SIG SAUER P556 - Manual (Page 19)

P556 Pistol Operators Manual
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OPERATION OF SAFETY
The P556 has a manual safety which is located on the left and
right side of the trigger casing, just forward of the pistol grip
and above the trigger. The safety levers may be operated from
either side.
The safety is “on”
when the safety lever is in the “S” (SAFE)
position and the trigger guard is closed. In this position, the pistol
cannot be fired with a normal pull of the trigger.
The safety lever should always be in the “S” (SAFE) position
except when the shooter is actually firing the pistol. The safety
lever should be moved to the “S” (SAFE) position whenever the
shooter ceases firing, even temporarily.
The safety is “off”
when the safety lever is in the “F” (FIRE)
position. When the safety lever is in the “F” (FIRE) position the
pistol will fire in the semi-automatic mode each time the trigger is
pulled until all the ammunition is expended.