Owner’s Manual 2007

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4. USING THE PISTOL
4.1. Safety checks
uPress the magazine release in order to eject the magazine.
Ifthemagazinedoesnotpopout,pullonitsbottomplate.
v Pull the slide fully rearward and hold it in that position. Press
the slide stop upward and then let the slide move forward under
control until it is held open by the slide stop.
w Via the ejection port, look into the chamber of the pistol in
order to ensure that there is no cartridge in the chamber.
If there is a cartridge in the chamber, unload the pistol as described
in Section 4.8.
x Release the slide by pushing downward on the slide stop and
then let the slide move forward under control.
y Decock the hammer as described in Section 4.5.
z Ensure that the magazine is empty.
Ifthemagazineisnotempty,unloaditasdescribedinSection4.8.
Ifnecessary,alsounloadthesparemagazines.
CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IN ORDER TO ENSURE
THAT THE PISTOL CAN BE MANIPULATED, STORED AND/OR
TRANSPORTED WITHOUT ANY RISK:
4.2. Initial cleaning
Never fire the pistol upon purchase or after it has been stored for
more than 10 days without cleaning it first.
For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of
your department.
4 Carry out the cleaning and lubrication procedure (Section 6).
If the pistol contains hardened grease or other substances that you
cannot remove, have the pistol checked by your dealer or
departmental armorer.
KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE
UNLOADING, LOADING AND REMOVING THE MAGAZINE.
ONLY TOUCH THE TRIGGER WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT.