EAA Zasatava PAP Instruction Manual

PAP

SEMI AUTO RIFLE

WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

European American Armory

411 Hawk Street

Rockledge, Florida 32955

[phone]

www.eaa.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

© Copyright 2009

EAA MODEL:

PAP SEMI AUTO RIFLE

WARNING AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL # BARREL LENGTH CALIBERS FINISH TYPE

PAP 16.75" 7.62X39 BLUE / CAMO SEMI AUTO
PAP 16.75" 308 BLUE / CAMO SEMI AUTO

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Weight (average) – 9 lbs

Overall Length - 36.5"

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

Record the serial number of your firearm:
# ___________________________________________________________

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 firearm is
stolen or for warranty repair. Before handling any firearm, make sure you know
the safety procedures and most importantly, keep the firearm pointed in a safe
direction.

W A R N I N G

**YOU RISK INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS FIREARM**
Before handling this firearm, read, understand and follow the instructions in this
manual. Always keep this manual with the firearm. If you lend, give or sell this
firearm, be sure the manual goes with it. If there is anything you do not
understand, seek advice from someone qualified in safe handling of firearms.

W A R N I N G

*This firearm should always be transported and stored unloaded in its case.*

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TYPE OF AMMUNITION TO BE USED

It is suggested that high quality commercially manufactured ammunition be
used in this firearm. Some factory ammunition works better than others and
you should stick with the brand you find works well in your firearm. Avoid
military surplus or hot loaded ammo. The use of reloaded, high pressure or
hand loaded ammunition will void the warranty.

N O T I C E

RIFLES ARE CLASSIFIED AS FIREARMS OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS and
are sold by European American Armory Corporation with the specific
understanding that we are not responsible in any manner what-so-ever for
their safe handling or resale under local laws and regulations.

European American Armory Corp. shall not be responsible in any manner
whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, for physical injury or for property
damage resulting in whole or in part from (1) intentional or negligent discharge,
(2) improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications and/or
alteration to the internal/safety mechanisms, (4) defective, improper, high
pressure, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) corrosion and/or lack of
proper maintenance (6) neglect, or (7) other influences beyond our direct
and immediate control. This limitation applies regardless of whether liability
is asserted on the basis of contract, negligence or strict liability (including any
failure to warn). Under no circumstance shall European American Armory
Corporation be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss
of use of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

1. We recommend that you get competent firearms instruction in safe handling

before using this firearm. Please ask your dealer. All guns are extremely
dangerous if carelessly handled or used. Remember that the firearm user is
the primary “safety” and to depend on any mechanical devices is to be only
half safe.

2. This firearm will fire if a cartridge is in the chamber and the trigger is pulled
and the safety is disengaged and the bolt is in the battery position.

3. DO NOT LOAD THIS FIREARM UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THIS
FIREARM OPERATES. KEEP this firearm unloaded at all times except when
ready to fire and you are sure of your target.

4. ALWAYS carry this firearm in a case or original box unloaded.

5. NEVER point this firearm at anything that is not your intended target even

if this firearm is unloaded. When loading, cleaning, unloading or handling,
always be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and always keep your
finger off the trigger.

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6. NEVER assume any gun is unloaded. Before handling, check to make
sure the chamber is empty. See unloading Instructions and then unload any
ammunition. Make sure you know that this or any firearm is fully unloaded
before displaying or handling it. When handling any firearm, keep your fingers
away from the trigger at all times until you intend to fire.

7. WARNING: The actual firearm does not contain any lead; however, it
does fire ammunition containing lead or lead compounds known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive toxicity, and other
serious physical injury. Those who discharge a firearm, stand near someone
who discharges a firearm or cleans firearms are hereby warned of the dangers
presented by lead and lead compounds and should take protective health
measures. Avoid exposure to lead while handling and wash your hands after
contact. Proper air ventilation is absolutely necessary when shooting indoors.

A M M U N I T I O N W A R N I N G

Old, Hot-loaded and/or re-loaded ammunition may be dangerous. Because
of the poor or nonexistent quality control standards among some companies
or people who make reloaded ammunition and the dangers of overloads and
under loads (squib loads) which may occur, we recommend that only good
quality new factory ammunition be fired in our firearms. [If you prepare your
own hand loads, do NOT exceed recommended pressures in line with those
generated by standard factory loads as manufactured by Remington,
Winchester, Federal, PMC or other reputable companies.] Old ammunition
may not fire with sufficient force to expel the projectile from the barrel.

READING THESE SAFETY RULES WILL SAVE

YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

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

NEVER PLAY with your firearm. It is not a toy and can be a very dangerous
weapon that can cause serious personal injury or death.

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Treat every gun as if it is
loaded...all the time. NEVER point any firearm (loaded or unloaded) at any
person or anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep your gun 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 gun’s “safety” to protect you from unsafe gun handling. A
safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for common sense and
gun safety procedures.

Never leave a gun unattended or where it could fall and fire.

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READING THESE SAFETY RULES WILL SAVE

YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Store guns 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 guns and ammo.

Test your gun’s operation and safeties only at a shooting range while the
firearm is pointed in a safe direction.

Know your target and what is beyond. Ask yourself what your bullet will hit if
it misses the target or passes through the intended target. Remember, a fired
projectile can travel over 1.5 miles (including a ricochet) and is capable of
going through walls.

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

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

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

When receiving a gun, always open the bolt and check to make sure the
chamber is unloaded.

NEVER accept anyone’s word that a gun is “unloaded” or “empty”. You should
immediately open the action and check to make sure it is unloaded.

Be careful with ALL ammunition. Even “blank” cartridges are deadly at close
range due to the muzzle blast. Make sure your ammunition is in new and in
good clean condition. Do NOT oil or grease ammo as this may damage the
cartridge primer. Do NOT tamper with or alter the standard factory ammunition.

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

Never put your hand over the muzzle of a gun.

ALWAYS WEAR protective shooting glasses and hearing protection when using
firearms.

Spectators should be at least 10 feet behind and away from the shooter while
the shooter is loading, shooting and unloading. Spectators should wear
protection for hearing and sight loss and they should avoid distracting those
shooting their firearms.

Never drop your gun. If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper
function before using it again.

Do NOT alter or modify your gun. Don’t try to change your gun’s trigger pull,
because it may affect sear engagement and thereby cause accidental firing.

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READING THESE SAFETY RULES WILL SAVE

YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Do NOT remove any internal safety or safety device on the firearm. Safety
mechanisms are designed to protect you from injury or death.

Do maintain and keep your gun clean. Keep in a dry place away from other
metals and water. If your gun shows sign of corrosion or improper operation,
have it serviced by a competent gunsmith.

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction when loading and unloading your
gun. Never point the muzzle at anyone.

Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water....bullets ricochet.

If a gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it pointed down range at
the target for 60 seconds. Sometimes slow primer ignition will cause a “hang
fire” and the cartridge will go off after a short pause. If it still fails to fire, keep
muzzle pointed in safe direction and avoid exposure to the breech, as you
attempt to unload your firearm.

Never let water, snow, mud or other material enter the barrel. Always be sure
the barrel is free of any obstruction.

Since many ammunition identifications sound similar, be sure that you use
only the correct ammunition for your gun. Do NOT use the wrong size or
wrong strength ammunition in your firearm.

Repeated and prolonged exposure to gunfire may cause toxic levels of lead
in your body. High levels of lead in the blood may result cancer, impotency,
birth defects and other serious physical injury. When shooting indoors, make
sure there is proper fresh air ventilation.

Teach children: 1. NOT to touch guns, bullets, cartridges, shells, flares or any
explosive device and 2. If they discovery such a dangerous item or weapon, they
must immediately report its location to their parents, school teacher and police.

Remember a firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone
else. Be careful with your firearm — an accident is almost always the result of
not following basic safety rules.

HOME SAFETY IS PROBABLY YOUR BIGGEST CONCERN. We suggest a
gun lock such as Master Gun Locks. They work on most firearms and are
available in gun shops and sporting goods departments. For more information
write: Master Gun Locks; Master Lock Company, P.O. Box 10367, Milwaukee.
WI 53210. You have invested this much in your new firearm, now invest a little
more in your family’s safety.

USED FIREARMS - If you got your European American Armory firearm as a
used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should unload it and check all its functions
to be sure it works correctly. Firearms are some times altered to work

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