Manual

Removing the Sizing Die

If you wish to remove the sizing die, unscrew the die retaining nut. Place your flat box

wrench (on its edge) under the push rod and on top of the knockout link. Holding the wrench

in this position as you pull up on the operating handle will eject the sizing die.

Inserting Lubricant

Lyman Bullet Lubricant is recommended for use in your new Sizer and Lubricator. The

lubricant is supplied specifically moulded to fit the reservoir of the #4500 tool.

Figure 23 shows how to insert a stick of bullet lubricant into your machine. Remove the

reservoir cap and place the ratchet wrench on the pressure screw as shown. Turn the wrench

clockwise until the pressure piston is free from the threaded portion of the screw.

Remove this piston and slide a stick of bullet lubricant (removed from plastic) over the

pressure screw and down into the reservoir. Replace the piston on the pressure screw and

press down until it engages the threaded portion of the screw. Turn the ratchet wrench coun-

terclockwise until the pressure piston is within the reservoir and then replace the reservoir

cap.

Operating Your #4500 Sizer Lubricator

Place a cast bullet (base down) in position in the center of the sizing die, on top of the bot-

tom punch. The first bullet you run into a new bullet sizer die should be lightly lubricated by

hand to prevent sticking. Pull the operating handle down so the bullet is forced down into the

sizing die. Hold down firmly on the operating handle while you turn the ratchet wrench coun-

terclockwise to force lubricant into the bullet grooves. If the tool’s frame is entirely empty of

lubricant, grease must fill this space before it will reach the bullet. Turn the wrench until pres-

sure is built up. When this space is filled, the increased pressure will make the wrench hard to

turn and thus be felt by the operator.

Raise your handle and remove your bullet for inspection. If the top grooves are not receive

Figure

#4500 Sizer/Lubricator (continued)

Remove reservoir cover

Turn ratchet clockwise to

raise piston

"O" Rings

Lock nut

Adjusting this

threaded sleeve,

up or down, con-

trols depth of bul-

let in sizing die

Push rod

Knockout Link

WARNING: Lyman recommends the use of the N.R.A. formula Alox Bullet Lobe or the Lyman Ideal Bullet Lube

for use with the 4500 Lube Sizer.

Hard bullet lubes, if used, must be heated before use. Failure to do so, may damage your lubricator and void the

warranty.

The first bullet you run into a new sizing die should always be lightly lubricated to prevent sticking. Using your

fingers, remove a small amount of lubricant from your stick of lube. Then take one of the bullets that you will be

sizing and lubricating and lightly coat the outside of the bullet rings only. Do not fill the grooves with lubricant.