Manual

TAKEDOWN FOR CLEANING
Before you start, be absolutely certain that the pistol is unloaded by following
the unloading instruction on page 5. Never work on a loaded firearm.
It is not necessary to disassemble the .380 D.A.O. to clean and lubricate, This
can be done by pulling the slide back all the way to the rear position, then run
a cleaning rod with a solvent coated patch through bore and chamber, then
run a clean, dry patch through until clean. Oil slide rails and outside diameter
of barrel where it rides in frontof the slide.
If it becomes necessary to disassemble for cleaning the procedures are as
follows -
j, Remove bolt pin with a 1/8" diameter punch, pull slide back
approximately 1/2" so firing pin and spring will come out of bolt, then
remove bolt by inserting a brass or aluminum rod into magazine well and
drive bolt out of slide.
2, Slide will come forward off of frame, no other disassembly is necessary.
RE-ASSEMBL V
Replace recoil rod and spring into recoil rod hole in frame.
Insert front of recoil spring into spring hole at front of slide.
Pull slide back over the barrel, then down and back.
Pull slide back slightly, approximately 1/4", so bolt can be inserted into
top of slide.
5 L Drive bolt back into slide until retaining pin holes in side and bolt are
aligned. (Use a soft face hammer to avoid damaging top of bolt or slide).
6, Replace firing pin and spring, push forward and let hammer down to hold
in place, make sure RECESS in firing pin is lined up looking through
retaining pin hole.
7, Replace bolt retaining pin.
8, Check for proper functioning before loading.
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2,
3,
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CLEANING
Frequency of cleaning depends upon the frequency of use of the pistol.
Accumulation of powder fouling in the breech and chamber area may affect
the functioning of the pistol causing jamming or misfiring. If either of these
conditions develop, clean the pistol.
Wear Safety Glasses and Ear Protection at all times when shooting!