Crosman CST8M22XKT - Manual

Grip
Muzzle
Barrel
Forearm
Trigger
Stock
Butt
Fig. 1
Safety
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Rod Breech
Muzzle
Pellet
Fig. 10
NOTE: We recommend placing the mount
such that when the bipod is attached and the
legs are folded up that the legs are almost
even with the muzzle. To easily determine the
location lay the gun on its side pointing to the
right and place the bipod below it to estimate
the mounting location.
Fig. 5
NOTE: There are 2 rings for mounting the
scope to the gun. The front one has a rail
on it which will be used for mounting the
flashlight, the other is just a ring.
Fig. 6 Fig. 7
Nose Skirt
Breech
Fig. 4
Mechanism/Action Spring
Velocity: Up to 800 fps ( 243.8 mps)
Barrel: Rifled Steel
Caliber/Ammunition: .22 cal. (5.5 mm) Lead Airgun Pellet
Tac 1 Extreme
Model CST8M22
.22 Caliber (5.5 mm) Spring Airgun
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS AIRGUN
YOU AND OTHERS WITH YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES TO PROTECT YOUR EYES.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
BUYER AND USER HAVE THE DUTY TO OBEY ALL LAWS ABOUT THE USE AND OWNERSHIP OF THIS AIRGUN.
THIS AIRGUN IS INTENDED FOR USE BY ADULTS ONLY.
Please read this owner’s manual completely. And remember, this airgun is not a toy. Treat it with the same respect you would a firearm.
Always carefully follow the safety instructions found in this owner’s manual and keep this manual in a safe
place for future use.
If you have any questions regarding your new airgun, please contact Crosman at 1-800-7AIRGUN, 585-657-6161 or
www.crosman.com and ask for customer service.
Operating Procedures
1. Learning the Parts of Your New Airgun 6. Aiming and Firing Safely
2. Operating the Safety 7. Removing a Jammed Pellet
3. Adjusting the Trigger 8. Maintaining Your Airgun
4. Mounting and using the accessories on your air rifle 9. Reviewing Safety
5. Cocking, Loading and UnloadingYour Airgun
1. Learning the Parts of
Your New Airgun.
Learning the names of the
parts of your new airgun
will help you to understand
your owner’s manual. Use
this manual to increase
your enjoyment of
this airgun.
2. Operating the Safety
2.1 To Put the Airgun “ON SAFE”:
• Locate the safety in front of the
trigger. Push the safety towards
the trigger to put the safety on.
The safety is on, and the airgun
is “ON SAFE” when the lever is
in the rear position (near the trigger). (Fig. 2)
• The letters “F” (fire) and “S” (safe) on the bottom of the trigger guard also indicate the appropriate position of the safety. Even when
the safety is on, you should continue to handle the airgun safely. Don’t point the gun at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
Like all mechanical devices, an airgun safety can fail. Even when the safety is “ON SAFE”, you should continue to handle the
airgun safely. NEVER point the airgun at any person. NEVER point the airgun at anything you do not intend to shoot.
2.2 To Take the Airgun “OFF SAFE”:
• Push the safety to the forward position (away from the trigger). When the airgun is “OFF SAFE” it is ready to be fired. (Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Do not fire your airgun without a pellet in the chamber (dry fire). This may permanently damage your airgun.
3. Adjusting the trigger
This gun is supplied with a trigger with an adjusting screw for adjustment of the second
stage length (Fig. 3) NOTE: This feature is added for advanced shooters. Most shooters
can use the settings provided during manufacturing of the gun and should not
need to make any modifications.
• Be sure airgun is “ON SAFE”, unloaded and not cocked.
• To reduce the second stage length, rotate the adjusting screw counterclockwise.
• To increase the second stage length, rotate the adjusting screw clockwise.
4. Mounting and using the accessories on your air rifle
Start with the barrel mount
1. Make sure the gun is ON SAFE, UNLOADED and pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION
2. Lay the gun on a clean flat surface with the muzzle pointing in a SAFE
DIRECTION, with the muzzle pointing to the right.
3. Remove the 4 hex screws on the top of the mount.
4. Determine the mounting location and place the top plate over the barrel and line
up with the mount base.
5. Insert the 4 hex screws and tighten NOTE: a small gap between the top plate
and the mount base will remain, this is normal.
Mounting the laser sight
CAUTION: In order to avoid injury, keep the laser off until you are ready to aim
and shoot. Make sure the laser is off when you mount or remove the sight.
1. Loosen the 4 hex screws on the bottom plate, but do not remove.
2. Locate the laser sight.
3. Unscrew the end cap switch from the back of the laser.
4. Insert 3 AG13 button cell batteries (LR44 ) with the + side up.
5. Screw on the pressure switch cord until tight- (keep the standard on/off
button for later use).
6. Feed the pressure switch cord through the mount going towards the back of the gun,
until the knurled rings are against the mount.
7. Turn the laser so that one of the adjustment screws is on the bottom and the other adjustment screw is on the right side.
8. Tighten the 4 screws.
9. If using the remote switch remove the cover of the adhesive backing and stick the pressure plate in the desired position. Be
sure that the pressure cord does not interfere with the cocking of the gun.
Attaching the Bipod.
1. Loosen the bipod mounting knob.
2. Place the bipod over the mounting rail.
3. Tighten the knob.
4. To fold the legs down for use, or up for storage, push the deployment knobs forward (or down). This will release the legs’
catch mechanism, allowing the legs to move.
5. To adjust the length of the bipod’s two legs, loosen the knurled telescoping knobs, extend or retract the leg(s), then tighten
the telescoping knobs to retain the adjustment.
Mounting the scope
1. Start with the mount that is a ring only, this will be the rear mount. Open the ring
by removing the 4 screws.
2. Loosen the screw on the side of the mount enough to reach grooves on both
sides of the gun.
3. Find the locking screw which goes through the back ring. With the mounting screw
facing the right side of the gun (or up if the gun is laying flat and pointing to the right),
line the set screw up with the hole on the tube. Turn the screw until it catches in the hole.
4. Tighten the screw on the side of the mount.
5. Locate the front ring and open it by removing the 4 screws.
6. Loosen the screw on the side of the mount enough to reach grooves
on both sides of the tube.
7. Place the front ring in the desired location with the mounting screw on the right
side of the gun.
NOTE: Be sure that the scope adjustment knobs will fit between the front
and the rear ring mounts and that when the top rail and flashlight are added, you will be able to focus the objective.
8. Place the scope on the rings with the eyepiece toward the rear of the gun as shown in figure 5 and check the
scope to make sure the crosshairs are vertical and horizontal.
9. If the crosshairs are not vertical and horizontal, turn the scope to the desired position.
10. Replace the top of the back ring and tighten the screws.
11. Replace the top of the front ring so that the rail is pointing toward the front of the gun.
12. Replace the ring mount screws.
13. Double check the cross hairs and adjust if necessary.
14. Tighten the ring mount screws.
15. Tighten the set screws on each side of the top ring to further prevent scope movement.
See the owner’s manual provided with the scope for instructions on how to use the scope
Mounting and Using the Flashlight
There are three different modes of use for the tactical flashlight. Remove the end cap and insert the batteries positive side
down. Decide which mode you prefer before mounting the flashlight. Save the alternate pieces for later use.
A. End Cap Twist-On
1. Tighten the end cap until the light comes on. To turn off the light loosen the cap.
B. Momentary Push-On
1. Tighten the end cap until the light turns on.
2. Loosen the end cap until the light is off.
3. Press and hold the button in the center of the end cap to turn the light on. Release the button to turn the light off.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to find the best press/hold/release tension.
C. Pressure switch operation
1. Remove the end cap and separate the end cap button from the end cap and put the button in a safe place for later use.
2. Replace the end cap button by threading the pressure switch as shown.
3. Tighten the end cap and pressure switch assembly snugly.
4. Press and hold the pressure switch in the middle to turn on the light. Release the pressure switch to turn off the light.
D. To mount the flashlight
1. Loosen the knobs on the side of the flashlight mount enough to reach both sides of the rail.
2. Place the flashlight over the mounting rail.
3. Tighten the knob.
5. Cocking and Loading Your Airgun
5.1 Cocking Your Airgun
Do not cock your airgun until you are ready to load and fire, since the only way to uncock your airgun is to fire it. Firing your gun
without a pellet in the chamber (dry firing) may cause damage to your airgun.
• Put the airgun “ON SAFE” (SECTION 2.1).
• Point the airgun in a safe direction.
• Grasp the airgun by the airgun grip with one hand and place your other hand around the barrel.
• Pull the barrel downward until it stops (Fig. 6). Do not pull past this point and do not use excessive force or speed
when cocking your airgun.
• Some find it easier to cock the airgun when bracing the butt of the airgun against your leg (Fig. 6).
• Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers in the hinge area of the airgun.
5.2 Loading Your Airgun
• With the barrel in the open position, after it has been cocked, place one pellet, nose forward, into the breech (Fig. 7).
Make sure that the skirt of the pellet is flush with face of breech.
• Move the barrel back to its original position by pushing the barrel up until it locks (Fig. 8). Once again, be careful not
to pinch your hands or fingers. Be sure the airgun is “ON SAFE” and pointed in a safe direction.
5.3 Unloading Your Airgun
Do not cock and load your airgun until you are ready to shoot since the only way to decock your airgun is to fire it in a
safe direction. REMEMBER, choose your targets carefully and be sure that the area around the target is clear. THINK
what you will hit if you miss the target! Do not store your gun cocked or loaded.
CAUTION: Use .22 caliber pellets only. Never reuse ammunition. Use of any other ammunition can
cause injury to you or damage to the airgun.
6. Aiming and Firing Safely
6.1 Aiming and Firing the Airgun
• You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes.
• Always aim your airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION. When you are sure of your target and backstop, and the area
around the target is clear, take the airgun “OFF SAFE” (See section 2.2) and pull the trigger to fire.
• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet may bounce off or ricochet and hit someone or something
you had not intended to hit.
• Always choose your target carefully. It is best to shoot at paper bull’s-eye targets which are attached to a safe backstop. A
heavy blanket should be hung behind the backstop to prevent ricochet should you miss the backstop.
• Your backstop should be checked for wear before and after each use. Replace your backstop if the surface is worn or damaged
or if a ricochet occurs.
• Your airgun is designed for target shooting. Always remember to place your target carefully. THINK about what you will hit if you
miss the target.
7. Removing a Jammed Pellet
• Put your airgun “ON SAFE” (Section 2.1).
• Do not reload the airgun if a pellet is jammed.
• Break the barrel open slightly (without pulling the barrel all the way
down to the point that it cocks the action) and look down the breech
to see if the gun is jammed.
• If it is jammed, insert a cleaning rod into the breech and push the
jammed pellet out of the muzzle. Don’t try to reuse that pellet (Fig. 9)
CAUTION: Do not cock the airgun during the removal of a jammed
pellet unless you plan on continuing to shoot.
• Remember; do not fire your airgun without a pellet in the chamber (dry fire). This may permanently damage your airgun.
• Do not leave the airgun cocked. This will weaken the main spring and cause damage to your airgun.
• If you are not able to unjam your airgun by following the unloading procedure, take no further action. An Authorized Service
Station will unjam your airgun (no cost during the warranty period).
8. Maintaining Your Airgun
• To ensure that your air rifle maintains uniform power, it is important that you apply a drop of
Crosman RMCOIL every few hundred shots into the compression chamber. (Fig. 10) The
external metal parts should be cleaned with a cloth that has RMCOIL on it.
CAUTION: Use Crosman RMCOIL only and do not over-oil. To do so can cause
possible damage to the gun and injury to the shooter and bystanders.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to disassemble your airgun.
DO NOT MODIFY OR ALTER YOUR AIRGUN. Attempts to modify the airgun in any way
inconsistent with this manual may make your airgun unsafe to use, cause serious injury or death,
and will void the warranty. If you drop your airgun, visually check to see that it works properly
before you use it again. If anything seems changed, like a shorter or weaker trigger pull, this
may mean worn out or broken parts.
Call Crosman customer service for assistance before using your airgun again.
9. Reviewing Safety
• Never point the airgun at any person or at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• Always treat the airgun as though it is loaded and with the same respect you would a firearm.
• Always aim in a SAFE DIRECTION. Always keep the muzzle of the airgun pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Always keep the airgun on safe until you are ready to shoot.
• Always check to see if the airgun is “ON SAFE” and unloaded when getting it from another person or from storage.
• Always keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
• You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes.
• If your reading or prescription glasses are not safety glasses, make sure you wear shooting glasses over your regular glasses.
• Use the proper size pellet for your airgun, .22 caliber (5.5 mm) pellet.
• Never reuse ammunition.
• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet may bounce off or ricochet and hit someone or
something you had not intended to hit.
• Place the backstop in a location that will be safe should the backstop fail.
• Your backstop should be checked for wear before and after each use. All backstops are subject to wear and will eventually
fail. Replace your backstop if the surface is worn or damaged or if a ricochet occurs.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or tamper with your airgun. Use an Authorized Service Station. Using unauthorized
repair centers or modifying the function of your airgun in any way may be unsafe and will void your warranty.
• Always keep your CrosBlock® trigger block in place when storing this airgun. Store airgun in a secure location. (See
CrosBlock instructions packaged with this airgun for assistance)
• Before you store your airgun, make sure that it is unloaded, not cocked, and that the airgun is “On Safe.”
SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
Many factors can affect velocity, including brand of projectile, type of projectile, lubrication, barrel condition and temperature.
REPAIR SERVICE
If your airgun needs repair, we recommend you take or send it to your nearest Crosman Authorized Service Station. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE IT! Your airgun requires special tools and fixtures to repair it. Any disassembly or modification not
performed by an Authorized Service Station will void the warranty.
A SPECIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Crosman Authorized Service Stations will unjam your airgun at no cost during the warranty period.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted to the retail consumer for one year from date of retail purchase against defects in material and workmanship
and is transferable. To register the serial number of your airgun, please return the airgun registration form. The warranty is not condi-
tioned on the return of the card. You should retain the original sales receipt as record of date of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED
Replacement parts and labor. Transportation charges to consumer for repaired product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Transportation charges to Authorized Service Station for product. Damages caused by abuse, modification or failure to perform normal
maintenance - see Owner’s Manual. Any other expense. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR INCIDENTAL
EXPENSES INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN-
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PERFORMANCE
U.S. Customers- Locate nearest service station (see www.Crosman.com or call Crosman customer service at 800-724-7486 for list
of stations). The service station will give you details of how to proceed with sending the item in for repair. You must contact the station
prior to shipping your product.
Canadian Customers- Contact Crosman Parts & Service- 611 Neal Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7. 705-749-0206.
International Customers- Please return product to your nearest distributor. If you do not know your distributor, please call
585-657-6161 and ask for our International Department for assistance.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF RETAIL PURCHASE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by federal, state or municipal law, which cannot be preempted, it shall not be
applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
CROSMAN and CROSBLOCK are registered trademarks of Crosman Corporation in the United States.
Crosman Corporation
7629 Routes 5 & 20
E. Bloomfield, NY 14443
www.crosman.com
1-800-7AIRGUN (724-7486)
CST8M22-515
Do not b randish o r display a irgun i n public – i t may confuse people and m ay b e a crime.
Police and others may think it is a firearm. Do not change the coloration and markings to
make it look more like a firearm. That is dangerous and may be a crime.
WARNING:
Lead pellets. Do not inhale dust or put pellets in mouth. Wash hands after handling. This
product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects (or other reproductive harm.)
WARNING:
This airgun has been classified an an adult gun, and is recommended for adult use only. Because it is considered to be a
special-purpose airgun, it is exempt from a specific types of trigger pull, safety mechanism and drop tests.
Keep the airgun in the "ON SAFE" position until you are actually ready to shoot. Then push
the safety to the "OFF SAFE" position. WARNING:
Make sure you do not touch the trigger or push the safety to the “OFF SAFE” position. WARNING:
CAUTION: Do not fire your airgun without a pellet in the chamber (dry fire). This may permanently damage your airgun.
Make sure you do not pull the trigger while cocking the airgun or with the barrel in the down
position. This may cause serious damage to the airgun. WARNING:
Your airgun is now loaded and ready to fire. Keep the airgun “ON SAFE” until you are ready
to shoot. Do not point at anything you don’t intend to shoot. WARNING:
Not a toy. This airgun is recommended for adult use only. Misuse or careless use may cause
serious injury or death. CT1K77 may be dangerous up to 600 yards (549 meters). WARNING:
This airgun has been classified as an adult gun, and is recommended for adult use only. Because it is considered to be a
special-purpose airgun, it is exempt from specific types of trigger pull, safety mechanisms and drop tests.
Not a toy. This airgun is recommended for adult use only. Misuse or careless use may cause
serious injury or death. CST8M22 may be dangerous up to 700 yards (640 meters).