Ruger Hunting Equipment - Manual (Page 18)

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TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (“JAMS”)
Firearms of all makes and types are susceptible to occasional malfunctioning due
to a cartridge not feeding from the magazine to the chamber, or due to a
cartridge or fired case not being extracted and ejected.
To minimize the possibility of such occurrences the gun user should:
–Use ammunition of the correct caliber and type which is loaded to U.S.
Industry Specifications. Do not use cartridges that are deformed or
cartridges that have been reloaded.
–Clean and lubricate the gun in accordance with the instructions in this
manual.
–Learn to correctly operate the bolt and how to properly load and empty the
chamber and magazine.
–If the mechanism shows signs of not functioning correctly, or if a part is
damaged or broken – don’t use the rifle. Have it inspected and repaired.
For most repairs we recommend that Ruger guns be returned to the factory.
However, if a gun has a cartridge in it which cannot be removed, then it is a
violation of Federal Regulations to ship that loaded gun whether it be by U.S.
Mail or by common carrier. Contact our Newport Product Service Department at
(603) 865-2442.
BASIC DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
WARNING – DISASSEMBLY
Always unload a firearm
before cleaning, lubrication,
disassembly or assembly.
UNLOAD BEFORE
CLEANING
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SAFETY IN
"LOAD-UNLOAD"
POSITION
It is preferable to carry out these procedures on a workbench or table which has
a covered top. A piece of shallow nap rug or an old, coarse blanket is an ideal
covering. Such a covering not only reduces the chances of the rifle slipping and
being scratched, but it serves also to trap pins, plungers and springs that may
otherwise get lost. It is advisable to have a container – such as a shoebox – in
which each part can be placed as it is removed from the gun.