Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)
PROBLEM CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO
WON’T EXTRACT Clogged gas tube. Replace.
Short recoil. See below.
Gas regulator incorrectly set. Set to NORM if not using
suppressor.
WON’T FEED Dirty, corroded, or reloaded Remove and discard.
ammunition.
Dirty or defective magazine. Clean and lubricate or
replace.
Too many rounds in magazine. Remove excess rounds.
Buffer assembly is restricted.
Take out and clean buffer and
spring.
Magazine not fully seated. Adjust magazine catch: Press
button on right side, and turn
catch on left. Clockwise
tightens.
Short recoil. See below.
Overly fast operation. Gas regulator set to NORM
when using suppressor. Set
to SUPP.
DOUBLE FEED Defective magazine. Replace.
WON’T CHAMBER Dirty corroded of defective Remove and discard.
ammunition.
Ejector stuck. Clean and oil.
Carbon in carrier key or Clean.
chamber.
WON’T LOCK Dirt, corrosion, or carbon Clean lugs.
buildup in barrel locking lugs.