S410 TDR

USERS HANDBOOK
THIS HANDBOOK REFERS KS410 MODELS

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW RIFLE, IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION ON ADJUSTMENT AND
MAINTENANCE.

TDR SHOWING OPTIONAL SCOPE, MOUNTS AND SPARE MAGAZINES.

***** SAFETY CODE *****

1 - TREAT THIS AIR RIFLE AS IF LOADED.
2 - NEVER POINT IT AT ANYONE, EVEN IF UNLOADED.
3 - NEVER LEAVE THIS RIFLE UNATTENDED WHEN COCKED OR LOADED.
4 - ALWAYS BE SURE OF WHAT LIES BEYOND YOUR TARGET.
5 - ALWAYS CONDUCT YOURSELF IN A SPORTSMAN-LIKE MANNER.

ALWAYS BE AWARE THAT YOUR ACTIONS WILL BE UNDER THE SCRUTINY OF

OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO MAY NOT SHARE YOUR ENTHUSIASM FOR
AIR WEAPONS. BAD PRACTICES PROMOTE BAD PUBLICITY. DO NOT JEOPARDISE
YOUR FUTURE ENJOYMENT BY MISUSING THIS WEAPON.

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 Contents of Box.

1 x TDR rifle consisting of : 1 x Moderator.

1 x Fore end action including 1 magazine.
1 x Rear stock.
1 x Tool kit consisting of : 1 x Female adaptor.
1 x 1.5mm Allen key.
1 x 2.5mm Allen key.
1 x 4mm Allen key.
1 x Manual.

Contents
Important information Page 3
Barrel cleaning Page 5
Lubrication Page 5
Cocking Page 6
Loading the magazine Page 7
Trigger Adjustments Page 8
Manual safety Page 9
Filling Instructions Page 10
Magazine clip Page 12
Assembly & Dissassembly Page 13
Parts List Page 16

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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ

Before leaving the factory this rifle was Q.A. inspected and test fired using Air Arms PELLETS to check
operation and final adjustment.

It was dispatched in a sealed purpose designed box with a contents label on the lid. Air Arms may not be
responsible for any damage to the contents or missing items if the box is not original, if it is damaged or the seals are
not intact.

Air Arms cannot be held responsible for damage or missing items due to transit damage, mishandling or
being tampered with after leaving the factory.

If this rifle is not received in the original box with the seals intact, please examine carefully for any damage,
missing tools or documentation.

In the first instance any problems or complaints regarding this product should be referred to the supplier.

The air cylinder is a highly pressurised unit that must not be modified in any way. Serious personal injury
may result if this, and the advice below is not followed.

Do not pressurise the cylinder if there are any surface abrasions or dents. Contact Air Arms for advice.

Do not store the rifle in places with, or near sources of high temperature such as fires or boilers.

Do not attempt to dismantle when pressurised.

Do not pressurise beyond the stated filling pressure (see filling instruction section). Damage caused by such
action is not covered by the manufacturers warranty.

Only use clean, filtered and dry compressed air. Never use any other gas, particularly industrial or welding
gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, acetylene, hydrogen, argon, etc.

If compressed air is being used other than from a diving shop, the inside of the cylinder should be inspected
for corrosion at least annually. If in doubt contact Air Arms for advice.

In any event the cylinder should be inspected every two to three years depending upon usage. Air Arms can
provide this service at a reasonable cost.

To maintain this rifle in good working order it should be serviced annually by a competent gunsmith, your
supplier may be able to provide this service or contact air arms.

A reasonable amount of advice will be provided to enable the end user to service their own rifle, however this
is at the discretion of Air Arms and may not be given in all cases.

The velocity of this rifle has been set using Air Arms field pellets. If any other make or type of pellet is to be
used the rifle must be re-tested with the pellet that is to be used, to ensure the muzzle energy is within the limits
determined by current legislation.

Contact your supplier or Air Arms for any advice on this matter.

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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Continued
CHECKING VELOCITY

1> Use a reliable chronograph to check velocity, (the formula below requires the reading to be in feet per
second - FPS)
2> Use fine measurement scales to weigh the pellet, If scales are unavailable the pellet weight may be
stated on the pellet container lid or contact the supplier.(The formula requires the weight to be in
grains). To convert from grams to grains multiply by 15.432, i.e. 0.69 grams x 15.432 = 10.65 grains.
3> To find the muzzle energy in ft/lbs use the formula (FPSxFPSxGrains)/450240, i.e. (700x700x10.65)
= 5218500 divide by 450240 = 11.59.

CURRENT LEGISLATION LIMITS NON-FAC HOLDERS TO AIR RIFLES WITH A MAXIMUM OF

12ft/lbs MUZZLE ENERGY.

WARNING ! IT IS A VERY SERIOUS OFFENCE TO BE IN POSSESSION OF AN AIR RIFLE THAT

YOU ARE NOT CERTIFICATED FOR. CONVICTION CAN RESULT IN CONFISCATION OF YOUR RIFLE, A
HEAVY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT, EVEN A COMBINATION OF ALL THREE.

Do not store this rifle in a damp place such as garden shed or garage.

Do not store this rifle in a plastic or pvc gun bag without first applying a surface corrosion inhibitor.

Always ensure the loading bolt is fully closed before firing.

***** LIMITED LIABILTY WARRANTY *****

This product is warranted to the retail customer for 12 months from date of purchase against defects in
materials and workmanship and is transferable to any subsequent owner.

Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty repairs, retain your purchase invoice and return the
warranty registration card as soon as possible after purchase. The warranty card must show the dealer/supplier name
and address and date of purchase.

What is covered
Replacement parts & labour on a ‘back to base’ basis, return transportation to the
consumer (mainland uk only).

What is not covered

Transportation from the consumer to Air Arms.
Damage caused by misuse, abuse, lack of routine maintenance, transit damage between the
dealer/supplier and the consumer or unauthorised disassembly.
Parts subject to normal wear and tear.
Any other consequential cost incurred by the consumer.
Return transportation to consumers outside mainland uk.

No warranty is implied as to the fitness for any particular purpose.

AIR ARMS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE CONSTRUCTION, APPEARANCE OR

PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION. ALL ILLUSTRATIONS ARE FOR
INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT NECESSARILY SHOW THE EXACT MODEL THAT WAS
PURCHASED.

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 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

MAINTENANCE
Fixings

Regularly check the tightness of all fixings. However do not be tempted to over tighten as some parts are made
from aluminium and stripped threads may result. Stripped threads are not covered by the manufacturers warranty.

Barrel

For ultimate accuracy, clean and re-lube the barrel frequently. It is difficult to advise how often is best for
every circumstance, but every 250 shots is not too often if the desire is to keep the barrel in the best possible
condition.

The correct materials are very important. Air Arms only use products made by Napier. Listed below is the
Napier product and a more generally available alternative. If possible use Napier for the best results.

CLEANER : ‘NAPIER GUN CLEANER’, ALTERNATIVELY WHITE SPIRIT.

OIL : ‘NAPIER GUN OIL’, ALTERNATIVELY ‘3 IN 1’ OIL.
PULL-THROUGH PAD : ‘NAPIER RIFLE CLEAN’, ALTERNATIVELY SOFT COTTON CLOTH.
PULL-THROUGH LINE : 20lb FISHING LINE

As a rule cleaners and oils intended for shotguns and small/fullbore weapons are not suitable.

1> Cut a piece of line three times the length of your barrel, fold in half and tie ends together. Remove
silencer if fitted. Open loading bolt.
2> Feed un-knotted end down barrel from the muzzle end until folded end protrudes about 50mm.
3> Cut a 100mm length of ‘rifle clean’ or 100x50mm piece of cloth and pass it between the protruding
loop. Spray the pad with ‘gun cleaner’ or white spirit, turn the rifle upside down and pull the line
back through the barrel slowly.
4> Repeat steps 2&3 until the pad is clean.
5> Repeat steps 2&3 once more without any cleaner on the pad to dry the barrel.
6> Repeat steps 2&3 once more with the pad sprayed with ‘gun oil’ or 3 in 1 oil.

Important : The reason for turning the rifle upside down is to prevent excess cleaner/oil from passing down
the transfer port into the firing valve chamber.

Lubrication

Lubrication of the internal mechanism is not covered in this handbook. This is best performed by a competent
gunsmith or the factory and in any case should not be required until the annual service.

Apply a small dab of grease on the loading bolt and work-in by moving the bolt forwards and backwards.
Wipe off excessive grease. Preferred grease is ‘Napier g95 gun grease’

On return from every shooting session, wipe all over the exterior with an oily rag to preserve the surface
finish during storage.

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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Cocking

Hold securely in one hand and with the other turn the loading bolt and pull backwards until the first restriction
is felt. Pull back further until the trigger mechanism engages. This can be determined by the trigger blade ‘kicking’
forward at the end of the cocking stroke.
If the bolt is gripped as in the illustration with the thumb on the other side of the bolt knob, the cocking action
is much smoother.

Note ! It is very important that the loading bolt is pulled back to the correct position in one positive motion.
The magazine indexes to the next pellet position as the bolt is retracted and it is possible for a partial index if the bolt
is not pulled back fully.
If you find the mechanism has not cocked completely but the magazine has indexed, re-cock but before
closing the bolt, remove the magazine and manually index it back to the empty chamber. Replace the magazine and
fire as normal. If this procedure is not followed it is likely that you will load a second pellet into the barrel.

The rifle is now cocked and loaded, treat with caution.

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 MOUNTING/DEMOUNTING THE MAGAZINE & PELLETS
Demounting

Fully cock the rifle, grip the magazine as fig.1 and slide out of the bolt housing without lifting. Do not attempt
to lift vertically as damage to the indexing spring will result.

Mounting

Fully cock the rifle, grip the magazine as fig.2 and slide in the bolt housing applying downward pressure with
the fore finger to keep the base of the magazine against the bottom of the slot in the bolt housing. Take care not to
damage the indexing spring.

FIG.1 FIG.2

Loading Pellets

Hold the magazine as in fig.3 and drop a pellet into the chamber. Manually index to the next empty chamber
as in fig.4 and repeat until the magazine is full. Finally line up the red dot on the pellet carrier with the ‘V’ notch on
the clear magazine cover.

FIG.3 FIG.4

INDEXING
SPRING

Be very careful not to damage the indexing

spring when demounting or mounting the magazine.
Follow the instructions carefully.

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 TRIGGER ADJUSTMENTS

All S400/410 models all have the same trigger mechanism. It is a two stage unit with adjustment to both
stages plus a weight of pull adjustment. It is easy to upset the balance between the two stages and make the trigger
inoperable if incorrectly adjusted.

If you have no experience of adjusting two stage triggers seek guidance or leave the trigger as set by the
factory.

Note ! Incorrectly adjusted trigger mechanisms are not covered by the manufacturers warranty. It is not
possible to test this rifle with an incorrectly adjusted trigger, therefore all triggers leave the factory with correct
adjustment.

Warning !
Please note that it is possible to stop the safety button working with incorrect trigger adjustment.
An incorrectly adjusted trigger can make the rifle unsafe to handle.

Description of Operation

The S400/410 range of rifles have a true two stage trigger mechanism. This means that as the trigger is pulled
the bottom sear gradually disengages with the top sear until the two disengage completely and the rifle goes off. If
the pressure on the trigger is released at any point before full disengagement, the bottom sear will automatically
return back to full engagement. This type of trigger allows very fine but safe operation because it is the release of the
2nd stage that actually makes the rifle fire. This arrangement is vastly superior to pseudo two stage triggers where
the first stage is just a pivoting trigger blade that does not move sears. The down side is that they are more difficult
to adjust correctly.

Adjustment

There are three adjuster screws, A-B-C.

The weight of pull adjuster (A) is located in the front of the trigger guard. Clockwise rotation increases pull
weight. If adjusted too far the spring will become coil-bound and prevent trigger operation.

The second stage adjuster (C) is the rear screw located in the trigger blade. This screw determines the exact
point that the 2nd stage starts. If the 1st stage screw is incorrectly adjusted this screw may not have any effect.

The first stage adjuster (B) is the front screw located in the trigger blade. This screw determines the length of
travel before the 2nd stage starts. Clockwise adjustment reduces the first stage travel.

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Manual Safety

This rifle is fitted with a manual safety button located in the trigger blade.
To make the rifle safe the button must be pressed in on the side of the trigger with the words ‘safe in’ until the
button is flush with the side of the trigger blade.

Please note that it is possible to stop the safety button working with incorrect trigger adjustment.

With the button pressed in the rifle is safe.

With the button out the rifle is now ready to fire.

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FILLING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE ! ONLY USE CLEAN, DRY AND FILTERED COMPRESSED AIR, PREFERABLY FROM A
DIVING SHOP.
OVER PRESSURISATION MAY DAMAGE THE CYLINDER BEYOND REPAIR.

First the female part of the filling kit (this was supplied with the rifle) must be fitted to your filling equipment.
The female part (S475) has a 1/8th BSP male thread that screws directly into the hose of your pump or bottle.
Next remove the dust cover from the end of your TDR.

This is achieved by unscrewing the cover in an

anti-clockwise direction.

Once the connector is exposed the female part of the filling kit can be place on the male and press all the way
on making sure that the ‘O’ rings on the male part are covered.

It is a wise precaution to hold the female part of the connector, during the filling procedure, as shown
in the pictures below. This will ensure the female adaptor is located completely over the male part and prevent
any accidental dislodging of the connector before you start to refill the cylinder.

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 With the female in place the gun can now be filled.
If the rifle is empty the mechanism will need to be cocked to allow the firing valve to close. If the rifle is not
cocked when the bottle is opened or the pump used, the air will past the valve and exhaust through the barrel.
Check that the bleed valve on the filling equipment is closed (turn clockwise to close) then slowly open the
main valve on bottle or start using the pump. The pressure in the hose will equalise and then the rifle will start to fill.
If you are filling your rifle from empty there may be some air exhausted through the barrel until the air
pressure is sufficient to over come the firing valve spring (S306) this will happen at approximately 50 bar (750psi).
The filling pressure of the s410 TDR is 190 bar (2755psi). Filling to a higher pressure will not increase either
power or number of shots. Over filling will lower the power and may cause irreparable damage to the cylinder.
Once the filling pressure has been reached, close the valve on the bottle or stop pumping, open the bleed
valve on the filling kit (to vent the hose, if you do not vent the hose you will not be able to remove the female from
the rifle). Now the female connector can be removed from the rifle and end cap (S483) can be replaced over the male
connector ensuring not to overtighten.

The S400 range of rifles including the TDR are fiited with a pressure indicator mounted on the underside of
the rifle just in front of the stock screw. This provides the user with a visual check on the amount of air remaining in
the cylinder this indicator should not be used during the filling process as the needle reaction speed has been slowed
to prevent damage whilst filling. After filling the needle can take several seconds to synchronise with the air in the
cylinder.

This picture shows a guns with just over 150 bar of pressure.
Although every gun is slightly different the recommended refill pressure for the
TDR is between 100 and 110 bar.

WARNING NOTE CONCERNING 300 BAR BOTTLES.

WITH THE ADVENT OF THE 300 BAR BOTTLE IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT CARE HAS TO BE
TAKEN WHEN FILLING YOUR RIFLE.
THE FILLING PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOIDED
DAMAGE TO THE RIFLE, PARTICULARLY THE SLOW OPENING OF THE VALVE ON THE BOTTLE.
OPENING THE VALVE QUICKLY WILL ALLOW UP TO 300 BAR OF PRESSURE INTO THE CYLINDER AT
ONCE, THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE
CYLINDER.

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MAGAZINE CLIP

Housed in the cheek piece are two clips used to hold spare magazines. The magazines are pushed into the
spring clip which holds them securely until they are required.
To remove the magazines simply pull them from the clip.

ADJUSTABLE BUTT PAD

The butt pad on the TDR is adjustable in the

vertical plane. This is achieved by loosening the butt
pad screw (RN420) slightly using a 4mm allen key
(supplied) and sliding the pad to the required position
then retighten the screw, always being careful not to
overtighten.

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ASSEMBLY AND DISSASSEMBLY

One of the main features of the TDR is the fact that it can be broken down and carried or stored in a smaller
case.
The disassembly of the rifle is very easy and can be carried out without the use of tools or special knowledge.
The rifle breaks down into three parts the moderator, the fore-end and the butt end.

The moderator is removed by loosening the knurled screw (ks581) in the underside of the moderator. The
moderator will then slide off of the barrel.

To remove the rear stock from the rifle, the fixing wheel at the back of the stock (KS460) must be turned anti-
clockwise.
When this is loosened fully the rear stock
will come away from the fore-end.

Note: Without the rear stock fitted to the

rifle the power is greatly reduced. This is to
ensure the the TDR complies with current UK
laws concerning air pistols. For this reason the
rifle should NOT be fired without the rear stock
fitted.

When the rifle is in its dissassembled state it can be fitted into the case supplied with the gun.

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RE-ASSEMBLY

The moderator can simply be slipped on to the barrel and the knurled screw pinch tight. Do not over tighten
the screw as this can put a burr on the barrel which could make removing the moderator difficult.
To refit the rear stock there are four pins that have to be lined up with four corresponding holes.

Part no. KS340 has to line up with the hole in the center of the cover on the front end of the stock piece
(KS475), a small amount of pressure can then be applied to the rear stock so that the three locating pins (KS530)
push through the corresponding holes (marked 1 on the above picture) in the striker body.
Whilst pushing the rear stock and fore-end together turn the fixing wheel (KS460) clockwise until the two
parts are pulled together and no movement can then be detected.

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 The case that is supplied with the TDR is equiped with shoulder straps which can be used to carry the case on
your back. These straps are fixed to the case using spring clips that can be squeezed to release them from the D rings
on the case.

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 PART LIST <> TDR410 TRIGGER UNIT
PART NO. DESCRIPTION. QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION. QTY
KS310 STRIKER BODY 1 S420S TRIGGER BLADE 1
RN170 TRRIGGER STOP PIN 1 S421 ADJUSTMENT SCREW 2
S312 CHASSIS 1 S425 HANDING PIN 1
S315 TRIGGER GUARD 1 S430 CHASSIS COVER PLATE 1
TRIGGER GUARD SCREW
S316 1 S495 TOP SEAR SPRING 1
(large)
S319 SPRING 1 S496 TOP SEAR SPRING SCREW 1
S320-2 TOP SEAR 1 S521 SAFETY BUTTON 1
S321-2 BOTTOM SEAR 1 S522 SAFETY BUTTON BALL 1
CHASSIS FIXING SCREW
S322 1 S523 SAFETY BUTTON SPRING 1
(short)
TRIGGER CHASSIS COVER
S324 2 S524 SAFETY BUTTON SCREW 1
SCREW
S325-2 MIDDLE SEAR 1 TX236 CHASSIS SCREW 1
TRIGGER WEIGHT OF PULL
S326 CHASSIS PIN (small) 4 TX381 1
SCREW

S328 CHASSIS PIN SPACER (large) 1 TX398 CHASSIS PIN (large) 1

TRIGGER ADJUSTING SCREW
S329 CHASSIS PIN SPACER (small) 2 TX432 1
LOCKING PAD
TX460 TRIGGER CHASSIS SCREW 1

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 PART LIST <> TDR410
PART NO. DESCRIPTION. QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION. QTY
KS331 MAINSPRING 1 S474 12x2 'O' RING 2
KS335 CYLINDER TUBE 1 S482 FRONT CLAMP 1
KS340 GUIDE ROD 1 S483 END CAP 1
KS507 FIRING VALVE BODY 1 S484 12x1.5 'O' RING 2
KS520 STRIKER 1 S491 FILING VALVE BODY 1
KS581 MODERATOR SCREW 1 S500 BOLT HOUSING 1
KS585 MODERATOR 1 S501 BOLT HOUSING BUSH .22 1
RN102A M3 x 16 SCREW SOC CAP 6 S505 RETAINING CLIP 1
RN113 M5x5 RETAINING SCREW 2 S515A MAG INDEXING POST 1
RN191 M3x5 SCREW 1 S520-1 STRIKER BUSH 2
RN193 M3x6 BUTTON SCREW 2 S530H REAR SPRING GUIDE 1
RN234 CYLINDER 'O' RING 2 S536 BS008 'O' RING 1
S303 M3x4 LOCKING SCREW 1 S538 BS009 'O' RING 1
S306 FIRING VALVE SPRING 1 S546B LOADING BOLT ASSY 1
S319 WEIGHT ADJUSTER SPRING 2 S550 SIDE PLATE 1
S326 2x11.8 ROLLER 2 S555B MAGAZINE ASSY 1
S327 BS005 'O' RING 1 S560 CAM PLATE 1
S345 SLEEVE 1 S565 M3x8 SCREW 3
S355 M4x14 LOADING BOLT SCRW 1 S640 GAUGE MOUNT 1
S360 POT 1 S641 M5x25 SCREW 1
S370 FIRING VALVE ASSY 1 S645 GAUGE 1
S403H BARREL ASSY 1 S650 8x1 'O' RING 1
S427 6x1 'O' RING 2 TX228 M4x4 SCREW 2
S472 MALE ADAPTOR 1 TX234 3/32x1/4 BISSEL PIN 1
S473 FILLING VALVE 1

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 PART LIST <> TDR410 REAR STOCK
PART NO. DESCRIPTION. QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION. QTY
KDT005 M5 Nut 1 KS627 M4 Washer 2
KS440 Cheek Piece Tube 1 KS630A Cheek piece 1
KS457 Butt Pad Base Plate 1 KS631 Mag Spring 2
KS460 Wheel 1 RN102A M3x16 SOC CAP Screw 6
KS465 Rear Stock Fixing Screw 1 RN420 M5x25 SKT CAP ST/ST 1
KS475 Cover 1 RN445 No 6x3/8 Pozi CSK 4
KS530 Location Pin 3x28 3 RN455 Butt Pad 1
KS626 M4x20 SOC CAP Screw 2 RN462 Butt Pad Locking Plate 1

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