Operating Instructions

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LP500 MATCH AIR PISTOL
3.2.2 Safety instructions for handling the weapon
• Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses when shooting. Also make sure others in the
vicinity of where you will be shooting are wearing proper hearing protection and safety glasses.
• Store pistols and ammunition in compliance with the law. Unauthorized persons (especially
children) must not have access to them.
• Do not shoot at flat surfaces like rocks, concrete, walls, doors, glass or even water. The projectile
may penetrate or ricochet in an unpredictable direction.
• Before shooting or cleaning and in case of malfunction always ensure that the weapon is not
loaded and the barrel is free of foreign bodies (see Section 5.2)
• Always treat an unloaded weapon as if it were loaded. Hold it in a way that does not endanger
yourself or others.
• Always point the pistol in a safe direction.
• Never point the pistol at anyone, regardless of whether it is loaded or not. Even the safest pistol
can become dangerous to you and others through improper handling.
• Always lay your trigger finger on the external housing. Only pull the trigger if the pistol is aimed
at a safe target.
• Never use force when operating, inspecting, dismantling, cleaning or assembling. Improper
handling impairs the function and safety of the pistol.
• Only dismantle the weapon to the extent shown in the instructions.
• Safety and function are only guaranteed as long as the pistol and pellets are in technically
flawless condition.
• Have the pistol inspected by a qualified professional in case of external damage like corrosion or
dropping.
• Before shooting, ensure that the barrel is clean and free of foreign bodies.
• Do not alter, modify or replace any of the parts of the pistol unless specifically directed to do so
in this manual.
• Improper adjustments impair the safety and reliability of the pistol and may lead to injury or
death.
• Only allow maintenance and service work to be conducted by Carl WALTHER or a qualified repair
shop.
• Never set down, carry around, transport or drop a loaded pistol.
3.3 Intended use
The LP500 is a 4.5 mm caliber air pistol that can be purchased by anyone over 18 years of age
without a permit. It is for sport shooting at targets in shooting ranges designed and approved for the
purpose. The projectile energy is less than 7.5 J.