Instruction Manual

14
TROUBLESHOOTING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES
If your pistol is properly used and maintained, malfunctions will rarely occur. However, if
such a situation does occur, please observe the following instructions.
CAUTION - If a malfunction occurs, the possibility of an accidental discharge is
substantially higher. For this reason, when clearing malfunctions, follow the above
mentioned Safety Instructions. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction, do not turn the
pistol against your body or anyone else’s! Do not place your hands in front of the barrel!
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
A cartridge has not
been fed into the
chamber or the slide
has not fully locked
with the barrel
Magazine is not fully
inserted or is damaged.
The pistol or cartridges are
fouled (dirty) or too heavily
greased.
Insert magazine properly or change
magazine.
Clean the pistol and cartridges and
wipe them dry or as the situation
dictates, slightly lubricate.
Misfire
Defective cartridge.
Firing pin hole is fouled
(dirty) or improper
lubricant
was used in low
temperature conditions.
Pull the trigger again. If a
discharge is
not initiated, follow the Safety
Instructions according to point 19.
Disassemble and clean the firing pin
or use a low temperature lubricant.
A shot sounds "weak"
combined with failure
to eject the cartridge
case
The cartridge has been
activated but no powder
load was inside the
cartridge case.
Unload the pistol and check that the
bullet has not obstructed the barrel.
Any subsequent shot could cause
damage to the barrel.
The spent case has
not been ejected
Chamber, extractor or
ammunition are dirty, or
unsuitable lubricant was
used in low temperatures.
Clean and wipe the pistol dry or
eventually lubricate lightly with a
suitable agent. Use new and clean
ammunition.
If you are not able to clear the malfunction in the manner described above, entrust the
pistol to a competent gunsmith for inspection and repair.
The Company, reserves the right to make any changes it thinks necessary to improve its models or to
meet any requirements of manufacturing or commercial nature.