Warning/Liability Statement; Safety Is Your Responsibility - Tippmann A-5 RESPONSE Owner's Manual

Warning/Liability Statement

This marker is classified as a dangerous weapon and is
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surrendered by Tippmann Sports, LLC with the understanding
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that the purchaser assumes all liability resulting from unsafe
handling or any action that constitutes a violation of any
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applicable laws or regulations. Tippmann Sports, LLC shall
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not be liable for personal injury, loss of property or life resulting
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from the use of this weapon under any circumstances, including
the intentional, reckless, negligent or accidental discharges.
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All information contained in this manual is subject to change
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without notice. Tippmann Sports, LLC reserves the right to
make changes and improvements to products without incurring
any obligation to incorporate such improvements in products
previously sold.
If you as a user do not accept liability, Tippmann Sports, LLC
requests you do not use a Tippmann Sports, LLC marker. By
using this paintball marker you release Tippmann Sports, LLC
of any and all liability associated with its use.

Safety Is Your Responsibility!

WARNING
TRIGGER SAFETY ACTIVATION
• EXCEPT WHEN YOUR MARKER
IS IN USE, ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THAT THE BARREL SLEEVE
IS INSTALLED (SEE PAGE 2) AND
THE TRIGGER SAFETY
IS IN SAFE MODE WHICH
DISABLES THE TRIGGER.
TO TURN ON THE SAFETY (SAFE MODE): PUSH THE SAFETY
IN AS SHOWN ABOVE.
TO TURN SAFETY OFF (FIRE MODE): PUSH SAME BUTTON
ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF RECEIVER.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH SAFETY...
The ownership of this weapon places upon you the total
responsibility for its safe and lawful use. You must observe
the same safety precautions as you would any firearm to assure
the safety of not only yourself but everyone around you. The
user should at all times use caution when using this marker.
Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued on page 5)
PUSH SAFE
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Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 4)
The sport of Paintball will be viewed and judged upon your
safe and sportsmanlike conduct. Always remember that the game
of Paintball can only survive and grow if it remains SAFE!
• Do not load or fire this marker until you have completely read
this manual and are familiar with its safety features,
mechanical operation and handling characteristics.
• Handle this and any marker as if it were loaded at all times.
• Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
• Do not look down the barrel of a paintball marker. Accidental
discharge into the eyes may cause permanent injury or death.
• Keep the marker on safe until ready to shoot.
• Keep the barrel sleeve installed on marker when not shooting.
• Never point the marker at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• Never fire your marker at anything you do not intend to shoot
because there may be balls or foreign debris lodged in the
chamber, barrel and / or the marker valve.
• Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.
• Never fire your marker at personal property of others, the
paintball can stain the paint of automobiles and houses.
• Always keep the muzzle pointed down or in a safe direction,
even if you stumble or fall.
• Eye, face and ear protection designed specifically to stop
paintballs in the form of approved goggles and full face
mask should be worn by the user and any person within range.
• Never shoot at a person who is not protected by eye, face
and ear protection designed for paintball.
• Pressurize and load the marker only when the marker will be
immediately used.
• NOTE: Before storing or disassembling be sure to remove
paintballs and air supply. Completely empty the hopper, point
your marker in a safe direction, fire several times to be sure
there are no balls lodged in the chamber and/or barrel or air
left in the marker. Install barrel sleeve (see page 2).
• Store the marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
• Familiarize yourself with any warnings and instructions listed
on the air supply cylinder. Contact the air supply cylinder
manufacturer with any questions.
• Do not field strip or otherwise disassemble this marker while
it is pressurized with air supply.
• Dress appropriately when playing the game of paintball.
Avoid exposing any skin when playing the game of paintball.
Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued on page 6)
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