Manual

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The SKS bayonet is affixed by forcing the hilt to the
rear (against spring pressure) ‘and swinging the bayonet forward
until it locks to the muzzle. This action is reversed to fold the
bayonet in its stowed position.
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The Yugoslav M49/56 can launch rifle grenades. The
grenades must have tail booms of 22-mm inside diameter and if at
all possible, only Yugoslav-made grenades should be launched.
Prior to firing grenades, clear the rifle and cut off the
gas mechanism by pressing in the lock (fig 4
) and rotating it to
the top of the gas cylinder. Lift the grenade sight to its vertical
position. Pull the operating handle rearward until it is caught open
and insert a grenade launching cartridge into the chamber.
(Note: These cartridges are packed in the tail booms of the
Yugoslav grenades.) Under no circumstances can a bulleted
cartridge be used; to do so will cause the grenade to explode on
the launcher. Depress the follower and while holding it down pull
the operating handle rearward then ease it forward. Tap the
operating handle forward to insure that the bolt locked. Slide the
appropriate type grenade fully onto the launcher. To launch the
grenade, move the safety to the fire position, align the appropriate
range arc (fig6 ) with the ogive (largest diameter) of the grenade
and then align the sight and grenade on the target. Press the
trigger.
1. Prior to firing successive rounds, the operating handle
must be smartly drawn rearward to eject the fired cartridge case.
Prior to firing bulleted rounds, fold the grenade sight rearward,
press in the lock (fig 6 ) and rotate it to the right as far as
possible.
Disassembly and Assembly
a. To disassemble the SKS carbine:
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