Manual

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Always be sure that the barrel of your STEYR pistol is clear
of obstructions before firing it. Remove any obstructions before firing
your STEYR pistol so that it will function safely and correctly. Any ob-
struction in the barrel could prevent the pistol from firing properly and
result in death or serious personal injury and damage to the pistol.
It is possible that a cartridge may be in the chamber when
a loaded magazine is being removed from or inserted into your STEYR
pistol. A cartridge in the chamber will discharge when the trigger is
pulled, whether or not a magazine is in your STEYR pistol. Therefore,
never leave your STEYR pistol unattended, even when the magazine
is removed. You must always verify that the chamber is empty before
field stripping your STEYR pistol for cleaning or any other reason.
Always wear safety glasses when cleaning your STEYR pis-
tol to protect your eyes from cleaning materials.
Always make sure that no ammunition is located in the area
where you clean your STEYR pistol. Cleaning solvents can affect the
primer and powder in ammunition and cause it to malfunction. This
could result in a bullet being pushed into the barrel of your STEYR
pistol and getting stuck. Firing another round with a bullet stuck in
the barrel could cause the barrel to burst and result in death or serious
personal injury, in addition to damaging the pistol.
CHAPTER 6: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE