Owner's Manual

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CLEANING
Various exposed metal parts of your new firearm have been coated at
the factory with a rust preventative compound. Before assembling
your shotgun, clean the anti-rust compound from the inside of the
barrel, receiver and the action/chamber areas. A high-quality
lightweight gun oil is ideal for removing this compound, and for
giving your new firearm its first lubrication. A heavier oil or grease is
recommended to lubricate the hinge pin to prevent possible galling.
Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as explained under
“Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions” on page 23.
OPERATION OF THE “SAFETY”
always keep the “safety” in the On safe pOsitiOn unless
shOOting is imminent. visually CheCk yOur “safety” tO be
Certain it is in the On safe pOsitiOn befOre lOading. always
keep the muZZle pOinted in a safe direCtiOn. failure tO fOllOw
these warnings COuld result in seriOus injury Or death.
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number of your Citori is found under the top lever. Record
this number in the space provided at the front of this owner's manual
for future reference.
INITIAL CLEANING
NOTICE! please take nOte Of the fOllOwing infOrmatiOn befOre
Cleaning yOur firearm.
CLEANING PARTS WITH SPECIAL FINISHES
Be especially careful when cleaning guns with camouflage, Dura-Touch
®
Armor Coating and other special finishes. Always prevent these surfaces
from coming in contact with cleaning solvents, barrel scrubbers and
other strong chemicals. It is preferable to clean these surfaces with a
light gun oil containing no solvents, or with a damp cloth and mild dish
soap (be sure to keep water out of the action). When cleaning your
firearm’s bore and action, protect the external finishes from any contact
with chemicals used. Also, avoid any contact between external finishes
and other strong chemicals like those found in DEET-containing insect
repellents, sunscreens, etc. Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and
other finishes caused by chemicals is irreversible and not repairable.
figure 3
The thumb “safety” shown in the rearward
“on safe” position.
figure 4
The thumb “safety” shown in the forward
“off safe” position.
figure 2
“Safety”/Barrel Selector
Forearm Latch
Receiver
Monoblock
Top Lever
Forearm Barrel LugHinge
Ejector
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