Owner’s Manual 2011

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3. Be careful when removing/installing a tube. Use the specially designed
wrench. Damage can result to both choke tube and barrel when
attempting to remove sticky choke tubes.
4. Never fire your shotgun or run cleaning tools through the barrel of any
choke-tubed shotgun without having the choke tubes installed.
Notice! NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR FIREARM APART
FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
YOUR FIREARM IS A SPECIALIZED, FINELY FITTED
MECHANISM. YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE IT BY
ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE THE INNER MECHANISM.
IF FURTHER DISASSEMBLY FOR SERVICE OR CLEANING
IS REQUIRED, TAKE YOUR FIREARM TO A QUALIFIED
GUNSMITH, OR CONTACT OUR ARNOLD, MISSOURI SERVICE
FACILITY AS EXPLAINED ON PAGE 42 UNDER “WARRANTY,
SERVICE AND TECHNICAL QUESTIONS.”
22.2. PERIODIC LUBRICATION
The metal parts of the shotgun should receive a light film of oil after the
firearm has been exposed to weather or handling. Lightly oil your firearm at
the points described under “Initial Cleaning and Oiling” found on page 15.
Ordinary good judgment will, of course, indicate that the metal of the firearm
should receive a light film of oil any time the firearm has been exposed to
weather or handling. This is very important and must be done with every
firearm. Remember, the polished, finely fitted surfaces of the receiver and
action mechanisms must always have a thin film of lubrication. Make sure
that the surfaces of the locking pin system are especially clean and lightly
lubricated with a high-quality gun oil and the hinge surfaces on both sides
of the receiver are lightly greased to prevent galling. If the firearm has been
exposed to excessive dust, dirt, mud or water, the principal working parts
should be wiped clean and lubricated with a light film of quality, lightweight
gun oil or grease.
Notice! DO NOT PLACE LARGE QUANTITIES OF OIL INTO THE
ACTION. EXCESS OIL WILL RUN BACK INTO THE WOOD OF
THE STOCK SOFTENING THE WOOD, WITH CONSEQUENTIAL
LOOSENING OF THE STOCK.
22.3. CLEANING THE INVECTOR-PLUS
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CHOKE TUBE SYSTEM
1. Never use a brass brush to clean your barrels unless choke tubes are
installed. Bristles could break off and lodge in the threads, making
installation and removal of the choke tubes difficult.
2. Regularly remove the choke tubes in order to clean and oil the threads
inside the barrel, as well as on the choke tube itself. This will protect the
threads from being damaged and also prevent a dirt build-up that would
cause the choke tube to become difficult to remove. Clean the threads
with solvent and a small, soft brush like a toothbrush. Wipe completely
clean and leave a thin film of clean oil on the threads, both on the tube
and in the barrel. The threads of the choke tube and the internal threads
of the barrel should be cleaned after each use and before the installation
of a tube.