Instruction sheet for handling the machine pistol to prevent jamming
Instruction sheet for handling the machine pistol to prevent jamming
Supplement to h.b.Bl.1941 part C Nr. 985

Instruction sheet for handling the machine pistol to prevent jamming

General instructions

A) Measures before use

1) By moving the bolt back and forward without the magazine in place, check the movebility.
2) Prevent dirt from entering by putting the muzzle cap on the muzzle.
3) Do not fill the magazine with bended or dirty cartridges
4) Before filling the magazin check if it's clean as follows:
a) Clean the follower and follower spring
b) Clean the inner sides of the magazine housing with cloth and grease it afterwards
c) Don't fill bend or dented magazines
d) Check the follower spring on strength, If the spring is two windigns longer than the magazine housing it's acceptable.
5) It's recommended that after filling the magazine the top cartridge is pushed 5 to 10 times with the magazine loader until it "rolls" smoothly.
6) Clean the magazine pouches inside and out from sand and dust
7) Alway stick the magazines with their opening in the magazine pouches

B) Measures during use

8) When sticking in the magazine check if you hear a click of the magazine catch
9) To prevent sand and dust from entering the weapon and magazine and to make sure the weapon is still ready for instant use, make sure the bolt is in forward position. Also make sure that the magazine is put in the weapon when the bolt in in forward position.

To prevent the bolt from moving backwards in case of a heavy bump a provisional solution in the form of a leather strap has to be used. As seen on the drawing. In order to shoot the only thing that needs to be done is to pull the leather strap of the retracting handle and pull the bolt backwards. Pulling back the bolt on to the safety slot is only needed when immediate shooting is not necessary.
10) When the weapon is laid down make sure the magazin is not bumped at the bottom.
11) When holding the weapon, especially when shooting, always hold the weapon under the housing with the left hand at the magazine holder. Grabbing the magazine at the bottom part leads to damage of the magazin. Jamming is the result.
12) In every combat break the MP, the magazine and Magazine pouches need to be examined.
13) Always close the magazine pouch after taking or putting in a magazin.

C) General

14) The magazine can only be fully filled during the period of combat. The magazin requires special care especially when steel (cuppered) catridges are used to shoot with.

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