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3. SAFETY AND WARRANTY NOTES
LIKE ALL FIREARMS IF HANDLED IN A CARELESS OR
RECKLESS MANNER THE SCAR CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INFORMATION IN THIS OWNER’S
MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
For that reason, the rifle has been sold under the express understanding
that FNH USA declines any responsibility and invalidates any guarantee and
liability claims for incidental or consequential damages, injuries, loss of
use of property, commercial loss, loss of earnings and profits, resulting in
whole or partly from:
• the use of reloaded ammunition
• a discharge with criminal intent or through negligence
• improper or careless handling
• unauthorized servicing
• the modification or alteration of the basic rifle design
• the use of non-original parts
• the modification or alteration of the “safety” devices
• the use of incorrect “arms and ammunition” combinations
• the use of defective or unsafe ammunition
• inadequate care of the rifle (e.g. corrosion, damage.)
• disregard of malfunctions
• resale in contradiction to legislation
• other circumstances beyond our direct and immediate control
Notice! FNH USA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE
SERVICING A RIFLE WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY
REMOVAL OF METAL FROM THE BARREL, MODIFICATIONS
OF THE FIRING MECHANISM AND/OR OTHER PARTS, AND
WILL, IN SUCH A CASE, ALWAYS RECOMMEND RESTORING
THE RIFLE TO ITS ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS. PARTS AND
LABOR REQUIRED FOR SUCH A RESTORATION ARE PAYABLE
BY THE OWNER OF THE RIFLE.
1. FOREWORD
We are pleased that you have chosen a FNH USA SCAR autoloading rifle.
The SCAR combines the latest in autoloading rifle design, manufacture and
testing methods to create a rifle worthy of the operators of the U.S.
Military’s Special Operations Forces. The SCAR represents the highest levels
of reliable function, consistent accuracy, comfortable ergonomics and the
operating precision and safety expected from an FNH USA firearm.
Unique and simple in design, the rifle is very easy to maintain. With a
reasonable amount of care, your SCAR rifle should give you many years of
dependable, enjoyable service.
In order to take maximum advantage of the many features of your
SCAR rifle, regularly review this owner’s manual.
Please contact us if you have any observations or questions regarding the
performance or the operation of your rifle.
Thank you.
2. CONTENTS OF THE STORAGE CASE
The rifle and its accessories are supplied in a military-style shipping
container. The contents of the container include:
• Rifle
• Locking device and two keys (Use the locking device when storing and
transporting the rifle. Always keep the keys in a safe place.)
• SCAR 16S: One 30-round magazine
(One 10-round magazine where required by law)
SCAR 17S: One 20-round magazine
(One 10-round magazine where required by law)
• Owner’s manual