Manual

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONT’D.
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 dis-
coloration.
CAUTION:
Always follow the instructions provided with your gun cleaner
and gun lubricant.
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.
After the cleaning, there may be some residue in both the barrel
and action that works out and becomes apparent within 24-48
hours. This can be removed with a bristle brush and a light re-
application of powder removing solvent after which the oil film
should be re-established on all surfaces.
Cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of your
firearm.
Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure reliable func-
tion it is necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure.
After firing your firearm, be sure to unload it following the proce-
dure outlined in the section entitled “Inspecting Your Firearm”
before performing any cleaning or maintenance procedure.
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 INJUR
Y OR DEA
TH.
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