Manual

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS
Your shotgun will function better and more reliably over
a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and
kept clean.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING PROCEDURES,
COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR SHOTGUN. INSPECT THE
CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO MAKE
SURE THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY SHELLS.
You should clean your shotgun after every day of shooting
and more often if it becomes excessively dirty.
A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the action
and oiling key parts. Most regular maintenance will also
include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function
problem be sure to give your firearm a thorough cleaning
to see if it solves the problem before seeking the services
of our service facility or a qualified gunsmith. To clean
your firearm, adhere to the following general guidelines.
CLEANING PROCEDURES —
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING
ALL CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY
FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION
OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.
COMPLETELY UNLOAD YOUR SHOTGUN. INSPECT THE
CHAMBER, FEED MECHANISM AND MAGAZINE TO MAKE
SURE THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ANY SHELLS. ALWAYS
PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE “ON SAFE” POSITION BEFORE
BEGINNING ANY CLEANING PROCEDURE.
1. Use a cleaning rod with a tip and patch suitable for the
size of your shotgun’s bore. Make sure the patch is large
enough for a snug fit in the bore. Remove the barrel as
explained previously and insert the rod and patch into
the barrel at the receiver end and run it back and forth
several times.
2. Inspect the chamber and bore for lead and powder
fouling. A normal amount of powder residue can be
expected and is not serious. It can usually be removed
by repeating step one, using a patch saturated with
solvent. If, or when fouling should become heavy, it
can be removed with a brass bore brush. Dip or spray
the brush with solvent and scrub the chamber and bore
until the fouling is removed. To prevent brass bristles
from breaking off, the brush should be pushed
completely through the bore before being withdrawn.
3. After the fouling has been removed the bore should
be wiped dry. Then pass a slightly oiled patch through
the bore for preservation. A fine, light gun oil is
recommended.
4. Wipe all exposed metal surfaces of the receiver,
forearm and barrel with a clean rag. Finger marks
should be removed because they provide a place where