SIG SAUER SIG556xi - Manual (Page 32)

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bolt catch lever
The Sig556xi rifle is equipped with a bolt catch lever. The purpose of the bolt catch
lever is two-fold. The bolt catch may be manually engaged with the bolt pulled to the
rear (open position). This action locks the bolt open, allowing an unobstructed view
of the chamber area. during firing, with a magazine inserted, the bolt catch will lock
the bolt open after the last round in the magazine has been expended, giving a visual
indication the magazine is empty and allowing the shooter to visually check that the
chamber is clear. The bolt is engaged by the bolt catch lever when the bolt catch lever
is pushed upward by the magazine follower during the cycle of operation. The bolt can
be manually released (closed) by either depressing the bolt catch lever or by pulling
rearward on the charging handle and releasing.
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dropping or jarring the rifle with the bolt locked open can cause the bolt catch lever to disengage. if a magazine, loaded
with ammunition, is inserted in the rifle when this occurs, a round will chamber with the potential for an unintentional
discharge. alWayS handle the rifle as if loaded whenever a magazine is inserted in the rifle. alWayS place the safety lever in
the “S” (Safe) position and unload the rifle whenever shooting is complete.