Manual

10
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU BECOME VERY FAMILIAR
WITH THE FEEL, LOOK AND OPERATION OF THE SAFETY
ON THIS SHOTGUN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD AND
SHOOT IT.
IMPORTANT: THE SAFETY ON THIS SHOTGUN CAN BE
REVERSED FROM RIGHT- TO LEFT-HANDED BY A
QUALIFIED GUNSMITH. WHEN REVERSED TO
LEFT-HANDED, THE SAFETY BUTTON’S RED WARNING
BAND WILL SHOW ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
TRIGGER GUARD WHEN THE SAFETY IS IN THE
“OFF SAFE” POSITION.
INITIAL ASSEMBLY AND TAKEDOWN
ASSEMBLY —
Remove the barrel assembly and receiver/stock section
from the carton. The shotgun usually comes from the
factory with the barrel removed and the forearm still
attached to the magazine tube. Wipe them clean and
lightly oil component parts as explained under “Initial
Cleaning and Oiling” on page 4. It is important to
carefully follow the assembly instructions below —
especially steps 1, 2 and 3 — to assure the proper
assembly of your shotgun.
ALWAYS PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION
BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES. VISUALLY
INSPECT THE CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND
MAGAZINE TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE SHOTGUN
IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. POINT THE BARREL IN
A SAFE DIRECTION.
1. Lock the bolt rearward by pulling the operating handle
fully to the rear. If it will not pull rearward it usually
indicates that the bolt slide link has fallen out of the
end of the socket on the return spring plunger while
your firearm was being shipped. This is not a problem.
Refer to the section titled “Bolt Maintenance” on page
30 in this owner’s manual for special instructions on
how to perform this alignment procedure.
FIGURE 6
Align the piston sleeve push rod with the slot on
the left side of the receiver.