Owner’s Manual 2011

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11 NEVER INSERT A SHELL OF THE INCORRECT GAUGE
INTO ANY FIREARM.
The gauge of your firearm is marked on the slide and barrel. Store all
shells of different gauges in completely separate and well-marked
containers. Never store shells of mixed gauges in a common container
or in your pockets. See Section 9 for more information on the correct
ammunition for your firearm.
12 EXAMINE EVERY SHELL YOU PUT IN YOUR FIREARM.
We assume no responsibility for the use of unsafe or improper firearm
and ammunition combinations or damage or injury caused by damaged
ammunition. It is your responsibility to read and heed all warnings in
this owner’s manual and on ammunition boxes. See Section 9 for more
information on the correct ammunition for your firearm.
13 USE ONLY SAAMI APPROVED AMMUNITION.
The barrel and the action of this firearm have been made with
substantial safety margins over the pressures developed by
established American commercial loads. Nevertheless, we can
assume no liability for incidents which occur through the use of shells
of nonstandard dimensions or which develop pressures in excess of
commercially available ammunition which has been loaded in
accordance with standards established by the Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI).
14 MAKE SURE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE AREA
THAT YOU DISCHARGE A FIREARM. LEAD EXPOSURE
CAN OCCUR FROM DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS
OR HANDLING AMMUNITION.
Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm and other serious injury. Wash hands thoroughly
after exposure to ammunition or after cleaning a firearm.
For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of
your department on storing your firearm.
9 BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS.
Mud, snow and an infinite variety of other objects may inadvertently
lodge in a barrel bore. It only takes a small obstruction to cause
dangerously increased pressures that can damage your firearm and
cause serious injury to yourself and others.
BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE
CERTAIN YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED,
THERE IS NOT A LIVE SHELL IN THE CHAMBER AND THE
“SAFETY” IS IN THE ON SAFE POSITION.
Completely unload the firearm as described in Section 14. After
assuring yourself that the firearm is completely unloaded, open the
breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it is clear of
obstructions. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may
be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as described in
Section 23 of this owner’s manual.
10 BE ALERT TO THE SIGNS OF AMMUNITION
MALFUNCTION. IF YOU DETECT AN OFF SOUND OR
LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A SHELL IS FIRED, DO NOT LOAD
ANOTHER SHELL INTO THE CHAMBER.
If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action and remove
the shell from the chamber, and completely unload the firearm as
described in Section 14. If the primer is indented, the defective shell
should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm. If the primer
is not indented, your firearm should be examined by a qualified
gunsmith and the cause of the malfunction corrected before further
use. Glance down the barrel to make sure that there are no
obstructions in the barrel. If there is an obstruction, completely clear
the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow these
instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and possible
serious injury to yourself and others.