Heckler & Koch - HK USC (Operators Manual)

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Faults: Causes and remedies

Faults: Causes and remedies Users are strictly prohibited from troubleshooting faults that go beyond the scope of this manual! Only authorised specialists may rectify faults in the weapon.

Safety risk from not knowing whether or not the weapon is loaded! In the event of a fault, the weapon may be loaded even if you expect it to be unloaded. > In the event of a fault, treat the weapon as if it were loaded. > In the event of a fault, verify whether the weapon is actually loaded. > Follow the fundamental safety instructions for troubleshooting. The following points do not constitute a complete list of all the possible faults. Causes other than those named here are also possible.

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Cause

Remedy

Bullet is stuck in the Improperly loaded ammunition. barrel.

Send weapon in for repair.

Cartridge has not fired.

Defective ammunition

Wait at least one minute. Unload weapon (Section 8.7). Do not re-use cartridges that have failed to fire.

Firing pin sluggish, damaged or broken.

Send weapon in for repair.

Firing pin spring defective.

Send weapon in for repair.

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