Manual

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The safety is “off” (fire) when it protrudes from the left side of the trigger guard
assembly, as shown in Figure 2. When the safety is off, the red band shows on the
safety button, but do not totally rely on the appearance of the red band to indi-
cate that the safety is off. In poor light or if dirt is present, the red band may not
be visible. If the safety is “off” and the trigger is pulled, the rifle will fire.
Figure 2. The underside of the trigger guard section of the rifle. In this illustration the
safety is shown in the “off” (fire) position. The position of the safety and red band indicate
the safety is “off.” It should be in this position only when you are actually firing at a target.
The safety is held in its “on” or “off” position by a plunger that is under spring
tension. When the safety is moved to either the “on” or “off” position, a distinct
“click” should be heard. Frequently check the position of the safety to be certain
the safety has not been inadvertently moved. If the safety seems to move too eas-
ily, or if the click is not heard when the safety is moved, stop using the rifle and
return it to the Newport Product Service Department for repair (see p. 24).
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WARNING –MANUAL SAFETY
SAFETY IN “ON” (SAFE) POSITION
Keep the safety on unless actually firing.
Always move the safety fully to its intended
position and check it. The safety is not “ON”
unless it is completely “ON”. Never depend on
a safety mechanism or any other mechanical
device to justify careless handling or permit-
ting the rifle to point in an unsafe direction.
The only “safe” rifle is one in which the bolt is
open, the chamber is empty, and there is no
magazine in the gun.
KNOW HOW TO USE THE SAFETY