Manual

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Trouble Shooting Guide:
Problem:
When I pull the trigger, the hammer does not release.
Possible Cause:
Disconnector is stuck down.
Solution:
Disassemble the rifle and ensure that the Disconnector is not damaged or blocked by debris. Use compressed air to clean trigger group of dust and
obstructions.
Problem:
When firing, the bolt and carrier will not return to battery because it’s “stuck open”.
Possible Cause:
Rifle has double fed.
Solution:
Select a different magazine. FAL magazines have been produced in dozens of countries over the last fifty years and many have seen hard use. Some may
not work with every gun in which they are used. Be certain to test every magazine you buy for reliability before you use the rifle.
Problem:
When I attempt to chamber a round it will not feed from the magazine.
Possible Cause:
Magazine is not properly seated.
Solution:
Lock open the action using the bolt stop. Remove the magazine. Clear any lose or partially fed rounds. Reinsert the magazine. Firmly smack the bottom of
the magazine to ensure it is properly seated. Attempt to chamber a round. Down loading the magazine by one or two rounds will make seating easier. If this is
unsuccessful, select a different magazine.
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Problem:
Failure to extract/empty case is still in chamber.
Possible Cause 1:
Extractor spring clamp has broken or come out of alignment.
Solution 1:
Unload and disassemble the rifle. Closely inspect the extractor tips and the Extractor spring clamp. If the clamp is simply out of alignment, use a slotted (flat
head) screwdriver to seat them back in the holes on the rear of the extractors. If the Extractor Spring Clamp is damaged or broken, the rifle will require
service by a qualified gunsmith.
Possible Cause 2:
The Gas System is set too low for the ammunition, magazine, or shooting position selected.
Solution 2:
Adjust the Gas System Regulator clockwise one position. Load one round into a magazine, insert magazine, chamber round and fire. The bolt should lock
back, if not repeat this process until it does. This will be the proper gas setting.
Problem:
Rifle has excessive recoil.
Possible Cause:
Gas System is adjusted too high.
Solution:
Adjust the Gas System Regulator by turning it counterclockwise the appropriate amount of positions. Check for function by loading one round in the magazine
and firing until the bolt holds open. The lowest position on which the bolt locks open consistently after the last shot is the highest setting necessary for proper
operation.
Problem:
Bolt stop does not engage after the last round is fired.