Owner’s Manual 2009

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25 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE ON
FIREARMS THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, ADDED TO OR
SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED.
Removal of metal from the barrel or modifications of the firing
mechanism and/or operating parts may lead to a refusal of service on
such firearms. We will charge the owner for parts and labor to return the
firearm to original FNH USA specifications.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE
TRIGGER, SAFETY OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING
MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. FAILURE
TO OBEY THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR
DEATH TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS.
B e c a r e f u l !
5. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
5.1. DESCRIPTION
The FNH USA TSR XP offers a proven design combined with innovative
features. You get the strength of modern metallurgy and the precision of the
most modern manufacturing tools in the hands of the world’s finest
craftsmen and craftswomen. Observe their careful attention to detail when
you inspect your new TSR XP.
This owner’s manual covers current TSR XP and TSR XP USA rifles equipped
with either a hinged floorplate magazine or detachable box magazine. The
TSR XP’s action design includes a classic Pre-’64 type external claw extractor
with controlled round feed. The TSR XP USA in 223 Rem. features a Controlled
Round Push Feed sliding-plate extractor. Both models feature a fixed blade
ejector for controlled ejection.
5.2. OPERATION
The FNH USA TSR XP is a bolt-action rifle that operates by lifting the bolt
handle, drawing the bolt rearward and then sliding the bolt forward and
rotating the bolt handle downward until it stops. This process takes a
20 BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED
BEFORE CLEANING.
Because so many gun accidents occur when a firearm is being
cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your
firearm is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly.
Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the
mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition.
21 TEACH AND SUPERVISE FIREARMS SAFETY TO ALL
MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN
AND NON-SHOOTERS.
Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage
enrollment in hunting and shooting safety courses.
22 NEVER DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE ANY
TYPE OF DRUGS BEFORE OR DURING SHOOTING.
Your vision, motor skills and judgment could be dangerously impaired,
making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others.
23 READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THIS OWNER’S
MANUAL, ON AMMUNITION BOXES AND WITH ALL
ACCESSORIES THAT YOU INSTALL ON YOUR FIREARM.
It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information on
the safe handling procedures for your FNH USA firearm.
We assume no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or
improper rifle accessories or ammunition combinations are used.
24 PRACTICE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, AVOID
UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
Your firearm is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and as
such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection, adjustment
and service. FNH USA firearms should be serviced by the FNH USA
Product Service Center in Arnold, Missouri.
We cannot assume any responsibility for injuries suffered or caused by
unauthorized servicing, alterations or modifications of FNH USA firearms.