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11 NEVER INSERT A CARTRIDGE OF THE INCORRECT
CALIBER INTO ANY FIREARM.
The caliber of your firearm is marked on the slide and barrel. Store all
cartridges of different calibers in completely separate and well-marked
containers. Never store cartridges of mixed calibers in a common
container or in your pockets. See Section 13 for more information on
the correct ammunition for your firearm.
12 EXAMINE EVERY CARTRIDGE YOU PUT IN
YOUR FIREARM.
We assume no responsibility for the use of unsafe or improper firearm
and ammunition combinations or damage or injury caused by damaged
ammunition. It is your responsibility to read and heed all warnings in
this owner’s manual and on ammunition boxes. See Section 13 for
more information on the correct ammunition for your firearm.
13 USE ONLY SAAMI APPROVED AMMUNITION.
The barrel and the slide of this pistol have been made with substantial
safety margins over the pressures developed by established American
commercial loads. Nevertheless, we can assume no liability for
incidents which occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard
dimensions or which develop pressures in excess of commercially
available ammunition which has been loaded in accordance with
standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition
Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI).
14 MAKE SURE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE AREA
THAT YOU DISCHARGE A FIREARM. LEAD EXPOSURE
CAN OCCUR FROM DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS OR
HANDLING AMMUNITION.
Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm and other serious injury. Wash hands thoroughly
after exposure to ammunition or after cleaning a firearm.
For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of
your department on storing your firearm.
9 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS.
Mud, snow and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently
lodge in a barrel bore. It only takes a small obstruction to cause
dangerously increased pressures that can damage your firearm and
cause serious injury to yourself and others.
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE
CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED,
THERE IS NOT A LIVE CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER
AND THE “SAFETY” IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION.
Completely unload the firearm as described in Section 16.1. After
assuring yourself that the firearm is completely unloaded, open the
breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of
obstructions. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may
be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as described in
Section 17.2. of this owner’s manual.
10 BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION
MALFUNCTION. IF YOU DETECT AN OFF SOUND OR
LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A CARTRIDGE IS FIRED, DO NOT
LOAD ANOTHER CARTRIDGE INTO THE CHAMBER.
If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove
the cartridge from the chamber, and completely unload the firearm as
described in Section 16.1. If the primer is indented, the defective
cartridge should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm.
If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a
qualified gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction corrected before
further use. Glance down the barrel to make sure that there are no
obstructions in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely clear
the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these
instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible
serious injury to yourself and others.