Manual

3. Final reassembly of rifle:

a. Replace stock by inserting its front end into the gas block at a slight angle.

When the stock is correctly seated into the gas block, the stock can be

swung down into full contact with the receiver.

b. Insert the opened trigger housing assembly, safety “ON”, into the stock (the

hammer must be cocked prior to insertion). When fully seated, swing the

trigger guard fully into place until it locks shut. An audible “click” will be

heard when it is correctly locked. Cycle the slide handle and safety a few

times to be certain the components are correctly assembled. Put the safety

back “ON”.

c. Reinsert an empty

magazine and fully withdraw slide. The bolt should lock

open automatically.

GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!

REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

OF FIBERGLASS HANDGUARD

1. MAKE CERTAIN THE RIFLE CONTAINS NO CARTRIDGES AND THAT IT IS

POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

2. Remove the magazine. Leave the slide in the forward position.

3. With the rifle flat on its side, apply substantial thumb pressure, with both

thumbs, to the projecting underside of the handguard in the area of the retain-

ing spring. (The spring is located underneath the circular projection on the

top of the handguard.) The pressure should be applied so as to raise the rear

portion of the handguard first.

4. To replace the handguard, put the forward end of the handguard under the top

portion of the gas block (as far forward as possible) and squeeze the handguard

down over the barrel.

MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE

Check the magazine frequently. The follower must move freely and have ade-

quate spring tension so that each cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding posi-

tion.

To test the spring tension, load one cartridge into the magazine and then firmly

press against the cartridge case. Remove your finger quickly. The cartridge

should instantly and fully move in to the feeding position. If it does not, the

magazine should be cleaned. If cleaning does not restore proper spring tension,

do not use the magazine. (NOTE: After testing, remove the test cartridge).

When cleaning is necessary, use a solvent that will not rust the metal compo-

nents or adversely affect the plastic magazine bottom. The magazine may be dis-

assembled by placing a small screwdriver through the hole located in the maga-

zine bottom and depressing the magazine bottom retainer. Car

efully use the