ceska zbrojovka CZ 75 Kadet Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CZ 75 KADET

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Before handling the pistol read this manual carefully and observe the

following safety instructions.

Improper and careless handling of the pistol could result in unintentional
discharge and could cause injury, death or damage to property. The same
consequences can be caused by unauthorized modifications or adjustments,
corrosion, or use of non-standard or damaged ammunition. In these cases the
manufacturer shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for the resultant
consequences.

Before leaving the factory this pistol was tested, carefully inspected, and
packed. CZ cannot accept responsibility for product handling while in transit, or
upon leaving the factory. Therefore, please examine this pistol carefully at the
time of purchase to ensure that it is unloaded and undamaged.

This instruction manual should always accompany this pistol even in the
case of the loan or sale of the pistol.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16
PISTOL DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY 17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18

Ammunition 18

Removal of the Magazine 18

Magazine Loading 18

Pistol Loading 18

Reloading During Shooting 18

Unloading the Pistol 19

Engaging the Safety Mode 19

Sight Adjustment 19
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 20

Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly 20

Firing Pin Disassembly 20

Magazine Disassembly 20

Cleaning the Pistol 21

Cleaning the Barrel Bore and the Cartridge Chamber 21

Cleaning of Other Pistol Parts 21

Preserving 21

Waste Management 21
TROUBLESHOOTING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES 22
LIST OF PARTS 23
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FITTING THE KADET ADAPTER 24
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 26
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 26

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of others.

1. Always handle your pistol as if it were loaded.

2. Never point your pistol at anything you do not intend to shoot.

3. Never take anyone's word that a gun is unloaded.

4. Always make sure that your pistol is not loaded before laying it down, or handing it to
another person.

5. Always keep and carry your pistol empty, with the hammer forward except when you
intend to shoot.

6. Never abuse your pistol by using it for any purpose other than shooting.

7. Never leave the pistol cocked and ready to fire unattended.

8. Before loading your pistol be sure that the barrel bore, chamber, and action are clean
and clear of obstructions. After shooting, clean the dirtied pistol as soon as possible.

9. Always use only clean, dry, original high quality commercially manufactured
ammunition, which is appropriate to the caliber of your pistol.

10. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting.

11. Always wear safety glasses and ear protection when shooting.

12. Always keep the safety on when the pistol is loaded and cocked, until you are ready
to fire. Keep your pistol pointed in a safe direction when disengaging the manual
safety.

13. Always keep clear and keep others clear of the ejection port.

14. Never squeeze the trigger or put your finger in the trigger guard until you are aiming
at a target and ready to shoot.

15. Always be absolutely sure of your target, and the area behind it, before you squeeze
the trigger. A bullet could travel through or past your target up to several hundred
meters.

16. Never shoot at a hard surface such as rock, or a liquid surface such as water.

17. Never fire your pistol near an animal unless it is trained to accept the noise.

18. Never indulge in "horseplay" while holding your pistol.

19. Failure to fire: In case of failure to fire hold the firearm keeping it pointed towards the
target, or a safe open area and wait 30 seconds. If a hangfire (slow ignition) has
occurred, the cartridge will fire within 30 seconds. If the cartridge does not fire, eject
the cartridge and examine it. If the firing pin indent on the cartridge is light, or non­existent, have the firearm examined by a competent gunsmith.

20. Always make sure your pistol is not loaded before cleaning, storing or travelling.

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21. Always keep and store your pistol and ammunition in separate locked receptacles out
of reach and sight of children and untrained people.

22. Never alter any parts of your pistol as the safety and proper function of your pistol
could be seriously compromised.

23. Always be aware that corrosion, use of damaged ammunition, dropping the pistol on
hard surfaces or other "coarse treatment" could cause damage you may not see. If
something like this happens allow the pistol to be examined and tested by a
competent gunsmith.

PISTOL DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY

The names of basic pistol parts used in this Instruction Manual are presented in Fig. 1
on the inner side of the left-hand cover. Nomenclatures of all pistol parts are presented in
the section List of Parts.

It comes in the following variants:

1. The latest model CZ 75 in .22 LR cal. pistol.

2. An individual adapter assembly, which can be used after fitting of appropriate
surfaces on the adapter housing, to the frame of any CZ 75/85 pistol.

3. The CZ 75/85 pistol .22 LR cal. with the CZ 75/85 Kadet adapter set kit.

Characteristic features of all variants are:

- retention of all the characteristic features of the CZ 75, 85 line of pistols

- economical shooting, especially advantageous during practicing

- a good grip in either hand

- low trigger pull weight

- high accuracy of fire

- long service life

- high reliability

- easy to adjust open sights

- suitable for Combat shooting practice

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Ammunition

Use only factory manufactured ammunition of appropriate caliber, which are in
compliance with CIP regulations (International Proof Commission for Firearms) or SAAMI
(Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute Inc. of the United States). The use
of other cartridges could damage the handgun or cause injury to the shooter.

Removal of the Magazine

Hold the pistol in your right/left hand and depress the magazine catch with the
thumb/middle finger and with other hand remove the magazine.

Magazine Loading

With the open end up, grasp the magazine in one hand. Place a cartridge on the
magazine follower (Fig. 2). Press the cartridge down and back until it touches the rear flat
edge of the magazine. Place the next cartridge on top of the previous cartridge and press
down and back. We recommend that when some cartridges are already loaded in the
magazine, depress them slightly with the thumb of the hand which holds the magazine.

The number of cartridges can be checked through the inspection holes in the sides of
the magazine. Do not try to exceed the magazine capacity - doing so can cause a feeding
failure.

Pistol Loading

ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN
LOADING!

Insert a loaded magazine and ensure that it has engaged the magazine catch.

Hold the pistol by the grip with one hand, and with the thumb and index finger grasp
the serrated finger grips on both sides of the slide. Retract the slide to the stop and allow it
to snap forward (Fig. 3). This procedure cocks the hammer and inserts a cartridge into the
chamber. The pistol is now ready to fire. If you do not intend to fire immediately, ensure the
pistol safety by some of the methods mentioned in the section: Engaging the Safety Mode.

Reloading During Shooting

When the last cartridge has been fired the slide will stay to the rear. Remove the
emptied magazine and replace it with a loaded one. Thumb down the slide stop with the
shooting hand (Fig. 4), or draw back the slide with the other hand and allow it to snap
forward (Fig. 3).

The pistol is again loaded and ready to fire.