Browning A-Bolt Shotgun Owners Manual - Page 7

can damage your firearm and cause serious injury to yourself and others. BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED, THERE IS Not a LIVE shell IN THE CHAMBER AND THE "Safety" IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. After assuring yourself that the firearm is completely unloaded, open the breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of obstructions. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as described on page 27 of this owner's manual. 10 Be alert to the signs of ammunition malfunction. If you detect an off sound or light recoil when a shell is fired, do not load another shell into the chamber. If your shotgun fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction for a minimum of 30 seconds. Rotate the ejection area of the firearm away from you, carefully open the action and remove the shell from the chamber. If the primer is indented, the defective cartridge should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm. If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction corrected before further use. Glance down the barrel to make sure that no obstructions remain in the barrel. Completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible serious injury to yourself and others. 11 never insert a shell of the incorrect gauge into any firearm. The gauge of your firearm is marked on the barrel. Store all shells of different gauges in completely separate and well-marked containers. Never store shells of mixed gauges in a common container or in your pockets. See page 14 for more information on the correct ammunition for your firearm. 5