Lock-n-Load™ Best Practices:
1. To remove barrel to refill:
a. Pull the follower rod aggressively and lock.
b. (See image shown) Right hand, grab barrel.
c. Hold horizontal, waist high.
d. Left hand, turn head so outlet is away from you.
e. Left hand, grip head so thumb can reach Lock-n-Load™ switch.
f. Right hand, slightly push barrel into head and hold.
g. Push Lock-n-Load™ switch forward as far as possible
h. Right hand, pull barrel from head aggressively.
* A slight twist may be required.
2. To install barrel after refill:
a. Left hand, grip head so thumb can reach Lock-n-Load™ switch.
b. Hold horizontal, waist high, outlet is away from you.
c. Right hand, grab barrel.
d. Left hand, thumb, push Lock-n-Load™ switch forward as far as
possible
e. Right hand, insert barrel into head aggressively
* A slight twist may be required.
f. Left hand, release Lock-n-Load™ switch.
g. Right hand, barrel, slightly pull barrel away from head to lock.
* You will see Lock-n-Load™ switch move toward you.
* You will see Lock-n-Load™ switch move toward barrel.
* You will hear a slight "click"
3. When inserting cartridges into barrel:
a. Follower rod must be pulled and locked
b. Make sure cartridge is completely pushed down.
c. Make sure cartridge stays down.
4. Bulk filling, before attempting to grease:
a. Repeat the load process to extract air from grease.
* Pull follower rod and lock.
* Disengage barrel from head.
* Immediately reassemble barrel to head.
* Release follower rod.
* Press bulk filler ball until all air escapes.
5. Re-filled cartridges, before attempting to grease:
a. Repeat the load process to extract air from grease.
* Pull follower rod and lock.
* Disengage barrel from head.
* Immediately reassemble barrel to head.
* Release follower rod.
* Press bulk filler ball until all air escapes. (see image)
6. Priming after refilling with grease:
a. Release follower rod and push rod up if it doesn't automatically go up.
b. Point outlet up at least 45 degrees
c. If using flexible extension, raise coupler above outlet
d. Cover coupler outlet with thumb or finger
e. Stroke handle completely and repeatedly until grease flows without air.
* Should require less than 10 strokes.
Recommended method on holding
grease gun to disengage barrel.
Bulk filler ball