HTI Manual - Desert Tactical Arms

INITIAL CLEANING1. Upon receipt of rifle, disassemble (see page 13) and inspect.2. Clean rifle as per Periodic Maintenance procedure.3. Any heavy or gummy deposits may be removed using very light rust preventiveoils such as Break Free, C.B.C., W.D. 40, or similar. After cleaning, wipe dryand lightly coat with gun oil.4. Never use abrasive or metallic objects, synthetic cloth, dry cleaning fluids, detergents,acids, lye, water or steam.5. Reassemble and make sure the rifle and safeties function properly.6. Observe all safety precautions (see pages 4-5).38PERIODIC MAINTENANCE1. Bore Obstruction: If the bore is obstructed the operator first must determine whatthe obstruction is, where it is located, and how tightly lodged it is in the barrel.NEVER attempt to “shoot out” a bore obstruction as damage to the system mayoccur (as well as possible operator injury). Snow and/or ice can generally bepushed out with a cleaning rod with patch. Should it not be possible to move it in