User manual ARMALITE AR-15

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL FOR PCR/AR RIFLES 620-626 Old Pacific Hwy SE Olympia, WA 98513 (360) 459-7940 WARNING To avoid accidental firing, BE SURE WEAPON IS CLEAR. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Be sure the cam pin is installed in the bolt group. If it isn't, your rifle can still fire and will explode causing injury or death. [. . . ] Depress upper portion of bolt catch (1) to release the bolt 2. Tap forward assist assembly (2) to ensure bolt is fully forward and locked. 3. Place the selector lever (1) on FIRE 2. Pull charging handle assembly (2) all the way back. 3. Release the charging handle assemblv (2). Never "ride" the charging handle assemblv (2). " Operating Procedure Chambering and Firing a Round (Cont. ) BOLT ASSEMBLY CLOSED (CONT. ) 5. Tap forward assist assembly (3) to ensure bolt is fully forward and locked. 6. Squeeze the trigger (4) and fire. Operating Procedures Clearing Your Rifle WARNING To avoid accidental firing, always look into chamber after clearing weapon to make sure it does not contain a round. NOTE If weapon is not cocked, lever cannot be pointed toward SAFE. Remove cartridge magazine (2) by depressing magazine catch button (3) and pulling cartridge magazine (2) down. 3 To lock bolt open, pull charging handle assembly (4) rearward, press bottom of bolt catch (5), and allow bolt to move forward until it engages bolt catch. Return charging handle assembly (4) forward. Operating Procedures Clearing Your Rifle (Cont. ) NOTE Ensure that selector lever (1) is on SAFE. Check receiver and chamber (6) to ensure these areas contain no ammunition. 5. With selector lever (1) pointing toward SAFE, allow bolt to go forward by pressing upper portion of bolt catch (5). NOTE If weapon is to be stored, it should be dry fired to release tension on hammer spring. Place selector lever (1) on FIRE and squeeze trigger to release tension on hammer spring. w Operation Under Unusual Conditions NOTE Unusual conditions are defined as any climatic condition requiring special maintenance of the weapon. Perform the maintenance outlined for the climate that most applies to your operational area. HOT, DRY CLIMATES NOTE Hot, dry climates are usually dusty and sandy areas. They are hot during daylight hours and cool during the night hours. Dust and sand will get into the rifle and will cause malfunctions and excessive wear on component working surfaces through abrasive action during the firing operations. Corrosion is less likely to form on metal parts in a dry climate; therefore, lubricate internal working surfaces only with a small of cleaner, lubricant and preservative (always shake CLP prior to use). Do not lubricate external parts of the rifle. Doing so will only collect dust and sand, making the rifle difficult to keep clean. [. . . ] Align hole (3) with hole in bolt and insert extractor pin (4). 4. Stagger gaps in bolt rings (5) to stop gas loss. DO NOT switch bolt assemblies between rifles. WARNING 5. Slide bolt assembly (6) into bolt carrier assembly (7). 6. Insert bolt cam pin (8) and give it a l/4 turn. REASSEMBLY (Cont. ) 7. [. . . ]