Manual

Operation of the Safety Lever: The Czech Model 70 pistol is equipped with a
2-position safety lever.
In the upper-most position (see illustration #2) the red dot is exposed, indicat-
ing the pistol is in the “FIRE” mode. Pulling the trigger when the safety lever is
in the upper-most position when the pistol is loaded with a round in the chamber
will cause the pistol to fire! Setting the safety lever to the middle position (cover-
ing the red dot so it is not visible) puts the pistol in the “SAFE” condition (see
Illustration #3). Always keep the pistol’s safety lever in this middle position until
you are actually ready to fire. The safety lever also has a third decocking func-
tion that causes the hammer to fall safely (if cocked) without firing a cartridge
that may be in the chamber. The safety lever rebounds to the “SAFE” position
after performing the decocking function. Always keep the pistol pointed in a
safe direction when using the decock function.
Note: it is possible that the pistol could discharge when using the
decocoking function if parts in the mechanism are worn. To avoid serious injury, death or property damage,
familiarize yourself with the safety lever’s positions and functions before loading your pistol and have your
pistol checked regularly by a competent gunsmith.
To load the pistol:
WARNING! Before loading, make sure the inside of the barrel is free of dirt or other obstructions.
WARNING! Always check each cartridge to ensure it is of the correct caliber before loading.
WARNING! Keep your fingers away from the trigger while loading.
WARNING! Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
1. Place the safety lever in the “SAFE” position by moving it to its lower position. See Illustration #3. You should hear an
audible “click” when it is correctly in place.
2. Press the magazine catch inward and pull the magazine out of the pistol. (See Illustration #4)
3. Load the magazine with up to 8-rounds of good quality .32 ACP ammunition by pressing the cartridges one-at-a-time
into the spring-loaded magazine’s feed lips.
4. Install the magazine back into the pistol by inserting it into its well. You will hear an audible “click” when it is in place.
Pull on the magazine slightly to ensure it is locked into position. (See illustration #5)
5. Keeping your finger off the trigger and pointing the pistol in a safe direction with the safety lever still in the “SAFE”
position, grasp the serrated portion of the rear of the slide and fully retract the slide before releasing it. As the slide
moves rapidly forward under spring pressure, it will strip a round from the magazine and insert it into the chamber of the
barrel, readying the pistol for firing.
WARNING! The pistol is now loaded and will fire if the safety lever is moved to the upper or “FIRE”
position and the trigger is pulled! Handle with extreme caution and keep the muzzle (the end of the
barrel) pointed in a safe direction!
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Illustration #2
Safety Lever in upper “FIRE” position,
red dot exposed. Pistol is ready to be
fired. Exercise great caution when han-
dling pistol in this condition!
Illustration #3
The safety lever in the lower or “SAFE”
position. The pistol cannot be fired.
Illustration #4
The magazine release is situated on the left
side of the frame, behind the trigger guard.
Illustration #5
The magazine properly
installed in position.