Safety & Maintenance Instructions

DDM4
®
/ DD5
®
MANUAL P 27
WARNING: IF YOU LOAD YOUR FIREARM BUT DO NOT FIRE IT, KEEP THE
SAFETY SELECTOR LEVER SET TO “SAFE” UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE.
WARNING: NEVER LEAVE YOUR FIREARM COCKED AND READY TO
FIRE WITHOUT SELECTOR LEVER SET TO “SAFE,” AS THIS IS THE FIRE
CONDITION AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. YOUR FIREARM CAN EASILY
BE ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGED, CAUSING INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO
PROPERTY.
5.0
MAINTENANCE
Your Daniel Defense rearm will perform better, last longer and remain safer when it is
properly maintained. Follow the instructions in this section to keep your rearm in good
condition.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND THAT THE
FIREARM IS UNLOADED SO THAT IT CANNOT BE FIRED.
WARNING: ALLOW FIREARM TO COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM
NOT ONLY SOLVENTS AND OILS, BUT ALSO PARTS THAT ARE UNDER SPRING
TENSION, WHICH CAN BE PROPELLED WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY.
5.1
STRIPPING FOR CLEANING
IMPORTANT: TO PREVENT LOSS OF SMALL COMPONENTS DURING STRIPPING
AND CLEANING, LAY THEM OUT IN AN ORDERLY FASHION. MAKE SURE ALL
STRIPPED SMALL COMPONENTS AND PARTS ARE REINSTALLED PROPERLY
AFTER CLEANING.
1. Read and understand all safety instructions.
2. Press in the rear takedown pin from the left-hand side of lower receiver and
pull the pin out on the right-hand side of the receiver until it comes to a positive
stop.
3. Pivot the lower receiver down and away from the upper receiver.
4. If required for more convenience, completely separate the upper receiver from
the lower receiver by pressing the front takedown pin from the left-hand side of
the lower receiver and pulling out the pin on the right-hand side of the receiver
until it comes to a positive stop.
5. Pull charging handle to the rear and remove the bolt carrier group.
6. Remove the charging handle by pulling it backward to the keyway and then
down and out of the upper receiver.