Beretta A400 Xcel Parallel Target Kick-Off User Manual - Page 26

! ! EN ! ! ! ! ! 28 CLEANING OF CHOKE TUBES AND ITS HOUSING WARNING: Always check that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Inspect the firearm by looking through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. If it is not empty, unload it as instructed in the relevant section. Check that the hammer is decocked. WARNING: Never look directly through the barrel from the muzzle and do not replace the choke with the shotgun loaded even with the safety engaged. • Clean the choke housing thoroughly using, if necessary, a brush swab soaked with Beretta Gun Oil. Dry with a soft cloth. • Check that the choke is perfectly clean inside and outside. • Apply a thin film of Beretta Gun Oil on the barrel thread and choke tube. INSERTION OF CHOKE TUBES CAUTION: Always check that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Inspect the firearm by looking through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. If it is not empty, unload it as instructed in the relevant section. Check that the hammer is decocked. CAUTION: Never look directly through the barrel from the muzzle and do not replace the choke with the shotgun loaded even with the safety engaged. CAUTION: Check that the choke tube is in pristine condition (not damaged) prior to installing it. • Make sure that the barrel thread and choke tube are perfectly clean and lightly oiled. • Install the desired choke tube. • Manually screw the choke tube clockwise into the barrel. Use the Beretta spanner provided to tighten the choke tube until it is fully lowered into its seat in the barrel. Forcefully tighten it manually. • Remove the spanner from the barrel. CAUTION: Periodically check that the choke tube is tightened correctly, ensuring that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver and empty magazine) and breech bolt in the open position. If necessary, firmly tighten the choke tube with the Beretta spanner. Correct tightening of the choke tube will avoid the occurrence of shotgun damage or injury. CAUTION: The choke must be kept correctly tightened in the barrel at all times, even during storage and cleaning. Cleaning the barrel without the choke tube installed may lead to dirt becoming lodged in the barrel thread and preventing the choke tube from screwing in properly, or to the formation of rust or obstruction in the barrel.