Webley Alecto Manual
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1. high performance service and requires very little in the way of user maintenance other than all Metal components must be wiped over regularly with lint free cloth impregnated with synthetic oil such as Logun SL7 to help resist corrosion Do not lubricate plastic components After every 1000 shots or every 6 months even if the air pistol is not in use add the supplied mineral solvent based oil less than 0 5 ml using the hole as shown in Fig 16 After lubrication if you intend to store the air pistol after oiling cock and fire the pistol without loading any pellets dry firing for at least twenty shots and then store in its original packaging If you intend to use the pistol immediately after lubrication cock and fire the pistol without loading any pellets for a minimum of twenty shots Then cock and fire the pistol using pellets for a minimum of 5 times at a safe target The pistol will display random inaccuracy until it has vented excess oil thereafter the pistols accuracy will be fully restored It is vital that the air pistol is never dismantled or modifications made other than by experienced gun technicians Such actions will be highlighted to our techni cians through the examination of anti tampering devices built into the pistol If any such evidence manifests itself the pistols warranty will be invalidated DO S AND DON TS DON T spray silicon or other non approved oils directly on to the pistol as this po p2. respect any loaded firearm commands e Always read and follow the manufacturers manual and instructions e Always make sure you understand how to use any gun before using it e Always keep your finger off the trigger and clear of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot and it is safe to do so e Always store the gun in a safe place unloaded and uncocked and out of reach of children and other unauthorised users e Always store ammunition separately from the gun e Always abide by local and national firearm laws and regulations e Always use the correct and recommended oils and greases failure to do so may Cause injury or damage e Never use silicone oils or greases e Other persons may not share your interest in shooting so act responsibly and as an ambassador for the sport Shooting is one of the safest sports in the world but remember that misuse and careless use of guns can cause serious injury or death ASK LISTEN THINK IF INDOUBT DON T LOADING THE WEBLEY ALECTO AIR PISTOL Hold the grip with your right hand and the upper cover with your left hand Fig 1 2 Lift the levers indicated on Fig 1 and completely open the upper cover Fig 3 Fig l Fig 2 Fig 3 CAUTION If you fail to open the upper cover completely the velocity of the pellet will be affected Insert a pellet into the breech end of the barrel until the back of the pellet is flush with end of the barrel Fig 4 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 CA
3. 3 Trigger spring strength adjustment To increase the trigger load turn the screw shown in Fig 9 turn clockwise using the supplied tool To decrease the trigger load turn the screw shown in Fig 9 anti clockwise This will vary the load from 0 4 kg 0 9 lbs to 1 8 kg 4 lbs CAUTION Default setting for the spring strength is at the lowest 4 Length of trigger pull To adjust the length of the trigger pull turn the screw Fig 10 clockwise to decrease the length and anti clockwise to increase the length of trigger pull CAUTION Do not reduce the length of trigger pull below the fac Fig 10 tory setting as the air pistol will dis charge whilst clos ing the action Do not increase the length of trigger pull excessively as the air pistol will not fire and eventually the mechanism will disengage and the air pistol will be inoperable ADJUSTMENT OF THE SIGHTS CAUTION The speed of pellets varies according to type brand and weight of the pellets used Choose a brand and type of pellets you will use on a continuous basis and make your adjustments according to that brand of pellets Webley recommends the use of Accupell pellets for optimum performance and accuracy as the Alecto was developed using this ammunition and is optimized for it CAUTION The speed of pellets varies according to type brand and weight of the pellets used Choose a brand and type of pellets you will use on a continuous basis and make your adjustments ac
4. UTION When loading the pistol keep your finger away from the trigger During the closing action never close your fingers around the upper cover as shown in Fig 6 Avoid pinching your fingers or clothes between the upper cover and the bottom fame If you require extra power the cocking procedure can be carried out up to a maximum of 3 times Extra cocking strokes beyond three will not increase power but will eventually damage the internals of the pistol Do not load the pel let until the last cocking stroke as the pellet will drop out of the barrel as the pistol is opened Do not load more than one pellet per shot Take aim at a safe target push the safety forward into fire position The gun is now 4 TRIGGER SETTINGS CAUTION Do not load the air pistol with pellets whilst setting the trigger adjustments Always point the air pistol in a safe direction whilst setting the trigger Always check your adjustments by cocking the air pistol to the maximum 3 times as the trigger setting vary slightly for the different power levels 1 Trigger right amp left adjustment When the screw shown in Fig 7 is loosened the trigger can be turned to the right 8 left side or slid downwards up to 2 mm When you have your desired position re tighten the screw 2 Trigger forward 8 backward adjustment When the screw shown in Fig 8 is loosened the trigger can slide forward amp back ward up to 7 mm You must then re tighten the screw
5. Webley User Manuals Webley Alecto Please read this manual before using your Webley Alecto CONTENTS Rules of safe shooting Loading the Webley Alecto Air Pistol Trigger settings Adjustment of the sights Grip frame adjustment Looking after your Webley Alecto DO s and DON Ts Notes Warranty RULES OF SAFE SHOOTING e Never point a gun at anyone or anything even if you think it s unloaded e Wear shooting safety glasses where appropriate and ensure those around you do also e Always keep your gun on SAFE until you are ready to shoot safely e Always use a Safe backstop in a safe location in case the backstop should fail or any pellets pass through tt e Never load your gun until you are ready to shoot and it is safe to do so e Never shoot at hard surfaces water or anything else that may cause a danger ous ricochet e Always ensure a gun is on safe and unloaded when receiving a gun or giving a gun to someone else Many accidents are caused by people handling guns that they thought were unloaded and safe e Never put a gun away loaded or cocked e Always be sure of your target and what lies beyond should you miss e Never attempt to re use ammunition e Ensure you always use the correct calibre ammunition that is suitable for your gun e Never rely solely on the safety catch the most important safety feature is you e Always treat a gun as if it is loaded and with the
6. consumer Under the terms of the warranty the following is not covered transportation to Webley from the consumer damage caused by misuse abuse lack of or poor maintenance Transit and transportation damage Return transportation to the consumer outside of mainland UK Parts subject to normal wear and tear to include but not specifically limited to o rings springs and stocks Any other consequential cost incurred by the consumer Webley and its associated companies reserve the right to alter or amend the construction appearance and performance of any of its products without prior notice Illustrations and photographs are for information purposes only and may not show the exact model purchased 10 WARRANTY Each Webley air rifle is fully guaranteed against faulty workmanship and defective materials for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase provided it has not been misused or tampered with in any way Warranty must be registered to be valid Register your warranty and view conditions at www webley co uk Warranty applies to UK residents only If not a UK resident and the gun was pur chased outside the UK please refer to the retailer distributor Should you experience problems with your rifle please consult the dealer from whom it was purchased This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights 11 SO 4 a e Webley www webley co uk www webleyandscott com
7. cording to that brand of pellets Webley recommends the useof Accupell pellets for optimum performance and accuracy as the Alecto was developed using this ammunition and is optimized for it ADJUSTMENT OF FRONT SIGHT The front sight has two positions By rotating the full front sight by 90 the adjust the range at which you are shoot from 10m to 25m without adjusting the rear sight as shown in Fig 11 12 These measurements of the front sight are an approximate estimate and the actual values Fig 11 Fig 12 may differ ADJUSTMENT OF REAR SIGHT WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT Turning the screw clockwise as shown in Fig 13 will send the point of impact to the right Turning the screw anticlockwise in Fig 13 will Fig 13 Fig 14 send the point of impact to the left VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT Turning the screw in Fig 14 clockwise will lower point of impact Turning the screw in Fig 14 anti clockwise will raise the point of impact Do not raise the verti cal screw too high 6 GRIP FRAME ADJUSTMENT GRIP FRAME ADJUSTMENT Your air gun has a adjustable palm shelf allowing you to set the grip to fit your hand Loosen the screws shown in Fig 15 using the special tool supplied and adjust it by moving upward and downward to fit the size of your hand Tighten the screws when you have the correct fit LOOKING AFTER YOUR WEBLEY ALECTO MAINTENANCE Each and every Webley Alecto Air Pistol is built to provide a lifetime of
8. roblems within the pistols action and cause the pistol to jam or malfunc tion DON T rely solely on the safety catch to provide guaranteed safety DON T leave any pellets loaded in the breech of the pistol DON T cock the pistol more than 3 times DON T leave the pistol under pressure for prolonged periods DON T over tighten the adjusting and fixing screws DON T keep the air pistol in acidic damp or dusty conditions DON T expose the air pistol to the extreme cold below 15 C or to extremely en max 50 C DON T expose the gun to direct sunlight for long periods When not in use DON T keep the air pistol in the cocked air compressed condi tion DON T leave the pistol unattended with a pellet in the barrel DO S AND DON TS Webley Recommends the use of Accupell pellets for optimum preformance and accuracy Notes Please ensure that you have read this instruction manual in its entirety and understand it fully WARRANTY This product is warranted to the retail consumer for a period of twelve months from the original purchase date against defects in workmanship and materials lt IS important that the original purchase receipt is retained as no warranty work will be authorised or carried out without this receipt Return the warranty card enclosed with the rifle within 28 days to register the rifle for warranty Under the terms of the warranty we will cover parts labour and return transportation to the
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