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9. OPERATION OF THE “SAFETY”
ALWAYS KEEP THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION
UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
The “safety” can be operated only when the firing pin is cocked. To cock the
firing pin, lift up on the bolt handle and then return it to the locked (fully
down) position. When the firing pin is cocked, an indicator is visible at the
rear of the bolt (Figure 9). If the indicator is protruding from the bolt sleeve
a minimum of
1
/
8", the firing pin is cocked. The “safety” can be easily
operated with the thumb.
• On Safe: This is when the “safety” is drawn to the rearmost position
and is in-line with the bolt. Both the firing pin and bolt are locked
(Figure 10). Always maintain the “safety” in this position (fully on)
when a cartridge is in the chamber and until shooting is imminent.
• Intermediate Position: This is when the “safety” is in the middle position
(visually at a right angle to the bolt). In the intermediate position the
firing pin remains locked but not the bolt (Figure 11), allowing you to
open the bolt and unload an unfired cartridge from the chamber.
Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under
“Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” found in Section 19.1. Apply a
few drops of quality oil on the following surfaces:
• On the extractor guide groove (Figures 5 and 6) and extractor ring
groove where the extractor rotates around the bolt sleeve (Figure 5).
• On the back side of the two locking lugs of the bolt (Figures 5 and 6).
• On the bolt slot where the ejector passes (Figures 5 and 6).
• Along the striker assembly/firing pin where the bolt sleeve threads
into the bolt body (Figure 7).
• Along the breech bolt surface and where the sleeve contacts the
breech bolt (Figure 7).
• Along the breech bolt surfaces on the receiver where the bolt contacts
the receiver as it is worked. (Figure 8).
• In the receiver, on the locking lug raceways, where the bolt contacts
the receiver when cycled (Figure 8).
Avoid applying too much oil. Only a light film is necessary. Excessive oil
should be wiped off, especially in cold weather.
FIGURE 10
“Safety” shown in the on safe position.
The firing pin indicator (shown cocked).
FIGURE 9
Lubricate at these locations.
FIGURE 7
Lubricate at these locations.
FIGURE 8