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(See page 11 for instructions on unloading). Af-

ter assuring yourself that the rifle is completely

empty, again, open the bolt and remove it from

the receiver (as described in “Removing the

Bolt” on page 6). Look through the barrel to he

sure it is clear of any obstruction. If an obstruc-

tion is seen, no matter how small it may be,

clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as

described in “Cleaning and Maintenance Sugges-

tions” on page 12. Before the first firing, clean

the bore with a cleaning rod and patch, and

wipe away any anti-rust compounds in the ac-

tion/chamber areas.

ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE WHEN NOT IN

USE. REFER TO PAGE 11 OF THIS INSTRUC-

TlON BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE UNLOADING

OF YOUR RIFLE.

As a safety precaution, it is preferable to disas-

semble your gun for storage. Store your gun and

ammunition separately-well beyond the reach

of children. Take all safeguards to ensure your

rifle does not become available to untrained,

inexperienced or unwelcome hands.

USE THE PROPER AMMUNITION.

The barrel and action of this rifle have been

made with substantial safety margins over the

pressures developed by established American

commercial loads. Nevertheless, Browning as-

sumes no liability for incidents which occur

through the use of cartridges of nonstandard di-

mensions which develop pressures in excess of

commercially available ammunition which has

been loaded in accordance with standards estab-

lished by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition

Manufacturers‘ Institute (SAAMI).

BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION

MAL FUNCTION.

If you detect an off sound or light recoil when a

cartridge is fired,

DO NOT LOAD ANOTHER CAR-

TRIDGE INTO THE CHAMBER.

Open the action

and remove all cartridges from the magazine,

chamber and action areas. With the action open,

glance down the barrel to make sure that an ob-

struction does not remain in the barrel. If there

is an obstruction, completely clear the barrel be-

fore loading and firing again. Failure to follow

these instructions can cause extensive damage to

your gun and possible serious injury to yourself

and others.,

DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY

CHAMBER — THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE

EMPTY!

Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded

gun, even though you are certain the gun is un-

loaded.

KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE

TRIGGER WHILE UNLOADING, LOADING, UNTIL

YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT.

11 BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP.

Particularly during low light periods. Know the

range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water

or hard objects.

ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE’S CHAMBER

BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A

TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING

OTHER OBSTACLES.

Refer to page 11 of this instruction book for in-

structions on the unloading of your rifle. Never

place your rifle on or against a fence, tree, car,

or other similar object.

13 WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN

SHOOTING.

Unprotected, repeated exposure to

gunfire can cause hearing damage. Wear ear

protectors (shooting ear plugs or muffs) to guard

against such damage. Wear shooting glasses to

protect your eyes from flying particles. Always

keep a safe distance between the muzzle of

your firearm and any persons nearby, as muzzle

blast, debris and ejecting shells could inflict

serious injury, Also, wear eye protection when

disassembling and cleaning your shotgun to

prevent the possibility of springs, spring-

tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from

contacting your eyes.

DROPPING A LOADED GUN CAN CAUSE AN

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

even with the

“safety” in the “on safe” position. Be extremely

careful while hunting or during any shooting

activity, to avoid dropping any firearm.

IF YOUR RIFLE FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP THE

MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.