Crosman 1088 - Manual

Model 1088
.177Caliber (4.5 mm) Pellet or BB Repeater
CO
2
Air Pistol
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS AIRGUN
Crosman Corporation
7629 Rts. 5 & 20
Bloomfield, NY 14469 USA
800-7-AIRGUN
www.crosman.com
Made in USA with some foreign components 1088C515
WARNING:
Not a toy. Adult supervision required Misuse or careless use may cause
serious injury or death. May be dangerous up to 400 yards (366 meters).
WARNING:
Do not brandish or display this airsoft gun in public – it may confuse people
and may be 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:
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects (and other reproductive harm).
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 THOSE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
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 1-800-724-7486, 585-657-6161
or www.crosman.com.
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.
A. Rear Sight
B. Barrel Latch Button
C. Barrel
D. Front Sight
E. Hammer
F. Grip
G. Trigger
H. Trigger Guard
I. Safety
J. Muzzle
K. Piercing lever (Fig 3)
2. Operating the Safety
A. To Put the Airgun “ON SAFE:”
• Locate the safety in front of the trigger.
• Push the safety from the left side all the way in (Fig. 2). The safety is not “ON SAFE”
unless it is pushed all the way in and the RED ring around the safety is NOT showing.
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.
B. To Take the Airgun “OFF SAFE”:
• Push the safety in from the right side.
• The airgun is ready to fire when “OFF SAFE”. When you can see the RED line on the
left side of the safety,
• the airgun is “OFF SAFE” and can be fired.
3. Installing and Removing and Installing the CO
2
Cartridge
WARNING:
CO
2
cartridges may explode at temperatures above 120°F (48.9°C). Do not
mutilate or incinerate them. Do not expose them to heat or store CO
2
cartridges at tempera-
tures above 120°F (48.9°C).
WARNING: Keep hands and face away from escaping CO
2
gas. It can cause frostbite if
allowed to come in contact with skin.
A. Installing the CO
2
Cartridge
• Make sure the airgun is “ON SAFE” (See Step 2A).
• Remove the grip cover from the right side of the airgun by lifting it at the indentation
on the bottom of the grips.
• Remove the grip cover from the left side of the airgun by pressing on the bottom of
the grip cover.
• Turn the piercing lever counter clockwise, to bring the piercing knob down.
• Insert a new CO
2
cartridge into the airgun with the small neck of the cartridge point-
ing toward the piercing assembly (Fig. 3).
• With your thumb and finger, turn the piercing lever clockwise until tight to pierce the
CO
2
cartridge. Never use any tool on the piercing lever. Over-tightening can cause
injury to you or damage to your airgun.
• Fold the piercing lever up and snap the grip covers back into place.
• Point the airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION, take “OFF SAFE” (See Step 2B) and pull the trigger. If the airgun does
not make a popping noise after pulling the trigger, the CO
2
is not being discharged. In that event, you will have
to remove the grips, tighten the piercing lever a little more, point the airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION and pull the
trigger until there is a popping noise, which will mean the airgun is releasing CO
2
with each pull of the trigger.
• Return the safety to the “ON SAFE” position (See Step 2A).
NOTE: We recommend the use of CROSMAN ® POWERLET ® CO
2
cartridges. They are made to fit your airgun.
Other brands of CO
2
cartridges may not fit properly and if you force them into place it may result in injury to you or
damage to your airgun. Never try to force any CO
2
cartridge into or out of place. Do not store your airgun with a CO
2 cartridge in it. (This is very important to remember, as it will prolong the longevity of your airgun seals.) (See Steps
3A & 4B).
B. Removing the CO
2
Cartridge
• Put the airgun “ON SAFE” (See Step 2A).
• Make sure the airgun is unloaded (See Step 4B).
• Point the airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Remove the grips.
• Slowly turn the piercing lever counter clockwise, to release the CO
2
being careful not to come in contact with
the escaping gas.
• Tip out the empty cartridge. It may be cold to the touch.
4. Loading and Unloading Pellets and BBs
Your airgun is designed to shoot either .177 caliber pellets or BBs. The same clip is
used no matter which ammo you choose, but only one type of ammo should be used in
a clip at a time.
A. Loading
• Make sure the airgun is “ON SAFE” (See Step 2A).
• Point the airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION
• Press barrel latch button toward the front sight until the barrel pops open (fig. 4). DO
NOT PULL THE BARREL UPWARD BEYOND THIS POINT. This could damage your
airgun.
Loading Pellets
• Remove the clip and place a .177 caliber (4.5 mm) pellet, nose first, in each chamber (Fig.5).
IMPORTANT: To avoid jams or deforming the pellets, make sure the pellet skirt is level or slightly below the rim of
the chamber.
Loading BBs
• Remove the clip and place a BB in each chamber (fig. 5).
IMPORTANT: To avoid jams make sure that only one BB is in each chamber.
REMEMBER: Load all pellets or all BBs into each clip do not mix ammunition.
• Replace the clip on the barrel (ratchet teeth facing the front sight).
• Close the airgun by pushing downward on the barrel until it locks into place. (Be
careful not to pinch your hand or fingers.)
B. Unloading
• Put airgun “ON SAFE” (See Step 2A).
• Open the barrel (See Step 4A).
• Remove the clip.
• Using a ramrod, gently push each pellet or BB out of the chamber.
IMPORTANT: Never use sharp metal tools to remove pellets or BBs.
• Check to make sure the barrel is completely unloaded by pointing the muzzle in a SAFE DIRECTION with a light
background and looking through the breech. If there is a pellet or BB in the barrel, push out of the muzzle end of
the barrel using a ramrod of the proper size (Fig. 6).
• Replace the empty clip (ratchet teeth facing the front sight) on the barrel.
• Close the airgun by pushing downward on the barrel until it locks into place. (Be careful not to pinch your hand
or fingers.)
5. Aiming and Firing Safely
A. Aiming and Firing the Airgun
• Always point your airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Follow the instructions for inserting CO
2
(section 3A) and loading (section 4A).
• You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes.
fig 2
PUSH
FIRE
Piercing
Assembly
Piercing
Lever
fig 3
fig 4
Barrel
Latch
fig 5
• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet or BB may bounce off or ricochet and hit
someone or something you had not intended to hit.
• Always choose your target carefully. For example, you may wish to shoot at paper bulls-eye targets that are
attached to a safe backstop such as the Crosman 850 Target Trap. A heavy blanket should be hung behind the
Target Trap to prevent ricochet should you miss the backstop.
• Your airgun is designed for target shooting and is suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Always remember to
place your target carefully. THINK about what you will hit if you miss the target.
• The airgun is correctly aimed when the front sight blade is positioned exactly in the center of the notch of the
rear sight. The top of the front sight blade should be even with the top of the notch in the rear sight. The bulls-
eye should appear to rest on the top of the front sight. (Fig. 7)
• When you are sure of your target and backstop, and the area around the target is clear, take the airgun “OFF
SAFE” (See Step 2B) and pull the trigger to fire.
B. Sight Adjustment
The rear sight is adjustable for windage (left to right movement). To adjust the sight, loosen the 2 set screws on top
of the rear sight. Move the rear sight in the same direction you want the pellet to hit on the target. Push to the left to
move your shot to the left or to the right to move your shot to the right. Tighten the screws.
6. Removing a Jammed Pellet or BB
Follow the instructions under section 4B. If you are not able to unjam your airgun by fol-
lowing the unloading procedure, take no further action. An Authorized Service Station will
unjam your airgun at no cost during the warranty period.
7. Maintaining Your Airgun
• Put 1 drop of Crosman 0241 Pellgunoil® on the tip of every CO
2
cylinder to maintain
your airgun. DO NOT use petroleum distillate based oil or solvent and DO NOT over-
oil as this can cause damage to 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 seri-
ous 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.
8. 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 .177 caliber (4.5 mm) pellets or BBs only. Never reuse ammunition.
• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet or BB 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.
• Before you store your airgun, make sure that it is unloaded, not charged, and that the airgun is “ON SAFE.”
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanism/Action 8-shot repeater Barrel: Rifled Steel
Caliber/Ammunition BB cal (4.5mm) Steel Airgun shot
.177 cal. (4.5 mm) Lead Airgun Pellet
Sights
Front: Fixed
Rear: Adjustable for Windage
Power Source 12 gram CO
2
cartridge Safety: Cross bolt
Weight: 17 oz. (.48 kg) Velocity: Up to 430 fps (131.06 m/s)
Overall Length 8.63 in. (21.9 cm)
PERFORMANCE
Many factors can affect velocity, including brand of projectile, type of projectile, amount of CO
2
in cartridge, lubrication,
barrel condition and temperature.
Your air gun was designed to work with Crosman branded ammunition, these include Crosman ® and Benjamin ® . Use of
other ammunition may cause your gun to malfunction.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Our friendly customer service representatives will be glad to help. You can get answers to frequently asked
questions at www.crosman.com or you can contact us directly at 1-800-7AIRGUN (1-800-724-7486)
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 modifi-
cation 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 return the airgun registration form. The war-
ranty is not conditioned 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 defective product. Damages caused by abuse, modification or fail-
ure 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 INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLU-
SION 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 before shipping your product.
Canadian Costumers- The Gravel Agency 418-682-3000 X46
International Customers- Return product to your nearest distributor. If you do not know your distributor 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 is a registered trademark of Crosman Corporation in the United States.
fig 6
Ramrod
fig 7