Owner’s Manual 2011

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22. ASSEMBLY
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE
DIRECTION. BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES,
VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE ABSOLUTELY
CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. PLACE
THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
Assemble the SLP shotgun by performing the following operations.
1. Take the receiver in hand. Lock the bolt rearward by pulling the
operating handle fully to the rear.
Notice! NEVER ALLOW THE ACTION TO BE SLAMMED
CLOSED BY PRESSING THE CARRIER RELEASE BUTTON
WITHOUT THE BARREL INSTALLED. IF THE BOLT IS
RELEASED FORWARD WITH THE BARREL REMOVED, THE
OPERATING HANDLE WILL STRIKE THE RECEIVER AND
CAUSE DAMAGE.
2. Remove the forearm from the magazine tube by unscrewing the
magazine cap and sliding the magazine sleeve and forearm forward,
off the magazine tube.
3. The components of the gas system: the piston sleeve, piston sleeve
spring and gas piston remain in place and do not need to be removed
except for cleaning. If these components have been removed, reinstall
them as explained below. Otherwise, proceed to step 7.
4. Slide the piston sleeve spring and piston sleeve (push rod end first)
onto the magazine tube. The push rod goes in the slot on the left side
of the receiver (Figure 18, page 38). Make sure the piston sleeve spring
is properly positioned in the piston sleeve.
21. DISASSEMBLY
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, OPEN THE
ACTION AND VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE
ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY
UNLOADED. PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE
POSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Unscrew the magazine cap and remove it.
2. Remove the magazine extension and forearm by sliding them forward
and off the magazine tube.
3. For cleaning, remove the barrel, gas piston, piston sleeve and
piston sleeve spring by sliding them forward off the magazine tube.
See “Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” on page 39 for
cleaning procedures.
If you are disassembling for storage, return the piston sleeve spring,
piston sleeve and piston onto the magazine tube. Reinstall the forearm
and magazine sleeve on the magazine tube and screw on the magazine
cap. You will then have two compact units: 1) the barrel, 2) the action
with the stock and forearm.
Notice! AFTER THE BARREL HAS BEEN REMOVED, LEAVE
THE BOLT IN THE REARWARD POSITION. DO NOT PRESS
THE CARRIER RELEASE BUTTON. IF THE BOLT IS RELEASED
FORWARD WITH THE BARREL REMOVED, THE OPERATING
HANDLE WILL STRIKE THE RECEIVER, CAUSING DAMAGE.