is important to “set” it permanently in place. Do this by tightening the set screw enough that it leaves a mark on the side of the hammer. Then remove the extension.
Support the hammer on a firm work bench or padded anvil and center punch the mark left by the set screw. The gun and hammer must be well supported during this operation (see Figure 21).
6.Reinstall the hammer extension in the location deter- mined previously. If the locking compound has been worn off of the screw you will want to put a drop of locking compound (like Loctite®) on the threads before inserting.
7.Tighten the set screw, making sure it engages into the indent made by the center punch.
WARNING: HAMMER EXTENSIONS CAN LOOSEN WITH USE. OCCASIONALLY CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR HAMMER EXTENSION IS STILL ON TIGHTLY.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS
Your Model 9422 will function better and more reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING PRO- CEDURES, ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THERE
ARE NO CARTRIDGES IN THE CHAMBER, MAGAZINE OR ACTION/FEED AREAS.
You should clean your Model 9422 after every day of shooting and more often if it becomes excessively dirty.
A minimum cleaning includes wiping down the action and oiling key parts. Most regular maintenance will also include cleaning the barrel. If you encounter a function problem be sure to give your gun a thorough cleaning to see if it solves the problem before seeking the services of one of our Authorized Repair Centers, our service facility or a competent gunsmith. To clean your firearm, adhere to the following general guidelines.
CLEANING PROCEDURES —
BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.
To protect the rifling at the muzzle of your rifle from damage (which can affect accuracy) take down your Model 9422 into the barrel/receiver half and the buttstock/lever half as explained previously.
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