SIG SAUER P556 User Manual

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P556 Pistol Operators Manual

1511582 VER 08.01.08

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 fire-
arm clean and in proper working order can lead to a poten-
tially dangerous condition and an accident causing
serious bodily injury or property damage may result.

9.1. Cleaning

The P556 pistol must be cleaned after each shooting session or

whenever performance is suspect. Clean the pistol 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 pistol, using care to remove carbon

and firing residue. Pay particular attention to the operating rod,

gas valve, and chamber areas;

5. Lightly lubricate areas of metal contact with a high quality

firearms lubricant or grease, paying particular attention to the

bolt/bolt carrier, receiver rails, operating rod, and gas valve;