Operating Instructions

1. Manual safety
To engage the safety (put “ON SAFE”), rotate the safety
lever, as shown in fig. 1, to the higher position.
To disengage the safety (put “OFF SAFE”), rotate the
safety lever to its lower position as shown in fig. 2.
OPERATION OF THE SAFETIES
(SAFETY DEVICES)
safety
engaged
fig. 1
fig. 2
safety
disengaged
pistol ready
to fire
Prior to transporting blank firing guns, please keep yourself informed about the legal regulations in
your state and local areas.
CAUTION:
It should be made a common habit to leave the manual safety engaged until you intend to fire.
CAUTION:
Always inspect the chamber of your pistol after the magazine has been removed from the gun.
Make sure that no cartridge is left in the chamber after the safety has been engaged.
CAUTION:
All safety devices of the gun are mechanical safeties, and the shooter is the only one who can
engage and disengage these safeties. NEVER RELY SOLELY ON MECHANICAL SAFETIES -
always be extremely careful and avoid situations which could lead to an accident.
CAUTION:
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If you drop the gun with the safety off, accidental shots might be fired that may cause personal
injury or damage. Carefully handle the gun and deactivate the safety only if you intend to shoot.
CAUTION:
WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTORS SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME
YOU DISCHARGE YOUR BLANK FIRING GUN. MAKE SURE OTHERS IN THE
VICINITY OF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DO SO AS WELL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING
WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
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