SIG SAUER SHR 970 - Manual (Page 8)

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Assembling the bolt:
The bolt is shipped in the case with
your rifle but is not installed due to
shipping regulations.
1. Remove any packaging material
that may be on the bolt.
2. Move the safety to the center posi-
tion.
3. Remove the magazine by firmly
pressing forward on the magazine
catch located in front of the
trigger guard (See Figure 1).
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Assembly Instructions
Operating the Three Position Safety Mechanism
The safety:
The SIGARMS ™ SHR 970 rifle is
equipped with a three position sliding
safety. With the rifle completely
unloaded, move the safety lever from
position to position, to become familiar
with the lever location and feel.
1. Position “S” (See Figure 1A)
This is the rearmost position of the
safety. In this position the safety is
on “S” (SAFE). Sear engagement is
blocked to prevent firing, and the
bolt is “locked” and cannot be
opened.
2. Center Position
(“ • ” See Figure 1B)
This position is the white dot
located in the center of the safety
(see figure 1B). When the safety
lever is placed in this position,
sear engagement is blocked, but
the bolt can be opened to load or
unload the rifle.
3. Position “F” (See Figure 1C)
This is the forward most position
of the safety. In this position, the
safety is on “F” (ready to FIRE).
The rifle may now be fired by
pulling the trigger, and the bolt
may be operated.
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Figure 1A
Figure 1B
Figure 1C
WARNING
REMEMBER that the safety mechanism is not a substitute for safe
gun handling. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction even
when the safety is engaged, to avoid serious injury to you or others.
WARNING
Be sure to wear eye protection prior to performing any assembly
or disassembly.
WARNING
If the safety mechanism becomes loose or difficult to operate, unload
the firearm and return it to SIGARMS immediately for service.
Figure 1