Manual

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WARNING !
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE HANDLING AND USING
THIS FIREARM. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU
OR BYSTANDERS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOAD OR USE THE FIREARM UNTIL YOU READ
AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THIS OWNER'S MANUAL.
Always keep this manual with your firearm. Make sure you understand all the operation instructions,
safety procedures and warnings in this manual before you handle the firearm.
If you sell, lend or give the firearm to another person, make sure this manual goes with it.
WARNING !
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD AND ENSURE THAT THE
SAFETY IS FULLY ENGAGED UNTIL YOU ARE SURE THAT YOU ARE READY TO FIRE.
SAFETY IS "ON" WHEN THE SAFETY BUTTON IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT AND
RED RING IS NOT VISIBLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TRIGGER GUARD. WHEN RED RING IS
VISIBLE , THE SAFETY IS "OFF" AND THE GUN IS READY TO FIRE.
SAFETY MEASURES:
• Keep your fingers away from the muzzle. Never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle.
• Always point the firearm in a safe direction even though it may be unloaded. Do not point the gun at
anything you do not intend to shoot. Avoid all horseplay while handling a gun.
• When handling your firearm, never allow fingers or any object to touch the trigger until you are
ready to shoot.
• Keep the safety " ON " unless you are actually ready to fire. Treat every gun with respect and
caution.
• Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions, including dirt, snow or water.
• Always treat every gun as if it were loaded.
• Keep the guns unloaded when not in use and never load your gun if you do not intend to shoot it.
• Always aim at a safe target, taking care that it does not conceal any other object. Be sure of your
target before you pull the trigger. Never shoot at sounds, at a flat surface or water. Do not fire at a
target, which allows ricochets or deflections.
• Store guns and ammunition separately, beyond the reach of children, under lock and key. Guns
should always be unloaded when stored.
• Never carry a loaded gun inside a vehicle, house, camp or public place. When transporting the gun
keep the gun safety "ON" and unloaded. Never climb a tree or fence, or jump a ditch with a loaded
gun.
• Never rely on anyone's words that the safety is "ON" or unloaded. Always check to see if the safety
is "ON" and unloaded when getting it from another person or storage.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages or drugs before or during shooting.
• Always use eye & hearing protection and make sure bystanders are similarly protected.
• Although the actual firearm does not contain any lead, it fires ammunition containing lead or lead
compounds, which are known to be dangerous for health. Anyone who shoots the firearm, stands
near the firearm shooter, or cleans the firearm should take protective health measures. Avoid
exposure to lead while handling and wash your hands after contact. Proper air ventilation is
absolutely necessary when shooting indoors.
• Any damage, malfunction, injury or death resulting from the use of faulty, non-standard,
remanufactured, hand loaded or reloaded ammunition is the responsibility of the user. The user is
solely responsible for the damage, injuries or death resulting from carelessness or misuse of the
firearm.