- 1). Load BB's into the SM8 magazine by placing them on top of the magazine's spring and pushing down. The BBs will stay locked inside the magazine if loaded correctly.
- 2). Insert the magazine into the rifle's receiver. Make certain it is properly locked in place. This is usually indicated by a clicking sound when inserted into the gun.
- 3). Pull back the lever on top of the rifle barrel--the lever is also referred to as a charging handle--and then release it to cock the weapon. It will return to its original position on its own, since the mechanism is spring-loaded.
- 4). Turn the safety switch on the side of the weapon to the "Fire" position.
- 5). Line up your shot and pull the trigger to fire the round.
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