Owner’s Manual 2011

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Important operating instructions for
FNH USA SLP AUTOLOADING SHOTGUNS
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CONTENTS PAGE
1. Foreword ........................................................2
2. Contents of the Storage Case.......................3
3. Safety and Warranty Notes ..........................4
4. Firearm Safety Information ...........................5
5. Nomenclature ..............................................13
6. Description and Operation ..........................13
6.1. Description ..........................................13
6.2. Operation ............................................14
7. Initial Cleaning and Lubrication ................14
8. Operation of the “Safety” ..........................15
9. Ammunition .................................................17
10. Interchangeable Gas Pistons .....................18
11. Magazine Capacity .....................................19
12. Loading .......................................................19
12.1. Loading the Magazine .....................20
12.2. Loading the Chamber
from the Magazine ..........................20
12.3. Loading the Chamber
through the Ejection Port ................21
13. Firing .........................................................22
14. Unloading ....................................................23
14.1. Unloading By Cycling the Bolt ........24
14.2. Unloading Using the Shell Stop ......24
15. Interchangeable Choke Tube System .........24
15.1. Choke Tube Selection .......................26
15.2. Choke Tube Removal .......................28
15.3. Choke Tube Installation ...................28
16. Sight Adjustment ........................................29
16.1. SLP Standard Sights .......................29
16.2. SLP Mark I Sights ............................30
17. Scope or Optics Mounting...........................31
18. Extra Barrels ...............................................32
19. Mounting Accessories .................................33
20. Stock Adjustment
(Tactical Models) .........................................33
20.1. Adjusting Length of Pull ..................33
20.2. Adjusting Comb Height ...................34
21. Assembly .....................................................36
22. Disassembly ................................................37
23. Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions ...39
23.1. Cleaning the Barrel .........................40
23.2. Cleaning the Gas System ................42
23.3. Periodic Lubrication .........................42
24. Removal of the Trigger Group
and Bolt Assemblies ...................................42
24.1. Removing the Trigger Group ............43
24.2. Reinstalling the Trigger Group ........45
24.3. Removing the Bolt Assembly ..........45
24.4. Reinstalling the Bolt Assembly .......46
25. Cleaning the Action ....................................47
26. Magazine Maintenance...............................48
26.1. Removing the Magazine Spring ......48
26.2. Reinstalling the Magazine Spring ...49
27. Cleaning the Invector
™
Choke
Tube System ................................................49
28. Troubleshooting ...........................................51
29. Warranty, Service
and Technical Questions ............................52
30. Service Policy ..............................................53
31. Technical Specifications .............................54
32. SLP Models ..................................................54