Instruction Manual

REASSEMBLING YOUR RIFLE…

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To Remove the Handguards for cleaning, or to Reinstall them, use the “Buddy

System”. Because the Slip Ring (often called Delta Ring) which holds the

handguards in place has a strong spring (the Weld Spring), it is necessary to

have a buddy help you.

CAUTION: THE

RIFLE SHOULD BE UNLOADED AND CLEARED.

1. Place the Rifle’s Buttstock on the ground or a table, and press down on the

Slip Ring with both hands.

Have your buddy remove or install one Handguard on top and the other on the

bottom. There are notches designed to align and hold the Handguards on the

Handguard Cap (located just behind the Front Sight Base).

NOTE: The “Half-Round” Handguards are identical and can be used

interchangeably in top or bottom positions.

There are also special tools designed to aid in Handguard removal / reinstallation.

See Bushmaster’s website (www.bushmaster.com) or call 1-800-998-7928

HANDGUARD REMOVAL / REATTACHMENT - “THE BUDDY SYSTEM”…

If the Sling, or any other

Accessories were removed for cleaning

or maintenance, they should be

reattached now.

SLING REATTACHMENT…

REASSEMBLING YOUR RIFLE…REASSEMBLING YOUR RIFLE… (Continued)

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