
Other Maintenance
Seaming Rollers:
The bearings in the seaming rollers are oil-impregnated bronze bearings and are
nearly maintenance free. If the rollers become sticky, they probably need to be
thoroughly rinsed with water to break up the sticky residue.
In extreme cases, you can remove the entire roller assembly out of the seamer
and soak it in warm water (see diagram below). 15 minutes should be enough to
loosen up sticky residues. Work the roller by hand until it becomes free and easy
to rotate. Dry everything off and add a few drops of food-safe oil (like super-lube)
above and below the roller. Spin the roller to work the new oil into the bearing
and its axle.
To re-assemble, rub some grease onto the pivot shaft (see diagram below), and
slide the assembly back into the aluminum receiver. Thread the upper adjuster
nut back onto the pivot shaft. Snug up the upper nut so that it still allows the
handle to rotate easily with a slight drag. DO NOT overtighten the upper adjuster
nut.
*Note- if the lower adjuster nut does not get out of place, the vertical
calibration should still remain accurate after re-assembly.