Mossberg AT - Manual (Page 4)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire manual and its safety warnings before
handling this firearm.
UNPACKING YOUR NEW BOLT ACTION RIFLE
When shipped from the factory the bolt is removed from the action and packed
separately in the shipping carton. Before installing the bolt, visually and physically
inspect the inside of the barrel and receiver to ensure they are free of any excess
oil, grease or any obstructions. Obstructions of any kind can cause damage to the
firearm and may result in serious personal injury to the shooter and/or others nearby.
MECHANICAL SAFETY
The mechanical safety lever consists of a knurled lever on the right side of the
receiver immediately to the rear of the bolt handle. To put the safety in the “ON”
(SAFE) position, move the safety lever fully rearward (Fig. 1). For safe firearm handling,
learn the feel of the positive “ON” and “OFF” positions of the safety lever. The
safety can be activated only when the rifle is cocked or the bolt is fully opened. DO
NOT check if the action is cocked by pulling the trigger, check first to insure the rifle
is unloaded.
Remember, a firearm’s manual safety is a mechanical device which can
never replace safe firearm handling practices.
Never rely on any mechanical mechanism or safety device to prevent the
dangers of careless handling or pointing a firearm in an unsafe direction.
To put the safety in the “ON” (SAFE) position, move the safety lever fully
rearward (Fig. 1). The safety lever will now cover the red dot. The red dot is a
training aid used to show the direction of the “ON” (SAFE) position and
should not be used as an indicator that the safety is “ON” or “OFF” (Fig. 2).
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LEVER FULLY REARWARD
Figure 1
RED DOT
➝
Figure 2
LEVER FORWARD
To put the safety in the “OFF” or “FIRE” position, move the safety lever
forward.
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