Beretta Cx4 Storm Beretta CX4 Storm User Manual - Page 21

OBSTRUCTION CHECK Check the barrel to be sure there are no obstructions in the chamber and bore. This is extremely important because if another cartridge is fired into an obstructed barrel, a catastrophic failure can result. To visually check to be sure there are no obstructions in the barrel, follow the disassembly steps below: DISASSEMBLY WARNING: Always be certain that the carbine is unloaded. ! Please refer to the instructions given in the "load check" paragraph. Notice: It is advisable to carry out the field stripping operations over a table to catch components should they drop. CAUTION: Before disassembling the parts, carefully observe and memorize the position of the components to facilitate their correct reassembly. • Remove the magazine by pushing the magazine release button. (Fig. 6) • To facilitate disassembly, it is advisable to cock the hammer. Retract the bolt by means of the cocking handle and gently take the bolt to the closed position. (Fig. 7) WARNING: By retracting the cocking handle when an empty ! magazine is inserted in the carbine, the bolt remains in the open position. To close the bolt press the bolt release lever downwards. Always keep your fingers away from the ejection por t. • Push the disassembly latch out the frame of the carbine. (Fig. 9) The disassembly latch can be removed from either side. 63