User manual REMINGTON 597 MAGNUM

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Instruction Book for: Model 597 & 597 Magnum Model 597 & 597 Magnum Rimfire Autoloading Rifles Rimfire Autoloading Rifles Manual page 2 . . . . . . . . the ten commandments of firearm safety IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM. page 7 . . . . . . . . important parts of the firearm page 10 . . . . . . how to load and unload page 11 . . . . . . lubrication and maintenance page 15 . . . . . . how to obtain parts and service A Tradition of Performance and Safety. In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was confident he could make a flintlock that was as good or better than any he could buy. The barrel he handcrafted set a new standard for firearm accuracy and spawned generations of products that have made Remington® Arms America's leading gunmaker. While performance and style are certainly hallmarks of Remington firearms, one factor ultimately drives their performance. Eliphalet Remington never lost sight of the fact that his rifles were potentially lethal and could kill someone if handled improperly. [. . . ] If you lose the key, DO NOT attempt to disengage the safety mechanism using a foreign object. Contact your Remington authorized dealer for a replacement key. Even if you think the security system and safety mechanism are engaged, careless handling can cause the firearm to fire. See the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety on page 2. PICTURE 7 PICTURE 6 The Operating Handle The operating handle is used to pull the bolt rearward to open the action. When the operating handle is forward, the bolt is closed and the rifle is ready to be fired. PICTURE 8 8 The Magazine I. Pull the operating handle rearward and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure they are empty. NOTE: Once the last shot hold-open has been engaged, the magazine can be removed without the bolt closing. If you pick up the firearm and the action is closed, there may be a live round in the chamber. Pull the operating handle rearward and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure they are empty. NOTE: The bolt will not stay locked in the open position unless an empty magazine is reinserted. Removing the magazine from the rifle does not prevent the rifle from being fired. If a cartridge is in the chamber and the safety mechanism is disengaged, RED BAND WILL SHOW the cartridge in the chamber can be fired by pulling the trigger. This is true even if the magazine is not in the rifle. THE RIFLE WILL FIRE WITH THE MAGAZINE REMOVED! The Trigger Assembly: Pulling the trigger fires the firearm. The trigger assembly and other parts of the firing mechanism are preset at the factory and must never be altered or adjusted. NEVER alter or modify any part of the trigger assembly or any part of the firing mechanism. Improper alterations can make the rifle unsafe and result in personal injury or death. NEVER put your finger on the trigger unless you are going to fire the firearm. The Barrel WARNING!The inside of the barrel must be clean and free of obstructions. See the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety. Insert an empty magazine and pull the operating handle rearward until the bolt engages the last shot hold-open mechanism. Visually check the chamber to make sure the rifle is completely unloaded. Check the chamber again to make sure it is empty. [. . . ] If your Remington Authorized Repair Center cannot provide the service or repair you require and you need further assistance, please call our toll free number 1-800-243-9700, Mon. -Fri. , 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern time and select the option for repairs. Then, if shipment of your firearm is required, please: · Record the serial number of your firearm before sending it to us. · Pack your firearm for safety and to prevent further damage in shipping and handling. · Remove all accessories from the firearm to prevent loss or damage. [. . . ]