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1. Remove the foil with Screwpull’s easy to use Foilcutter and raise the Lever arm completely back to an “open” position.
2. Clasp the neck of the wine bottle with the grips until the black pins protrude from the metal axis (see photograph below).
3. Gently bring the lever forward, allowing the screw to penetrate the cork (diagram 1) 
4. Continue to grasp the arms and gently bring the lever arm back to the open position (diagram 2).
5. To release the cork from the screw, remove the Lever Model from the wine bottle; holding the arms together bring the lever completely forward and then back (diagram 3).
6. The self-releasing action of the Lever Model is not recommended for use on synthetic corks.

REPLACING THE SCREW IN YOUR LEVER MODEL

After opening approximately 2000 bottles the coated screw may show signs of wear, making the Lever Model slightly more difficult to use. It is then necessary replace the screw. To replace the screw, simply unscrew the protective chrome head, remove the screw, insert the new screw and replace the protective chrome head.

CLEANING

The accumulation of wine deposits on the corkscrew and particles of cork on various parts of the Lever Model can affect its efficiency. We recommend that you clean it regularly using a damp cloth or warm soapy water. Please do not to use lubricants on your Lever Model. Screwpull products are not dishwasher safe.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The Lever Model is not designed to put a cork back into an opened bottle.

Lever Models are not recommended for the opening of Prosecco bottles.

If the cork is sealed with a wax plug, the wax plug must be removed before using a Lever Model.

If the mechanism of your Lever Model jams when you try to remove the cork from the screw after opening a bottle, it is possible that this is caused by the specification of the cork – for example, some corks are now made from plastic materials. In that case, remove the cork from the screw with your fingers, by twisting it off, in order to avoid damaging your Lever Model. In doing so, take care not to hurt yourself on the sharp tip of the screw. 

If, with experience, you realise that piercing the cork of a particular bottle requires too much force, we recommend that you stop trying to use your Lever Model and use instead a Screwpull Table or Pocket Model.

THE GUARANTEE DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED IF THE LM-300 HAS BEEN USED IN A MANNER CONTRARY TO THE ABOVE-MENTIONED CONDITIONS.

LEVER MODEL: LM-400

1. Place foilcutter on the bottle and press cutter arms against bottle neck. While pressing firmly, turn back and forth to cut the foil, then tip cutter to lift foil.
2. Place the LM-400 onto the bottle and ensure a firm and secure grip. (This is achieved by gripping the LM-400 as low as possible, so that your little finger is in contact with the bottle).
3. Bring the lever arm up and over. The screw is now completely inside the cork.
4. To remove the cork, keep a firm grip and bring the lever arm back to its original position.
5. Remove the LM-400 from the bottle by loosening your grip around the base.
6. To release the cork from the LM-400, lift the lever arm up and over and then back again to its original position.

REPLACING THE SCREW IN YOUR LEVER MODEL

After opening approximately 2000 bottles the coated screw may show signs of wear, making the Lever Model slightly more difficult to use. It is then necessary to replace the screw.

1. Place the LM-400 on a flat, stable surface. Lift the lever arm up & over (270 degrees), so that the screw retainer cap can be seen from the top.
2. Release the screw by turning the screw retainer cap counter clockwise 90 degrees with a screwdriver. (This releases the locking pins)
3. Keep the lever arm at 90 degrees and turn the LM400 upside down so that the head cap and screw come out
4. Place LM-400 back onto a flat surface with the lever arm up  & over (as in 8, above) and place the new screw back into position. Return the screw retainer cap into position and lock in place with a clockwise turn.

CLEANING

Clean your LM-400 as required with warm, soapy water. Never use lubricants.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The Lever Model is not designed to put a cork back into an opened bottle.

Lever Models are not recommended for the opening of Prosecco bottles. 

If the cork is sealed with a wax plug, the wax plug must be removed before using the LM-400.

In the unlikely event that the cork jams on the screw after it has been removed from the bottle, remove the cork by hand, taking care not to hurt yourself on the sharp tip of the screw.