Assembly
The main body of the furnace is fully assembled and factory tested. To facil-
itate packaging, the shut-off rod and operating handle have not been in-
stalled and you must do so prior to using the furnace.
To attach the handle: slide the shut-off rod through the hole in the alignment
plate and down into the valve in the bottom of the pot. Next remove the
screw from the handle pivot stud. Then slide the handle with its tension
spring through the slot in the shut-off rod. Slide it in until the end of the
shut-off rod slips into the slot in the handle pivot stud and the hole in the
shut-off rod aligns with the hole in the pivot stud. Tighten the supplied screw
through the handle and into the opposite side of stud. See Figure 1. Thread
the supplied shut-off rod limit screw (with its lock nut) into the threaded hole
in the alignment plate. Your furnace is now ready to be used.
Handling Lead
Lead, a substance known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and
other severe physical injury, must be handled with extreme care. Handle lead
bullets or lead shot only in well ventilated areas and ALWAYS wash hands
after handling lead and before eating or smoking. Discharging firearms in
poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition, also may
result in exposure to lead. Have adequate ventilation at all times.
Safety Precautions
1) No casting should be done without basic safety garb. This would in-
clude long pants and long sleeves, sturdy gloves, eye protection and
closed top shoes.
2) Keep all flammable items away from casting area. Do not operate unit
on flammable materials such as paper, wood or carpeting.
3) Casting should be done in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing fumes
and dust from furnace.
4) Never allow moisture near molten lead. When moisture is introduced to
molten lead, a terrific steam explosion occurs and molten metal is
sprayed not only over the immediate area but also over the bullet
caster. This moisture could be introduced by a wet ladle or dipper, over-
head pipes, or additional lead being added to the pot.
5) Keep children away from casting and reloading areas.
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