European American Armory Air Rifle Mp654k Instruction Manual

							MP654K
AIR PISTOL
INSTRUCTION
MANUALEuropean American Armory Corp.
3855 North U.S. Highway One
Cocoa, Florida 32927
(407) 639-4842
This manual was downloaded from www.eaacorp.com
E-mail: [email protected]
© Copyright EAA Corp. 11/98 
						

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							EAA MODEL: MP654K
AIR PISTOL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Air Pistols are not toys.  This Air Pistol  is recommended for adult
use.  Misuse or careless use may cause serious injury or death. This Air Pistol
is dangerous within 500 yards.
Do NOT cock or handle your Air Pistol  before you read and understand the
instructions and warnings contained in this manual.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s manual
contains important warnings and safety procedures which must be understood
BEFORE using this Air Pistol .  Read the entire manual and if you do not
understand any part of it or the operation of your Air Pistol , stop and seek
professional  instructions.  You can get a copy of this manual from European
American Armory Corp. on request.
Record the serial number of your Air Pistol:
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and a description of it:
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Make a copy of this manual, proof of purchase/sales record for safekeeping in
a secure safe or fireproof container.  Such proof is necessary if the Air Pistol  is
stolen or for warranty repair.  Before handling any Air Pistol , make sure you
know the safety procedures and most importantly, keep the Air Pistol  pointed
in a safe direction.
W A R N I N G
**YOU RISK INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS AIR PISTOL**
Before handling this Air Pistol , read, understand and follow the instructions in
this manual.  Always keep this manual with the Air Pistol .  If you lend, give or
sell this Air Pistol , be sure the manual goes with it.  If there is anything you do
not understand, seek advice from someone qualified in safe handling of Air
Pistols.
W A R N I N G
*This Air Pistol should always be transported unloaded in its case.*
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							10 LIFE SAVING WARNINGS:
1.  Thinking the air Pistol  is unloaded does not mean it is unloaded.  If a  BB is
in the chamber and the Pistol  has pressurized CO2 cartridge, this Pistol  canbe fired.  Always treat your air Pistol  as if it is loaded.
2. Always point the muzzle of any air Pistol in a safe direction whether the Pistol
is loaded or unloaded...
3. No hands over the muzzle / no way / no time / no how.
4. Only use .177/ 4.5mm BBs manufactured to industry standards.  If the  BB
does not feed into the chamber, don’t force it - there is a reason - determine the
reason before continuing.
5. Never alter your air Pistol  or allow anyone not connected with or authorized
to represent the manufacturer to modify, change, or adjust any of the working
parts of your air Pistol .
6. Learn to regularly clean and inspect your air Pistol .
7. Wear eye protection whenever you shoot your Pistol  or when around others
using air Pistols. You only get one set of eyes .
8. This air Pistol  is extremely powerful and is not designed for the beginner.
This class of air Pistol  is intended for use by experienced adult shooters.
9. Your air Pistol  can not think.  You must be alert and thoughtful at all times to
insure your safety and the safety of the people and property near you... no
drugs...no drinking... no horse play... never shoot a  BB at water or a hard
surface...
HEALTH WARNING:
This air Pistol fires BBs.  Lead and lead compounds are known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive toxicity.
Discharging, handling or cleaning an air Pistol  may result in lead exposure.
Have adequate ventilation at all times.  Do not put BBs in your mouth.  Wash
hands thoroughly after exposure.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
This is a air Pistol . It is powered by compressed CO2 in the cylinder located in
the grip.  Avoid leaving the Pistol  with compressed CO2 for extended periods.
EXTERNAL CONTROL PARTS:
1. The Trigger is used for discharging the compressed CO2 so as to expel the  BB.
2. The Barrel of your air Pistol  is made of steel and has groove rifling. Never put
the barrel in a position where it could be bent or damaged. A bent barrel will
lead to accuracy problems or could even lead to a  BB being stuck in the barrel.
After shooting, always clean the barrel with a light oil.
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							3. The Sights on your air Pistol  are designed for
accuracy. The rear sight is drift adjustable.
4. The Magazine is located inside the grip and is released
with the magazine release, capacity one CO2 cylinder
and 13 BBs.  (See fig. 4)
5. The CO2 Cylinder is located in the magazine and is
used to pressurize the pistol.
6.  The Slide Safety is located on the left hand side of the
slide, blocks movement of the firing pin, decocks the pistol if
it is cocked, blocks the trigger mechanism, locks the slide
and is a rotating lever type. When the safety lever is up or
inline with the barrel the safety is activated when it is down the
safety is not activated.  (See fig. 6)
7.  The  BB Loading Pusher located on the front side of the
magazine moves back to load BBs and returns by spring
pressure upward.  (See fig. 7)
8.  The Magazine Release located on the bottom of the
grip and pushed back will release the magazine.  (See fig.
8)
9. The Slide Stop is located on the left hand side of the
pistol and is used for locking the slide to the rearward
position.  (See fig. 9)
CHARGING/ PRESSURIZING YOUR AIR PISTOL:
A. Make sure that the air Pistol  is pointed in a safe direction and the slide safety
is on (firing pin blocked) and your fingers are away from the trigger. Remove the
magazine by depressing magazine release and remove the magazine in a
downward direction.
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							B. Warning: Before you preform this step make sure
that if there is a CO2 cylinder in the frame that all the
pressure has been released, please wear eye
protection during this operation. At the bottom of the
magazine you will find a sling swivel. Slowly turn the
swivel counter clock wise one turn and move the cylinder
to make sure there is no pressure in the cylinder. Then
continue to turn the sling swivel until the cylinder holding
cup is resting against the bottom of the magazine.  (See
fig. B)
C. If there is a cylinder in the magazine remove it. Now
visually inspect the o-ring that is in the gas chamber which
is at the top of the magazine, make sure the o-ring  is not
deformed (if it is replace it).
D. Take a new cylinder and inset the neck into the gas
chamber and align the round base with the cylinder
holding cup.  (See fig. D)
E. While holding the cylinder in the gas chamber and in
line with the cylinder holding cup screw the sling swivel
clockwise until the metal tube inside the gas chamber has
punctured the CO2 cylinder. Be careful during this step
because pressure will leak out when the metal tube
breaks the seal on the cylinder surface. We suggest you
wear eye protection during this operation . Tighten the
swivel briskly until you no longer hear the gas escaping from the gas chamber
seal.  (See fig. E)
F. Re-insert the magazine to pressurize the pistol
LOADING YOUR AIR PISTOL / RIFLE:
A) Make sure that the air Pistol is pointed in a safe
direction and the slide safety is on (firing pin blocked) and
your hand and fingers are away from the trigger.
B) Remove the magazine if it is not already removed
C) Move the BB loading pusher to the bottom of the
magazine. Hold the pusher down and load up to 13 BBs
in the magazine via the round hole on the front side of the
top of the magazine and then  release the pusher.  (See
fig. C)
D) Reinsert the magazine until the magazine release locks in place the
magazine.
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							FIRING THE AIR PISTOL / RIFLE:
After completing the above loading step make sure that
the Pistol  is pointed at what you intend to shoot then
disengauge the slide safety and slowly pull the trigger to
the rear. The Pistol  will discharge and the  BB will be
expelled from the barrel. If you wish to fire another  BB pull the trigger again until
all the  BBs have been used up.
UNLOADING YOUR AIR PISTOL:
IF YOU HAVE LOADED YOUR AIR PISTOL    and you wish to unload the pistol.
First engage the slide safety, make sure the pistol is pointed in a safe direction
and then remove the magazine. Slide the BB Pusher down and turn the
magazine up side down and shake all the BBs out of the magazine. Make sure
that all  BBs have been removed from the magazine and do not reinstall the
magazine until you are ready to reload and fire BBs .
Caution: Unless absolutely necessary do not shoot a  air Pistol  without a  BB!
Never fire damaged or used  BBs.
Caution: Use only factory new air Pistol BBs.  Use only the correct size BBs
(.177 / 4.5mm caliber).  Do not use steel shot or darts which may damage the
Pistol  bore and which cause greater re-bound and ricochet.
Note: It is a violation of federal law to ship a loaded weapon.
--  WARNINGS  --
 READING THESE SAFETY RULES WILL SAVE
YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE
Learn how to handle, load, unload, operate, fire and care for your air Pistol .
NEVER PLAY with your air Pistol.  It is a potentially dangerous weapon that can
cause serious personal injury or death.
Always keep the air Pistol  pointed in a safe direction.  NEVER point any weapon
(loaded or unloaded) at any person or anything you do not intend to shoot.
Always keep your air Pistol  unloaded until ready to fire and make sure that it is
unloaded before cleaning.
Keep your finger OFF the trigger until you are actually aiming at the target and
ready to shoot.
Never rely on a air Pistol’s “safety” to protect you from unsafe handling.  A safety
is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for common sense and good
safety procedures.
Never leave a air Pistol unattended or where it could fall and fire.
If an air Pistol is hit sharply or dropped, damage to the internal precision
mechanism may result and consequently an accidental firing.
Store air Pistols and  BBs separately beyond the reach of children.  Make sure
the air Pistol and BBs are properly locked and secured so children and un-
trained individuals will be denied access.
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							Test your air Pistol ‘s operation ONLY at a shooting location while the Pistol
barrel is pointed in a safe direction.
Know your target and what is beyond.  Ask yourself what your  BB will hit if it
misses the target or passes through the intended target.  Remember, a fired  BB
can travel over 400 yards (including a ricochet).
Never pull an air Pistol  toward you by the muzzle.  Don’t climb a tree, cross a
ditch or fence with a loaded air Pistol .
Do NOT leave your air Pistol PRESSURIZED for long periods of time or store
pressurized.
Always empty air Pistols  before entering a house, car, truck, boat, RV, camp or
any building.
When receiving a air Pistol, always open the action and make sure it is
unloaded.  NEVER accept anyone’s word that an air Pistol  is “unloaded” or
“empty”.  You should also inspect it by passing a cleaning rod through the bore
to make sure it is clear.
Avoid exposure to lead by firing where there is adequate ventilation.  After
cleaning your air Pistol  and/or handling BBs, wash your hands.
Keep air Pistols unloaded when not actually in use.  Load the air Pistol only
when preparing to fire.
Never fire a  BB to clear a barrel.
ALWAYS WEAR protective shooting glasses when firing air Pistols.
Never drop your air Pistol.  If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper
function before using it again.
Don’t alter or modify your air Pistol .
Do not remove any internal safety or safety device on the air Pistol.  Safety
mechanisms are designed to protect you from injury or death.
Do maintain and keep your air Pistol clean.  Keep in a dry place away from other
metals and water. If your air Pistol shows sign of corrosion or improper
operation, have it serviced by a competent gunsmith.
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction when loading and unloading your
air Pistol.  Never point the muzzle at any person or any animal.
Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water....bullets ricochet.
Never let water, snow, mud or other material enter the barrel.  Keep the barrel
free of any obstruction.
Use only the correct size BBs for your air Pistol .  Do NOT use steel shot or darts.
Teach children NOT to touch an air Pistol or BBs.
Remember an air Pistol has the capability of taking your life or the life of
someone else.  Be careful with your air Pistol - an accident is almost always the
result of not following basic safety rules.
WRITE US concerning any items or circumstances which you don’t understand
and which might relate to your safety and the operation of your air Pistol.
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							CARE AND CLEANING:
Caution: Make sure the air Pistol  is unloaded before cleaning (follow
unloading instructions to insure air Pistol  is not loaded)
Caution: In lubricating the pistol mechanism, use only a special lubricant with
a high flash point designed specifically for use inside of an air compression
chamber.
(A) Put a few drops of special light oil on the slide and safety.  Do not over oil
(no more than 3 or 4 drops on each lubrication).  The air Pistol  chamber should
be oiled every 500 Pellets or BBs.
Caution: It is better to under lubricate than to over lubricate.  Over lubrication
will void your warranty.  Do not use firearm cleaners or low flash point oils in the
air compression chamber and near the vent and breech seal as this will cause
dieseling and damage the seal.
Caution: Only a competent gun smith should dissemble the Pistol  for further
cleaning or maintenance.
LIMITED REPAIR WARRANTY
European American Armory Corp. air Pistols are warranted to the original
retail customer for 90 days from date of purchase against factory defects in
metal parts.  All metal parts and labor or replacement at our option are
covered.  Seals are warranted to the original retail customer for a period of 30
days from the verified purchase date against defects.  Parts and labor to repair
seals will be provided for 30 days from the verified purchase date.
Evidence of proof of purchase is necessary for all warranty repair service.
Transportation to and from our repair facilities, governmental fees, damage
caused by failure to perform normal maintenance, sales outside the United
States, damage due to non factory  BBs, steel shot or darts, or any
unauthorized repair, modification, misuse, abuse, or alteration of the product is
not covered by this Limited Repair Warranty.
Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to 90 Days from date of original
retail purchase.  Consequential or incidental damages and/or expenses, or any
other expenses are not covered by this warranty.
To obtain warranty performance send your product with proof of retail
purchase, freight prepaid to:
European American Armory Corp.
3855 North U.S. Highway One
Cocoa, Florida 32927
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							8 W A R N I N G
Altering or modifying parts is dangerous and will void the warranty.  This air
Pistol  was manufactured to perform properly with the original parts as
designed.  It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are made for this air
Pistol  and are installed correctly and that neither the replacements nor
originals are altered or changed.  Your air Pistol  is a complex precision tool with
many parts that must relate correctly to other parts in order for proper and safe
operation.  Putting an air Pistol  together wrong or with incorrect or modified
parts can result in a damaged air Pistol , serious injury or death to you and
others through malfunction.  Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your air
Pistol  or at least check any work not performed by a gunsmith.
ALL PARTS ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO A $10.00 CHARGE FOR SHIPPING AND
HANDLING.  For parts and service contact: European American Armory Corp.,
3855 North U.S. Highway One, Cocoa, Florida 32927  Phone: (407) 639-4842.
STATEMENT OF NON-LIABILITY
Air Pistols are not classified as firearms by the U.S. Gun Control Act of 1968.  Air
Pistols  are not generally considered to be weapons; however, they can cause
serious injury, death and property damage.  Thus, they should be handled with
great care.  Safety is your responsibility.  Neither the manufacturer, nor
European American Armory Corporation, assume any responsibility for
personal injury, death or property damage resulting from either intentional or
accidental discharge or for the function of any air rifle subjected to influences
beyond our control.KEEP THIS BOOKLET AND PROOF OF PURCHASE IN A SECURE LOCATION.