Owner's Manual

finishes from any contact with chemicals used. Also, avoid any contact
between external finishes and other strong chemicals like those found
in DEET-containing insect repellents, sunscreens, etc. Damage to
camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by chemicals is
irreversible and not repairable.
BEFORE PERFORMING CLEANING PROCEDURES, MAKE SURE THE RIFLE IS
COMPLETELY UNLOADED. PLACE THE HAMMER IN THE FOLDED FORWARD
POSITION. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR
RIFLE TO PREVENT SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING
YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY.
KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. NEVER TEST
THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF YOUR RIFLE WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
CLEANING PROCEDURES
Your BLR will function better and more reliably over a longer period
of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean.
Clean your BLR after every day of shooting, and more often if it
becomes excessively dirty. A minimum cleaning includes wiping
down the action and oiling key parts. Most regular maintenance will
also include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function problem
be sure to give your gun a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the
problem before seeking the services of a Browning Recommended
Service Center or the Browning Service Facility in Arnold, Missouri,
or a qualified gunsmith.
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