Single-Shot .22-Bolt Action Rifle
Single-Shot .22-Bolt Action Rifle
Single-Shot .22-Bolt Action Rifle
MANUAL
Shoots: .22 cal. Short, Long or Long Rifle cartridges
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you
see this symbol, be alert to the possiblility of personal injury and carefully read the message
that follows.
WARNING: While the Daisy Model 8 does'not have a separate safety, the firing pin
is blocked from forward movement as long as the gun is not cocked and the trigger is not
pulled.
The "Proper Gun Handling" section begins on Page 3 ana tells about the rules of
shooting safely. READ THE PROPER GUN HANDLING SECTION. Follow the safety rules
and make certain that anyone using your gun does also.
Your new Daisy .22 is a firearm and should be treated with care and respect. Always
remember, the first and most important safety aspect of the gun is the shooter. All safeties
are mechanical devices and the shooter is the only part of the system that can make a gun
safe—or unsafe.
SPECIFICATIONS
4. Before target shooting, be sure you have an adequate backstop. Remember, all rifle
ammunition is dangerous at ranges up to and in excess of a mile.
6. Always wear protective glasses when shooting and wear hearing protection when target
shooting.
7. Use only ammunition of the correct caliber, size and bullet shape and do not use modified,
damaged or dirty ammunition.
10. Never climb or jump over an obstacle or climb a tree or fence with a loaded gun.
13. Never use a gun that fails to function properly. Do not try to force a jammed action.
15. Before cleaning, be sure the chamber, action and magazine are completely unloaded.
16. Always unload a gun before leaving it unattended, and before leaving a hunting area
or target range.
18. Store guns and ammunition separately, under lock and key, and beyond the reach of
children.
HOW TO OPERATE:
\ REAR SIGHT
FRONT RECEIVER RING
RIGGER GUARD
TRIGGER
No, 1
Step 2. LOAD
M& WARNING: Before loading this firearm, ALWAYS CHECK THE BORE to be sure it
is free of grease, oil or any other obstruction. Be sure the-bolt is open and the chamber
is empty.
Insert a fresh cartridge, bullet first, into the chamber (see Drawing No. 3).
FIRING PIN
BODY
CHAMBER
No. 2 COCKING KNOB No. 3
A WARNING: Never attempt to load your Daisy .22 rifle with other than clean, dry, .22
cal. Short, Long or Long Rifle ammunition.
Step 4. COCK
Grasp the cocking knob firmly with the thumb and index finger and pull to the rear until
a "click" can both be heard and felt.
Mj^ WARNING: Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction when cocking. DO NOT
* carry the rifle in the loaded and cocked condition.
NOTE: The bolt is locked in the closed position when the gun is cocked and cannot
be opened. If you decide not to fire the gun, follow the "HO'W TO UNLOAD" procedure
at bottom of this page.
Step 5. AIM
Aim the rifle at a safe target.
A CAUTION." Use care and caution in selecting a safe target. Pick targets that will not -
cause a ricochet because of their hard surface and do not shoot at water. Remember that
this rifle has a range of up to 1 mile.
Step 6. FIRE
After making certain the gun is pointed at a safe target, gently (but firmly), squeeze
the trigger. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to continue shooting.
NOTE: Opening the bolt, as in Step 1, will extract and eject the empty cartridge case. .
A CAUTION: A spent cartridge case has sharp edges and when ejected, can cause in-
jury, particularly to the eye. Wear shooting glasses, keep your face away from the action
and make certain your companions are clear when extracting and ejecting empty cases.
HOW TO UNLOAD
A W A R NIN G:, Do not allow the cocking knob to slip from your grasp while unloading; the
gun will discharge. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction when unloading.
Do not carry the rifle in the loaded and cocked condition.
If the rifle is cocked, point the gun in a safe direction and grasp the cocking knob firmly
with the thumb and index finger. While securely holding the cocking knob, pull the trigger
and while still holding the cocking knob, allow it to go forward slowly, until the gun is un-
cocked. Then open the bolt, as in operating Step 1, to extract and eject the cartridge from
the chamber.
FAILURE TO EXTRACT CARTRIDGE
If the bolt has been opened and the cartridge has failed to extract, keep the gun pointed
in a safe direction and adhere to the following procedure:
FAILURE TO FIRE
If the gun fails to fire after following the operating instructions, point the rifle in a safe
direction and open the bolt as in Step 1, to unload. Chamber a fresh round and again pro-
ceed through Steps 3 through 6.
RAISE LOWER
No. 4 CORRECT SIGHT ELEVATOR POSITION No. 5
CLEANING
A WARNING: Before attempting to clean your rifle, make certain that it is unloaded and
the bolt is removed.
With normal use, it is not necessary to frequently clean the bore of the rifle. However,
if the rifle gets wet or if foreign material gets into the action or barrel, cleaning is recom-
mended as follows:
Clean the bore by using a commercially available .22 cal. cleaning rod and patches.
Use powder solvent on the patches until the bore is clean then lightly oil the bore by apply-
ing the oil to a patch and passing it completely through the bore.
Remove all moisture and wipe down all metal surfaces of the barrel, receiver and bolt
with a clean, lightly oiled cloth.
Clean the stock, buttplate and gripcap with a soft, water moistened cloth, then dry off
moisture with a dry cloth. Lightly oil. all screw heads with gun oil.
NOTE: The barreled action may be removed from the stock, to facilitate cleaning, by
removal of two stock screws.
STORAGE
Lightly oil the bore, barrel, bolt and receiver with gun oil. The rifle must be unloaded
and uncocked and stored in a dry area. Never store your gun in a carrying case.
CAUTION: For maximum safety, store the ammunition and bolt in a seperate loca-
tion, out of the reach of children and untrained persons.
MODIFICATION
WARNING: The components of this gun were designed to deliver optimum performance.
Any modification to or tampering with the gun, may cause a malfunction and may make
it unsafe to use. Any change in performance indicates possible wear or breakage and such
gun should be inspected and/or repaired by a qualified gunsmith. Any gun that has been
dropped or otherwise suffered a severe blow, should be checked by a qualified gunsmith
to insure that its function has not been adversely affected.
GUNS IN WARRANTY
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of purchase, the original retailer will replace this gun
free of charge, or refund purchase price, if defective in material or workmanship.
Guns requiring warranty replacement should be returned to the original retailer.
Be'certain to retain the original sales receipt as proof of the actual purchase date.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Normal wear or damage resulting from neglect, abuse or repairs not made
or authorized by the original retailer, are not covered by this warranty.
IDaisy
Daisy Manufacturing Company, Inc. PART NO. 35941
Rogers, AR 72757 U.S.A. PRINTED IN'U.S.A.