SIG SAUER 1911 .22LR - Manual (Page 35)

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8.0 Maintenance
WARNING – MAINTENANCE
Verify the magazine is removed – visually and
physically confirm the pistol is unloaded before
attempting disassembly or performing any main-
tenance steps. Failure to ensure the firearm is
unloaded could result in unintentional discharge,
causing injury or death.
VERIFY THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED
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Before disassembling, remove the magazine.
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Check before cleaning if the pistol is decocked and unloaded.
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Do not put your finger into the slide.
1. Unload and decock the pistol (see 4.7 & 4.8).
2. Make sure that the muzzle shows upwards and the backside of the
receiver rests on the table.
Attention! Recoil spring and recoil spring plug are under pressure. The slide
spring is cocked. When removing the barrel bushing uncontrolled, the recoil
spring and the recoil spring plug could spring from the pistol.
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