Manual

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2. Underpowered shot: an underpowered shell is
unusual if the ammunition is fresh, clean, and factory
loaded. However, if you hear an unusual sound or
low report, you should stop immediately and proceed
as follows:
• As the wad and powder from the shell may still be
in the barrel, you must unload the gun completely
and then look through both barrels from the action
end (not from the muzzle) to see if there is any
obstruction. A wad can usually be removed with a
cleaning rod. If not, it or any other stubborn
obstruction should be removed by a qualified
gunsmith.
CLOSE THE ACTION BY PULLING UP SHARPLY ON
THE BARRELS UNTIL IT SNAPS SHUT. ALTHOUGH
EXCESSIVE FORCE IN CLOSING THE ACTION IS
NOT NECESSARY, IT SHOULD BE CLOSED WITH
ENOUGH FORCE TO HEAR AN AUDIBLE “CLICK”
AS THE ACTION LOCKS. WHEN THE ACTION IS
CLOSED AND LOCKED, THE TOP LEVER WILL
RETURN TO ITS FORMER POSITION (FIGURE 5)
POINTING TO THE REAR. IF IT DOES NOT DO SO
OR YOU DO NOT HEAR A DISTINCT ‘CLICK’, DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE GUN, AS THE ACTION
IS NOT FULLY LOCKED AND DAMAGE TO THE GUN
AND SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS MAY
RESUL
T.
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SHOTGUN
Warning
• Before cleaning the gun, be certain that it is
completely unloaded and the action is open.
• Never attempt to clean a loaded firearm. Follow
“How to Unload” instructions before cleaning.
• Regular, proper cleaning of your shotgun will help to
extend its useful life and assure proper functioning.
Cleaning is especially important if the gun gets wet
or if foreign material gets into the action or barrels.
• To clean the chambers and bores, you will need a
standard commercial shotgun cleaning rod, a bronze
bore bush of the proper diameter, a powder solvent,
and cleaning patches. Never use a steel bore brush
as it may damage the bore. It is usually wise to use
a solvent that also removes traces of plastic that are
sometimes left in the bores during the passage of
wads.
• First, run a patch saturated with solvent through the
bores and let it stand for a few minutes. Then run
the bronze brush through the bores, followed by
clean, dry patches. Use additional dry patches until
they come out clean. If necessary, repeat the entire
procedure. Finally, run a patch through the bores
that has been saturated with light gun oil to protect
them from rust.
• Dry and clean the outer surfaces of the gun with a
soft cloth, removing all moisture and fingerprints. You
may find an old toothbrush useful for cleaning
hard-to-reach crevices. Finally, apply a light coat of
gun oil to the action and all external metal surfaces.
Do not over-oil. Applying a small amount of light gun
grease to the action hinges and to the surfaces
where the metal of the forearm and the action meet
once or twice a year (more often if the gun is heavily
used) will help to make the gun open and close
smoothly.
DISASSEMBLING INSTRUCTIONS
If you wish to disassemble the gun for transport, clean-
ing, or storage, proceed as follows:
1. Place the safety switch to SAFE.
2. Make sure the shotgun is unloaded.
3. In the center of the underside of the forearm stock,
there is a release lever located in a metal housing in
the wood (FIGURE 9). To remove the forearm, pull
the release lever toward the rear of the gun while
pulling the front end of the forearm away from the
barrels. Move the top lever to the right and open the
action. The barrels may then be lifted away from the
action.
4. Reassemble in reverse order. It is not necessary to
pull the release lever when re-installing the forearm.
Place the rear end of the forearm in position, then
push the forearm toward barrels. It should snap
easily into place. Do not use excessive force.
FIGURE 9