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UMP SAFETY RULES
to fire.
• Never point the submachine gun at anyone during handling.
• Always point the submachine gun in a safe direction.
• Before handling and before cleaning it has to be checked to
ensure that:
- The bolt is locked to the rear
- The submachine gun is unloaded (cartridge chamber empty)
- The barrel is free of obstructions
- The magazine is empty.
• Keep your finger off the trigger when loading, unloading or
otherwise handling the submachine gun. Always place the
trigger finger outside of the trigger guard.
• Place your finger on the trigger only when your sights are
aimed at the target.
• Never use force when handling, disassembling, cleaning and
assembling the submachine gun.
• Disassemble the submachine gun only as far as described in
this manual.
• A handstop is provided with each UMP to keep the nonfiring
hand or fingers away from the muzzle of the weapon. This
handstop should be used at all times and can be mounted on
the weapon with or without the mounting rails attached.
• Always wear eye protection when using the submachine gun.
• Always wear hearing protection when using the submachine
gun.
• Take into account the fact that bystanders are also endangered.
Ensure bystanders are also wearing ear and eye protection.
• Only use factory-loaded and undamaged cartridges of the
correct caliber.
• Always mind that the muzzle area is free of obstacles during
firing.
• Store the weapon and ammunition in separate places.
• Heckler & Koch does not assume liability for events due to
disregarding this manual, improper handling, negligence,
improper treatment, unauthorized exchange of parts or
manipulations of the submachine gun.
• Read this operators manual and be familiar with the safe
handling of this weapon before using it. Keep this manual with
the submachine gun.