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Markers with regulators hold pressure even after tank is removed. Shoot marker in a safe
direction after tank is removed to de-gas it completely.
This paintball marker operates using compressed gas or air at specified pressure ranges. Fo l l o w
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 onto
the muzzle and turn marker off when 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 turn marker off.
Carry marker in case or sturdy bag when in public.
Safely and securely store marker to prevent access to it by unauthorized persons.
PAINTBALL MARKERS ARE NOT TOYS. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH. EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE MUST BE WORN
BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE EVIL OMEN™
PAINTBALL MARKER.
Always wear protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball when
shooting this or any paintball marker.
Every person within range of an area where a paintball marker is in use must wear
protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball.
Operate a paintball marker only in areas where it is safe and lawful to do so.
Misuse of this paintball marker can result in criminal penalties, including jail time.
This marker is intended for sale to adults 18 years of age or older only. Adult supervision
is recommended at all times whenever a minor is handling this marker in any manner.
During game play, follow referee’s instructions and all field safety rules. Avoid shooting at
a player’s head, neck, or groin area.
Play paintball only where the rules of safe paintball play are followed.
All paintball markers must be chronographed regularly. Adjust marker to shoot paintballs
at a velocity less than 300 feet per second (fps) and/or that does not exceed the velocity
limit set by the paintball park where the marker is in use. Chronograph the marker at
regular intervals during the day, as well as any time the air source is refilled or changed,
any time the barrel is changed, and upon request of any player or game official.
There is always a chance that a paintball is lodged in the barrel of the marker even when it
is not visible in the chamber. To check if the marker is unloaded: remove air system and
shoot marker in a safe direction. Remove hopper, visually inspect chamber for a paintball,
remove and inspect barrel for the presence of a paintball. Never look down the barrel of any
paintball marker once the barrel is screwed into the marke r.
SAFETY FIRST!
WARNING
PAINTBALL BASIC SAFETY RULES
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 request is made.
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