primer
plug for the primer size you will be
using. There is a small primer plug for
seating small primers and a large
primer plug for seating large primers.
Each primer plug has a shoulder on
it and is bigger on one end. See photo
#4. IMPORTANT: LOWER THE HAN-
D L E O N T H E P R I M I N G T O O L
BEFORE YOU INSERT THE LARGE
END OF THE PRIMER PLUG INTO
THE HOLE ON TOP OF THE TOOL.
If you tried to install the primer plug
before you read these instructions, you
probably did not first lower the han-
dle. And if that’s the case, you’ll notice
that the primer plug has disappeared
down inside the body of the tool. If that
happens, you’ll need to disassem-
ble the tool to retrieve the primer
plug. To do this, remove the four flat
head screws on the top cap. Lift off
the top cap and the top plate and
then remove the plug. Reinstall the top
plate correctly for clearance and
safety and replace the top cap and the
four flat head screws. And the next
time, remember to lower the operat-
ing handle before installing the primer
plug. Make sure you seat the primer
plug firmly in the cam hole.
Next, select the correct size plastic
bushing for the primer size you will
be using. There is a small bushing for
small primers and a large bushing
for large primers. Here’s a quick way
to tell which is the large bushing and
which is the small. Just remember
the small bushing has a seam, the
large bushing is smooth. These bush-
i n g s c e n t e r t h e p r i m e r w h e n t h e
primer rod pushes a primer up through
the shell holder.
Take the correct size plastic bushing
in one hand and the shell holder you
will be using in the other and place
the bushing into the bottom of the
shell holder. See photo #5. Then
raise the handle and insert the shell
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Photo #4
Photo #5