SIG SAUER P556 - Manual (Page 48)

P556 Pistol Operators Manual
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1511582 VER 08.01.08
WARNING: Visually and physically verify the magazine is
empty before performing the next step.
10. Insert an empty magazine and ensure it is firmly seated;
11. Pull the bolt fully to the rear and release — the bolt must
remain locked open;
12. Depress the bolt catch — the bolt must fully close;
13. Pull the trigger; and
14. Place the safety lever in the “S” (SAFE) position.
MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE
Inspect the magazine frequently. The magazine follower must
move freely and have adequate spring tension so that each
cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding position. The magazine
lips should be clean and free of cracks, dents, or nicks, so that
cartridges are held in their proper feeding position.
When cleaning is necessary, use a solvent that will not rust the
metal components or adversely affect the magazine follower.
After the magazine has been soaked in solvent to loosen foreign
matter, be certain to shake it vigorously (with the loading open-
ing away from you) to remove solvent or residue from within the
magazine. Penetrating oils and solvent inside a magazine can
“kill” or weaken cartridge primers, which can result in fail-
ures to fire or other possibly dangerous malfunctions, such as
leaving a bullet in the bore!
After cleaning, always check to be certain that the magazine
follower movement and spring tension are correct, and that no
solvent or debris remain. Improper reassembly of the maga-
zine spring can cause a potentially dangerous malfunction. If
cleaning does not restore proper tension, or if you experience
a problem with the magazine, do not use it. Get a new one.