Owner's Manual

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DISASSEMBLY
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. BEFORE
STARTING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, OPEN THE ACTION AND VISUALLY
INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS
COMPLETELY UNLOADED. PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE
POSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
1 Lock the bolt rearward by pulling the operating handle fully to
the rear.
NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO SLAM CLOSED BY PRESSING THE BOLT
RELEASE BUTTON WITHOUT THE BARREL INSTALLED. IF THE BOLT
IS RELEASED FORWARD WITH THE BARREL REMOVED, THE OPERATING
HANDLE WILL STRIKE THE RECEIVER AND CAUSE DAMAGE.
2 Remove the forearm as explained previously.
DO NOT SQUEEZE HARD ON THE OPEN REAR END OF A WOOD FOREARM.
TOO MUCH PRESSURE COULD CAUSE THE WOOD TO SPLIT.
3 For cleaning, remove the barrel and gas system components
by sliding them forward and off the magazine tube. See
“Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” on pages 39-44 for
cleaning procedures.
For storage, remove the barrel and reinstall the forearm over the
magazine tube. You will then have two compact units: The barrel,
and the action with stock and forearm.
AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED, LEAVE THE BOLT IN THE
REARWARD POSITION. DO NOT PRESS THE BOLT RELEASE BUTTON. IF