Winchester Repeating Arms 101 - Manual (Page 6)

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 shell oF the incorrect
gauge into any FirearM.
The gauge of your firearm is marked on the barrel.
Store all shells of different gauges in completely
separate and well-marked containers. Never store shells
of mixed gauges in a common container or in your
pockets. See pages 17-18 for more information on the
correct ammunition for your firearm.
12 exaMine every shell 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 pages 17-18 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 shells 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.
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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
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.