Manual

WARNING: WHEN THE TRIGGER IS PULLED YOU MUST EXPECT THE GUN TO
FIRE, AND YOU MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIRING IT.
WHEN YOU PULL THE TRIGGER AND
NOTHING HAPPENS
You can expect your M1A to fire when you pull the trigger, but there may be times when you pull the trigger and the
gun does not fire. When this happens it is important to understand the various conditions that could cause this to
happen. In every instance it is important to keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction while you identify
what happened. Wait 10 seconds in case there is a "hang-fire"- where the primer delays igniting the powder. After
10 seconds you can begin to take corrective action.
WHAT TO DO
First look at the bolt. If the bolt appears to be closed pull the bolt back by pulling rearward on the operating rod handle. If no shell
is ejected and the chamber is empty there was a failure to feed. Release the bolt then pull back on the operating rod handle just
far enough to allow you to see if a shell was chambered. If there is a shell in the chamber the gun is ready to fire. If there is no
shell in the chamber check the magazine to make sure it is properly inserted. Then pull the operating rod handle back and release
it. If the magazine is properly seated the gun should be ready to fire. If there is another failure to feed, remove the magazine and
insert a different one. If there is a continued failure to feed, unload the gun and take the gun to a competent gunsmith.
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