Owner`s manual

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NOTICE! never Allow the Action to slAm closed by pressing
the bolt releAse button without the bArrel instAlled.
if the bolt is releAsed forwArd with the bArrel removed, the
operAting hAndle will strike the receiver And cAuse dAmAge.
2 Remove the forearm from the magazine tube by pressing and
holding the release button while lifting the Speed Lock lever
(Figure 6). Slide the forearm forward and off the magazine tube.
NOTICE! do not squeeZe hArd on the open reAr end of A wood
foreArm. too much pressure could cAuse the wood to split.
3 The gas system remains in place and does not need to be removed
except for cleaning. If the gas system has been removed, reinstall it
as explained below. Otherwise, proceed to step 5.
4 Slide the gas system (push rod end first) onto the magazine tube.
Align the push rod with the slot in the left side of the receiver.
(Figure 7). Make sure the gas system spring is properly positioned.
5 Align the barrel extension with the top of the receiver and place
the gas bracket over the magazine tube (Figure 8, page 14). The
barrel extension should slip solidly into the receiver. Make sure
the push rod moves freely in its slot in the receiver.
The “safety” is designed to prevent the trigger from being pulled when
in the on safe position. The “safety” is located at the rear of the trigger
guard (Figure 4, page 11). In the off safe position, a red warning band
is visible on the safety button on the left side of the trigger guard.
To place the firearm on safe, press the “safety” button to the right.
To move the “safety” to the off safe or fire position, press the safety
button to the left. This exposes the red warning band on the “safety”
button (Figure 5, page 11).
do not depend on the red color Alone to indicAte your
fireArm’s sAfety stAtus. time, exposure to the elements, And
the AbrAsive Action of cleAning Agents cAn erAse it. fAilure to
follow this wArning could result in serious injury or deAth.
The “safety” can be reversed from right- to left-handed by a
qualified gunsmith. When installed, the left-handed “safety” will
have the “safety” button’s red warning band on the right side of
the trigger guard.
ASSEMBLY
AlwAys keep the muZZle pointed in A sAfe direction. before
stArting Assembly procedures, visuAlly inspect the chAmber
to be Absolutely certAin the fireArm is completely unloAded.
plAce the “sAfety” in the on sAfe position. fAilure to follow
this wArning could result in serious injury or deAth.
The Maxus shotgun is delivered in the box with the barrel removed
and the forearm attached to the magazine tube. The Maxus features
the innovative Speed Lock forearm that makes removing the forearm
for cleaning or taking down the shotgun fast and easy.
1 Lock the bolt rearward by pulling the operating handle fully
to the rear.
figure 7
Align the push rod with the slot in the receiver.
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figure 6
Press and hold the release button while lifting
the Speed Lock lever.
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