Winchester Repeating Arms 94 (Includes Take Down) - Manual (Page 7)

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.
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.
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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
Winchester Repeating Arms Authorized Repair
Center or by our Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri.
We assume no responsibility for injuries suffered or
caused by unauthorized servicing, alterations or
modifications of Winchester firearms.
25 we reserve the right to reFuse service on
FirearMs that have been altered, added to or
substantially changed.
Removal of metal from the barrel, or modifications
of the firing mechanism and/or operating parts, may
lead to a refusal of service on such firearms. We will
charge you for parts and labor to return the firearm to
original specifications.