Manual

CLEANING
Merkel shotguns require periodic maintenance and will perform more
reliably over a longer period of time if properly cleaned and serviced.
Never clean a loaded shotgun. Remove ammunition from the chambers
before performing any cleaning procedures.
Always wipe the barrels and action with a lightly lubricated cloth to
remove fingerprints, dirt and moisture from the gun after handling. Keep
a light coat of gun oil on polished metal surfaces and moving parts.
Clean inside the barrels periodically to remove fouling and residue
caused by fired ammunition.
If the action seems unusually tight or if you are unable to close the
breech to its locked position, disassemble the shotgun and give it a thor-
ough cleaning. If functional problems continue, call the GSI Service
Department or seek the assistance of a competent and qualified gun-
smith.
A light cleaning consists of oiling and wiping down the shotgun. This
can be accomplished without removing the barrels from the receiver. A
full detailed cleaning will require disassembly of the barrels and forearm.
General cleaning procedures are outlined as follows:
Make sure the chambers are unloaded on your shotgun. Wear protective
safety glasses during assembly, disassembly and cleaning procedures. Keep
ammunition away from the cleaning area. Never test the function of
your shotgun with live ammunition.
Remove the barrels and forearm from the receiver according to disassem-
bly instructions provided in this manual.
Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for use in shotgun bores.
Lightly oil the patch and place it on the tip of the cleaning rod. Insert
the tip of the cleaning rod with the attached patch into the chamber
end of the barrels and push the patch back and forth through both bar-
rels several times. Inspect the bores from both ends of the barrels for
residue caused by leading and plastic shot cups. This residue will form
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