Manual

12
USE OF THE SAFETY:
TWO POSITION (continued)
When the rifle is uncocked, the cocking piece
(11) is recessed approximately 3/8th of an inch
inside the bolt sleeve (12). In order to place the
safety "on" from this position, the rifle must first be
cocked by raising the bolt handle fully upward, then
closing it again.
The safety operates directly on the trigger
mechanism. For this reason, the trigger adjustments
have been sealed at the factory. Any attempt to
change these adjustments may render the safety
inoperative and create a hazardous condition.
WARNING!
1. Do not touch the trigger while operating the
safety. Pulling the trigger while the safety lever is
being pushed "off" will cause the firing pin to be
released as soon as the "off" position is reached;
if a cartridge is present in the chamber, the rifle
will fire.
2. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
when operating the safety. Malfunctions which
may cause a gun to fire as the safety is engaged
or disengaged are rare but can happen. Even if
an accidental firing should occur, nobody will be
hurt if you follow this rule.
3. The red indicator dot is for familiarization help
only. For safe gun handling, learn by feel the
positive "on" and "off" position of the safety lever.
When engaging the safety, move the lever fully
into the "on" position. Do not rely on merely
looking at the dot: the safety might not be fully
engaged.