User manual BARNETT CROSSBOWS QUAD AVI

[. . . ] Congratulations, you are the proud owner of the finest Production crossbow in the world! Please follow all safety, assembly and trouble shooting instructions contained in this manual. It is extremely important to read and follow the instructions before attempting to use your crossbow. Serious injuries to yourself or others, damage to your crossbow, or poor performance from your crossbow could result from failure to thoroughly read and understand these instructions. If any part of this manual is unclear to you, contact the Sales Department at 800-237-4507. [. . . ] Make sure that the string is seated at the bottom of the tumbler. The tumbler is the part of the trigger that the string is resting on when cocked. If it is resting at the top of the tumbler, use both thumbs and gently push string down until it is seated at the bottom of the tumbler to ensure proper arrow flight. Note: The serving on the string has had a line on each side of the flight surface marked at the factory. After cocking the crossbow make sure that the marks on the string are showing equally on each side of the trigger mechanism. Unevenly cocked crossbows will have erratic arrow flight. When restringing your crossbow mark the serving of the string, on each side of the flight track at rest, where the string leaves the flight surface (track) and apply Barnett Lubewax to the string serving and track surface. Arrow Retainer When loaded, the arrow should lie "flat" in the flight groove. The arrow retaining spring should not be twisted to the left or right and should exert only enough pressure on the rear of the arrow to hold it in place. It should not lift the front of the arrow off the flight groove. At this point, the arrow should be lying directly parallel with the flight groove. We recommend the use of Barnett arrows manufactured specifically for your Barnett crossbow. Loading your Crossbow · Place the arrow forward under the front sight bracket and lay the arrow on the flight surface. When using arrows with half moon nocks, be sure that the odd colored fletch is placed in the flight groove and that the concaved nock is parallel to the string. · Slide the arrow back under the arrow retaining spring and fully into the trigger mechanism. Note: The arrow retaining spring should only exert enough pressure to hold the arrow in place without lifting it from its position on the flight surface. 9 Firing your Crossbow To fire the arrow from your crossbow: · Point the crossbow in a safe direction. · Slide the safety forward to the off position. The crossbow will now fire when the trigger is pulled. The safety MUST be disengaged in this manner prior to every shot. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FINGERS BELOW THE STOCK FORE END (FLIGHT TRACK) WHILE SHOOTING. Note photos below. This will prevent your hands from being struck by the string as it travels forward. The velocity of the string hitting your fingers will cause severe injury. Unloading your Crossbow By far, the easiest way to un-cock a cocked crossbow is to fire an arrow into a target or into the ground away from debris, loose rocks or other people. Sighting-In the Crossbow Using the rear peep sight and front sight pins: · Place the first sight pin near the top of the front sight bracket. 10 · Shooting at a target from 10 yards, aim for the bulls eye. [. . . ] Note: It is normal for AVi limb material to displace around the Limb/Prod Area. PRIOR TO EVERY SHOOTING SESSION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A COMPLETE CHECK OF CABLES, WHEELS, SCREWS AND ARROWS BE MADE. · Always store your crossbow in a safe, dry place. · Do not expose your crossbow to extreme heat, such as closed, hot vehicles or near heat sources. [. . . ]