Owner’s Manual 2011

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Be sure to open the action completely between shots to reset the
firing mechanism.
AFTER FIRING, OR WHEN SHOOTING IS NO LONGER
IMMINENT, IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE
ON SAFE POSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
For training purposes or in some target situations your firearm can be fired
“single shot” by loading one shell at a time in only one of the chambers.
For training new shooters, the bottom barrel is often used because of its
slightly lower perceived recoil. Make sure the “safety”/ selector is set for
the barrel you wish to fire.
17. UNLOADING
WHEN UNLOADING YOUR SHOTGUN ALWAYS PLACE THE
“SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. KEEP THE MUZZLES
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND YOUR FINGERS AWAY
FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The ejector/extractor mechanism mechanically adapts to whether there
is a fired shell or a loaded shell in a chamber. With a loaded shell the
mechanism acts as an extractor, elevating the shells in the chamber.
With a fired shell it acts as an ejector, forcefully ejecting the empty shell
clear of the chamber and onto the ground.
1. Using your thumb, move the top lever fully to the right to open the
action. The action must be opened completely to reset the firing
mechanism. Due to tight manufacturing tolerances, it may be
necessary to pull downward slightly on the forearm to completely
open the breech. For proper ejection, keep the receiver level and allow
the barrels to completely drop. This keeps empty hulls in full contact
with the ejectors.
16. FIRING
NEVER LOAD SHELLS INTO THE CHAMBERS UNLESS
SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLES
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
1. Make sure the “safety”/selector is in the on safe position.
2. Load the shotgun as explained previously. With shells in the chambers
and the action closed, you need only move the “safety” to the off safe
position to fire the shotgun.
THE SHOTGUN IS NOW READY TO FIRE BY SIMPLY MOVING
THE “SAFETY” TO THE OFF SAFE POSITION AND PULLING
THE TRIGGER.
3. When shooting is imminent, move the “safety”/selector to the off safe
position. Take aim and, when ready, squeeze the trigger to fire. After
firing one barrel, it is not necessary to move the “safety”/selector to
fire the second barrel. Simply release the trigger to its original forward
position and pull it a second time. Be certain you fully release the
trigger between shots. If the trigger is not permitted to return to its
fully forward position, the firing mechanism will not reengage and the
subsequent trigger pull will fail to fire the remaining shell. Failure to
release the trigger ordinarily occurs with overly rapid firing or heavily
gloved fingers.
4. After you have completed firing you should either reload the
chamber(s) with unfired shells (if shooting is going to continue) or
fully unload your shotgun (if shooting is completed). Regardless,
always first place the “safety”/selector in the on safe position.