Instruction Manual

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Thank you for choosing the Hatsan Hercules PCP air rifle!
Always use caution when operating this rifle. Learn and obey the laws of your local municipality, state, and/or
country. Demonstrate responsibility while using this air rifle. Please read this manual completely before handling or
shooting your air gun. It is the sole responsibility of the user to operate this air gun properly and safely.
Warning!
1. Each Hatsan PCP air rifle contains pressurized air and should only be dismantled by
a competent gunsmith. Do not attempt to dismantle the rifle if the rifle is partially
or fully charged. Otherwise serious damage/injury/death may be caused to you or
others. The air rifle may also become damaged. Never attempt to dismantle the
air cylinder parts or air gauge when the air cylinder is fully or partially charged.
Serious injury/death/damage may result if these instructions are ignored because
pressurized air is in the air cylinder.
2. Use only factory manufactured pellets that are no longer than the thickness of the
rifle’s magazine. Do not use BB ammunition with your rifle.
3. Hatsan PCP air rifles are designed specifically for use with dry compressed air. NO
OTHER GAS OR GAS COMBINATION CAN BE USED.
The rifle may be filled from a diver’s bottle or a suitable compressor, MAXIMUM
SAFE WORKING PRESSURE (SWP) : 250 BAR.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The Hatsan Hercules air rifle is not equipped with open sights, so a rail-mounted optic is recommended for use.
Before using your new air rifle check that it is fully charged and abide the following basic safety rules:
Basic Safety Rules:
1. Treat every rifle as if it is loaded.
2. Never point the rifle at anyone, or allow anyone to point a rifle at you, even if you know it is not loaded.
3. Do not brandish or display this product in public – as it may confuse people and could be mistaken as a firearm.
4. Always carry the rifle so that the direction of the muzzle is under control, even if you stumble.
5. Always be sure of your target and what lies behind it before firing your rifle – this product may be dangerous up to
650 yards.
6. Beware of targets that tend to cause ricochets.
7. Never leave a loaded rifle unattended.
8. It is compulsory that eye & ear protection is worn when charging the cylinder and when shooting.
9. This is a high-powered airgun for use by those 16 years of age or older.
Section I. SPECIFICATIONS
The Hatsan Hercules PCP rifle has a 17-shot magazine in .177 (4.5mm), 14-shot magazine in .22 (5.5mm) , 13-shot
magazine in .25 (6.35mm), 10-shot magazine in .30 (7.62mm) and 9-shot magazine in .35 (9mm)caliber.. It is a pre-
charged, manual-loading, pneumatic air rifle with 2 not removable air bottles of 500cc each.
Barrel Length 585 mm (23”)
Overall Length 1230 mm (48.4”)
Weight 5.9 kg (13lbs)
Maximum cylinder fill pressure 250 Bar