Oh, I know I’ve been gone for so long.
But guess what, I’m back and ready to answer all the questions that may be floating around in your heads!
I’ll start with an email I recently received regarding machine maintenance.
Hello,
These are pictures of my 2.25″ machine. You can see the mylar jammed in. I was looking for advice in how easy it would be to take this apart to clean and put back together. 
You can clear rust with WD-40 but it also removes grease and all lubricants. So once cleaned of rust, you need to thoroughly grease and lube the machine.
If the mylar does not pull out with pliers undo the screw in the upper die and take the die out. Separate the shaft to remove mylar, lube and then put back together.