Manual

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Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms
PREPARING TO FIRE - LOADING THE CHAMBER
WARNING!
Keep the muzzle of the handgun pointed away from anyone and in a
safe direction. For this operation, the Thumb Safety must be in the
READY or FIRE position and the handgun will be capable of firing
a round. Your finger must be off the Trigger and outside of the
Trigger Guard unless directed to do otherwise by these instructions.
1. Pull the slide fully back using thumb and forefinger on rear
serrationsand inspect the chamber for dirt or debris. If the chamber
needs cleaning or clearing, push the Slide Lock UP to hold the slide
open.
2. load the chamber by releasing the Slide Lock and allowing the slide
to snap back into position on its own. Do not interfere with its
forward movement.
3. set the Thumb Safety to the SAFE position until you have chosen a
target and are prepared to fire the handgun.
FIRING THE HANDGUN - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
Don’t shoot unless you are absolutely sure of your target and what
exists beyond it. Always keep the muzzle pointed away from yourself
and in a safe direction. Until you have chosen a target and are
prepared to fire the handgun, keep the Thumb Safety in the SAFE
position.