SIG SAUER SIG522 Rifle - Manual (Page 26)

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maintenance
9.0. maintenance
all firearms require periodic maintenance and inspection which may reveal a need for
adjustment or repair. Have your firearm checked by a competent gunsmith annually even
if it seems to be working well, since breakage, improper functioning or corrosion of some
components may not be apparent from external examination.
if you notice any mechanical
malfunction, do not continue to use the firearm. unload the firearm and take it to a
competent gunsmith immediately for a thorough examination. Similarly, if water, sand,
or other foreign matter enters the internal mechanism, immediately dismantle the firearm
for a complete and thorough cleaning.
failure to keep your firearm clean and in proper
working order can lead to a potentially dangerous condition and an accident causing
serious bodily injury or property damage may result.
9.1. cleaning the Rifle
The Sig522 rifle must be cleaned after each shooting session or whenever performance is
suspect. clean the rifle as follows:
1. unload the weapon per Section 5.0;
2. field strip the weapon per Section 7.0;
3. clean the barrel and chamber from the rear;
4. clean other parts of the rifle, using care to remove carbon and firing residue. Pay
particular attention to the chamber areas, and bolt face, which should be addressed every
500 rounds.
5. lightly lubricate areas of metal contact with a high quality firearms lubricant or grease,
paying particular attention to the bolt, recoil spring assembly, and receiver rails;
6. apply a light coating of high quality firearms lubricant or grease to exposed metal
surfaces to enhance corrosion protection;
7. reassemble the rifle per section 7.1; and
8. Perform a function check in accordance with section 7.2.