Owner's Manual

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When the “safety” is pushed forward, the “S” will be covered and a red
dot will appear indicating that the rifle is in the “off safe” position and
ready to fire (Figure 3).
do not dePend on the red color alone to indicate your
FirearM’s saFety status. tiMe, exPosure to the eleMents, and the
abrasive action oF cleaning agents can erase it. Failure to
Follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
COCKING INDICATOR
Below the bolt shroud and ahead of
the “safety” is a serrated cocking
indicator. The indicator is painted
red. When the rifle is cocked it may
be readily felt with the thumb as
well as easily seen with a quick
glance downward (Figure 4). When
the rifle is fired, the cocking
indicator retracts into the bolt
shroud and cannot be seen or felt.
Figure 2
“Safety” shown in the on safe position.
Figure 3
“Safety” shown in the off safe position.
Figure 4
The location of the cocking indicator, shown in
the cocked position.
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