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 FNAR is a gas-operated, semi-automatic repeating rifle. The
origins of the FNAR can be traced back to John M. Browning’s BAR, a rifle
that served with distinction through both World Wars, Korea and other
conflicts. The ergonomically-designed pistol grip stock of the FNAR is designed
with dimensions to suit those operators familiar with the M16/M4 platform.
5.2. OPERATION
When the trigger is pulled, the firing pin strikes the primer of the cartridge,
resulting in the rifle firing. Gases from the fired cartridge travel down the
barrel and some is diverted into the gas piston which then sends the inertia
block rearward to operate the bolt. During the rearward movement of the
bolt, the empty cartridge case is ejected out of the ejection port. If there is a
cartridge in the magazine, the bolt then returns forward by the force of the
recoil spring, picks up a cartridge from the magazine and loads it into the
chamber, ready to be fired. If there is not a cartridge in the magazine during
this movement, the bolt lock engages and the bolt remains open.
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.