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3. BASIC OPERATION (Cont’d)
Safety and Safe Mode:
There is no true push-button “Safety” on the D*Fender marker, instead there is the On/Off
Power Button (Fig 3.1). In this manual, you will see the term “Safe Mode”. In “Safe Mode”,
the marker’s selector should be set to “safe” (white, Fig 3.2), the marker should be powered
Off, and a barrel blocking device should be installed. Make sure your marker is in “Safe
Mode” when the marker is not being fired or when indicated to do so.
Battery Installation:
The D*Fender requires 6 AA sized alkaline or lithium disposable batteries as the electronic
power source. The use of name-brand, long-life alkaline batteries is recommended.
The batteries are installed by removing the Battery Door (Fig 3.3) and then the battery pack.
Remove the Battery Door by pressing in the two quick release buttons on either side of the
door simultaneously and sliding the door rearward until it is removed.
Remove the battery pack and install six AA batteries following the polarity markings shown
on the pack and reinstall the pack into the marker making sure it’s facing the
correct way (Fig 3.4).
Slide the Battery Door back into position, making sure the Quick Release Buttons are
securely locked into place.
Barrel Installation:
• Check barrel to make sure it is clear of paintballs or debris.
• Make sure marker is degassed, clear of all paintballs (in the loader, feed ramp, and breech)
and the marker is in “Safe Mode”, power Off.
• While pointing marker in a safe direction, slide the barrel into the front opening of the
marker body.
• Then thread the barrel clockwise until it stops (do not over tighten).
• For the Apex2 barrel, make sure the adjuster slide is in your desired position. The neutral
position is completely towards the rear of the marker.
• Install the barrel blocking device.
CAUTION: Paintballs may remain in the feed tube system after the loader
section is empty. Always check for paintballs in the feed tube and breech to
prevent accidental discharge!
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