Daisy AVANTI Medalist 888 - Manual (Page 10)

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CAUTION: Due to the power of this air gun, use extra caution in selecting a safe target
backstop. Pellet guns should not be used with BB gun target backstops. Pick targets that cannot
be penetrated or that will not cause ricochet because of their hard surface. Use only targets and
traps that are designed for use with high-powered pellet guns. Do not shoot at the surface of
water.
Step 7. TAKE “OFF” TRIGGER SAFETY
When you are certain the target, backstop and surrounding
area are safe, push the trigger safety from the right, fully to the
left (red showing on left). Your gun is now cocked and ready to
shoot. In this condition, it should be handled with extreme care.
Step 8. FIRE
After making sure the gun is pointed in a safe direction,
gently but firmly squeeze the trigger. Repeat steps 1 through 8 to continue shooting.
FAILURE TO SHOOT CO2
If the gun does not shoot CO2, with the safety “ON” (no red showing), and with the gun pointed
in a safe direction, try retightening the 2.5 ounce bottle (cylinder). Do not over tighten.
If the gun still does not shoot CO2, the CO2 source may be empty. The 2.5 ounce refillable
bottle (cylinder) can be checked for CO2 pressure by, removing it from the gun and pushing inward
on the bottle (cylinder) valve pin. If the valve can be opened and no gas escapes, the CO2 bottle
(cylinder) is empty, and should be refilled to operate the gun.
FAILURE TO SHOOT A PELLET
If the gun does shoot CO2, but does not shoot the pellet, one or more pellets may be jammed
in the barrel of the gun. With the safety “ON” (no red showing), and with the CO2 source removed
from the gun, a brass or aluminum cleaning rod (a steel cleaning rod will damage the rifling) can be
run through the barrel of the gun to dislodge any pellets that may be jammed there.
If these steps do not correct the problem, the gun and CO2 source should be stored in a safe
place. The Daisy Customer Service Department should be called for information on correcting the
problem, or for information on how to return the gun and CO2 source for repair. Do not return the
gun to the retailer.
WARNING:
If a pellet does not fire after completing the operating steps, the gun is
jammed. KEEP THE GUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION and perform the following steps:
1. Put trigger safety “ON” (no red showing).
2. Open bolt.
3. Close bolt, and with gun pointed in a safe direction, take the trigger safety “OFF” and fire.
BULLSEYE
FRONT
SIGHT
REAR
SIGHT
NO. 5
NO. 4A
FEED TRACK
PELLET BOLT TIP
NO. 4B
BOLT HANDLE