Operating Instructions

CAUTION: Important instructions for the handling and use of blank firing guns!
• Safe gun handling is YOUR personal responsibility at all times. Safety must be the prime consideration of anyone who
owns or handles any gun.
• The safety of the pistol should be engaged at all times! Only disengage the safety when you intend to shoot. Pistols
without a safety should always be carried with the chamber clear and magazine removed.
• Before putting down the pistol always make sure that it is not loaded. Remove the magazine and verify that no
cartridges are in the chamber.
• Guns and ammunition are to be stored separately from each other in order to keep them away from unauthorized
persons or children.
• Always check to make certain a gun is unloaded when getting from storage or another person.
• Always bear in mind that even the safest gun may be dangerous for you and others if improperly handled.
• Never place your finger inside the trigger guard unless you intend to fire.
• Always hold your gun in a way that neither you or other persons are endangered, because at distances of less than 5 m,
even a blank firing gun can cause serious injuries or even death.
• Keep the pistol and ammunition away from heat sources and flames.
• Utilize only blank cartridges.
• The gun must only be fired horizontally into the air, with the arm stretched out.
• Pay attention to the ejection of the cartridge on the right side of the pistol. Make certain that you are a safe distance
from any person or object to avoid possible injury by an ejected cartridge.
• After every use, we strongly recommend to disassemble, clean and lubricate the pistol, and keep it in a safe, secure
and dry place. To clean the gun brush the chamber with the enclosed brush. Then dry and oil it. It is advisable to
lubricate with oil, before using the pistol after an extended period of inactivity.
• Always wear ear protection and protective shooting glasses when shooting.
• In the event of a misfire, remove the magazine and remove the cartridge in the chamber by pulling the slide to the rear.
• Do not utilize unexploded cartridges.
• Prior to transporting blank firing guns, please keep yourself informed about the legal regulations in your state and local
areas.
• Umarex and Umarex USA decline any and all responsibilities for improper use of this blank pistol. For details, refer to
the appropriate legal instructions.
• In case of tampering with the pistol, Umarex and Umarex USA decline any Civil and Penal responsibilities and will not
indemnify any damage.
• The user is liable for any damage caused to oneself and to third persons.
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