redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:26 Seite 1 Owner's Manual CO2 Air Pistol .177 cal. (4.5 mm)Pellet Patent Pending U-RHKB-515 WARNING: Not a toy. Adult supervision required. Misuse or careless use may cause serious injury or death. May be dangerous up to 350 yards (320 meters). YOU AND OTHERS WITH YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES TO PROTECT YOUR EYES. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. BUYER AND USER HAVE THE DUTY TO OBEY ALL LAWS ABOUT THE USE AND OWNERSHIP OF THIS AIRGUN.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:26 Seite 2 WARNING: Lead pellets. Do not inhale dust or put pellets in mouth. Wash hands after handling. This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm.) Please read this owner's manual completely. And remember, this air pistol is not a toy. Treat it with the same respect you would a firearm.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:26 Seite 3 1. Learning the Parts of Your New CO2 Air Pistol Learning the names of the parts of your new air pistol will help you to understand your owner's manual. Use this manual to increase your enjoyment of this air pistol.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:26 Seite 4 2. Operating the Safety Fig. 1 “On Safe” WARNING: Keep the air pistol in the "ON SAFE" position until you are actually ready to shoot. Then push the safety to the "OFF SAFE" position. 2.1 To Put The Air Pistol "ON SAFE:" Locate the safety on the right hand side of the receiver. Push the safety forward, toward the muzzle end of the air pistol (Fig. 1).
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:26 Seite 5 3. Insertion and Removal of CO2 Cylinders WARNING: CO2 cylinders may explode at temperatures above 120° F (48.9° C). Do not mutilate or incinerate them. Do not expose them to heat or store CO2 cylinders at temperatures above 120°F (48.9°C). WARNING: Keep hands away from escaping CO2 gas. It can cause frostbite if allowed to come in contact with skin. 3.1 Inserting the CO2 Cylinder Make sure the air pistol is "On Safe" (See 2.1).
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:26 Seite 6 3.2 Removing the CO2 Cylinder WARNING: Keep hands away from escaping CO2 gas. It can cause frostbite if allowed to contact with skin. Always make sure that the CO2 cartridge is empty before attempting to remove it from the air gun. Make sure the air pistol is "On Safe" (See 2.1). Make sure the air pistol is unloaded (See 4.2). Point the air pistol in a SAFE DIRECTION.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:26 Seite 7 4. Loading and Unloading Pellets WARNING: Use .177 (4.5mm) caliber pellets only in this air pistol. Never reuse pellets. Use of any other ammunition can cause injury to you or damage to the air pistol. 4.1 Loading Pellets Make sure the air pistol is "On Safe" (See 2.1). Point the air pistol in a SAFE DIRECTION.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:26 Seite 8 WARNING: Do not place your hand or fingers over the muzzle. Do not put your finger on the trigger and make sure your air pistol is pointing in a SAFE DIRECTION when closing the slide. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury. Close the air pistol by gripping the slide and pushing it back until it locks into place (Fig. 12). slide rail Fig. 12 4.2 Unloading the Pellets Put air pistol "On Safe" (See 2.1). Open the barrel (See 4.1).
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:26 Seite 9 5. Aiming and Firing Safely Always point your airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION. Follow the instruction for inserting CO2 (See 3.1) and loading (See 4.1) You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes. Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet may bounce off or ricochet and hit someone or something you had not intended to hit. Always choose your target carefully.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:26 Seite 10 6. Sights This airgun has a built-in sight which projects a red dot on an internal screen. Using the red dot sight. Make sure to point the airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION. Locate the switch on the back strap of the grip. Push in and hold the switch to turn the red dot sight on. (Fig.13.) Release switch to turn the red dot sight off. Fig. 13 Adjusting the sight The brightness adjustment is located at the base of the back strap.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:27 Seite 11 7.Backup sights In case of a battery failure or when no battery is inserted in the unit, sighting is still possible by means of the auxiliary front sight printed on the projection screen.The airgun is correctly aimed when the auxiliary front sight is positioned around the diode carrier. The bulls-eye should appear to rest on the top of the front sight.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:27 Seite 12 8. Battery change The red dot sight is powered by a 3 volt lithium battery (CR 2032). The battery has to be changed when the red aiming dot loses its brightness or disappears altogether. Put the airgun “On safe” (2.1) Remove the CO2 magazine (3.2) Remove the pellet clip (4.2) Lift the grip plate off as shown in fig. 15 and change the battery. After the battery change, put the upper section of the grip plate into position first (fig.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:27 Seite 13 9. Removing A Jammed Pellet IMPORTANT: The fact that the air pistol does not fire a projectile is never a reason to assume that the pellet clip does not contain any more pellets. Firing the air pistol with too little gas pressure left may cause a pellet to get stuck in the barrel. Make sure the air pistol is "ON SAFE" (See 2.1). Remove the CO2 magazine (See 3.2). Open the slide and remove the clip.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:27 Seite 14 11. Reviewing Safety Never point the air pistol at any person or at anything you do not intend to shoot. Always treat the air pistol as though it is loaded and with the same respect you would a firearm. Always aim in a SAFE DIRECTION. Always keep the muzzle of the air pistol pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION. Always keep the air pistol "On Safe" until you are ready to shoot.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:27 Seite 15 SPECIFICATIONS Mechanism: Repeater Caliber/Ammunition: .177 cal (4.5 mm) Lead Airgun Pellet Magazine 8 pellets Weight: (.63 kg) Overall Length: 8.24 in. (184 mm) Barrel Length/Material: 3.3 in.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:27 Seite 16 PERFORMANCE Many factors affect velocity, including brand of projectile, type of projectile, amount of CO2 in cylinders, lubrication, barrel condition and temperature. REPAIR SERVICE If your air pistol needs repair, we recommend that you take or send it to your nearest Crosman Authorized Service Station. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE IT! Your air pistol requires special tools and fixtures to repair it.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:27 Seite 17 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PERFORMANCE U.S. Customers: Locate nearest service station (see www.Crosman.com or call Crosman customer service at 800-724-7486 for list of stations). The service station will give you details of how to proceed with sending the item in for repair. You must contact the station prior to shipping your product. Canadian Customers: Contact Crosman Parts & Service- 611 Neal Drive, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7 Canada. Phone (705)-749-0206.
redhawk_usa.qxd 05.10.2004 07:27 Seite 18 Distributed by Crosman Corporation Routes 5 & 20 E. Bloomfield, NY 14443 USA www.crosman.
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