Manual

Operation Under Unusual
Conditions
NOTE
Unusual conditions are defined as any climatic
condition requiring special maintenance of this
weapon.
Perform the maintenance outlined for the climate
that most applies to your operational area.
Hot, dry climates are usually dusty and sandy areas. They are hot during day-
light hours and cool during the night hours.
A.
Dust and sand will get into the weapon and will cause malfunctions and
excessive wear on component working surfaces through abrasive action
during the firing operations.
B
.
Corrosion is less likely to form on metal parts in a dry climate; therefore,
lubricate internal working surfaces only with a small application of clean-
er, lubricant and preservative (always shake CLP prior to use). Do not
lubricate external parts of the weapon. Doing so will only collect dust
and sand, making it more difficult to keep the OA-93/OA-96 clean. Do
not lubricate internal components of the magazines, or the magazine well
on the OA-96.
C. Using additional equipment
- i.e., protective cap and spare magazine
protective bags and overall protective cover will help keep dust and sand
from getting into the OA-93/OA-96. Use these items as the situation war-
rants. As a minimum precaution to keep dust and sand out of your
weapon, keep the ejection port cover closed, a cartridge magazine
installed, and a muzzle cap on your OA-93/OA-96.
NOTE: Before firing, remove the protective cap and keep for later use.
However, it is not dangerous to fire the weapon with the protective cap in
place; the cap will blow off when the first round is fired and may be lost.
HEAVY RAIN
Perform maintenance according to the appropriate climatic condition. Use
additional equipment
- protective cap and spare magazine, protective bags
and over-all protective cover as the situation warrants. Always keep the
OA-93/OA-96 dry. Using the protective cap will help keep water out of the
barrel. Always drain any water from the barrel before firing. Dry the bore
with a swab and cleaning rod, if necessary