Manual
If the round does not fire, open the breech of the rifle
and remove the cartridge. If the primer of the cartridge
is
indented, discard the cartridge
in
a safe manner. If the primer
of the cartridge is not indented, or
is
lightly indented, or off-
center, have the rifle examined
by
a competent gunsmith
before the rifle is fired again.
USE caution to avoid dropping a loaded gun. Dropping
the rifle may cause
an
accidental discharge even if the safety
is
in
the on-safe position.
Be
extremely careful while hunting or
during any other activity to avoid dropping any firearm. An
accidental discharge could result
in
serious injury, or death.
TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION to prevent unsafe gun
handling practices around yourself and others. If you witness
any unsafe gun handling practices
by
other shooters, politely
suggest safe procedures for future use.
NEVER DISCHARGE a firearm near flammable mate-
rial.
Flame and sparks erupt from the firearm when dischar-
ged. They could start a fire or cause flammable liqUids and
gases to explode.
NEVER SHOOT at a hard surface
as
a rock, or a liquid
surface such
as
water. A bullet may ricochet and travel
in
any
direction to strike you, or
an
object you cannot see, causing
injury, death or damage to property.
NEVER WALK, CLIMB OR FOLLOW a companion
with your rifle loaded and a catrtridge chambered. When
walking, climbing or following a companion, MAKE SURE the
chamber of the rifle
is
empty, and the safe
is
in
the "safe"
position.
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