Manual

CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: ENSURE THAT 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 was treated at the factory with either a preserva-

tive or oil to protect it against corrosion during shipping and

storage.

• Preservative and oil should be wiped from the bore, chamber

and exposed areas using a clean swab or patch before using

the firearm.

CAUTION:

Never disassemble your firearm beyond the instructions in the

Field Stripping and Inspection sections of this manual.

• Purchase cleaning supplies from your firearms dealer that are

specifically designated for your type and caliber of firearm.

Many suppliers offer these in kit form for your convenience.

• Follow the instructions provided with your cleaning supplies.

• Remove excessive firing residue from the bore and chamber

using a properly fitted brush.

• Clean the exterior of the firearm using a non-abrasive clean-

ing cloth.

• After cleaning, lightly coat the metal parts, internal and exter-

nal with a high quality gun oil.

Whenever your firearm has been exposed to sand, dust, extreme

humidity, water or other adverse conditions, it must be cleaned

and lubricated.

WARNING:

ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED

AREAS, DISCHARGING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING

AMMUNITION MA

RESUL

T IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND

OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS,

REPRODUCTIVE

HARM

AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL

INJURY. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.