Manual
11
THE BOLT LOCK
The bolt lock is located in the forward section of the trigger guard (see Figure 1,
p. 9). The bolt lock is the manually operated means of retaining the bolt in the
rearward (open) position. When the bolt is locked open, the rifle is in an
inoperative safe condition for inspection of the chamber, cleaning, etc.
To lock the bolt open: Retract the bolt handle to its extreme rearward position
and, while holding it there, press in on the lower
section of the bolt lock. Release
pressure on the bolt handle and it will move forward a fraction of an inch, and
then be locked in its open position.
To release the bolt: Retract the bolt handle to its extreme rearward position and
then press in on the upper
section of the bolt lock. Release the bolt and it will
move fully forward.
NOTE: Simply retracting the bolt will not disengage the lock. The bolt lock must
be deliberately pressed up while the bolt is held fully to the rear. Only then will
the bolt close when released. This is designed to prevent accidental release of the
bolt from its open position.
Press Back to Lock Bolt Open Press Up to Close Bolt
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
permitting 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