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Sako 85 A7 Quad Finnfire II Instruction Manual S3A11011 V2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KÄYTTÖOHJEKIRJA BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR MANUAL DE UTILIZACIÓN 85 A7 QUAD FINNFIRE II SAKO 85 SAKO A7 SAKO QUAD 1 SAKO 85/A7 SAKO QUAD 2 3 I CONTINUED on pages II, III, IV & V... 85 SPARE PART MAP A7 QUAD Left-handed 4 SAKO 85/A7 SAKO QUAD/FINNFIRE II 5 Right-handed D E G E F 1. F 2. 3. Left-handed G F 6 1. 2. 3. II CERTIFICATION OF PROOF TEST AND ACCURACY Each rifle manufactured by SAKO Ltd. is proof tested by firing two high pressure cartridges and inspected for safety according to C.I.P. regulations. After proof testing this rifle has been test shot using SAKO Ltd. manufactured ammunition in order to verify the rifle’s accuracy and functionality. Upon leaving the factory, SAKO Ltd. guarantees this rifle to have a minimum performance of 1 M.O.A. or better, at 100 meters (rimfire at 50m) with 5 cartridges (A7 with 3 cartridges). The lion head figure below is the inspection mark of the Finnish national proof house for firearms. This mark verifies that the firearm has been tested according to C.I.P. regulations and is safe to use. In Finland the proof testing is controlled and supervised by the National Police Board-Firearms Inspection Department. SAKO LIMITED, RIIHIMÄKI, FINLAND, Tel. (+358) 10 830 5200, www.sako.fi THIS MANUAL APPLIES TO ALL COMMERCIAL SAKO MODELS (EXCEPT TRG’S) AND INCLUDES EXPLANATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF STANDARD AS WELL AS OPTIONAL FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT. PLEASE FOLLOW MATERIAL THAT IS APPLICABLE TO YOUR SPECIFIC SAKO MODEL. 2 CONTENTS INDICATIONS IN THIS MANUAL .....................................................................................................4 EN IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................................4 BASIC SAFETY RULES ...................................................................................................................5 NOMENCLATURE ............................................................................................................................7 DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................7 ASSEMBLY OF PACKAGED FIREARM .............................................................................................7 OPERATION OF THE SAFETY .........................................................................................................8 THREE POSITION SAFETY (IF EQUIPPED) ..................................................................................8 FI LOAD CHECK ...................................................................................................................................8 OBSTRUCTION CHECK ....................................................................................................................9 AMMUNITION ..................................................................................................................................9 DRY FIRING/”DUMMY” ROUNDS ...............................................................................................10 LOADING AND FIRING ..................................................................................................................10 LOADING THE MAGAZINE ..........................................................................................................10 SE LOADING AND FIRING ................................................................................................................11 UNLOADING THE RIFLE .............................................................................................................11 SIGHTS AND SCOPE .....................................................................................................................11 RIFLE SCOPE ASSEMBLY ..........................................................................................................11 REMOVING THE WEAVER RAILS (SAKO A7) .............................................................................12 ADJUSTING THE OPEN SIGHTS.................................................................................................12 OPEN SIGHTS ...............................................................................................................................12 IT BATTUE SIGHTS ...........................................................................................................................12 SIGHTING IN..................................................................................................................................12 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF THE RIFLE COMPONENTS ..................................................13 BARRELED RECEIVER ................................................................................................................13 BOLT ...........................................................................................................................................13 MAGAZINE (APPLIES TO SAKO 85/A7 ONLY) ...........................................................................14 RIFLE ADJUSTMENTS ..................................................................................................................14 DE TRIGGER PULL WEIGHT ...............................................................................................................14 SINGLE SET TRIGGER (IF EQUIPPED) .......................................................................................15 RECOIL PAD ADJUSTMENTS (IF APPLICABLE) ........................................................................15 ADJUSTABLE CHEEK PIECE (QUAD RANGE) ............................................................................16 STOCK ADJUSTMENTS (QUICK ADJUST) .................................................................................16 SLING SWIVEL STUDS ...............................................................................................................16 FR MUZZLE BRAKE OR SUPPRESSOR ATTACHMENT (IF APPLICABLE) ......................................16 CALIBER CHANGE (QUAD ONLY) ...............................................................................................17 ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................17 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................18 STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................18 OPERATIONAL CHANGES OR DAMAGES .....................................................................................19 SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR CARBON FIBER COMPONENTS ....................................................19 ES WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................19 TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................................................... 110 3 ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM. INCLUDE IT WITH THE FIREARM WHEN IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP. INDICATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ! WARNING A WARNING indicates a condition in which accident, serious injury or even death could result if the WARNING is neglected. ! CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a condition that can cause damage to your weapon if the CAUTION is negleted. i NOTICE A NOTICE indicates a condition that can be interesting or helpful in the corresponding subject. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ! WARNING FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES ARE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. ! WARNING Always ensure that the safety is fully engaged until ready to fire. ! CAUTION The Manufacturer and/or its Local Official Distributors assume no liability for product malfunction or for physical injury or property damage resulting in whole or in part from criminal or negligent use of the product, improper or careless handling, unauthorised modifications, use of defective, improper, hand-loaded, reloaded or remanufactured ammunition, customer misuse or neglect of the product, or other factors beyond manufacturer’s direct and immediate control. In addition to the Basic Safety Rules, there are other Safety Rules pertaining to the loading, unloading, disassembly, assembly and use of this firearm, located throughout this manual. ! WARNING READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. MAKE SURE THAT ANY PERSON USING OR HAVING ACCESS TO THIS FIREARM READS AND UNDERSTANDS THIS ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE OR ACCESS. ! WARNING Do not attempt to load more cartridges into your firearm than local legislation permits. Sako will not be held responsible for any product malfunction, property damage, physical injury or legal repercussions which have been caused through not abiding by the loading instructions as stated in the Sako product manual. Alterations
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