Warning/Liability Statement; Safety Is Your Responsibility; Familiarize Yourself With Safety - Tippmann A-5 MARKER LINE Owner's Manual

Warning / Liability Statement
This marker is classified as a dangerous weapon and is surrendered
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by Tippmann Sports, LLC with the understanding that the purchaser
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assumes all liability resulting from unsafe handling or any action that
constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or regulations. Tippmann
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Sports, LLC shall not be liable for personal injury, loss of property or
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life resulting from the use of this weapon under any circumstances,
including intentional, reckless, negligent or accidental discharges.
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All information contained in this manual is subject to change without
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notice. Tippmann Sports, LLC reserves the right to make changes and
improvements to products without incurring any obligation to incorporate
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such improvements into 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!

TRIGGER SAFETY ACTIVATION
• EXCEPT WHEN YOUR MARKER IS IN USE, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT
THE TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN SAFE MODE, WHICH DISABLES THE
TRIGGER, AND THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE IS
INSTALLED (SEE PAGE 2).
• TO TURN ON THE SAFETY (SAFE MODE):
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PUSH THE SAFETY IN AS SHOWN (PUSH SAFE).
• TO TURN OFF THE SAFETY (FIRE MODE):
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PUSH THE SAME BUTTON ON THE OPPOSITE
SIDE OF THE RECEIVER (PUSH FIRE).
E-GRIP MODELS:
• TO TURN ON THE SAFETY (SAFE MODE):
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PUSH THE SAFETY SELECTOR UP AS
SHOWN. (SAFE MODE =
• TO TURN OFF THE SAFETY (FIRE MODE):
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PUSH THE SAFETY SELECTOR DOWN.
(FIRE MODE = RED

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.
The sport of Paintball will be viewed and judged upon your safe and
sportsmanlike conduct. Always remember that the game of Paintball can
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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 the trigger safety in safe mode until ready to shoot (see page 4).
• Keep the barrel blocking device installed on marker when not shooting
(see page 2).
• 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 impact can
cause damage and the paint can stain the finish of automobiles, houses etc.
• 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 goggles and full face mask meeting ASTM Specification F 1776
must be worn by the user and any person within range.
• Never shoot at a person who is not protected by eye, face and ear
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protection designed for paintball.
• Pressurize and load a marker only when marker will be immediately used.
• NOTE: Before storing or disassembling be sure to remove paintballs and
air supply (see unloading and air supply removal on page 18), put the safety
in the safe mode (see page 4) and install barrel blocking device (see page 2).
• Store the marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
• 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. Even a light
layer will absorb some of the impact and protect you from the paintballs.
• Keep exposed skin away from escaping gas when installing or removing
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air supply cylinder or if the marker or air supply is leaking. Compressed
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under certain conditions.
• Use only .68 caliber paintballs, never load or fire any foreign objects.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during the use of this marker.
Handling markers while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a criminal
disregard for public safety.
• Avoid shooting an opponent at point blank, 6 feet or less.
• Familiarize yourself with instructions listed on air supply cylinder or adaptor.
Contact the air supply cylinder or adaptor manufacturer with any questions.
, and nitrogen gasses are very cold and can cause frostbite
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