Fix machine so that crank handle can be worked with right hand.
Unfold loading tray and leg, the tray being secured to the left of bed plate by pin, the leg being made rigid by turning up the keeper plate on to the pin catch.
Turn the steel guide plate (on bed plate) outwards. Pocket opener must be far enough back to clear the belt.
Place belt behind roller and into belt guide. Edge of belt to be touching side of guide, projecting end of long brass strips to point away from cartridge plunger, and to pass under the steel guide.
Pawl to lie on top of belt.
Turn steel guide into position again and draw belt through with left hand until first pocket is opposite pocket opener.
Fill hopper with cartridges and replenish as required.
Revolve crank handle continuously (not too fast) until belt is filled.
(A light pressure should be kept on the belt with the left hand until the weight of the filled portion is sufficient to assist the pawl.)