Specifications

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FEATURES OF THIS MANUAL
1. This manual contains information on operating and maintaining the M40A3/A5 Sniper Rifle.
2. WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, NOTEs, subject headings, and other important information are highlighted in BOLD print as a
visual aid.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazard which may result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
A CAUTION is a reminder of safety practices or directs attention to usage practices that may result in
damage to equipment.
NOTE
A NOTE is a statement containing information that will make the procedures easier to perform.
3. Statements and words of particular interest may be printed in CAPITAL LETTERS to create emphasis.
4. Within a procedural step, reference may be made to another chapter or work package in this manual or to another manual.
These references indicate where you should look for more complete information. If you are told: “Remove the safety and
trigger mechanism (WP 0024 00)”, go to WP 0024 00 in this manual for instructions.
5. Illustrations are placed after, and as close to, the procedural steps to which they apply. Callouts placed on the art are text
or numbers.
6. Numbers located at lower right corner of art (e.g., M40-018; M40-019, etc.) are art control numbers and are used for
tracking purposes only. Disregard these numbers.