Manual

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CONT’D
CAUTION:
Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms. You should
avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasonic
cleaning of your firearm. Choice of solvent should be restricted
to those products specifically developed for firearms mainte-
nance. Damage to a firearm’s finish may occur if these cautions
are ignored. Ammoniated solvents or other strong alkaline sol-
vents, should not be used on any Smith & Wesson firearm. As a
rule of thumb, if you would be comfortable applying the solvent of
your choice to the finish of your automobile, it will probably be
safe for use on your firearm.
Cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of your firearm.
Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure reliable function
it is necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure. After
firing your firearm, be sure to unload it following the procedure
outlined in the section entitled “Inspecting Your Firearm” before
performing any cleaning or maintenance procedure.
Remove any gun cleaning solution, oil and fingerprints from the
outside surfaces of the firearm. (Finger moisture, if left, could
start a corrosion process).
WARNING: NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGE
ANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR
FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO
SO IN THIS MANUAL. IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF ANY
INTERNAL COMPONENT MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY AND
RELIABILITY OF YOUR FIREARM AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: ANY MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENT OR
SERVICE NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MAY
AFFECT THE SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF YOUR
FIREARM AND MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUN-
SMITH USING GENUINE SMITH & WESSON PARTS. IF YOU DO
OTHERWISE, IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF YOUR FIREARM
MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT.
If your firearm will be used in a cold climate, be sure to use an oil of
an appropriate weight so that it will not congeal in cold temperatures,
causing the interaction of important parts to be slowed or halted.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE STORAGE
When storing, do not encase your firearm in anything that will
attract or hold moisture, for example, leather or heavy cloth.
Also, do not store guns with a plug inserted in the barrel for this
can be a contributing factor to moisture accumulation. If your
firearm is to be stored for an extended period, the bore, chamber
and internal surfaces should be oiled with a high-quality lubricat-
ing oil or preservative intended for firearms.
The external parts; receiver, bolt and barrel should be coated
with an anti-rust oil. Before using your firearm again, be sure to
clean it. Every time you clean your firearm, check it for signs of
wear. If wear is noted, do not use the firearm. Return it to Smith
& Wesson for service or have it checked by a qualified gunsmith.