Owner’s Manual 2009

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cartridge is in the chamber and
until shooting is imminent.
• Intermediate Position: This is
when the “safety” is in the
middle position (visually at a
right angle to the bolt). In the
intermediate position the firing
pin remains locked but not the
bolt (Figure 11), allowing
you to open the bolt and
unload an unfired cartridge
from the chamber.
• Off Safe: With the “safety” fully
forward, the rifle is ready to fire
(Figure 12).
The “safety” mechanism, when
engaged, is designed to block the
firing pin and disengage the sear to
prevent firing. However, this
mechanism will not necessarily
prevent the accidental discharge of
this firearm as a result of jarring or
abuse such as occurs when a firearm
is dropped.
Never rely totally on your firearm’s
“safety.” It is merely an aid to safe
gun handling. Like any mechanical
device the “safety” can possibly fail;
it can be bumped off or inadvertently
manipulated into an unsafe
condition. Always keep your rifle
pointed in a safe direction.
• Along the breech bolt surface and where the sleeve contacts the
breech bolt (Figure 7).
• Along the breech bolt surfaces on the receiver where the bolt contacts
the receiver as it is worked. (Figure 8, page 15).
• Inside the receiver, on the locking lug raceways, where the bolt
contacts the receiver when cycled (Figure 8, page 15).
Avoid applying too much oil. Only a light film is necessary. Excessive oil
should be wiped off, especially in cold weather.
9. 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.
The “safety” can be operated only when the firing pin is cocked. To cock the
firing pin, lift up on the bolt handle and then return it to the locked (fully
down) position. When the firing pin is cocked, an indicator is visible at the
rear of the bolt (Figure 9). If the indicator is protruding from the bolt sleeve
a minimum of
1
/
8", the firing pin is
cocked. The “safety” can be easily
operated with the thumb.
• On Safe: This is when the
“safety” is drawn to the rearmost
position and is in-line with the
bolt. Both the firing pin and bolt
are locked (Figure 10). Always
maintain the “safety” in this
position (fully on) when a
The firing pin indicator (shown cocked).
FIGURE 9
“Safety” shown in the off safe position.
FIGURE 12
“Safety” shown in the intermediate position.
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 10
“Safety” shown in the on safe position.