Beretta SO 10 User Manual - Page 35

CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE (Fig. 17) WARNING: Always unload your shotgun before placing it in a vertical position such as against a wall, fence, tree, etc. as it may fall and be irreparably damaged. The gun may fall from a standing position with ! sufficient force to be discharged. If you need to put the Beretta SO10 down temporarily when out hunting, it is advisable to unload it and leave it with the barrels open on a soft surface completely insulated from the damp ground. DISASSEMBLY WARNING: Always be certain the shotgun is unloaded before attempting disassembly. ! WARNING: Always point the shotgun in a safe direction and keep the fingers away from the trigger. ! NOTICE: In order to preserve the wood and metal surfaces from the possibility of corrosion and scratching, it is advisable to wear cotton cleaning gloves before handling any part of the Beretta SO10. It is also recommended to handle the shotgun over a soft and smooth surface. The beautiful walnut grain is enhanced by multiple, hand-applied, layers of oil, wax and Tru-Oil® (upon request). The surfaces of the stock and fore-end can be subject to scratching or marring if not properly handled and stored. Similarly, the metal parts (barrels and receiver) are susceptible to the moisture and acidity of the hands. • Check to ensure the chambers are empty (See previous paragraph). • Decock the hammers (See paragraph: "DECOCKING THE HAMMERS"). • Remove the fore-end from the barrels by pulling the fore-end catch lever down (Fig. 18). CAUTION: Do not pull the fore-end down too far before pulling it forward to remove it. This will prevent the fore-end iron from knocking against the receiver. - 83 -