SIG SAUER SIG522 Rifle - Manual (Page 25)

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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 opening 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 failures
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
magazine 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. damaged, non-standaRd, oR imPRoPeRly assembled
magaZines should not be used. they can cause the Pistol to malfunction.
caRe and cleaning
1. your rifle is delivered factory packaged and preserved with a light coating of protective
grease and oils. Before loading make certain that all packing grease and oil has been
cleaned from the bore and exposed mechanism.
2. before you begin to disassemble your firearm for cleaning, always double-check to
make sure it is unloaded!
3. after cleaning always check to be sure that no cleaning patch or other obstruction
remains in the bore or chamber!
4. for maintenance guidelines, see section 9.0
tRansPoRtation and stoRage
When transporting your firearm to and from shooting activities, keep it unloaded for your
safety and for the safety of others. When storing your firearm, keep it separated from
ammunition, under lock and key if possible, and out of the reach of children and other
inexperienced or unauthorized persons.