Instruction Manual

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1. General Safety Rules
The F3 Shotgun is equipped with a self-
cocking double lock. Two locks are cocked
when the gun is opened. After discharging a
round, one lock remains cocked.
Please check first, whether you have the cor-
rect operating instructions: the model R8 and
the calibre are indicated on the left side of the
barrel, on its lower end
CAUTION:
Please read these operating instructions
completely, before using the rifle. Only hand
on the rifle together with the operating
instructions.
Please ask your specialized dealer for an
in-depth explanation of your rifle and
instruction in its use, as a supporting
measure to these operating instructions.
• Ensure that firearm and ammunition
never pass into the hands of unauthorised
persons.
• Always keep firearm and ammunition
separately, in a secured unit and inacces-
sible 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 un-
loaded, 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 set). Even
when unloaded, a firearm has to be han-
dled like a loaded firearm.
• During any handling, always hold the
muzzle in a direction where you can neit-
her jeopardise nor damage persons or pro-
perty.
• Before loading the firearm, always check,
whether there are oil residues or other
foreign matter in the chamber or barrel.
Oil residues in chamber or barrel set may
cause distinct shifts in the point of impact!
Foreign matter in the barrel set (e.g. wa-
ter, snow, soil) may cause a detonation of
the barrel, leading to severe injuries of the
shooter or persons in the vicinity! Ensure
that no foreign matter can enter the barrel,
also during use!
• Only use ammunition which meets the
CIP requirements, in particular with
regards to the maximum gas pres-
sure P
max
according to CIP regulations.
Every Blaser rifle is controlled and tested by
the state proofhouse according to the re-
quirements of the proofing-law and -regu-
lations, using proof cartridges exceeding
the maximal allowed gas pressure P
max
by a
minimum of 25%. 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, whe-
re the sealfunction 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 set into a direction out of dan-
ger 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.
• When a cartridge fails, wait approx. 60 se-
conds before opening the action, to avoid
danger through hang-fire.
• Wear ear protection during shooting.