O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l MODEL 953 By SINGLE - PUMP PNEUMATIC .177 Cal. (4.5mm) Lead Airgun Pellet MULTIPLE PUMPS WILL DAMAGE THIS GUN! NOT A TOY. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. MISUSE OR CARELESS USE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MAY BE DANGEROUS UP TO 257 YARDS (235 METERS). THIS IS A HIGH POWER AIR GUN RECOMMENDED FOR USE BY THOSE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING: THIS GUN CAN CAUSE DEATH. READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. DO NOT LOAD A PELLET INTO THE CHAMBER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT. IF YOU DO LOAD A PELLET AND DECIDE NOT TO SHOOT, REMOVE EITHER MANUALLY OR BY SHOOTING IT IN A SAFE DIRECTION. AN UNCOCKED, UNLOADED GUN IS SAFEST. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN FAST, AND ACCIDENTALLY INJURING OR KILLING SOMEONE IS A TERRIBLE THING. SHOOT SAFELY. This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual.
HOW TO OPERATE: WARNING: Be sure gun is always pointed in a safe direction. Never point the gun at anyone. Always assume and handle the gun as if it were loaded and ready to fire. Step Step Step Step 1. 2. 3. 4. OPEN BOLT PUT “ON” TRIGGER SAFETY PUMP ONCE LOAD NO. 2 DOVETAIL GROOVES Step Step Step Step 5. 6. 7. 8. CLOSE BOLT AIM AT SAFE TARGET TAKE “OFF” TRIGGER SAFETY FIRE NO. 3 FEED TRACK TRIGGER SAFETY ON BOLT HANDLE TRIGGER SAFETY TRIGGER SAFETY OFF red showing on opposite side Step 1.
CAUTION: The TargetPro 953 is a single pump pneumatic. DO NOT pump more than once! If gun is left pumped for an extended period of time it could result in damage to this gun. Step 4. LOAD TO LOAD A PELLET AS A SINGLE SHOT: If the single-shot adapter is not already in place in the receiver, insert it into the clip track from the right-hand side until it is flush with both sides of the receiver.
Step 5. CLOSE BOLT Push the bolt handle fully forward. This will chamber a pellet. (See Drawing No. 8) The gun will not fire if the bolt is open. BOLT HANDLE CAUTION: The gun is now loaded and ready to fire. Step 6. AIM AT SAFE TARGET Aim the gun at a safe target. To be a consistent marksman, use the correct sight picture each time you fire your gun (See Drawing No. 9). Never point a gun, loaded or unloaded, at anyone. CAUTION: Use extra caution in selecting a safe target and backstop.
UNLOAD PELLETS: The bolt does not extract a pellet. You must shoot the pellet out if a safe target is available. If a safe target is not available, put trigger safety “ON” (no red showing), open bolt, insert a cleaning rod in the muzzle end and push the pellet out of the barrel. Invert the gun so that the pellet can fall out of the feed track. Be careful not to damage the bolt tip by pushing the rod through too hard. Do not reuse the pellet. WARNING: Never assume gun is empty of projectiles.
REMOVAL OF THE FIBER OPTIC SIGHTS: You can refer to Drawing number 11 and 12 to aid in the removal of your fiber optic sights. NO. 12 NO. 11 FRONT SIGHT REMOVAL REAR SIGHT REMOVAL LUBRICATION PUMPING LEVER Your PowerLine® 953 Pellet Rifle should be lubricated approximately every 1000 shots. Lubricate the pump piston foam wiper ring by inverting the gun and opening the lever fully. You will see “Oil Here.” Oil the felt wiper which can be seen through a slot in the pump tube.
STORAGE: Before putting the gun away in a cabinet or gun rack, shoot the gun at a safe target to make sure the pump system and barrel are empty. Then, open the bolt and place the trigger safety “ON”, then close the bolt. Always make sure the gun is empty and the trigger safety is “ON” before storage; the gun should also be clean, dry and oiled. Always check to see that the gun is unloaded when removed from storage or received from an other person.
MODEL 953 TARGETPRO SPECIFICATIONS ACTION Pneumatic single-pump cocking lever; straight-pull bolt CALIBER .177 cal. (4.5mm) lead air gun pellets AMMO CAPACITY Single shot with 5-pellet indexing clip SIGHTS Front and rear fiber optic OVERALL LENGTH 39.75 in. WEIGHT 6.4 lbs. MAXIMUM SHOOTING DISTANCE** 257 yds. (235 m) MAXIMUM VELOCITY 500 fps.
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A MESSAGE TO PARENTS Included in the material accompanying each new PowerLine® is a check list covering the most important aspects of proper gun handling. We urge you to use the check list in assuring that anyone operating a PowerLine® has a thorough understanding of these rules and is diligent in their practice. Although not a firearm, a PowerLine® is a gun and not a toy. Properly used and maintained, it will provide many hours of safe, trouble free recreational shooting. Misused, it can be dangerous.
Almost all of the air gun related accidents occurring in this country are caused by careless use or misuse of the gun, and shooting at improper targets. These causes can be eliminated if the shooter handles the gun properly. YOUR POWERLINE® IS A TARGET GUN Your PowerLine® gun has been designed for target shooting and is suited for use both indoors and out to help you develop your marksmanship skills.
To assume the other positions: (It should be noted again that left hand shooters reverse these directions when assuming the following positions. PRONE • Half face to the right, then lie at an angle of about 45 degrees to the line of fire. The left leg should be completely relaxed. The right leg should angle away from the spine, and may be bent or straight. The feet should be as flat on the ground as possible.
HOW TO MAKE AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR TARGET Because of the velocity and energy of PowerLine® airguns, care must be exercised in assuring that you have an adequate backstop for your target. A cardboard box 16 inches or more deep, and with at least two-foot square front surface, will serve as the basis for the target.
OUTDOOR SHOOTING While your air gun is excellent for outdoor shooting, its exceptional power means extra care is needed. The target backstop described on the preceding page will work equally well for outdoor shooting where space is limited. Be sure the target area is clear and safe before shooting. USE THE RIGHT AMMUNITION PowerLine® guns are designed to use various types of ammunition. Some models shoot BBs only, while others shoot pellets only, and some shoot either BBs or pellets.
