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4. Standard “M” buckles allow for adjustment of the sling’s
length. Ensure sling is secure and properly adjusted
before using.
24. DISASSEMBLY / FIELD STRIPPING PROCEDURES
WARNING! BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR
SERVICE PROCEDURES, MAKE SURE THE SLIDE
HAMMER IS COCKED AND THE SAFETY SELECTOR IS
IN THE SAFE POSITION AS EXPLAINED IN SECTIONS
10 AND 11. OPEN THE ACTION AND MAKE CERTAIN
YOUR RIFLE IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. ALLOW THE
RIFLE TO COOL. KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING! WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN
DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR RIFLE TO
PREVENT SPRINGS, SPRING-LOADED PARTS,
SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING
YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.
WARNING! KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE
CLEANING AREA. NEVER TEST THE MECHANICAL
FUNCTION OF YOUR RIFLE WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTICE! THIS RIFLE IS A SPECIALIZED, FINELY FITTED
MECHANISM. YOU MAY DAMAGE IT BEYOND REPAIR OR LOSE
SMALL PARTS BY ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE THE INNER
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES. IF FURTHER DISASSEMBLY FOR
SERVICE OR CLEANING BEYOND WHAT IS DESCRIBED HERE
IS REQUIRED, CONTACT FN AMERICA PRODUCT SERVICE.
NOTICE! THE FOLLOWING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ARE
DESIGNED TO BE PERFORMED WITH FINGER PRESSURE
ONLY AND NO TOOLS ARE TO BE USED EXCEPT WHERE
NOTED. IF YOU CANNOT COMPLETE THE DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURES DESCRIBED WITHOUT THE USE OF TOOLS,
STOP AND CONTACT FN AMERICA PRODUCT SERVICE.
pointed in a safe direction.
2. With the rifle pointed in a
safe direction, pull the
bottom of the shoulder rest
back and up. See Figure 49.
3. When in the firing position,
place the buttplate against
the shooting shoulder and
allow the shoulder rest to sit
on top of the shoulder. The shooting position will be more
stable and it will be easier to stay in a shooting position for
longer.
4. To close/fold the shoulder rest, first make sure the slide
hammer is cocked and the safety selector is in the SAFE
position as explained in Sections 10 and 11, the rifle is cleared
as described in Section 17 and the muzzle is pointed in a safe
direction.
5. Rotate the shoulder rest down and forward until it snaps into
its stowed position.
23. OPTIONAL SLING OPERATION
The optional sling assembly is attached to the front of the receiver
and to the rear of the buttstock. There are two ways of attaching to
the front of the rifle (via quick detach stud or sling hook).
1. Before attaching or removing the sling, make sure the slide
hammer is cocked and the safety selector is in the SAFE
position as explained in Sections 10 and 11, the rifle is cleared
as described in Section 17 and the muzzle is pointed in a safe
direction.
2. To use the Quick Detach (QD) stud assembly, install the QD
stud assembly into either the left or right hole in the forward
end of the receiver. Ensure the stud protrudes to the outside of
the receiver. Attach the QD sling swivel and sling to this QD
stud. See Figure 50.
Removing the barrel as
explained in Section 19 will
make installing the QD stud
easier.
To use the sling hook to
attach the sling at the front,
simple hook the sling hook
through either the left or
right hole at the forward end
of the receiver.
3. To attach the sling at the
reart, press the rear sling
hook into the loop on the top,
rear of the buttstock
assembly and ensure the
hook latches securely. See
Figure 51.
FIGURE 51
FIGURE 50
FIGURE 49