Owner’s Manual 2007
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7. TAKING CARE OF THE PISTOL
4 Always keep the pistol in immaculate condition and good
working order.
4 Always clean and lubricate the pistol after use.
4 Regularly inspect the pistol, its parts and accessories.
If something seems abnormal, don’t hesitate to report it to your dealer
or departmental armorer.
4 Never modify or repair parts of your pistol (or any other firearm)
by yourself.
| Check the disassembled parts of the pistol for signs of wear
and/or damage.
In case of doubt about the condition of a part, consult your dealer or
departmental armorer.
} Using a soft cloth moistened with storage lubricant, lightly
apply lubricant to all the external surfaces of the
metal parts.
Please note that the polymer grip does not require lubrication.
~ Reassemble the slide, the barrel and the return spring.
Apply one drop of storage lubricant to the slide rails, to the
barrel lug and the muzzle.
Reassemble the pistol.
Clean the outside of the pistol in order to remove dirt, finger
prints and excess lubricant.
6.3. Cleaning and lubrication of the magazine
u Disassemble the magazine as shown in Section 5.2.
v Using a soft cloth or a rag, thoroughly clean all the parts
of the magazine.
w Using a soft cloth moistened with lubricant, lightly apply
lubricant to all the external surfaces of the metal parts.
Wipeoffexcesslubricant.Ensurethattheinsideofthemagazineisdry.
x Reassemble the magazine.
THIS PISTOL SHOULD BE CHECKED EVERY 2000 ROUNDS
AND/OR ONCE A YEAR BECAUSE DAMAGE, WEAR AND
CORROSION ARE NOT ALWAYS VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE.
FOR THAT PURPOSE, SEND THE PISTOL TO AN FN HERSTAL
RECOMMENDED SERVICE CENTER.
YOUR PISTOL IS A MECHANICAL DEVICE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND
WHICH WILL NOT LAST FOREVER. IT REQUIRES PERIODIC
INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT AND SERVICE.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MILITARY PERSONNEL HAVE A
DEPARTMENTAL ARMORER WHICH WILL INSPECT THE PISTOL
ON A YEARLY BASIS.
FN HERSTAL CANNOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INJURIES CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING, ALTERATIONS
OR MODIFICATIONS TO ITS FIREARMS.