Legacy L1148L, Lock-n-Load L1455L, Lock-n-Load L1465L, Lock-n-Load L1466L Owner's Instructions Manual

Owner’s Instructions

Part No. : L1148L

Lock-n-Load™ Lever Action Grease Gun

Lock-n-Load™ technology is protected by the following patents:
U.S. Patent No. 8,297,476
Foreign Patents Pending

Cartridge Loading Procedure:

IMPORTANT - follow each step in sequence to ensure proper loading of grease

1

3

A

A. Slide Lock-n-Load™

switch.

Pull follower rod from
barrel and lock into
place as shown.

YOU MUST PERFORM
THIS STEP BEFORE
DISENGAGING BARREL
FROM HEAD.

B. Push barrel into head

and release
Lock-n-Load™ switch.
Unlock follower rod.

2

A

A. Push barrel into head

B

Position right hand on gun barrel as
shown. Hold gun head with left hand,
left thumb on Lock-n-Load™ switch.

B C

B. Slide Lock-n-Load™

switch.

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.

C. Disengage barrel

from head.
Load new cartridge
into barrel.

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6281 North Gateway Drive
Marion, IA, 52302, U.S.A.

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INS1148L

( Published 03/14/2013 )

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 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, 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.

• 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.

g. a. g . b.

Recommended method for holding grease gun

to disengage barrel.

g. c.

g. d.

Bulk filler ball