Instruction Manual

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General Safety Rules
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Your new Blaser 97 is characterised by spe-
cial design features, making it very different
from other combi rifles. The enhanced sa-
fety
features of your Blaser rifle should never
induce you to ignore the necessary care and
legal provisions with respect to handling
arms.
Please check first, whether you have the
correct operating instructions: The model
Blaser 97 is indicated on the bottom of the
receiver, in front of the trigger guard. The
calibre is marked on the left side of the
barrel, at the back.
CAUTION:
Please read these operating instructions
completely, before using the rifle. Only
hand on the rifle together with the opera-
ting instructions.
Please ask your specialised dealer for an
in-depth explanation of your rifle and
instruction in its use, as a supporting
measure to these operating instructions.
General safety rules
for handling firearms
– Ensure that firearm and ammunition never
pass into the hands of unautho rised
persons.
– Always keep firearm and ammunition se-
parate, in a secured unit and inaccessible
to unauthorised persons.
– Observe applicable legal provisions
for carrying and storing arms and
ammunition.
– Familiarise yourself thoroughly with the
handling of your firearm and practise all
functions and actions with the firearm
unloaded, before starting to carry and
use it.
– Consider every firearm as loaded and
ready to fire, unless you have convinced
yourself of the contrary by opening
the action and checking the chamber
(barrel). Even when unloaded, a firearm
has to be handled like a loaded firearm.
– During any handling, always hold the
muzzle in a direction where you can
neither jeopardise nor damage persons
or property.