Ruger MINI-14 - Manual (Page 8)

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F i g u re 1. In this illustration the frequently used operating components are identified. Note
that the safety is re a rw a rd of the trigger guard and is there f o re in its “ON” (safe) position.
NOMENCLATURE
OPERATION OF SAFETY
The manual safety mechanism is located forward of the trigger for convenient
operation and is “ON” when in its fully rearward position intruding into the
trigger guard. (See Fig. 2) The safety can be moved to “ON” (extreme rearward
position) only when the hammer is cocked. When the safety is “ON”, it blocks
both the hammer and sear.
The safety should always be placed “ON” before
loading or unloading the rifle and should be kept “ON” at all times except when
actually firing.
Figure 2.
SAFETY “ON” SAFETY “OFF”
(ready to fire)
REAR SIGHT
BOLT
BOLT LOCK PLUNGER
SLIDE HANDLE
TRIGGER GUARD
HANDGUARD
TRIGGER
SAFETY SHOWN “ON”
MAGAZINE LATCH
STOCK
convenience in holding the bolt open for loading and inspection. The firing pin
is retracted mechanically as the bolt starts to unlock and the rifle will fire only
when the bolt is locked. The one-piece American hardwood stock is reinforced
with steel liners in stressed and high temperature areas. The “All-Weather”
model features a synthetic stock and stainless steel construction.