Owner’s Manual 2020

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the rear of the frame. When the safety levers are moved to the up position,
the safety is engaged and blocks the movement of the sear carrier and
trigger assembly. When the safety levers are moved down the red dot
indicating that the pistol will fire is exposed and the firing mechanism is
free to operate. The safety lever is retained in the selected position by a
detent and will snap into location when engaged or disengaged.
If the pistol is equipped with a safety, it is recommended that the safety be
disengaged only when ready to fire the pistol or for disassembly.
CAUTION: THE RED DOT ON THE FRAME SHOULD NOT BE
RELIED UPON TO INDICATE THE FIRING CONDITION OF THE
PISTOL. THE DOT CAN BECOME OBSCURED OR DAMAGED
PREVENTING IT FROM BEING SEEN.
NOTICE! THE SAFETY OF THE FN 509 CANNOT BE ENGAGED
WHEN THE TRIGGER IS IN THE FIRED (REARWARD)
POSITION.
NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON THE “SAFETY” MECHANISMS OF
YOUR PISTOL. LIKE ANY OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICE, IT
COULD FAIL OR BE JARRED OR INADVERTENTLY
MANIPULATED INTO AN UNSAFE CONDITION, ESPECIALLY
WHEN THE PISTOL IS SUBJECTED TO EXTREME FORCES OR
CONDITIONS NOT ENCOUNTERED UNDER NORMAL
SHOOTING CONDITIONS.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN
A SAFE DIRECTION. KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE
TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO SHOOT AND KEEP YOUR
FIREARM UNLOADED UNTIL READY TO SHOOT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.