It sits backwards on my work space too. But once the speed is set all you need is the foot switch and use both hands to stuff. When you let off the foot switch the plunger will automatically back up just a whisker to take pressure off the can. Then when the can is empty the plunger automatically returns to the top. It took me a couple small runs to get used to it but I really like mine. Also the machine is fast so you will want the speed dial almost in the off position I mean just barely up from off. Once you get used to having control with the foot switch the process gets much more comfortable.
I’ll help anyway I can.
