Cocking and Uncocking Your Shotgun (cont’d)
TO UNCOCK:
1.While holding the shotgun firmly by the stock’s pistol grip, break open the shotgun by using the top lever. Remove any live rounds (see Unloading Procedures). (See Pictures 25A and 25B). Repeat this step with the other trigger.
2.With the shotgun broken open and properly unloaded, disengage the safety. (See Picture 25C).
Picture 25A | Picture 25B | Picture 25C |
3.Place your thumb on the top of the right hammer. Holding the hammer firmly, pull the front trigger and slowly lower the hammer to its resting position. Repeat this step with the left hammer.
(See Pictures 26A and 26B).
Picture 26A | Picture 26B |
Firing Your Shotgun
WARNING: NEVER LOAD A CARTRIDGE INTO THE CHAMBER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE THE SHOTGUN.
WARNING
Do not disengage the trigger block safety until the shotgun is pointed in a safe direction and you are ready to fire.
WARNING
If a cartridge does not fire and the trigger has been pulled and the trigger block safety is disengaged…Stop! And do the following: a) Make sure the gun is pointed in a safe direction b) Engage the trigger block safety c) Wait 60 seconds d) Follow the instructions above for unloading the shotgun.
WARNING
If during firing the sound of any cartridge is noticeably softer or louder than the previous cartridge fired, Stop! Do not load another cartridge or fire another cartridge and do the following: a) Make sure the gun is pointed in a safe direction b) Engage the trigger block safety c) Follow the instructions above for unloading the shotgun d) With the shotgun unloaded visually inspect the shotgun for barrel blockage or damage. Then inspect the mechanical operation and receiver of the shotgun for damage before continuing.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE FIRING THE SHOTGUN.
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