Manual

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1. Always visually check the chamber after opening the bolt to eject a chambered
cartridge. If the lever is not vigorously retracted when opening the bolt, the
extracted cartridge can be ‘ejected’ into the magazine area, instead of outside
the rifle.
2. Thor
oughly clean the chamber and the extractor as often as necessary to
prevent the accumulation of grease and dirt.
3. If an empty magazine is in the rifle when the lever is being operated to extract
a cartridge, the cartridge may drop on top of the magazine. Then when the
bolt goes forward, the cartridge will be chambered again! Always remove the
magazine before clearing the chamber, and visually ensure that no cartridges
remain in the gun.
TO CLEAR A MALFUNCTION (“JAM”)
Any firearm may occasionally malfunction. If it does:
1. Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and the safety is “on”.
2. If possible, first remove the magazine. It may be necessary to manually remove
a jammed cartridge which has only partially been stripped from the magazine.
If so, use extreme care. Open the bolt fully with the lever before attempting to
clear the jam. Drawing the bolt fully to the rear may bring the jammed
cartridge along. Keep your face away from the ejection port during this
operation. When attempting to clear a jam, use only wood ‘tools’ so that a
cartridge will not be discharged if you strike a primer and so that the chamber
and magazine will not be damaged. A 3/16” wood dowel rod with a point on
one end is useful, and can be carefully used to dislodge a jammed cartridge
from the chamber or magazine. Remove the magazine and any unfired
cartridges from the firearm as soon as it is possible to do so.
3. V
isually check to make sure all cartridges have been removed from the rifle.
Safely dispose of any cartridges involved in a malfunction incident. Do not use
damaged ammunition in any firearm.
TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (“JAMS”)
Most malfunctions are caused by improper or damaged magazines, incorrect
ammunition, or poor maintenance.
1. If it appears that the gun and magazine are not at fault and that the jam was
caused by the type of cartridge being used, then try another type.
2. If changing to another type or brand of cartridges does not at once eliminate
malfunctions, then the following steps should be taken:
a. Make certain the gun and the magazine are unloaded and that the safety
is “on”. Remember, the magazine should be removed first, then check the
chamber and be certain it and the magazine-well are clear of cartridges.
b. Thoroughly clean the magazine and bolt mechanism, paying particular
attention to removing accumulated grease. Use a bristle brush and solvent