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CAUTION !..
Never fire any semi-automatic and/or fully automatic firearm with your finger, hand, face, or
other part of your body over or adjacent to the ejection port, or in any position where you may be struck by the
reciprocating movement of the operating bolt or carrier group. Both the ejection of empty cartridge cases and
the movement of the operating carrier group are part of the normal operating cycle of semi-automatic firearms
and pose no safety hazard to the shooter if the firearm is held in a normal grip and fired at arm length as
intended by its design. All firearms require periodic maintenance and inspection which may reveal a need for
adjustment or repair. Have your firearm checked by a competent gunsmith or armourer annually even if it
seems to be working well since breakage, improper functioning, undue wear, or corrosion of some
components may not be apparent from external examination. If you notice ANY mechanical malfunction, DO
NOT continue to use the firearm. UNLOAD the firearm and take it to a competent gunsmith or armourer
immediately. Similarly, if water, sand, or other foreign matter enters the internal mechanism, the firearm should
be dismantled for complete and thorough cleaning. Failure to keep your firearm clean and in proper working
order can lead to a potentially dangerous condition.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLEAN IT (SEE
“INSPECTING YOUR FIREARM” SECTION). ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING.
Before using your firearm for the first time, it should be cleaned. Your firearm has been treated with either a
preservative or oil to protect against corrosion. Before using it, all excess oil should be wiped from the bore,
chamber and exposed areas using a clean swab or patch. A light coat of high quality gun oil should be applied
to the outside surfaces and mechanism. Care should be taken not to oil the mechanism to the extent where oil
will be dripping or running down the firearm. Dirt and residue will be trapped if too much oil is present.
Avoid contact between cleaning rod and muzzle as resultant wear will reduce accuracy.
Attach a cotton flannel patch to the end of a cleaning rod. Insert it in the chamber and pass rod and patch
down through the barrel. Repeat, changing patches until the patch comes out clean.
Visually inspect the barrel. If it is clean, wipe all components dry and lubricate. If it is still dirty, continue with
cleaning.
Attach brass wire bristle brush to cleaning rod and dip brush in gun cleaning solution. Thoroughly scrub out
barrel, passing the brush all the way through before reversing the movement. If you try to change direction
with brush and barrel, the brush will stick.
Attach a larger, chamber cleaning brush to the cleaning rod, dip the brush in bore cleaning solution and clean
the chamber. Use a minimum of five plunge strokes and three 360 degree clockwise, rotational strokes.
WIPE ALL COMPONENTS CLEAN AND DRY.
Lightly moisten a flannel patch with gun oil and pass it once through the barrel, leaving a thin film of oil on the
inside surface. Leave this film of oil on the inside surface if the firearm is to be stored. If it is not to be stored or
if it is being removed from storage for use, pass a dry patch through barrel and chamber to remove as much
oil as possible.
Reassemble the firearm as previously described.
Remove any gun cleaning solution, oil and fingerprints from the outside surfaces of the firearm. (Finger
moisture, if left, could start a corrosion process)
CAUTION !..
Gas tube will discolor from heat. Do not attempt to remove discoloration.
CAUTION !..
Always follow the instructions provided with your gun cleaner and gun lubricant.