SIG SAUER SP2009 - Manual (Page 16)

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Caring for your Pistol
WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE,
MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED.
THIS INCLUDES THE MAGAZINE AND CHAMBER.
Follow these instructions and your SIG SAUER pistol will remain in excellent
condition even after years of hard service.
NOTE: Your SIG SAUER pistol comes from the factory with a light coating of
protective grease and oils. Before you fire the pistol, you should disassemble,
clean and lubricate it as recommended on this page.
WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY DISASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE
YOU ARE WEARING EYE PROTECTION
Barrel and chamber:
Clean the barrel and the chamber from the rear with a quality cleaning solvent,
using a cleaning rod and brush of the correct caliber. Never clean the barrel
from the muzzle end. Wipe the interior and exterior of the barrel free of all
residue. Lightly lubricate the barrel, inside and out, with a quality lubricant
designed for firearms.
Breech face and locking insert:
Use a small nylon bristle brush to thoroughly clean these areas.
External metal surfaces:
After each use, wipe all metal surfaces with a cloth lightly soaked with a
lubricant preservative. This will remove any foreign material and preserve the
finish of the pistol. Lightly lubricate the recoil spring (3), recoil spring guide (2)
and frame rails before reassembling the pistol.
NOTE: Some cleaning solvents may be harmful to the finish of your pistol.
Read the solvent manufacturer's product use instructions and warning labels
before using.
IMPORTANT
It is your responsibility to maintain your pistol.
If rust appears in the bore, the barrel should be replaced.
PRIOR TO SHOOTING MAKE SURE THE BORE IS DRY.
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