do you have to clean a mill before first use?

[fizgig]

I bought a barley crusher, I don't see any instructions to clean it before using but I know sometimes oils from manufacturing and rust preventers can be on products like this.

 

[planecrazy29]

The barley crusher I just bought said to run a 1/2 lb of grain through it and throw it away before first use.

 

[fizgig]

ahh, I figured you had to do something to it, I didn't have any instructions with mine.

 

[megavites]

If you have an air compressor, I would blow off the rollers. There's usually
some fine shaving from the knurling process.
I did that along with a paint brush and then ran 1lb of grain thru it.