Traditions Tip Up - Manual (Page 20)

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XII: CLEANING AND DISASSMEBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
!
WARNING : Before proceeding with disassembly and
maintenance of your rifle, make certain the gun is
unloaded. In a safe position with the action closed &
safety engaged
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR FIREARM
CLEAN & LUBRICATE IT!
These are brief instructions on what to do before you use
your firearm for the first time.
Please review the Disassembly instructions before
attempting to disassemble your firearm.. When you first
take the firearm out of the box there will be some
manufacturing oils and grease for shipping purposes. These
residues need to be removed so that the firearm will
function properly.
Proper maintenance and cleaning of your Tip Up will
require you to remove the barreled action from the stock.
You must clean the firearm each time it is used. Please see
the Disassembly and Cleaning sections for more
information. Take time before such cleaning to study the
Disassembly/Assembly procedures and the accompanying
photographs to thoroughly acquaint yourself with your
rifle’s subassemblies.