Tippmann FT-12, Owner'S Manual

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• Keep the marker in Safe mode until ready to shoot (page 6).
• Keep the barrel blocking device installed on marker when not shooting (page 4).
• 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
paintballs 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 F1776 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.
• Store the marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
NOTE: Before storing or disassembling, be sure to remove paintballs and air
/
CO2
supply (see unloading and air
/
CO2 removal instructions on pages 9 -12) and install
the barrel blocking device (see page 4).
• Do not field strip or otherwise disassemble this marker while it is pressurized with
air/CO2 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 air
/
CO2
cylinder or if the marker or air
/
CO2 supply is leaking. Compressed air, CO2, and
nitrogen gasses are very cold and can cause frostbite 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 range, 6 feet or less.
• Familiarize yourself with instructions listed on air
/
CO2 cylinder or adapter. Contact
the air
/
CO2 cylinder or adapter manufacturer with any questions.
• Read the
Air/CO2 Cylinder Warnings
and
Safety Tips
on pages 10–11 before
beginning the cylinder installation or removal.
• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and never shoot at
velocities in excess of 300 feet per second (see instructions on page 9).
• Do not brandish or display this product in public as it may cause confusion and may
be a crime. Police or others may mistake this product for a real firearm. Altering the
coloration or markings required by state or federal law to make the product look
more like a firearm is dangerous and may be a crime.