Safety & Maintenance Instructions

DDM4
®
/ DD5
®
MANUAL P 7
7. NEVER re a rearm if you suspect water is in the barrel or gas tube.
a. If your rearm is exposed to heavy rain, fog, or other sources of water, open
the bolt and allow water to drain before ring.
b. Be sure to clean and lubricate a wet rearm as soon as possible.
8. NEVER shoot your rearm near any ammable or explosive materials.
a. Understand that ames may exit from your muzzle or ejection port.
9. NEVER fool around or act carelessly when handling or being around rearms.
a. Your carelessness can result in severe damage, injury, or death.
10. NEVER follow another person when your rearm is loaded and ready to re.
a. Keep the safety selector set to “SAFE.”
b. Always pay attention to and control the direction of the muzzle.
MALFUNCTION CAUTIONS
IF YOU EXPERIENCE A FAILURE TO FIRE:
1. ALWAYS keep the rearm pointed in a safe direction.
2. Wait 30 seconds.
a. If a hang re (slow ignition) has occurred, the round will re within 30
seconds. If round still does not re after 30 seconds:
• Cycle the bolt to eject the round.
• Examine the primer.
- If the ring pin indent on the primer is light, off center, or nonexistent,
have your rearm examined by a competent gunsmith before
continuing to re.
- If the ring pin indent on primer appears normal (in comparison with
similar previously red rounds), assume faulty ammunition; segregate
the misred round from all other live ammunition and empty cases,
reload, and continue ring.
NOTE 1: It is normal for a light ring pin indent to appear on the primer of
cartridges that have been fed into the chamber but not red.
NOTE 2: Dispose of any misred rounds in accordance with the ammunition
manufacturer’s instructions.
CLEANING AND STORAGE CAUTIONS
1. ALWAYS make sure your rearm is completely UNLOADED before you attempt to
clean or store your rearm.
2. ALWAYS store your rearm and ammunition SEPARATELY and SECURELY out of
reach of anyone who should not have access to them.
a. Keep it out of reach of children and others who are not trained in the safe
handling of rearms.
b. Keep rearms and ammunition locked securely when not in use to prevent
them entering the wrong hands.
FIREARM ABUSE CAUTIONS
1. NEVER abuse or mistreat your rearm.
a. Keep, carry, and use it carefully.
2. NEVER use it for any purpose other than shooting.
3. NEVER dry re when the upper is separated from the lower.
a. The hammer can permanently damage the lower receiver.
4. NEVER alter parts.