Manual

Operating the Three Position Safety Mechanism
The safety:
The SIGARMS
™
SHR 970 rifle is
equipped with a three position sliding
safety. With the rifle completely
unloaded, move the safety lever from
position to position, to become familiar
with the lever location and feel.
1. Position “S” (See Figure 1A)
This is the rearmost position of the
safety. In this position the safety is
on “S” (SAFE). Sear engagement is
blocked to prevent firing, and the
bolt is “locked” and cannot be
opened.
2. Center Position
(“
• ” See Figure 1B)
This position is the white dot
located in the center of the safety
(see figure 1B). When the safety
lever is placed in this position,
sear engagement is blocked, but
the bolt can be opened to load or
unload the rifle.
3. Position “F” (See Figure 1C)
This is the forward most position
of the safety. In this position, the
safety is on “F” (ready to FIRE).
The rifle may now be fired by
pulling the trigger, and the bolt
may be operated.
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Figure 1A
Figure 1B
Figure 1C