Beretta ARX100 556 x Instruction Manual - Page 28

With the rifle pointed in a safe direction wait one full minute. After one minute has elapsed, eject the cartridge and carefully inspect it. Immediately refer to a Beretta customer support representative, Beretta authorized service center or qualified gunsmith if the firing pin indent on the cartridge's primer is light, off center or doses not exist. Warning: If while firing you hear a change in the sound of a fired cartridge or feel a change in the amount of recoil, or detect any other irregularity, cease firing immediately and keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. A "squib load" may have occurred. A "squib" occurs when a cartridge fires, but with insufficient force to drive the projectile out of the barrel. This can result in a dangerous bore obstruction. With the gun pointed in a safe direction completely unload the firearm by following the unloading instructions, (pages 26) and follow the instructions in the obstruction inspection section (page 21). Warning: Do not attempt to reuse or fire ammunition that did not fire the first time. Dispose of unfired or damaged ammunition properly, per the ammunition manufacturer's recommendation. Field stripping Warning: make sure the rifle is unloaded before disassembly, if it is not, follow the unloading instructions on page 26. Note: Field stripping is the minimal level of disassembly required to clean and maintain your rifle. Further disassembly is not required or recommended unless a part needs to be replaced. 1. Press the magazine release button on the right or left side of the receiver or the lower magazine release button on the bottom of the trigger guard and remove the magazine from the rifle. Then close the bolt carrier assembly by pulling the bolt handle back and releasing it or by depressing the left or right bolt catch levers. 28 ARX100_Manual_ 06.25.13.indd 28 6/25/13 4:19 PM