Winchester Repeating Arms 70 - Manual (Page 6)

from the chamber. If the primer is indented, the
defective cartridge should be disposed of in a way that
cannot cause harm. If the primer is not indented, your
firearm should be examined by a qualified gunsmith
and the cause of the malfunction corrected before
further use. Glance down the barrel to make sure that
no obstructions remain in the barrel. Completely clear
the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to
follow these instructions can cause extensive damage
to your firearm and possible serious injury to yourself
and others.
11 never insert a cartridge oF the incorrect
caliber into any FirearM.
The caliber of your firearm is marked on the barrel.
Store all cartridges of different calibers in completely
separate and well-marked containers. Never store
cartridges of mixed calibers in a common container or
in your pockets. See page 15 for more information on
the correct ammunition for your firearm.
12 exaMine every cartridge you Put in
your FirearM.
We assume no responsibility for the use of unsafe or
improper firearm and ammunition combinations or
damage or injury caused by damaged ammunition.
It is your responsibility to read and heed all warnings
in this owner’s manual and on ammunition boxes.
See page 15 for more information on the correct
ammunition for your firearm.
13 use only saaMi aPProved aMMunition.
The barrel and action of this firearm have been made
with substantial “safety” margins beyond the pressures
developed by established American commercial loads.
Nevertheless, we can assume no liability for incidents
which occur through the use of cartridges of
nonstandard dimensions or which develop pressures in
excess of commercially available ammunition which
has been loaded in accordance with standards
established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition
Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI).
14 MaKe sure oF adequate ventilation in the
area that you discharge a FirearM. lead
exPosure can occur FroM discharging
FirearMs in Poorly ventilated areas,
cleaning FirearMs or handling aMMunition.
Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth
defects, reproductive harm and other serious injury.
Wash hands thoroughly after exposure to ammunition
or after cleaning a firearm.
15 do not snaP the Firing Pin on an eMPty
chaMber; the chaMber May not be eMPty!
Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded
firearm, even though you are certain the firearm
is unloaded.
16 KeeP your Fingers away FroM the trigger
while loading and unloading until shooting
is iMMinent.
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17 be sure oF your target and bacKstoP,
Particularly during low light Periods.
Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at
water or hard objects.
18 always unload your FirearM’s chaMber
beFore crossing a Fence, cliMbing a
tree, juMPing a ditch or negotiating
other obstacles.
Never place your firearm on or against a fence, tree,
car or other similar object.
19 be deFensive and on guard against unsaFe
gun handling around you and others.
Don’t be timid when it comes to firearm “safety.”
If you observe other shooters violating any of
these “safety” precautions, politely suggest safer
handling practices.
20 be certain your FirearM is unloaded
beFore cleaning.
Because so many firearm accidents occur when a
firearm is being cleaned, special and extreme care
should be taken to be sure your firearm is unloaded
before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly.
Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location.
Never test the mechanical function of any firearm
with live ammunition.
21 teach and suPervise FirearMs saFety to
all MeMbers oF your FaMily, esPecially
to children and non-shooters.
Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports.
Encourage enrollment in hunting and shooting
safety courses.
22 never drinK alcoholic beverages or
taKe any tyPe oF drugs beFore or
during shooting.
Your vision, motor skills and judgment could be
dangerously impaired, making your gun handling
unsafe to you and to others.
23 read and heed all warnings in this
owner’s Manual, on aMMunition boxes
and with all accessories that you install
on your FirearM.
It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date
information on the safe handling procedures of your
Winchester firearm. We assume no liability for
incidents which occur when unsafe or improper
firearm accessories or ammunition combinations
are used.
24 Practice Periodic Maintenance, avoid
unauthoriZed servicing.
Your firearm is a mechanical device which will not
last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and
requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service.
Winchester firearms should be serviced by a