Manual

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• Many ammunition identifications sound similar. Make
sure you use the right size ammunition in your gun.
• If gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it
pointed at the target for at least 30 seconds before
opening the action and removing the cartridge from
the chamber. Sometimes slow primer ignition will
cause a “hang fire” and the cartridge will go off
after a short pause.
• When group firing, always appoint someone to
maintain safety control. Obey his/her commands
immediately and completely.
• While shooter is loading, firing, and unloading,
spectators should be at least 10 feet behind the shooter.
• Always wear protective glasses when shooting.
• Always wear hearing protection when shooting.
• Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water
...bullets will ricochet.
• Do not alter or modify your gun.
• Have your gun serviced regularly by a
qualified gunsmith.
• Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas,
cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result
in exposure to lead and other substances known to
cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer and
other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation
at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
TREAT EVERY GUN AS IF IT IS LOADED...ALL THE TIME!
Always wear eye and ear protection when
using any firearm. Safety and instruction
manuals are available from Springfield, Inc.
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• Do not try to change your gun’s trigger pull, because
alterations of trigger pull usually affect sear
engagement and might cause accidental firing.
• Never disassemble the safety, it has been correctly
designed, fitted and tested. Any mechanical device
can fail, however, so never rely on the safety as an
alternative to safe handling.
• Never use a gun that jams or fails to function
properly. Should this occur, return to Springfield, Inc.
for warranty/repair.
• If your shot sounds weak or underpowered, it could
mean a bullet is in the chamber/bore. Gun should
be immediately unloaded and the chamber/bore
checked for obstructions before refiring.
• Do not “horseplay” with a gun. Your gun cannot
think...but you can. Firearm safety depends on you
and is the responsibility of the operator.
WARNING: When you squeeze the trigger, you must expect the gun to fire. You must
take full responsibility for firing it. Your care can avoid accidental discharge and thereby
avoid accidental injury and death.
CAUTION!
There is no safe way to discharge a pistol in a home or
apartment. Bullets will go through walls, floors, furniture,
and appliances and still cause serious injury or death
to persons in the house, next-door, or outside. Accidental
discharges indoors always result in property damage or
personal injury.
Write or call us concerning any items you do not
understand and/or which might relate to your safety
and the safe operations of any of our products.
Springfield, Inc.
Consumer Safety Department
420 West Main Street
Geneseo, IL 61254
[phone]
BE A SAFE SHOOTER!