User manual BEAR ARCHERY FSERIES CROSSBOW

[. . . ] F-Series Crossbow Owner's Instruction Manual Includes models F-300, F-300+, F-325 and F-340 Thank you for purchasing your new Fred Bear F-Series Crossbow!Before you begin shooting, please read this manual carefully. Without proper knowledge and instruction, you could damage your crossbow, or cause injury to yourself or others. If any part of this manual is unclear to you, contact the Customer Service Department at 1-866-556-2754. [. . . ] Do not point your crossbow at anything other than that which you intend to shoot. 6 ! WARNING!DO NOT LOAD YOUR CROSSBOW UNTIL YOU ARE PREPARED TO SHOOT IT. HAVE YOUR TARGETS IN PLACE, AND ENSURE THAT OTHERS AROUND YOU ARE AWARE AND OUT OF THE FLIGHT PATH. Uncocking or Unloading your F-Series Crossbow Do not attempt to unload or uncock a loaded crossbow by hand or with the Rope Cocking Unit. The best way to uncock or unload a crossbow is to shoot it, loaded, into a target or the ground away from loose dirt, debris or other people. Do not dry-fire a crossbow to uncock it. Firing your F-Series Crossbow When firing your crossbow, follow the rules below for safe and accurate shooting. 1. Keeping your trigger finger out of the trigger housing, raise the crossbow's stock to your shoulder while pointing the crossbow in the safe and intended direction, as you would a rifle. Your opposing hand should hold the fore-end of the crossbow, keeping thumb and all fingers below the Flight Deck while shooting. When you are fixed on your target, push the safety mechanism forward into the "Fire" position with your trigger finger. Remain steady, and pull the trigger. Figure 7A Correct and incorrect hand positioning Correct Correct INCORRECT! INCORRECT! ! WARNING!KEEP THUMB AND ALL FINGERS BELOW THE FLIGHT DECK WHEN THE CROSSBOW IS COCKED. THE HIGH VELOCITY OF THE STRING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO ANY BODY PARTS THAT ARE IN THE FLIGHT PATH WHEN THE CROSSBOW IS FIRED. 7 Sighting-in your F-Series Crossbow with the Rear Peep Sight and Sight Pin (Model F-300) Follow these simple instructions to sight-in your F-Series Crossbow using Sight Pins and a Rear Peep Sight. 1. With the Sight Pin near the top of the front sight bracket, shoot at your target, aiming for the bullseye from a distance of 10 yards. You should be looking through the Rear Peep Sight, with the tip of the Sight Pin appearing in the center hole. If your shot is to the left, move the pin to the left. If the shot is to the right, move the pin to the right. Always move the pin in the direction of the error. Continue in this manner until you can shoot repeatedly into the bullseye. You may add additional pins at this time for greater distances by following the same instructions above. It is recommended that the bottom pin be sighted-in for 35 ­ 40 yards. Sighting-in your F-Series Crossbow with the Red Dot or Red 3 Dot Scope (Models F-300+, F-325, F-340) Follow these simple rules to sight-in your F-Series Crossbow using a Red Dot or Red 3 Dot Scope. (It is recommended to use a bench rest while sighting-in to avoid moving the crossbow while making adjustments. ) ! WARNING!WHEN SHOOTING YOUR CROSSBOW FROM A BENCH REST MAKE SURE THAT ALL PARTS OF THE REST ARE CLEAR OF THE STRING PATH AND BELOW THE FLIGHT DECK. 1. With the scope mounted securely to the Main Frame, shoot at your target, aiming for the bullseye from a distance of 10 yards. [. . . ] Customer to be notified of charges prior to repair. Payment due prior to factory refurbishment. When any compound bow or crossbow is returned to Escalade Sports for warranty service, the string, cables and cable slide will be inspected for wear and replaced if necessary. A minimal charge will be assessed for such replacement. [. . . ]