Beretta 8000 Cougar Instruction Manual

							2120CAUTION: - Make sure the bullets are of the right caliber size according to
international specifications (C.I.P., S.A.A.M.I., etc.).
- Lead bullets have a tendency to cause bore leading which may
dramatically increase the discharge pressure.
- Make sure to remove all chamber and bore lead accumulation after
each shooting.
- DO NOT ever shoot cartridges with jacketed bullets through a barrel
previously fired with lead bullets before the bore is thoroughly
deleaded.NOTICE:Wholesalers, dealers or gunsmiths (unless they are a Repair Station
authorized by the Manufacturer and/or by its Local Official Distributors) are not
authorized to make any Warranty repair or adjustment on behalf of the
Manufacturer.WARNING: DRY FIRINGIf you want to practice shooting your pistol without using live ammunition (called “dry
firing”), insert an appropriate “snap cap” into the chamber to cushion the fall of the
firing pin and reduce the chance of firing pin breakage. “Snap cap” cartridges with
spring loaded “primers” are ideal.
“DUMMY” cartridges with empty primer pockets are good for loading/unloading
practice but DO NOT protect the firing pin during dry firing.AMMUNITIONUsing good quality ammunition combined with preventive maintenance will make the
pistol perform flawlessly through years of service. To prevent malfunctioning always
visually inspect each cartridge for external damage before loading.
The pistol is designed and tested to withstand continued shooting with all brands and
types of commercial ammunition manufactured to standard (C.I.P., S.A.A.M.I., etc.)
specifications.
We do not recommend extended use of +P, +P+ or submachine gun ammunition
because the chamber pressure may reach or exceed proof load pressure decreasing
the major components service life expectancy.
The warranty does not cover the use of reloaded and/or hand loaded ammunition.MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSES AND
REMEDIESMALFUNCTIONPROBABLE CAUSEREMEDY
Mis-introduction of aWarped or defectiveInspect and replace
cartridge into thecartridgecartridge
chamber
Mis-fireDefective cartridgeKeep pistol muzzle in a
safe direction and pull the
trigger once more or
replace cartridge
Mis-extraction orDirty cartridge chamberClean and lubricate
defective extractioncartridge chamber
Defective or dirtyReplace or clean
ammunitioncartridges
Dirt under the extractorClean the extractor housingCAUTION:No one should attempt to make recommended repairs without
proper knowledge or training.l
Reverse the magazine release assembly and insert the button (grooved side) in
position tilting it slightly.
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Holding the button (grooved side) of the magazine release assembly firmly in place,
press its flat side and push it until it clicks into place. The operation is done correctly
when the magazine slides easily into its housing.
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Replace grips with screws.
For Cougar pistols with oval magazine release button:
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With a suitable screwdriver unscrew and remove the grips.Be careful not to loose
the grip lock washers.
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With a suitable pin driver and hammer push the retaining spring pin out of magazine
release button.Be careful not to loose the pin itself and the spring which is under
light tension.
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Take the magazine release latch out of the frame, reverse and reassemble it in
place.
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Reassemble the magazine release button spring and reassemble the button on the
magazine latch shank so that the spring enters in the button hole.
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Slightly push the magazine release button until its hole is centered on the magazine
latch shank hole and replace the button spring pin using a suitable pin guide and a
hammer.
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Replace grip with screws.