Manual

SIG 556 Operators Manual 47 P/N 1511203 VER 12.7.2
failures to fire or other possibly dangerous malfunctions, such
as leaving a bullet in the bore!
After cleaning, always check to be certain that the magazine
follower movement and spring tension are correct, and that no
solvent or debris remain. Improper reassembly of the magazine
spring can cause a potentially dangerous malfunction. If
cleaning does not restore proper tension, or if you experience
a problem with the magazine, do not use it. Get a new one.
DAMAGED, NON-STANDARD, OR IMPROPERLY
ASSEMBLED MAGAZINES SHOULD NOT BE USED.
THEY CAN CAUSE THE RIFLE TO MALFUNCTION.
CARE AND CLEANING
1. Your firearm is delivered factory packaged and preserved with
a light coating of protective grease and oils. Before loading make
certain that all packing grease and oil has been cleaned from the
bore and exposed mechanism.
2. Before you begin to disassemble your firearm for cleaning,
always double-check to make sure it is unloaded!
3. After cleaning always check to be sure that no cleaning
patch or other obstruction remains in the bore or chamber!
4. For maintenance guidelines, see section 9.0
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
When transporting your firearm to and from shooting activities,
keep it unloaded for your safety and for the safety of others.
When storing your firearm, keep it separated from ammunition,
under lock and key if possible, and out of the reach of children
and other inexperienced or unauthorized persons.
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