Mossberg International 81 Bolt Action - Manual (Page 5)

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¸MANUAL SAFETY
Remember, a firearm’s manual safety is a mechanical device which can
never replace safe firearm handling practices.
The safety button is located at the front of the trigger guard (Fig. 2) and must be
manually moved to the desired position by the shooter.
The safety is set in the “ON” (SAFE) position by pushing the button from
the left side (side opposite the ejection port) so that it moves all the way
to the right. The button must always be pushed fully to the right until it
moves no further to be in the “ON” (SAFE) position.
The safety mechanism cannot be engaged unless the firing pin is cocked or the
bolt is fully open.
Never rely on any mechanical mechanism or safety device to prevent the
dangers of careless handling or pointing a firearm in an unsafe direction.
Moving the safety button to the left will put the safety in the “OFF” (FIRE) position.
The safety button is designed to function only as described above and
should not be reversed. Do not attempt to remove or reverse the button.
Doing so will result in an unsafe condition which can cause serious injury
or death.
The safety button is marked with a red ring for training purposes as a reminder
that moving it to the left with red showing is the “FIRE” position, moving it all the
way to the right is the “SAFE” position. The safety can be activated only when the
rifle is cocked or the bolt is fully open.
Fig. 2