Manual
The mechanical safety's function
is
to block sear
engagement to prevent accidental discharge of the firearm.
However, should this device fail, it
is
possible to fire a rifle even
when the safety
is
in
the non-firing position. NEVER place your
finger
on
the trigger when you do not intend to shoot. NEVER
place your finger
on
the trigger or test any safety device when
the muzzle of a rifle
is
pointed
in
an
unsafe direction.
NEVER transport a loaded rifle.
ALWAYS wear and encourage others to wear protec-
tive shooting glasses. Flying particles could damage eyes and
cause blindness; but protective shooting glasses could pre-
vent such injury.
ALWAYS wear and encourage others to wear ear
protection when shooting, especially
on
a range, Without ear
protection, the noise of even one shot from a firearm, or other
firearms close to you, could leave a ringing
in
your ears for
some time after firing while the cumulative long term effect
could
be
permanent hearing loss.
ALWAYS use only clean, dry, original high quality
commercially manufactured ammunition
in
good condition
loaded
in
accordance with factory standards.
Do
not use
ammunition that has been exposed to prolonged periods of
dampness or moisture. Gun and ammunition manufaturers
design their products within exacting engineering safety limits.
Handloads and remanufactured ammunition are sometimes
outside those limits and
can
be
so unsafe
as
to blow up or
otherwise damage a firearm, and cause injury, death or
damage to property.
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