Manual

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CONT’D

• Preservative and oil should be wiped from the bore, cylinder

charge holes and exposed areas using a clean swab or patch

before using the firearm.

CAUTION:

Never disassemble your BODYGUARD

38 firearm. There are no

user serviceable parts in or on this firearm.

• Purchase cleaning supplies from your firearms dealer that are

specifically designated for your type and caliber of firearm.

Many suppliers offer these in kit form for your convenience.

• Follow the instructions provided with your cleaning supplies.

• Remove excessive firing residue from the bore and cylinder

charge holes using a properly fitted brush.

• Clean the exterior of the firearm using a non-abrasive clean-

ing cloth.

• After cleaning, lightly coat the metal parts, internal and exter-

nal with a high quality gun oil.

Whenever your firearm has been exposed to sand, dust, extreme

humidity, water or other adverse conditions, it must be cleaned

and lubricated.

WARNING: ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED

AREAS, DISCHARGING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING

AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND

OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS,

REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL

INJURY. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: Always follow the instructions provided with your gun

cleaner and gun lubricant.

CAUTION: Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms.

You should avoid immersion in solvent altogether and avoid ultra-

sonic cleaning of any type with your BODYGUARD

38 revolver.

Choice of solvent should be restricted to those products specifi-

cally developed for polymer framed firearms maintenance.

Damage to a firearm’s finish or structure may occur if these cau-

tions are ignored. Ammoniated solvents or other strong alkaline

solvents, should not be used on any Smith & Wesson firearm.

Cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of your

firearm.

Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure reliable function

it is necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure. After fir-

ing your firearm, be sure to unload it following the procedure out-

lined in the section entitled “Inspecting Your Firearm” before per-

forming any cleaning or maintenance procedure.