Instruction Manual

19
english
General Safety Rules
• Only use ammunition which meets the
CIP requirements, in particular with
regards to the maximum gas pressures
P
max
according to CIP regulations. Every
Blaser rifle is controlled and tested by
the state proof-house according to the
requirements of the proofing-law and
-regulations, using proof cartridges
exceeding the maximal allowed gas
pressure P
max
by a minimum of 30%.
If gas pressures exceed proof-level, the
safety of the user and/or third parties
can no longer be guaranteed. The same
applies to cartridge cases, where the seal
function is no longer correct through
obturation.
• Load your firearm only immediately
before use.
• Disengage from safe position (cock)
your firearm only immediately before
shooting. Hold barrel into a direction out
of danger during disengaging (cocking).
• Check the surrounding area, before
every shot.
• Point your firearm only at a target, which
you have clearly identified.
• Only put your finger on the trigger, when
you want to shoot.
• Only fire a shot, when a secure back stop
exists.
• When a cartridge fails, wait approx.
60 seconds before opening the action, to
avoid danger through hang-fire.
• Wear hearing protection during
shooting.
Unload your firearm
• before crossing obstacles,
• before climbing and leaving raised hides,
• before entering a building,
• before climbing into a vehicle,
• before entering a built area,
• and also, when you lay down or hand on
the firearm temporarily.