Instruction Manual

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Thank you for choosing the Hatsan Hercules Bully PCP air rifle.
Always use caution when operating this rifle. Learn and obey the laws of your local municipality, state, and/
or country. Demonstrate responsibility while using this air rifle. Please read this manual completely before
handling or shooting your air gun. It is the sole responsibility of the user to operate this air gun properly
and safely.
Warning!
• Each Hatsan PCP air rifle contains pressurized air and should only be dismantled by a competent
gunsmith. Do not attempt to dismantle the rifle if the rifle is partially or fully charged. Otherwise
serious damage/injury/death may be caused to you or others. The air rifle may also become
damaged. Never attempt to dismantle the air cylinder parts or air gauge when the air cylinder is
fully or partially charged. Serious injury/death/damage may result if these instructions are ignored
because pressurized air is in the air cylinder.
• Use only factory manufactured pellets that are no longer than the thickness of the rifle’s magazine. Do
not use BB ammunition with your rifle.
• Hatsan PCP air rifles are designed specifically for use with dry compressed air. NO OTHER GAS OR
GAS COMBINATION CAN BE USED.
The rifle may be filled from a diver’s bottle or a suitable compressor, MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING
PRESSURE (SWP) : 250 BAR.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your new air rifle check that it is fully charged and abide by the following basic safety rules.
Basic Safety Rules:
• Treat every rifle as if it is loaded.
• Never point the rifle at anyone, or allow anyone to point a rifle at you, even if you know it is not loaded.
• Do not brandish or display this product in public – as it may confuse people and could be mistaken as a
firearm.
• Always carry the rifle so that the direction of the muzzle is under control, even if you stumble.
• Always be sure of your target and what lies behind it before firing your rifle – this product may be
dangerous up to 650 yards.
• Beware of targets that tend to cause ricochets.
• Never leave a loaded rifle unattended.
• It is compulsory that eye & ear protection is worn when charging the cylinder and when shooting.
• This is a high-powered airgun for use by those 16 years of age or older.