SIG SAUER SIG522 Rifle - Manual (Page 22)

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when it counts ™
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if your rifle stops firing with a live round in the chamber of a hot barrel (a misfire or jam),
remove the round immediately. if you cannot remove the round within 10 seconds, remove
the magazine and wait at least 15 minutes with the rifle pointing in a safe direction. This way,
neither the user nor any other person would be injured by the possibility of a round
“cooking-off” (a round detonating due to the heat of the barrel). Keep your face away from
the ejection port while clearing a hot chamber.
6.2 minimizing malfunctions (“Jams”)
Malfunctions can largely be avoided by cleaning the rifle (see section 8.3 “cleaning the
rifle”).
• after each firing session
• Whenever a buildup of firing residue is suspected
• Whenever the rifle is exposed to extreme environmental conditions (rain, snow, freezing
temperatures, etc.)
7.0 disassembly
1. unload rifle (see section 5.0) – visually and physically check to ensure the rifle is clear of
all ammunition;
2. ensure the bolt is forward;
3. retract the front and rear takedown pins – the pins are captive and will not fully remove;
4. Separate the trigger casing from the receiver;
5. Pull the charging handle fully to the rear, exposing the recoil spring assembly;
6. Pull the charging handle outward and remove from the bolt;
Step 4
Step 3
Step 6