Česká Zbrojovka Cz 452 ZKM Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
CZ 452 ZKM 
 
 
  

CZ 452 ZKM  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15 Before handling the firearm read this manual carefully and observe the following safety instructions. Improper and careless handling of the firearm could result in unintentional discharge and could cause injury, death, or damage to property. The same consequences can be caused by any 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...

CZ 452 ZKM  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 16 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Always follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of others. 
1. Always handle your firearm as if it were loaded. 
2. Never point your firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. 
3. Never take anyones word that a gun is unloaded. 
4. Always make sure that your firearm is not loaded before laying it down, or handing it to another person. 
5. Always store your rifle unloaded with the striking mechanism released. 
6. Never...

CZ 452 ZKM  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 17 17. Never fire your firearm near an animal unless it is trained to accept the noise. 
18. Never indulge in horseplay while holding your firearm. 
19. Failure to fire: always hold the firearm, keeping it pointed towards the target, or a safe open area and wait 30 seconds 
when the firearm fails to fire. If a hangfire (slow ignition) has occurred, the round will fire within 30 seconds. If the 
round does not fire, remove the magazine, eject the round and examine the...

CZ 452 ZKM  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 18 - Controlling elements which are simple in operation, and easy to reach 
- Adjustable trigger pull 
- Cocking indicator indicates cocking of the striking mechanism 
- Easy disassembly for cleaning and routine maintenance, which can be carried out without any tools 
- A high degree of accuracy when firing 
- A long service life 
- High functional reliability in all environments, even with ammunitions made by various manufacturers, and with 
different types of bullets...

CZ 452 ZKM  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 19 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 firearm or cause injury to the shooter. 
 
Removal of the Magazine 
Press the magazine catch located at the front of the magazine in a...

CZ 452 ZKM  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 20 Unloading of the Rifle 
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE RIFLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION! 
- Remove the magazine in the manner as already described 
- Move the safety to its Safety-Off position in order that the bolt can be opened 
- Open the bolt and check to ensure that the cartridge has been extracted from the chamber and ejected 
- Close the bolt 
- Depress the trigger (dry fire) 
 
Cocking Indicator Function 
Cocking of the striking mechanism is indicated by the...

CZ 452 ZKM  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 21 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly 
1. Remove the magazine. 
2. Shift the safety to its Off position, in order that the bolt can be manipulated. 
3. Open the bolt, and after depressing the trigger to its extreme rear remove the bolt by moving it rearward. 
 
Disassembly of the Bolt 
1. Remove the bolt from the receiver as previously described. 
2. Keeping the firm grip of the bolt body rotate the bolt handle to the right (in the same...

CZ 452 ZKM  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 22 Cleaning the Barrel Bore and the Cartridge Chamber 
If the firearm has not been fired or if only a few cartridges have been fired, clean the barrel bore and cartridge chamber 
by a clean patch attached to a cleaning rod. Repeat, changing patches, until the last patch comes out clean. 
When the barrel bore is very dirty, apply a gun cleaning solution using a cleaning brush. Let the solvent act for about 10 
minutes (this time may vary depending on the solvent agent...

CZ 452 ZKM  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 TROUBLESHOOTING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES 
 
If your firearm is properly used and maintained, malfunctions will rarely occur. However, if such a situation does occur 
please observe the following instructions. 
CAUTION - if a malfunction occurs, the possibility of an unintentional discharge is substantially increased. For this 
reason, when clearing malfunctions, observe the Safety Instructions already mentioned above. Keep the rifle pointed in 
a safe direction, do not...