to clean around the extractor, ejector and other small breech bolt components. An
6.INSPECT THE BARREL AND CHAMBER. TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT NO PATCHES HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY LEFT IN THEM.
Remove any that remain.
7.Reassemble your rifle if you performed a complete cleaning.
8.Wipe all wood surfaces with a soft cloth.
9.When transporting only, store your Model 9422 in a quality protective case to prevent scratches and dents. For long term storage, store in a dry place to prevent corro- sion. Store away from children.
MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND ALWAYS STORE AMMUNITION SEPARATELY.
OTHER CLEANING SUGGESTIONS —
•Never pour large quantities of oil into the receiver or other parts. It can drain down to the wood and soften it
— and cause permanent damage and loosening of the stock.
•After extended periods of heavy use, your rifle should be taken to a qualified gunsmith to have the action disas- sembled for professional cleaning and lubrication.
•Laminated wood (WinTuff and WinCam) models require the same care and cleaning as walnut or hard- wood.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR MODEL 9422 APART FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
This is a specialized, finely fitted mechanism. You may permanently mar it by attempting to disassemble the inner mechanism assemblies. If further disassembly for service or cleaning is required, take your gun to a U. S. Repeating Arms Company Authorized Repair Center or a competent gunsmith as explained under “Service or Repair.”
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