This paintball marker operates using compressed gas or air at specified pressure ranges. Follow safety
procedures when handling compressed gas or air. All filling of compressed gas or air cylinders must be
done by qualified persons.
Always cock marker before attaching air or gas source to it. Failure to always cock marker before attaching
air to it may cause accidental firing or discharge of paintballs.
Follow the rules of safe marker handling: Keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot. Keep muzzle
pointed in a safe direction. In addition, firmly insert a barrel plug or barrel bag into the muzzle and push
the electronic or mechanical safety “on” when the marker is not in use and when in any non-shooting area.
Paintball markers with electronic frames have extremely sensitive triggers. Take extra safety precautions anytime
handling or shooting an electronic paintball marker. To avoid accidentally firing the marker, keep the marker
off until you are ready to fire.
Never shoot at domestic animals or wildlife.
Never mark objects outside the confines of the game or authorized shooting areas.
Never look down the barrel of the marker.
Never aim or shoot a paintball marker (loaded or unloaded) toward any person who is not wearing protective
goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball.
Before disassembly, storage, or transport of the marker, remove all paintballs from the marker, barrel, and
loader; remove air source; and remove all gas or air from the marker. Insert barrel plug and put mechanical
safety in “no shoot” position.
Carry marker in case or sturdy bag when in public.
Safely and securely store marker to prevent access to it by unauthorized persons.
PAINTBALL BASIC SAFETY RULES
Safety standards information is available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr
Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959; phone 1.610.832.9500; www.astm.org. “Standard Practice
for Paintball Field Operation” is publication F1777-97, and “Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices
for Paintball Sports” is publication F1776-97; inquire about additional publications which may be available
at the time your request is made.
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