SIG SAUER P556 - Manual (Page 26)

P556 Pistol Operators Manual
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1511582 VER 08.01.08
TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITH MAGAZINE)
3.0. Handling
3.1. Important Instructions
• Before manipulating the weapon, ensure the safety lever is
in the “S” (SAFE) position and the trigger guard is in the
closed position.
• Use only factory-new ammunition which corresponds to
the caliber of the weapon.
• During all manipulations of the pistol, point the weapon in
a safe direction.
• Do not place your finger on the trigger until the target has
been verified and you intend to shoot.
• Do not load the weapon until immediately before use.
• Unload weapon immediately after shooting is finished.
• Remove the bolt carrier assembly and magazine from the
weapon prior to transportation.
WARNING - HANDLING
Never carry the pistol loaded with the
safety lever in the “F” (FIRE) posi-
tion
. If dropped or struck with the safety
off (“F”), the pistol may fire. Such a
discharge can occur with or without the
trigger being directly struck or touched.
Never rest a loaded pistol against any
object (wall, tree, fence, vehicle, etc.)
because there is always the possibility
that the pistol will be jarred or slide
from its position and fall with sufficient force to discharge.
Keep the safety lever on “S” (SAFE) unless actually firing.
ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED