Česká Zbrojovka Cz 97 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
CZ 97 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

CZ 97  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL   15 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 unauthorised 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...

CZ 97  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL   
16 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 anyones 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...

CZ 97  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL   17 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...

CZ 97  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL   
18 The CZ 97 incorporates several safety features designed for achieving 
supreme safety standard: 
- The loaded chamber indicator indicates the presence of a cartridge in the 
chamber  
- Safety notch on the hammer prevents inadvertent discharge  
- The firing pin safety positively secures drop safety of the pistol 
- The manual safety is designed in such a way that besides engaging the 
pistol’s safety mode it also enables to carry the pistol with safety off and...

CZ 97  -  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 handgun or cause injury to 
the shooter. 
For the CZ 97 pistol the use of ammunition with the  revolver wadcutter type of 
bullet particularly...

CZ 97  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL   
20 Unloading the Pistol 
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION! 
- remove the magazine 
- draw back the slide and verify the last cartridge has been extracted from the 
chamber and ejected 
- let the slide snap fully forward 
- depress the trigger (dry fire) 
 
Engaging the Safety Mode 
Push the safety up to the Safety-On position (Fig. 5) until the red warning dot is 
covered. The safety in this position blocks the trigger mechanism and slide, thus...

CZ 97  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL   21 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly 
POINT YOUR PISTOL IN A SAFE DIRECTION! 
1. Remove the magazine. The pistol must not be disassembled with the magazine 
inserted! 
2. Put the safety to OFF position, in order to release the movement of the slide 
(not valid for versions with no manual safety). 
3. MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER! 
4. Retract the hammer slightly back and then release it, until it stops on half-cock...

CZ 97  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL   
22 Cleaning the Pistol 
Clean the pistol 
- each time you use it 
- if you get your pistol wet 
- as soon as possible after shooting 
- at least once a year in a temperate climate 
- as often as once a month in a tropical climate, or other demanding 
environment. 
 
Cleaning the Barrel Bore and the Cartridge Chamber 
If the pistol has not been fired or if only a few cartridges have been fired, clean the 
barrel bore and cartridge chamber by the clean patch attached to the...

CZ 97  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL   23 TROUBLESHOOTING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES 
 
If your pistol 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 unintentional discharge is 
substantially increased. For this reason, carefully observe the Safety Instructions 
already mentioned above. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction, do not turn 
the pistol against...