Attention:

It is important that you read and understand these safety instructions carefully and familiarise yourself with the exact handling of your shooting sports equipment before you start using it. Memorise the handling instructions well. If you still have problems with the safe use and correct handling or additional questions, please contact a competent gunsmith or gun dealer or contact us directly. The instruction manual for your shooting sports equipment is extremely important. Make sure that it is always with the shooting sports equipment, especially if it is sold, lent or otherwise given to third parties. Our shooting sports equipment is intended exclusively for the target shooting . Operating instructions can also be obtained subsequently from the manufacturer.

The ANSCHÜTZ shooting sports equipment has been shot in before leaving the company, if legally required also state shot in and very carefully checked. Our shooting sports equipment has been constructed according to the latest state of the art, checked and assembled according to all rules of safety. However, every technical device can also fail. Accidents caused by carelessness and improper handling cannot be prevented even by sophisticated technology. ANSCHÜTZ has no influence on the proper handling after the product has left our company. Please take your time to study the shooting sports equipment carefully before use.

DO NOT USE SHOOTING SPORTS EQUIPMENT UNLESS YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS SAFE HANDLING AND OPERATION.

Warning:

Improper use and non-observance of the operating instructions may endanger life and limb! The privilege of owning and wielding weapons is associated with personal responsibility. Accidents can be avoided by observing the following rules for safety when shooting.

General handling of shooting sports equipment:

Although it can be assumed that the following principles are generally known to the shooters, we would like to expressly point them out again at this point for safety reasons.
All firearms are dangerous objects whose storage and use require very special care.

1. treat any shooting sports equipment as conscientiously as if it were loaded. Do not trust the statements of others or assume that it is unloaded. Always check for yourself first. Safety and courtesy dictate that you carry your shooting sports equipment with the bolt open so that your companion immediately recognises that your shooting sports equipment is not ready to fire. unload your shooting sports equipment immediately if you no longer wish to use it. Make sure that your shooting sports equipment is unloaded before each transport. Never pick up your shooting sports equipment if you have your finger on the trigger or in the trigger guard.

Whenever you pick up your shooting sports equipment, point the muzzle towards the ground. Never point the muzzle of your shooting sports equipment in a direction where you can cause harm or endanger life. Never pull a shooting sports device with the muzzle pointed at you towards you.

3. use the shooting sports equipment only on the shooting ranges approved for this purpose. Shoot only when visibility is clear and under daylight conditions. If you use a shooting sports device in a closed shooting range , make sure that it is sufficiently ventilated. Make sure you have a safe bullet trap that is fully visible in all conditions. Shoot only at a safe target and make sure no one is near it. Never shoot at a hard, smooth surface as a background, at a water surface, at a target on the horizon or in the air. Avoid targets where the bullet can bounce dangerously or be deflected. Never hold the muzzle of your shooting sports equipment under water or on any materials or objects at ready to fire to avoid an accident or damage to your shooting sports equipment.

4. make sure you are using the correct ammunition. The exact caliber is marked on your shooting sports equipment. Always load your shooting sports equipment immediately before use. Only use original ANSCHÜTZ magazines. Do not exceed the specified capacity of the magazines. Modifications to the shooting sports equipment or the use of non-original ANSCHÜTZ magazines and accessories can lead to malfunctions.

Always keep your shooting sports equipment clean. Take special care that the barrel is not clogged with dirt, water, grease or other foreign bodies. Never remove foreign bodies by shooting them out. If a shot does not go off when the trigger is pulled, point the barrel in a safe direction, activate the safety, open the bolt and carefully remove the bullet.

Serious or even life-threatening injuries and damage can be caused by using the wrong ammunition, by contamination in the barrel or by using the wrong cartridge components .

7. the safety catch must be engaged exactly in the "S" or "F" position, never in between. Leave your shooting sports equipment in the secured state until immediately before ready to fire. Do not touch the trigger when operating the safety or when you are not ready to shoot.

8. while you are not using your shooting sports equipment, it must be in a safe place accessible only to you at bolt . Always store the shooting sports equipment unload and in a relaxed condition. Ammunition must be kept in a separate place at bolt . You are responsible for ensuring that your shooting sports equipment is never out of reach and safe from the access of children and other unauthorised persons at all times and especially during your absence. For the safekeeping of your shooting sports equipment, even in a locked cabinet or safe, it is recommended that you use an additional trigger lock. Even if you use such a device, your shooting sports equipment must always be unload when not in use. Only hand over your shooting sports equipment to persons authorised to do so. Never give it to persons who are not familiar with the correct operation of weapons and the rules for safety when shooting. Shooting sports equipment may only be used by or under the supervision of a competent adult.

9. be aware of any changes to your shooting sports equipment that could affect safety. If you suspect or notice a fault or failure in the shooting sports equipment, immediately stop shooting, unload the shooting sports equipment, make sure it is depressurised and send it to our company or to an authorised gunsmith. Note: Apart from normal maintenance, disassembly of the shooting sports equipment may only be carried out by a workshop authorised for this purpose. Please note that the shooting sports equipment must also be inspected by an authorised gunsmith in the event of external influences, e.g. corrosion, falling, etc. Never use force during operation, disassembly or reassembly. Improper operation or disassembly may result in injury and irreparable damage to the shooting sports equipment.

10. always handle your shooting sports equipment with the utmost care and to set the safety prevent it from falling over. A sturdy and lockable case is recommended for transporting your shooting sports equipment only when it is dry and clean.

You must be in good physical and mental condition and not under the influence of drugs, alcohol, medication, etc. as this may impair vision, skill or judgement. Stop shooting if you become tired. Fatigue can cause you to lose control of the shooting equipment.

12. clean your hands thoroughly after shooting and after cleaning your shooting sports equipment. Bullet, powder and oil residues can cause health problems on the skin.

13 Your ANSCHÜTZ shooting sports equipment has been manufactured to the highest standards and conscientiously checked. Its service life depends on treatment and care in accordance with the instructions contained in the operating manual.

ear and eye protection

For your own safety, use approved hearing protection and splinter-free eye protection when shooting. Also make people who are in your vicinity aware of the need to wear ear and eye protection .

Laws

Please observe the applicable weapons laws, rules and regulations of the respective country. Also follow the safety rules of the sporting regulations.

Liability

ANSCHÜTZ accepts no liability or claims for damages of any kind resulting from failure to observe the operating instructions, improper handling or repair, use of non-original ANSCHÜTZ parts, incorrect handling, negligence, removal of the sealing wax or unauthorised tampering.

2. the stock or pistol grip has been very carefully checked and found to be in perfect condition before leaving the factory. Improper, rough handling, such as knocking over or dropping the shooting sports equipment, can damage the wood, for which we as supplier cannot be held responsible. Likewise, we do not accept any guarantee for damage caused by improper transport (post, forwarding agent, aeroplane, etc.). In such a case, contact the transport company immediately.

3. modifications to a shooting sports device or its parts are prohibited. Such modifications may impair the safe use of our product and lead to accidents endangering life and limb. In such a case, any warranty will automatically expire. Please inspect your shooting sports equipment carefully for any modifications before using it. If in doubt, please contact us.