Crosman ELS122 - Manual

Model ELS177
.177 cal Air Rifle
Model ELS122-
.22 cal Air Rifle
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Crosman Corporation
7629 Rts. 5 & 20
East Bloomfield, NY 14443
800-7-AIRGUN (
www.crosman.com ELS-515
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS AIRGUN
WARNING:
Not a toy. This airgun is recommended for adult use only. Misuse or care-
less use may cause serious injury or death. May be dangerous up to XXX yards (XXXmeters).
WARNING:
Do not brandish or display this airgun in public—it may confuse people and
may be a crime. Police and others may think it is a firearm. Do not change the coloration
and markings to make it look more like a firearm. That is dangerous and may be a crime.
YOU AND OTHERS WITH YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES TO PROTECT YOUR EYES.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
BUYER AND USER HAVE THE DUTY TO OBEY ALL LAWS ABOUT THE USE AND OWNERSHIP OF THIS AIRGUN.
THIS AIRGUN IS INTENDED FOR USE BY ADULTS ONLY
WARNING:
Lead pellets. Do not inhale dust or put pellets in mouth. Wash hands after
handling. This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm.)
This airgun has been classified as an adult gun, and is recommended for adult use only. Because it is onsidered to
be a special-purpose airgun, it is exempt from specific types of trigger pull, safety mechanisms and drop tests
Please read this owner’s manual completely. And remember that an airgun is not a toy. Always carefully follow the
safety instructions found in this owner’s manual and keep the manual in a safe place for future use. If you have any
questions regarding the operation of your new airgun, please contact Crosman at 1-800-724-7486.
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A. Muzzle B. Barrel C. Grip D. Stock E. Butt F. Trigger G. Safety H. Forearm I. Scope
1. Learning the Parts of Your New Airgun.
Learning the names of the
parts of your new airgun will
help you to understand your
owner’s manual. Use this
manual to increase your enjoy-
ment of this airgun.
Break in Period
There may be up to a 100 shot break-in period. During this period accuracy may be inconsistent and your gun may
seem loud. This will improve as the nitro gas piston breaks in.
2. Operating the Safety
A. To Put the Airgun “ON SAFE:”
Locate the safety in front of the trigger. •
The letters “F” (fire) and “S” (safe) on the bottom of the trigger •
guard also indicate the appropriate position of the safety (Fig 2).
Push the safety towards the trigger to put the safety on. The safety •
is on, and the airgun is “ON SAFE” when the lever is in the rear
position (near the trigger). (Fig. 2)
Even when the safety is on, you should continue to handle the airgun
safely. Don’t point the gun at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
Like all mechanical devices, an airgun safety can fail. Even when the safety is “ON SAFE”, you should continue to
handle the airgun safely. NEVER point the airgun at any person. NEVER point the airgun at anything you do not
intend to shoot.
B. To Take the Airgun “OFF SAFE”
WARNING:
Keep the airgun “ON SAFE” until you are actually ready to shoot. Then
push the safety to the “OFF SAFE” position.
Push the safety to the forward position (away from the trigger). When the airgun is “OFF SAFE” it is ready to be •
fired after following the instructions in this manual on how to fill and load.(Fig. 2)
3. Adjusting the Trigger
This gun has a trigger with a screw for adjustment of the second stage length (Fig. 3)
NOTE: This feature is added for advanced shooters. Most shooters can use the settings provided during manufac-
turing of the gun and should not need to make any modifications.
Be sure airgun is “ON SAFE”, unloaded and not cocked. •
To reduce the second stage length, rotate the adjusting screw counterclockwise. •
To increase the second stage length, rotate the adjusting screw clockwise. •
4. Cocking and Loading Your Airgun
4.1 Cocking Your Airgun
WARNING:
Make sure you do not touch the trigger or push the safety to the “OFF
SAFE” position.
Do not cock your airgun until you are ready to load and fire, since the only way to uncock your airgun is to fire it.
Firing your gun without a pellet in the chamber (dry firing) may cause damage to your airgun.
Put the airgun “ON SAFE” (SECTION 2). •
Point the airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION. •
Holding the gun close to your body firmly tap the muzzle break. (Fig. 4A) •
Anchor gun against thigh and pull barrel down as far as it will go to engage the nitro gas piston. (Fig.4B) •
Be sure that the barrel is locked in the closed position after loading/cocking to ensure accuracy. •
Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers in the hinge area of the airgun. •
4.2 Loading Your Airgun
WARNING:
Make sure you do not pull the trigger while cocking the air rifle or with the
barrel in the down position. This may cause serious damage to the air rifle.
There may be up to a 100 shot break-in period. During this period accuracy may be inconsistent and your gun may
seem loud. This will improve as the nitro gas piston breaks in.
With the barrel in the open position, after it has been cocked, place one pellet, nose forward, into the breech •
(Fig. 5). Make sure that the skirt of the pellet is flush with face of breech.
Move the barrel back to its original position by pushing the barrel up until it locks (Fig. 6). Once again, be careful •
not to pinch your hands or fingers. Be sure the airgun is “ON SAFE” and pointed in a safe direction.
WARNING:
Your air rifle is now loaded and ready to fire. Keep the air rifle “ON SAFE”
until you are ready to shoot. Do not point at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
4.3 Unloading Your Airgun
Do not cock and load your airgun until you are ready to shoot since the only way to decock your airgun is to fire it
in a safe direction. REMEMBER, choose your targets carefully and be sure that the area around the target is clear.
THINK what you will hit if you miss the target! Do not store your gun cocked or loaded.
CAUTION: Use .177 caliber pellets only in your ELS177 and .22 caliber pellets only in your ELS122. Never reuse
ammunition. Use of any other ammunition can cause injury to you or damage to the airgun.
5. Aiming and Firing Safely
5.1 Aiming and Firing the Airgun
You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes. •
Always aim your airgun in a SAFE DIRECTION. When you are sure of your target and backstop, and the area •
around the target is clear, take the airgun “OFF SAFE” (See section 2.2) and pull the trigger to fire.
Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet may bounce off or ricochet and hit someone •
or something you had not intended to hit.
Always choose your target carefully. It is best to shoot at paper bull’s-eye targets which are attached to a safe back- •
stop. A heavy blanket should be hung behind the backstop to prevent ricochet should you miss the backstop.
Your backstop should be checked for wear before and after each use. Replace your backstop if the surface is •
worn or damaged or if a ricochet occurs.
Your airgun is designed for target shooting. Always remember to place your target carefully. •
THINK about what you will hit if you miss the target. •
When you are sure of your target and backstop, and the area around the target is clear, take the airgun “Off •
Safe” (see Section 2.2) and pull the trigger to fire.
5.2 Scope
Your ELS is packaged with a CP 3-9x 40 mm Adjustable Objective scope. Refer to the owner’s manual for your
scope for instructions on mounting and use.
6. Removing a Jammed Pellet
Put your airgun “ON SAFE” (Section 2). •
Do not reload the airgun if a pellet is jammed. •
Break the barrel open slightly (without pulling the barrel all the •
way down to the point that it cocks the action) and look down the
breech to see if the gun is jammed.
If it is jammed, insert a cleaning rod into the breech and push the •
jammed pellet out of the muzzle. Don’t try to reuse that pellet (Fig. 7).
CAUTION: Do not cock the airgun during the removal of a jammed
pellet unless you plan on continuing to shoot.
Remember; do not fire your airgun without a pellet in the chamber (dry fire). This •
may permanently damage your airgun.
If you are not able to unjam your airgun by following the unloading proce- •
dure, take no further action. An Authorized Service Station will unjam your
airgun (no cost during the warranty period).
7. Maintaining Your Airgun
Periodically tighten all stock fasteners. •
Check and tighten scope mounts if applicable. •
To ensure that your air rifle maintains uniform power, it is important that •
you apply a drop of Crosman RMCOIL every few hundred shots into the
compression chamber. (Fig. 8) The external metal parts should be cleaned
with a cloth that has RMCOIL on it.
CAUTION: Use Crosman RMCOIL only and do not over-oil. To do so can
cause possible damage to the gun and injury to the shooter and bystanders.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to disassemble your airgun. DO NOT MODIFY OR ALTER YOUR AIRGUN. Attempts to
modify the airgun in any way inconsistent with this manual may make your airgun unsafe to use, cause serious injury
or death, and will void the warranty.
If you drop your airgun, visually check to see that it works properly before you use it again. If anything seems
changed, like a shorter or weaker trigger pull, this may mean worn out or broken parts. Call Crosman customer
service for assistance before using your airgun again.
8. Reviewing Safety
Never point the airgun at any person or at anything you do not intend to shoot. •
Always treat the airgun as though it is loaded and with the same respect you would a firearm. •
Always aim in a SAFE DIRECTION. Always keep the muzzle of the airgun pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION. •
Always keep the airgun on safe until you are ready to shoot. •
Always check to see if the airgun is “ON SAFE” (see section 2A) and unloaded when getting it from another •
person or from storage.
Always keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until ready to shoot. •
You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes. •
If your reading or prescription glasses are not safety glasses, make sure you wear shooting glasses over your •
regular glasses.
Use .177 caliber (4.5mm) pellets only in your Model BP1763 or use .22 caliber (5.5mm) pellet only in your Model •
BP2263. NEVER reuse ammunition.
Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet may bounce off or ricochet and hit someone •
or something you had not intended to hit.
Place the backstop in a location that will be safe should the backstop fail. •
Your backstop should be checked for wear before and after each use. All backstops are subject to wear and will •
eventually fail. Replace your backstop if the surface is worn or damaged or if a ricochet occurs.
Do not attempt to disassemble or tamper with your airgun. Use an Authorized Service Station. Using unauthorized •
repair centers or modifying the function of your airgun in any way may be unsafe and will void your warranty.
Always keep your CrosBlock® trigger block in place when storing this airgun. Store airgun in a secure location. •
(See CrosBlock instructions packaged with this airgun for assistance)
Before you store your airgun make sure it is not loaded or cocked. Store this airgun charged with air or CO2 to •
keep the valves closed against dirt.
Whenever you store the airgun, make sure it is “ON SAFE” (see section 2A.) •
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanism Break Barrel Barrel Rifled
Power source Nitrogen filled Gas Piston Safety Ambidextrous Lever
Caliber/Ammunition
ELS177 .177 caliber pellet
ELS122 .22 caliber pellet
Velocity
ELS177
Up to 1200 fps* (365.76 m/s*)
ELS122
Up to 1200 fps* (365.76 m/s*)
Weight 6 lb 15 oz (3.15 kg) Length 43 7/8" (1.11 m)
*Using Alloy Pellets
PERFORMANCE
Many factors affect velocity, including brand of projectile and weight of projectile.
Break in Period
There may be up to a 100 shot break-in period. During this period accuracy may be inconsistent and your gun may
seem loud. This will improve as the nitro gas piston breaks in.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Our friendly customer service representatives will be glad to help. You can get answers to fre-
quently asked questions at www.crosman.com or you can contact us directly at
1-800-7AIRGUN (1-800-724-7486)
REPAIR SERVICE
If your airgun needs repair, we recommend you take or send it to your nearest Crosman Authorized Service Station.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE IT! Your airgun requires special tools and fixtures to repair it. Any disassem-
bly or modification not performed by an Authorized Service Station will void the warranty.
A SPECIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Crosman Authorized Service Stations will unjam your airgun at no cost during the warranty period.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted to the retail consumer for one year from date of retail purchase against defects in material
and workmanship and is transferable. To register the serial number of your airgun, please return the airgun registra-
tion form. The warranty is not conditioned on the return of the card. You should retain the original sales receipt as
record of date of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED
Replacement parts and labor. Transportation charges to consumer for repaired product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Transportation charges to Authorized Service Station for defective product. Damages caused by abuse, modification
or failure to perform normal maintenance – see Owner’s Manual. Any other expense. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PERFORMANCE
U.S. Customers- Locate nearest service station (see www.Crosman.com or call Crosman customer service at
800-724-7486 for list of stations). The service station will give you details of how to proceed with sending the item in
for repair. You must contact the station prior to shipping your product.
International Customers- Please return product to your nearest distributor. If you do not know your distributor,
please call 585-657-6161 and ask for our International Department for assistance.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF RETAIL PURCHASE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by federal, state or municipal law, which cannot be pre-
empted, it shall not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights,
which vary, from state to state.
CROSMAN and CROSBLOCK are registered trademarks of Crosman Corporation in the United States.
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