TIPPMANN TM 98 CUSTOM TM Owner’s Manual Manual del Usuario Le Manuel du Propriétaire PN# TP04200 Date: 6/05
WARNING E N G L I S H THIS IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. EYE, FACE AND EAR PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. WE RECOMMEND AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO PURCHASE. PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. F R A N Ç A I S CE N’EST PAS UN JOUET. L’USAGE IMPROPRE PEUT CAUSER LA BLESSURE SÉRIEUSE OU LA MORT.
WARNING SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY READ, FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND ANY OTHER USER OF THIS MARKER WITH THE ALWAYS KEEP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS KEEP BARREL SLEEVE TRIGGER SAFETY INSTALLED WHEN IN THIS MANUAL. IN SAFE MODE NOT IN SHOOTING FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN UNLESS FIRING SITUATION AS DETAILED IN USING, WORKING ON, AS DETAILED IN INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORTING OR STORING THIS MARKER. ON PAGE 4. ON PAGE 2.
WARNING E N G L I S H THIS IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. EYE, FACE AND EAR PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. WE RECOMMEND AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO PURCHASE. PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
TIPPMANN TM 2955 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 USA P) 260-749-6022 • F) 260-749-6619 www.tippmann.com CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of your Tippmann 98 CUSTOM paintball marker. We believe it to be the most accurate and durable paintball marker available, and proudly manufactured in the USA. The 98 CUSTOM will give many years of dependable service if cared for properly.
Warning/Liability Statement E N G L I S H This marker is classified as a dangerous weapon and is surrendered by Tippmann Sports, LLC with the understanding that the purchaser assumes all liability resulting from unsafe handling or any action that constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 4) assure the safety of not only yourself but everyone around you. The user should at all times use caution when using this marker. The sport of Paintball will be viewed and judged upon your safe and sportsmanlike conduct.
Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 5) E N G L I S H • Do not field strip or otherwise disassemble this marker while it is pressurized with air 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 supply cylinder or if the marker or air supply is leaking.
Getting Started (continued from page 6) 2) Hopper Barrel Sleeve must be installed (see page 2) and safety in Safe Mode (see page 4) before filling the hopper. Make sure that the feed elbow and hopper are clean and free of any sharp edges to keep paintballs feeding into the marker smoothly. Install the hopper neck into the feed elbow of your marker and tighten the hopper down with a 3/16” allen wrench. NOTE: Do not overtighten or the elbow will break.
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WARNING DO NOT FIELD STRIP OR OTHERWISE DISASSEMBLE THIS MARKER WHILE IT IS PRESSURIZED WITH AIR. TIPPMANN 1-800-533-4831 www.tippmann.
Unloading Your Marker To unload your marker remove the hopper or completely empty the hopper. Then, point your marker in a safe direction and fire several times to be sure there are no balls lodged in the chamber and / or barrel. Install barrel sleeve (see page 2). IMPORTANT: Do not uncock your marker as uncocking your marker may push a ball into the chamber or down into the barrel in which case the ball will be hidden from view.
Cleaning and Maintenance (continued from page 10) recommend using Tippmann marker oil or other premium gun oil on the barrel o-ring and air supply valve o-ring. • To clean your barrel first, depress front sight and tip out feed elbow. Insert metal tab of cable squeegee into breach, then pull squeegee through barrel to remove debris. TM Marker Disassembly First follow unloading and air supply removal instructions on page 10. Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball marker.
Field Stripping / Receiver Disassembly (continued from page 11) E N G L I S H Power tube and valve removal. NOTE: Do not remove the gas line fitting unless it is leaking or you need to replace the valve. If you should do so you will need some teflon tape or paste to reinstall it. First, you need to complete Marker / Receiver Disassembly Instructions on page 11. To release the power tube and valve, unscrew the two valve lock bolts on the outer right-side receiver.
Repairing Air Supply Cylinder Leaks The most common leak occurs from a bad air supply valve o-ring. To replace a valve o-ring you must first remove the bad o-ring and then install a new one. This o-ring is located on the tip of your air supply valve. The best valve o-rings are made of urethane. The urethane o-rings are not affected by high air supply pressures. These may be purchased from TippmannTM or your local paintball dealer.
WARRANTY AND REPAIR POLICY E N G L I S H Tippmann Sports, LLC warrants that this product is found free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the original date of purchase by the initial owner/ purchaser. This warranty does not apply to defects discovered after purchase which were caused by the unauthorized modifications and alterations of our product.
TM TM Email Phone # Country State State # Zip Age Zip Date Male Female Warranty Registration online at www.tippmann.com or complete this warranty card and mail to Tippmann. City Address Your Name (print) Country City Purchased from Serial Number (above left front grip). 98 CUSTOM 2955 ADAMS CENTER ROAD FT.
TM TIPPMANN TM 2955 ADAMS CENTER ROAD FT. WAYNE, IN 46803 USA 98 CUSTOM # Decha Date Código Postal Code Postale Edad Âge Código Postal Code Postale Hombre Mujer Femelle Mâle Registro de Garantia via On line a www.tippmann.com o complete esta tarjeta de garantía y envandola por correo regular a Tippmann. L’Insription de Garantie sur l’internet à www.tippmann.com ou complétez la carte de d’inscription et l’envoyez à Tippmann. Estado État Número de Serie (Número sobre apretón izquierdo delantero).
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