Legacy Lock-n-Load L1045L User manual

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OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
Lock-n-Load™Lever and Pistol Grease Gun
Part No.: L1045L and L1075L
Ph: 319.373.7305 [email protected] INS1045L
legacymfg.com (Published 01/03/19 Revised 02/15/22)
Lock-n-Load is a trademark of Weems Industries, Inc.
US Pat. No. 8,297,476 CA Pat. No. 2,743,126
Legacy Manufacturing Company
Marion, IA 52302 USA
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B C D
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IMPORTANT - Follow each step in sequence to ensure proper loading of grease
Pull follower rod back
completely and lock into place as
shown. YOU MUST PERFORM THIS
STEP BEFORE DISENGAGING
BARREL FROM HEAD.
A. Position right hand on gun
barrel as shown. Hold gun head
with left hand, left thumb on
Lock-n-Load™switch.
B. Push barrel into head
A. Slide Lock-n-Load switch.
C. Slide Lock-n-Load switch.
B. Push barrel into head and
release Lock-n-Load switch.
Unlock follower rod by pressing
tab.
AUTOMATIC BLEEDER
• Bleeds air when reconnecting the
barrel and head.
• Reduces air locks & priming
problems.
• If air does not escape quickly,
press screw to bleed.
D. Disengage barrel from head.
Load new cartridge into barrel.
CARTRIDGE LOADING PROCEDURE
LOCK-N-LOAD™BEST PRACTICES
1. To remove barrel to refill:
a. Pull the follower rod aggressively and lock.
b. (See FIG. A) Right hand, grip barrel.
c. Hold horizontally, 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 of barrel is suggested when pulling barrel from head.
2. To install barrel after refill:
a. Left hand, grip head so thumb can reach Lock-n-Load switch.
b. Hold horizontally, 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 of barrel is suggested when pulling barrel from head.
f. Left hand, release Lock-n-Load switch.
g. Right hand, barrel, pull barrel away from head slightly 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.

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Manual Grease Filler Pump Loading Procedure
1. Make sure the barrel follower rod is unlocked and pushed in.
2. Wipe bulk filler nipple clean.
3. Insert the grease gun bulk filler nipple into loader pump / transfer pump
receptacle.
4. Pump grease until you reach a distance of 8 inches between the follower
rod handle and the black barrel cap.
Suction Loading Procedure
1. See step 1-2 on previous page to disengage gun barrel.
2. Insert open end of gun barrel two inches below surface of grease.
3. Slowly pull back plunger rod handle (drawing in grease).
4. See step 3 on previous page to engage barrel into head assembly.
5. Unlock follower rod by pressing tab. Continue pressing tab to push
the rod in the remaining distance.
The L1045L and L1075L spring loaded handle and storage hook are designed to make it easy to
engage grease fittings in tight spaces:
One Handed Operation:
1. Connect coupler to grease fitting with one hand while gripping grease gun like a pistol grip gun
(FIG C).
2. Squeeze handle to create pressure (the pressure will engage the grease coupler to the fitting).
3. Resume normal (two handed) greasing.
To secure the grease lever:
1. Press handle down as if greasing (Note: Gun may expel grease during this step).
2. Slide handle latch over storage hook (FIG. D).The L1045L is equipped with a handle lock to
help prevent accidental grease discharge during storage or while maneuvering or loading the gun.
To release the latch:
1. Press and release the handle.
BULK LOADING PROCEDURES
ONE HANDED OPERATION & HANDLE LOCK
1. If air is not heard passing through auto bleeder when removing or
installing barrel:
a. Slide Lock-n-Load switch and push the empty barrel (with follower
rod unlocked) into gun head.
b. Pull follower rod and lock (clears the auto bleeder).
c. Disengage barrel from head (clears the auto bleeder).
d. Repeat until auto bleeder is cleared.
e. Contact Legacy Manufacturing.
2. If when assembling the barrel to head seems difficult or springy:
a. Always push Lock-n-Load switch forward as far as possible.
b. Grease cartridge may not be inserted completely into barrel.
c. Excess grease may be in head.
• Remove excess grease.
d. Auto bleeder may be plugged.
3. Grease does not flow when handle is stroked:
a. Release follower rod and push up if it doesn’t automatically go up.
b. Grease cartridge may be empty.
c. See best “Lock-n-Load Best Practices”:
“Priming after refilling with grease”.
IMPORTANT! Read all instructions and warnings before operating this product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT! Do not load gun with air-operated grease pump. Damage to unit will occur and warranty will be voided.
OPERATING TIP: The Automatic bleeder will expel air pockets when reconnecting the barrel and head, this will greatly reduce air locks and priming problems.
WARRANTY
LEGACY MANUFACTURING COMPANY (“LEGACY”) warrants that this equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of purchase, under normal use. LEGACY’S sole obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, free of charge, any equipment that proves to be defective
under normal conditions and use according to the recommendations of LEGACY. To obtain repair or replacement, the equipment must be shipped to a LEGACY authorized
Warranty and Service Center during the warranty period, transportation charges prepaid, with proof of date of purchase. In the event of repair or replacement, the warranty
period shall not be extended beyond the original warranty period.
While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Legacy equipment can be performed by any company, we recommend that you use only authorized Legacy service centers.
Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this warranty. Contact us at [e-mail] or www.legacymfg.com/instruction-manuals/ for installation
instructions.
Recommended method for
holding grease gun to disengage
barrel.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNINGS / TIPS / WARRANTY
• Immediately reassemble barrel to head.
• Release follower rod.
• Press auto bleeder valve until all air escapes (FIG B.).
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 auto bleeder valve until all air escapes (FIG B.).
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.
LOCK-N-LOAD™BEST PRACTICES (CONT.)
FIG. A FIG. B FIG. C FIG. D