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. ClEANiNg ANd lUbRiCAtioN
bEFoRE pERFoRMiNg ClEANiNg pRoCEdURES, MAkE SURE
tHE piStol iS CoMplEtEly UNloAdEd (SECtioN 16).
AlWAyS kEEp tHE MUZZlE poiNtEd iN A SAFE diRECtioN
ANd plACE tHE “SAFEty” iN tHE oN SAFE poSitioN.
FAilURE to FolloW tHESE WARNiNgS CoUld RESUlt iN
SERioUS iNjURy oR dEAtH.
WEAR EyE pRotECtioN WHEN diSASSEMbliNg, ASSEMbliNg
ANd ClEANiNg yoUR piStol ANd MAgAZiNE to pREvENt
SpRiNg-loAdEd pARtS, SolvENtS oR otHER AgENtS
FRoM CoNtACtiNg yoUR EyES, RESUltiNg iN iNjURy.
kEEp All AMMUNitioN AWAy FRoM tHE ClEANiNg AREA.
NEvER tESt tHE MECHANiCAl FUNCtioN oF yoUR piStol
WitH livE AMMUNitioN. FAilURE to FolloW tHESE
WARNiNgS CoUld RESUlt iN SERioUS iNjURy oR dEAtH.
Notice! NEvER SoAk yoUR FiREARM iN HydRoCARboNS,
AMMoNiA, tRiCHloRoEtHylENE oR tEFloN-bASEd
lUbRiCANtS AS tHEy CAN CAUSE dAMAgE to yoUR piStol.
Your pistol will function better and more reliably over a longer period of time
if it is properly maintained and kept clean.
The frequency at which the pistol should be cleaned and lubricated depends
on external factors such as the weather and shooting conditions as dirt and
moisture can affect the functioning of even the finest firearm. Excessively
dirty ammunition may require more frequent cleaning.
Clean and lubricate your pistol after every use or, in case of intensive
shooting, every 500 rounds. A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the
pistol and lubricating key parts. Most regular maintenance also includes
disassembly and cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function problem,
thoroughly clean the pistol to see if it solves the problem before seeking the
services of a qualified gunsmith or FN Customer Support.
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