Owner’s Manual 2016

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If the chamber is empty, release the slide.

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Ensure that the magazine is empty and insert it into the

magazine well.

If the magazine is not empty, unload it as described in § 4.7.

If necessary, also unload the spare magazines.

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Decock the cocked hammer as described in § 4.8.

Initial cleaning

It is mandatory to clean your FN Five-seveN

before using it

for the first time, and after every subsequent use.

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Carry out the cleaning procedure of § 5.4.1 ‘Cleaning and

lubrication before firing’ in order to remove any

preservation lubricant.

For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the

procedures of your department.

If the pistol contains hardened grease or other substances that you

cannot remove, have the pistol checked by your dealer /

departmental armorer.

Keep your finger away from the trigger while loading,

unloading or removing the magazine.

Only touch the trigger when you are ready to shoot or when

decocking the hammer as described in § 4.8.