Warning/Liability Statement; Safety Is Your Responsibility / Familiarize Yourself With Safety - Tippmann 98 CUSTOM MARKER LINE Owner's Manual

Warning/Liability Statement

T h i s m a r k e r i s c l a s s i f i e d a s a d a n g e r o u s w e a p o n a n d i s
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surrendered by Tippmann Sports, LLC with the understanding that
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or any action that constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or
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regulations. Tippmann Sports, LLC shall not be liable for personal
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injury, loss of property or life resulting from the use of this weapon
under any circumstances, including the intentional, reckless,
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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 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. The sport
PUSH SAFE
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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 (see page 4).
• 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 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 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 (see unloading and air supply removal
instructions on page 21). Install barrel sleeve (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.
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