BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG - HEYM Waffenfabrik GmbH

3) Basic safetyWarning: Disregard of the following safety rules can result in severeinjury, property damage, or death. The manufacturer assumes no liabilityfor such actions.• Before handling, cleaning, or trouble shooting problems, performthe following:a. Remove magazine from rifle.b. Visually check that the chamber is clear of ammunition.• When handing to or receiving rifle from another person make surethe action is open.• Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.• Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.• Never point a firearm at yourself, or anything you do not intend toshoot.• When shooting on rangers, follow all range safety rules, and besure backstop is adequate for the caliber of the firearm you arefiring.• Always wear hearing protection while firing, or in the immediatearea where firing is being conducted.• Load your firearm only when ready to start firing, or shortly beforebeginning your hunting activities.• Never transport a loaded firearm in your car.• Never fire a rifle at or over water, or any other surface that cancause a ricochet. Warning: Rifle projectiles can be lethal at 8000yards or more.• Never place your finger on the trigger during loading or unloadingof a firearm, or at any other time that you are not ready to fire.Place trigger finger along side of the stock or frame, never on triggerguard or side of trigger.• Never use excessive force during handling, disassembly, or reassemblyof a firearm. If you encounter a situation where undue force isrequired there is a problem, consult a gunsmith or your HeymService Center.Englisch15