Browning A-Bolt Shotgun Owners Manual - Page 14

When the "safety" is pushed forward, the "S" will be covered and a red dot will appear indicating that the shotgun is in the "off safe" position and ready to fire (Figure 4, page 11). Do not depend on the red color alone to indicate your firearm's safety status. time, exposure to the elements, and the abrasive action of cleaning agents can erase it. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. Cocking indicator Below the bolt shroud and ahead of the "safety" is a serrated cocking indicator. The indicator is painted red. When the shotgun is cocked it may be readily felt with the thumb as well as easily seen with a quick glance downward (Figure 5). When the shotgun is fired, the cocking indicator retracts into the bolt shroud and cannot be seen or felt. Figure 5 The location of the cocking indicator. Do not depend on the red color alone to indicate your firearm's safety status. time, exposure to the elements, and the abrasive action of cleaning agents can erase it. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. inserting and removing the bolt ALWAYS KEEP the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. BEFORE inserting or removing the bolt, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBER TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. 12