Owner's Manual

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WHEN USING A SUPPRESSOR, ALWAYS WEAR HEARING AND EYE
PROTECTION. EVEN THOUGH SOUND IS REDUCED WHEN USING A
SUPPRESSOR, THE NOISE LEVELS ARE STILL SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH
TO CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. BE AWARE THAT USING A
SUPPRESSOR INCREASES THE BACK PRESSURE IN THE BARREL WHEN
A CARTRIDGE IS FIRED. THE INCREASE IN BACK PRESSURE MAY CAUSE
DEBRIS FROM THE CARTRIDGE TO EXIT THE EJECTION PORT OF THE
FIREARM AND CONTACT YOUR EYES, EARS AND FACE, OR THOSE OF
ANYONE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FIREARM. THE INCREASE IN BACK
PRESSURE MAY ALSO RESULT IN THE DEPOSIT OF ADDITIONAL DEBRIS IN
YOUR FIREARM; ACCORDINGLY, AN ACCELERATED CLEANING SCHEDULE
FOR YOUR FIREARM MAY BE NECESSARY.
ENSURE THAT ANY MUZZLE BRAKE OR SUPPRESSOR THAT YOU INTEND
TO USE ON YOUR FIREARM IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH YOUR FIREARM’S
CALIBER. NEVER USE A MUZZLE BRAKE OR SUPPRESSOR THAT IS
DESIGNED FOR RIMFIRE USE ONLY ON A CENTERFIRE FIREARM. BEFORE
INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MUZZLE BRAKE OR SUPPRESSOR TO/
FROM YOUR FIREARM, READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ANY OWNER’S
MANUAL INCLUDED WITH THE DEVICE, AND PRECISELY FOLLOW ALL
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE
SUPPRESSOR OR MUZZLE BRAKE MANUFACTURER. DURING INSTALLATION
OR REMOVAL, ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION
AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED, WITH
THE MAGAZINE REMOVED AND THE ACTION IN THE OPEN POSITION.
PERIODICALLY CHECK THE MUZZLE BRAKE OR SUPPRESSOR TO ASSURE
THAT IT IS TIGHT AND FIRMLY SEATED. BEFORE CHECKING, FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY GUIDELINES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED. ENSURE THE MUZZLE BRAKE
OR SUPPRESSOR IS COOL BEFORE TOUCHING IT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH
TO YOU OR THOSE AROUND YOU!
Most Browning rifles equipped with a muzzle brake also include a
thread protector that can be installed in place of the muzzle brake.