seaming-roll

To set the rolls proceed as follows: Loosen the nut on the bottom of the seaming-roll pin.

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With a screw driver turn the seaming-roll pin counter clockwise -- that is, from right to left.

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Continue turning the crank with the right hand, and with the left hand pull the seaming-roll lever until it will go no farther in this direction.

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If seaming rolls cut into the can they are set too close, and the seaming-roll pin should be adjusted in the opposite direction from above.

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Bring the seaming-roll lever back to the middle position and remove the can.

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Continue to give the crank several turns after the seaming-roll lever has gone as far as it will go.

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Push the seaming-roll lever gently and steadily, while turning the crank with the right hand.

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Remove standard can base and in its place put in the reflanging base, lift the spring-pin and bring seaming-roll lever to the original position.

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Turn the crank, rapidly at first, with the right hand, and at the same time push the seaming-roll lever very slowly with the left hand until it will go no farther.

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Turn the crank and gently push seaming-roll handle from you until you come against cutting-roll stop, and the top of your can is cut off.

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