Manual

Firing a rifle with oil, grease, or any other

material even partially obstructing the bore

may result in damage to the rifle and serious

injury to the shooter and those nearby. Do not

spray or apply lubricants directly on

ammunition. If the powder of a cartridge is

affected by the lubricant, it may not be ignited,

but the primer firing may push the bullet into

the bore where it may be lodged. Firing a

subsequent bullet into the obstructed bore may

damage the rifle and cause serious injury or

death to the shooter and those nearby. Use

lubricants properly. You are responsible for the

proper care and maintenance of your firearms.

IMPROPER LUBRICATION

DESTROYS GUNS

To clean the rifle, proceed as follows:

1. Disassemble (field-strip) the rifle to the extent described on pages 23 - 25.

2. Using a cleaning rod, run a solvent-wetted patch through the bore several

times. Then attach a solvent-wetted bristle brush to the rod and run it back

and forth the full length of the bore as many times as necessary to remove

grease and dirt from the bore and chamber. Clean bore with dry patches and

examine. Bore fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy, and grease

accumulation in the chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges

from the magazine.

3. Using powder solvent on a clean patch or bristle brush, remove powder residue

from all components of the mechanism. After cleaning, run a dry patch

through the bore, then follow with a patch that is very lightly oiled. Wipe all

surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with a patch or cloth that has

been very lightly oiled.

4. NOTE: Only a light application of oil is needed to provide adequate lubrication

of moving parts and to prevent rust. Excess accumulations of oil tend to

attract particles of dust and dirt and may congeal in cold weather which can

interfere with the safe and reliable function of the rifle.

WARNING –LUBRICATION

OIL

STORAGE

GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!

USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE RIFLE FOR STORAGE.

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Do not store the rifle in a leather case or scabbard. Leather attracts moisture,

even though it may appear to be dry.

TO RENDER THE RIFLE INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE

With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, remove the magazine, retract the

slide handle, and retract the bolt fully to the rear. Lock the bolt open and check