frankford casetumbler User Guide
Vibratory Case
Tumbler
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Thanks for choosing a Frankford Arsenal™ Vibratory Case Tumbler. You’ll be delighted
with the years of trouble-free service your new tumbler will provide. Please take time to
read and understand the safety and operating instructions.
Important Safeguards
The Frankford Arsenal vibratory tumbler is designed for use with dry media
such as ground corn cob or walnut hulls, either plain or treated with brass pol-
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ish; do not attempt to use the tumbler with any kind of liquid media or for lapidary applications.
THE USE OF LIQUID MEDIA OR ATTEMPTING TO ALTER OR MODIFY THE
TUMBLER WILL VOID YOUR TUMBLER’S WARRANTY.
Whenever using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Operate the tumbler on a concrete surface away from all combustible materials,
including curtains, draperies, or walls.
3. Never operate the tumbler unattended.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water
or other liquid.
5. Closely supervise nearby children.
6. Remove plug from wall outlet when not in use.
7. Do not operate a tumbler with a damaged cord or plug, or after the unit
malfunctions or has been damaged. If damaged, return the unit for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. Using the tumbler with attachments not recommended by MidwayUSA may
cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
Instructions for Use:
1. Fill the cleaning bowl about 2/3 full of cleaning or polishing media. Set the
tumbler on a flat concrete surface and plug it in. Add any amount of brass you
desire, up to maximum capacity. Capacity will vary with the size of the cases
being cleaned. In general, once the cleaning media is in the tumbler, you can
continue to add brass to your media until you see the tumbling action of the brass
become sluggish. Obviously, with less tumbling action, you will get less cleaning
action. If you put too much brass in and the action slows down, simply remove
some of the brass.
2. Tumble your brass until it is clean. If you are merely cleaning your brass, 30
minutes to an hour will normally remove all dirt and grease. If you want to polish
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