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LOADING PAINTBALLS IN THE MAGAZINE
IMPORTANT: The Barrel must be installed before
loading the Magazine or Paintball Loader.
IMPORTANT: Always have the marker on safe mode
until you are ready to operate.
IMPORTANT: Storing paintballs in a temperature
of 59° F (15°C) or below will affect the quality and
performance of the paintballs.
IMPORTANT: The magazine should be clean and
free of any shell fragment or dirt before loading
paintballs.
WARNING: DO NOT freeze the paintballs.
STEP 1
Slide the ball pusher towards the bottom of
the magazine and turn to the left to place the guide
pin in the locked position.
STEP 2
Load only 9 Paintballs (.68 Cal.) or 9 First
Strike Paintballs. NOTE: First Strike Paintballs can only be loaded in a specific direction in the First Strike
Capable (FSC ) 9 round Straight Magazine. HELPFUL TIP: The Fin of the First Strike Paintball is facing towards
the Receiver and the Rounded Body of the First Strike Paintball is facing towards the Barrel. NEVER mix First
Strike™ Paintballs and (. 68cal) Paintballs inside a Straight Magazine.
STEP 3
Follow the guided line to insert the Magazine straight into the Trigger Housing until it snaps into position.
STEP 4
Turn the ball pusher pin right to the un-locked position. IMPORTANT: If the ball pusher pin is not
released, the spring will not push the paintballs into the markers breach.
RELEASING THE MAGAZINE
Push the magazine release button located on the right side of the markers handle. This will allow the magazine
to slide out the handle. NOTE: Never take apart the magazine release button unless the magazine does not
release from the trigger frame.
IMPORTANT: NEVER slam the magazine into the receiver, excessive force inserting the magazine will push a
paintball pass the ball detents and roll out the barrel.
NOTE: Do not store magazine (s) loaded with paintballs for an extended period of time as the pressure from the
magazine spring will cause the paintballs to de-form and not shoot properly.
HELPFUL TIP: Older paintballs left for a period of time are not recommended for use or you will experience
premature paintball breakage and poor accuracy.
FIRST STRIKE™ PAINTBALL WARNING
Paintball is an extreme sport. Misuse of the equipment can cause serious injury or death. Due to the Physical
attributes of First Strike paintballs, the following must be adhered to. When using First Strike Paintballs in
Spyder paintball markers, all players must wear the following: full-face paintball goggles that protect the face,
eyes, and ears, cap or hood f or the back of the head, neck protector, long sleeve top, pants and full finger
gloves. Markers must be chronographed using First Strike paintballs to insure that the velocity remains under
300 fps or the velocity required by the playing field. Do not shoot any player at a distance less than 30 ft. (10
yards), or the minimum distance required by the playing field. Please read the complete marker manual and
follow all of the important safety guidelines given by Spyder. The use of the First Strike paintballs may not be
allowed at all fields. Check the field’s paintball rules before use.
