Manual

Never carry the rifle loaded with the safe-

ty selector in the “FIRE” position. If

dropped or struck with the safety off, the

rifle may fire. Such a discharge can occur

with or without the trigger being directly

struck or touched. Never rest a loaded

rifle against any object. (wall, fence, vehi-

cle, tree, etc.) because there is always the

possibility that the rifle will be jarred or

slide from its position and fall with suffi-

cient force to discharge. Keep safety on

unless actually firing.

Never lower (uncock) the firing pin with

a loaded cartridge in the chamber. Under

such circumstances the firing pin will be

in direct contact with the primer of the

loaded cartridge and a light accidental

blow to the firing pin can readily cause

the gun to discharge.

ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF

DROPPED

WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER

UNTIL YOU ARE ACTUALLY READY

TO FIRE THE RIFLE.

4. Raise the lever fully until the lever latch engages, closing and locking the

breech block. (Note: On the upward stroke of the lever, the breech block is

locked before the lever latch engages. However, the rifle should not be fired or

“dry fired” unless the lever latch is engaged.)

WARNING –HANDLING

5. The rifle is now loaded and cocked, and the safety is engaged.

6. To fire the rifle, with the rifle pointing in a safe direction, push the safety for-

ward to the “Fire” position, then place the index finger on the trigger and

squeeze it. Pulling (squeezing) the trigger will discharge the cartridge. Always

be certain that you know where the bullet will strike when you fire the rifle.

Keep the thumb off of the safety when firing, as recoil can cause it to bruise

the thumb.