EAA IZH-46 Instruction Manual

IZH46

European American Armory

402 Richard Road

Rockledge, FL. 32955

AIR PISTOL

WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

European American Armory Corp.

3855 North U.S. Highway 1

Cocoa, Florida 32926

[phone]

www.eaacorp.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

© Copyright 2004

EAA MODEL: IZH46

AIR PISTOL

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Air Pistols are not toys. This Air Pistol is recommended for
adult use. Misuse or careless use may cause serious injury or death.
This Air Pistol is dangerous within 500 yards.

Do NOT cock or handle your Air Pistol before you read and understand
the warnings and instructions contained in this manual.

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s
manual contains important warnings, instructions and safety procedures
which must be understood BEFORE using this Air Pistol. Read the
ENTIRE MANUAL and if you do not understand any part of it or the
operation of your Air Pistol, stop and seek professional instruction. You
can get a copy of this manual from European American Armory Corp.
upon request.

Record the serial number of your Air Pistol:
# ____________________________________________________

and a description of it:

_____________________________________________________

Make a copy of this manual, proof of purchase/sales record for
safekeeping in a secure safe or fireproof container. Such proof is
necessary if the Air Pistol is damaged, stolen or sent in for warranty
repair.

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W A R N I N G

**YOU RISK INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS AIR PISTOL**

Before handling this Air Pistol, read, understand and follow the instructions in
this manual. Most importantly, keep the Air Pistol pointed in a safe direction.

Always keep this manual with the Air Pistol. If you lend, give or sell this Air
Pistol, be sure the manual goes with it. If there is anything you do not understand,
seek advice from someone qualified in safe handling of Air Pistols. You must
ALWAYS obey the following warnings, instructions and safety procedures:

1. Thinking the air pistol is unloaded does not mean it is unloaded. If a pellet is
in the chamber and the pistol has been cocked, this pistol can be fired.
Always treat your air pistol as if it is loaded.

2. Always point the muzzle of any air pistol in a safe direction whether the pistol
is loaded or unloaded.

3. NEVER place your hands over the muzzle.

4. Only use lead .177 pellets manufactured to industry standards. If the pellet
does not feed into the chamber, do not force it. There is a reason for the
failure to feed. Determine the reason before continuing.

5. Never alter your air pistol or allow anyone not connected with or authorized to
represent the manufacturer to modify, change, or adjust any of the working
parts of your air pistol.

6. Learn to regularly clean and inspect your air pistol.

7. Wear eye protection whenever you shoot your pistol or when around others
using air pistols. You only get one set of eyes .

8. This air pistol is extremely powerful and is not designed for the beginner . This
class of air pistol is intended for use by experienced adult shooters.

9. Your air pistol cannot think. You must be alert and thoughtful at all times to
insure your safety and the safety of the people and property near you.

10. Shoot sober! Do not use drugs or alcohol when shooting. Do not engage in
horse play when shooting.

1 1. NEVER shoot a pellet at water or a hard surface as it can ricochet.

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FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE

YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Get competent instruction in safe handling of air pistols before using this air
pistol. Please ask your dealer for names of qualified instructors. All air pistols
are extremely dangerous if carelessly handled or used. Remember that the user
is the primary “safety” and that reliance on any mechanical device should never
replace safe handling procedures.

DO NOT LOAD THIS AIR PISTOL UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND HOW IT
OPERATES. KEEP this air pistol unloaded at all times except when you are

ready to fire and sure of your target.
ALWAYS carry this pistol in a case or original box unloaded.
Do NOT leave your air pistol COCKED for long periods of time or store it COCKED.
NEVER point this air pistol at anything that is not your intended target even if the

air pistol is unloaded. When loading, unloading, cleaning or handling, always be
sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and always keep your finger off the
trigger. NEVER assume any air pistol is unloaded. Before handling, check to
make sure the chamber is empty. See Unloading Instructions. Make sure you
know that this or any air pistol is unloaded before displaying or handling it. When
handling any air pistol, keep your fingers away from the trigger at all times until
you intend to fire.

Get instructions from a competent instructor before using this or any air pistol.
Learn from a professional how to handle, load, unload, operate, fire and care for
your air pistol.

NEVER PLAY with your air pistol. It is not a toy and can cause serious personal
injury or death.

Always keep the air pistol pointed in a safe direction. Treat every air pistol as if it
is loaded...all the time. NEVER point any air pistol (loaded or unloaded) at any
person or anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep your air pistol unloaded
until ready to use and make sure that it is unloaded before cleaning.

Keep your finger OFF the trigger until you are actually aiming at the target and
ready to shoot. Learn to rest your finger outside of the trigger guard.

Never rely on a “safety” to protect you from unsafe handling. A safety is only a
mechanical device, not a substitute for using common sense and following safety
procedures.

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FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE

YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Never leave your air pistol unattended or where it could fall.
Store air pistols and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children .

Make sure that they are properly secured so untrained individuals and children
will be denied access to your air pistol and ammunition.

Test your air pistol’s operation only at a shooting range while the air pistol is
pointed in a safe direction.

Know your target and what is beyond. Ask yourself what the projectile will hit if it
misses the target or passes through the intended target. Remember, a fired
pellet can travel over 400 yards (including a ricochet). Never shoot at hard flat
surfaces or water. . . pellets ricochet.

Air pistols and alcohol or drugs do not mix. Don’t take any alcoholic beverages
and/or drugs before or during shooting activities.

Never pull an air pistol toward you by the muzzle. Don’t climb a tree, cross a
ditch or fence with a loaded air pistol.

Always empty air pistols before entering a house, car, truck, boat, RV, camp or
any building.

When receiving an air pistol, always open the action and check to make sure the
chamber is unloaded.

NEVER accept anyone’s word that an air pistol is “unloaded” or “empty.” You
should immediately open the action and check to make sure it is unloaded. You
should also inspect it by passing a cleaning rod through the bore to make sure it
is clear.

Keep your air pistol unloaded when not actually in use. Load the air pistol only
when on the range preparing to fire and unload it before leaving the range.

Never put your hand over the muzzle of an air pistol.
ALWAYS WEAR protective shooting glasses and hearing protection when using

your air pistol.
Spectators should be at least 10 feet behind and away from the shooter while the

shooter is loading, shooting and unloading. Spectators should wear ear and eye
protection and they should avoid distracting those shooting.

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