User Manual

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Criteria for gun storage,
cleaning and maintenance
All metals used in the Benelli product line (alu-
minium alloys and steel) are treated according to
the most advanced standards available on the
market today.
In order to maintain your gun in excellent work-
ing conditions, you will need to follow these
simple maintenance procedures.
Packing
Benelli supplies the gun cleaned and lubricated
with a protective oil to guarantee maintenance
over time.
How to store the packaged product
The container must be stored in a dry, closed and
ventilated environment. During storage of the
gun in its original packing, ensure that the pack-
ing remains unchanged as this is necessary to
guarantee the gun’s resistance to corrosion. On a
regular basis, or at least once every 6 months,
make sure all metal parts show a homogenous
layer of CLP (Cleaning, Lubricant, Protective)
type oil. Should parts of the gun be lacking this
lubricant protection, replace according to the
“Criteria for cleaning and lubrication”.
IMPORTANT: the inside of the cylinder and gas
collector pistons do not require lubricating.
How to store the product
Once the gun has been removed from its original
packing, it must be stored in a dry, closed and
ventilated environment.
If subsequently stored in its original packing,
check that the gun is completely dry and lubri-
cated, and that the inside of its packing is com-
pletely dry.
On a regular basis, or at least once a month,
check that the metal parts show a homogenous
layer of CLP (Cleaning, Lubricant, Protective)
type oil. Should parts of the gun be lacking this
lubricant protection, replace according to the
“Criteria for cleaning and lubrication”.
IMPORTANT: the inside of the cylinder and gas
collector pistons do not require lubricating.
Criteria for gun cleaning and lubrication
After removing the gun from its packing, it must
be cleaned prior to use. The gun must be lubri-
cated using a CLP (Cleaning, Lubricant,
Protective) type oil to be applied using uniform
doses onto the metal surfaces.
The following must also be carried out after using
the gun:
1) clean and lubricate the barrel;
2) clean and lubricate the trigger guard
assembly (hammer, trigger, etc.);
3) clean and lubricate the bolt assembly;
4) dismantle the gas collection valves to clean
the various pistons (frequency of cleaning
will depend on the type of ammunition used).
IMPORTANT: the inside of the cylinder and gas
collector pistons do not require lubricating.
Frequency of cleaning and function
maintenance
During gun use, at the end of each fire test, and
in any case once every 250 shots, you will need
to remove any residues of dirt and/or dust.
All residues must be removed from the gun by
means of regular cleaning, applying a homo-
genous layer of CLP (Cleaning, Lubricant,
Protective) type oil onto the metal parts, using
what specified in the section “Cleaning products
and devices”.
IMPORTANT: the inside of the cylinder and gas
collector pistons do not require lubricating.
Cleaning products and devices
A soft cloth will normally suffice to remove dirt
and marks. Only use specific gun cleaning deter-
gents, to be applied using a soft or chamois cloth.
Do not use water-based detergents or those con-
taining abrasive, alkaline or acidic additives. Use
a normal sponge with no iron inserts. Do not use
abrasive powders or steel wool. Do not use metal
brushes.