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13. Run additional water over the cases while agitating the cases to remove
additional pins inside of the cases.
14. Note: the Lyman Case/Media Separator also does an excellent job separat-
ing the pins from the cases. The water and pins in the Separator base can
then be poured into the fine screen sifter pan to retrieve the pins.
15. Once the pins are separated from the cases, lay the cases on a towel to dry.
The use of a blow dryer will speed to drying process.
16. Media pins should also be dried in a similar fashion before storing them for
future use. Pins can be used repeatedly without any loss of cleaning action.
Maintenance
Your Lyman Cyclone Rotary tumbler is designed for long life with no need for
major service. The basic use and maintenance should include wiping down of
unit and keeping all major surfaces clean and dry for proper operation.
The only serviceable part on this tumbling unit is the synchronous drive belt.
The following method should be used to replace this item:
1.“Warning ! When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury including the following.
When servicing any unit, please remove the plug from the power
source and verify there is no electreicity present at the motor.
a. Remove bottom cover by removing six fasteners.
b. Remove 4 motor mounting screws.
c. Slide motor towards center of base housing.
d. Remove synchronous drive belt from driven pulleys and discard.
e. Install new drive belt onto pulleys.
f. Tension belt by sliding motor on elongated holes on motor base.
g. The drive belt should have approximately a 6mm (¼”) amount of de-
flection when pushing on the belt.
h. Tighten motor mounting screws.
Lyman Product’s Cyclone Rotary Tumbler Instructions Manual