User manual REMINGTON 597

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Instruction Book for: Model 597 & 597 Magnum Model 597 & 597 Magnum Rimfire Autoloading Rifles Rimfire Autoloading Rifles Manual page 2 . . . . . . . . the ten commandments of firearm safety IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS BOOK BEFORE USING THE FIREARM. page 7 . . . . . . . . important parts of the firearm page 10 . . . . . . how to load and unload page 11 . . . . . . lubrication and maintenance page 15 . . . . . . how to obtain parts and service A Tradition of Performance and Safety. In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was confident he could make a flintlock that was as good or better than any he could buy. The barrel he handcrafted set a new standard for firearm accuracy and spawned generations of products that have made Remington® Arms America's leading gunmaker. While performance and style are certainly hallmarks of Remington firearms, one factor ultimately drives their performance. Eliphalet Remington never lost sight of the fact that his rifles were potentially lethal and could kill someone if handled improperly. [. . . ] FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND OBEY THESE RULES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. The safety mechanism on the firearm you have purchased is a button located behind the trigger, commonly known as the cross-bolt safety. The safety mechanism provides additional protection against accidental or unintentional discharge under normal usage when properly engaged and in good working order. This "J" slot is the key hole for securing your safety mechanism. Also on the safety mechanism is a pointer which will point and line up with either the RED or WHITE DOT on the trigger plate when the safety mechanism is turned. The position of the pointer indicates whether or not the security system is engaged. The existence of the security system does not change the basic operation of the safety mechanism, nor does it change the manner in which the safety mechanism should be used. On the key is an indicator line which will line up with the pointer on the safety mechanism. To engage the security system, press the safety mechanism to the "SAFE" position so the RED BAND DOES NOT SHOW. Next, turn the key counterclockwise so that the indicator line on the key and the pointer on the safety mechanism line up with the WHITE DOT on the trigger plate. In operating the security system, NEVER use excessive force to turn the key. If the key will not turn freely, contact a Remington® authorized repair center. Keep your security system engaged and your safety mechanism in the "SAFE" position when your firearm is not in use. DO NOT leave your key or any ammunition with your firearm, which should be kept unloaded and locked in a safe place. If you lose the key, DO NOT attempt to disengage the safety mechanism using a foreign object. Even if you think the security system and safety mechanism are engaged, careless handling can cause the firearm to fire. See the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety on page 2. PICTURE 7 PICTURE 6 The Operating Handle The operating handle is used to pull the bolt rearward to open the action. When the operating handle is forward, the bolt is closed and the rifle is ready to be fired. PICTURE 8 8 The Magazine I. Pull the operating handle rearward and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure they are empty. NOTE: Once the last shot hold-open has been engaged, the magazine can be removed without the bolt closing. If you pick up the firearm and the action is closed, there may be a live round in the chamber. Pull the operating handle rearward and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure they are empty. [. . . ] Owner's manuals/instruction books may be requested via our web site at: www. remington. com or by calling 1-800-243-9700. To locate the Remington Authorized Repair Center nearest you visit our web site at www. remington. com and use our Repair Service Locator. If you need additional on-line assistance, e-mail us at info@remington. com to obtain a listing of Authorized Repair Centers. Contact the Authorized Repair Center of your choice for evaluation of your firearm and/or additional shipping instructions. [. . . ]