Crosman 54004 User Manual

Owner’s manual, M14 airsoft spring rifle 6mm plastic bbs

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M14 Airsoft Spring Rifle

6mm Plastic BBs

OWNER’S MANUAL

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS AIRSOFT GUN

Marine Corps trademarks used under license by Crosman Corporation.

Distributed by:

Crosman Corporation

7629 Routes 5 & 20,

Bloomfield, NY 14469

United States of America

www.crosman.com

1-800-724-7486

Made in Taiwan

M14-515

This is not a toy. Adult supervision is required. Misuse may cause serious injury, particu-

larly to the eye. Eye protection must be worn by the user and any person in range. May be dangerous up to

100 yds. Read the owner’s manual before using.

Do not brandish or display this airsoft gun 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.

This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and

birth defects (and other reproductive harms).

YOU AND OTHERS WITH YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES TO PROTECT YOUR EYES.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

THIS AIRSOFT GUN IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THOSE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

BUYER AND USER HAVE THE DUTY TO OBEY ALL LAWS ABOUT THE USE AND OWNERSHIP OF THIS AIR-

SOFT GUN

Please read this owner’s manual completely. Remember to treat this airsoft gun with the same respect you would a

firearm. Always carefully follow the safety instructions found in this owner’s manual and keep this manual in a safe

place for future use.
If you have any questions regarding your new airsoft gun, please contact Crosman Customer Service at: 1-800-

724-7486, 585-657-6161 or www.crosman.com.

1. Learning the Parts of Your New Airsoft Gun

Learning the names of the parts of your new airsoft gun will help you to understand your owner’s manual. Use

thismanual to increase your enjoyment of this airsoft gun

A. Barrel

B. Muzzle

C. Rear Sight

D. Front Sight

E. Safety (Fig. 2A & 2B)

F. Magazine Release

G. Trigger

H. Clip

I. Bolt (cocking handle)

J. Sling Mount

K. Stock

2. Operating the Safety

Keep the airsoft gun in the “ON SAFE” position until you are ready to shoot. Then turn

the safety to the “OFF SAFE” position. Pix of the Trigger and Safety, note on pix stating

“ON SAFE”, 2A

A. To Put the Airsoft Gun “ON SAFE”:

• Locate the safety near the trigger. (Fig. 2A)

• Move the safety lever to the rear until the latch fully stops.

Like all mechanical devices, an airsoft gun safety can fail. Even when the safety is “On

Safe”, you should continue to handle the airsoft gun safely. NEVER point the airsoft gun

at any person. NEVER point the airsoft gun at anything you do not intend to shoot

B. To Take the Airsoft Gun “OFF SAFE” Pix of the Trigger and Safety in off posi-

tion, note on pix stating “OFF SAFE”, 2A

• Locate the safety near the trigger. (Fig. 2B)

• Move the safety lever to the front until the latch stops.

• The airsoft gun is “OFF SAFE” and ready to fire when the safety lever is moved to the

front, outside the trigger guard

3. Loading and Unloading Plastic BBs

Use 6 mm airsoft BBs only in this airsoft gun. Use of any other ammunition can cause

injury to you or damage to the airsoft gun. NEVER RE-USE AMMUNITION.

A. Loading Plastic BBs

• Make sure the airsoft gun is “ON SAFE” (See Section 2.A) and pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION.

• Make sure the airsoft gun is “ON SAFE” (section 2A).

• Point the airsoft gun in a SAFE DIRECTION.

• While supporting the BB magazine, push the magazine release lever forward and

remove the magazine (Fig. 3A).

• Flip open magazine cap (Fig.3B).

• Insert 6 mm plastic BBs.

• Close the magazine cap.

• Insert the loaded magazine back into the airsoft gun.

• Rotate the wind up wheel to draw plastic BBs up into the ready tube on the maga-

zine. Wind the wheel up to 50 turns for optimum performance. Stop winding when

the wheel becomes more difficult to wind.

B. Unloading Plastic BBs

• Make sure the airsoft gun is “ON SAFE” (section 2A).

• Point the airsoft gun in a SAFE DIRECTION.

• While supporting the BB magazine, push the magazine release lever forward and

remove the magazine.

• Flip open the loading door behind the ready tube (Fig. 3B)

• Pour out BBs.

• To release the BBs in the ready tube, point the clip down in a safe direction and push

back and hold the BB retainer button. (Fig. 3B)

NOTE: BBs will release rapidly.

5. Cocking the gun

Note: You must cock the airsoft gun before each and every shot.

• Make sure the airsoft gun is “ON SAFE” (See Section 2.1) and pointed in a SAFE

DIRECTION

• Make sure the magazine is loaded and installed in the gun.

• Locate the cocking lever in the center of the airsoft gun and pull the lever back until

it clicks. (Fig. 4)

• Release the lever.

• The airsoft gun is now cocked and ready to fire.

6. Aiming and Firing Safely

• You and others with you should always wear eye protection designed for airsoft to protect your eyes.

• Always point your airsoft gun in a SAFE DIRECTION.

• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The plastic BBs may bounce off or ricochet and hit

someone or something you had not intended to hit.

• DO NOT re-use plastic BBs because they could damage your airsoft gun.

• Your airsoft gun is designed for target shooting and is suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Always remem-

ber to place your target carefully. THINK about what you will hit if you miss the target.

7. Maintaining Your Airsoft Gun

• DO NOT MODIFY OR ALTER YOUR AIRSOFT GUN. Tampering with the airsoft gun or attempts to change the

airsoft gun in any way may make it unsafe to use and voids the warranty.

• If you drop your airsoft gun, 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 parts are worn out or broken. Call Cus-

tomer Service at Crosman for assistance before using your airsoft gun again.

A. To Clean the Barrel:

• Make sure the airsoft gun is “ON SAFE” (See Section 2.A) and pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION

• Remove the clip.

• Spray a cleaning patch with Crosman Nitro Lubricant oil.

• With patch on rod, insert in into barrel to clean

oSwab barrel 3-4 times

oRepeat swabbing procedure with a dry patch

• Barrel is clean when patches come out clean after dry swabbing.

B. Clearing a Jam

Never look down the end of barrel to see if a jam has been cleared.

• Make sure the airsoft gun is “ON SAFE” (See Section 2.A) and pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION

• Remove the clip from the airsoft gun.

• Insert the tapered end of the cleaning rod into the barrel, with the angle toward the breech (where the magazine

connects).

• CAREFULLY and slowly apply more pressure until you push the BB out of the breech.

• Replace the clip and test gun.

8. Reviewing Safety

• Do not ever point the airsoft gun at any person. Do not ever point the airsoft gun at anything you do not intend

to shoot.

• Always treat the airsoft gun 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 Airsoft gun pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION.

• Always keep the airsoft gun “ON SAFE” until you are ready to shoot in a SAFE DIRECTION.

• Always check to see if the airsoft gun is “ON SAFE” 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 eye protection to protect your eyes.

Fig 2A

“ON SAFE”

Fig 2B

“OFF SAFE”

Fig 3A

Fig 3B

Fig 4

• Always wear eye protection designed for airsoft over your regular glasses.

• Use 6 mm plastic BBs only.

• Do not reuse plastic BBs because they could cause damage your airsoft gun.

• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The plastic BBs may bounce off or ricochet and hit

someone or something you had not intended to hit.

• Replace the backstop if it becomes worn. Place the backstop in a location that is 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 airsoft gun.

• DO NOT MODIFY OR ALTER YOUR AIRSOFT GUN. Attempts to modify the airsoft gun in any way may make

your airsoft gun unsafe to use, cause serious injury or death and voids the warranty.

• Using unauthorized repair centers or modifying the function of your airsoft gun in any way may be unsafe and

voids your warranty.

• Do not put the airsoft gun away loaded. Make sure ALL of the plastic BBs are unloaded from the airsoft gun.

• Always store this airsoft gun in a secure location.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mechanism/Action

Spring

Sights

Front: Blade

Rear: Peep

Weight

3.5 lbs

Caliber/Ammunition 6 mm airsoft BBs

Clip/Reservoir

Up to 200 6mm airsoft BBs

Overall Length

34 inches

Safety

Lever in trigger guard

Magazine

Up to 18 6mm airsoft BBs

Velocity

Up to 250 fps

PERFORMANCE: Many factors can affect velocity, including brand of projectile, type of projectile and barrel condi-

tion.
Your airsoft gun was designed to work with Crosman branded ammunition. Use of other ammunition may cause

your gun to malfunction.

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

Our friendly customer service representatives will be glad to help. You can get answers to frequently asked

questions at www.crosman.com or you can contact us directly at 1-800-7AIRGUN (1-800-724-7486)

CUSTOMER SERVICE

If your airsoft gun is not functioning, we recommend that you call Crosman Corporation Customer service at

1-800-724-7486 or 585-657-6161. (International customers should contact their distributor.) DO NOT ATTEMPT

TO DISASSEMBLE IT! If you take it apart you probably will not be able to reassemble it correctly. Crosman as-

sumes no warranty responsibility under such circumstances.
For optimum performance use Crosman ammunition only. Using other than Crosman branded ammunition may

cause your product to malfunction and may void your warranty.
LIMITED 30 DAY WARRANTY

This product is warranted to the retail consumer for 30 days from date of retail purchase against defects in material

and workmanship and is transferable.
WHAT IS COVERED

Replacement parts and labor. Transportation charges to consumer for repaired product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Transportation charges to Crosman for product. Damages caused by abuse, modification or failure to perform

normal maintenance. Any other expense. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR INCIDEN-

TAL 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.
WARRANTY CLAIMS

USA Customers: Attach your name, address, description of problem, phone number and copy of sales receipt to

product. Package and return to Crosman Corporation, Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469.

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 30 DAYS 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 is a registered trademark of Crosman Corporation in the United States.

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