Manual

SIG 556 Operators Manual 8 P/N 1511203 VER 12.7.2
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1.0. Safety Information
The safety warnings in this manual are important. By understand-
ing the dangers inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking
the precautions described herein, you can enjoy complete safety
in the use of your rifle. Failure to heed any of these warnings may
result in serious injury to you or others, as well as severe damage
to the firearm or other property. SIGARMS, Inc. shall not be
responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunctioning of the
firearm, physical injury or property damage resulting in whole or
in part from:
1) criminal or negligent discharge;
2) improper or careless handling;
3) unauthorized modifications;
4) defective, improper, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition;
5) corrosion;
6) neglect; or
7) other influences beyond our direct and immediate control.
This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted
on the basis of contract, negligence, or strict liability (including
any failure to warn). Under no circumstance shall SIGARMS,
Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as
loss of use of property, commercial loss, and loss of earnings or
profits.
1.1. Protect Your Eyes And Ears
Always wear safety glasses and ear plugs or “earmuff” type pro-
tectors whenever you are shooting. Always make certain that per-
sons close to you are similarly protected. Unprotected eyes may
be injured by powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallic par-
ticles, or similar debris which may emanate occasionally from any
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