Owner’s Manual 2013

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The crossbolt “safety” is designed to prevent the trigger from being pulled
when in the on safe position. The “safety” is located just forward of the
trigger guard. In the off safe position, a red warning band is visible on the
“safety” button on the left side of the trigger guard. It is essential that you
become very familiar with the feel, look and operation of the “safety” on
this shotgun before attempting to load and shoot.
To place the firearm on safe, press the “safety” button to the right (Figure 3).
To move the “safety” to the off safe or fire position, press the “safety”
button to the left. This exposes the red warning band on the “safety”
button (Figure 4).
With the “safety” in the on safe position the trigger and hammer are
blocked and the shotgun cannot be fired. In the off safe position, if your
firearm is loaded with a shell in the chamber, the chambered shell can
be fired by simply pulling the trigger.
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.
7.1. INITIAL CLEANING
AND LUBRICATION
Various exposed metal parts of
this firearm have been coated at
the factory with a preservative
lubricant. Before using this firearm,
a quality gun oil should be used to
clean the preservative lubricant
from the inside of the action/
chamber areas, and the barrel
using a cleaning rod and patch as
explained in Section 21. Before
using the firearm you should first
wipe the mechanism clean and
apply a few drops of quality oil on
the indicated surfaces as shown in
Figure 2. Do not apply too much oil, only a light film is necessary.
Excessive oil should be wiped off, especially in cold weather.
If the firearm is to be stored, it is acceptable to leave the preservative
lubricant on the firearm and keep it in its original packaging. Never shoot
the firearm upon purchase without cleaning it first. If the firearm contains
hardened grease or other substances that you cannot remove, have the
firearm checked by your dealer or departmental armorer. For law
enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of
your department.
8. OPERATION OF THE “SAFETY”
ALWAYS KEEP THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION
UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
FIGURE 3
The “safety” shown in the on safe position.
FIGURE 4
The “safety” shown in the off safe position.
FIGURE 2
Apply a few drops of lubricant on the ejector, on
the moving parts of the breech bolt assembly,
on the bolt body, on the backside of the slide
arm bridge of the bolt and on the magazine tube
where the forearm assembly makes contact as
shown in Fig. 2.