User manual BARNETT CROSSBOWS WILDCAT III

[. . . ] Stringing Cable 6 Safety Guidelines For: Wildcat III The Wildcat III is equipped with an automatic safety, which engages every time the crossbow is cocked. This, as with any other mechanical device does not guarantee total safety, as no safety device is a substitute for common sense and safe handling. NEVER pull the trigger on a crossbow when the safety is in the "safe" position or anywhere between "safe" and "fire". Do not attempt to alter or modify the trigger mechanism, doing so will void your warranty and may cause personal injury to yourself or others. [. . . ] Making sure each loop of the bowstring is firmly seated on the nock ends, pull the cable stringer loop off each end. Use caution it may be necessary to partially cock crossbow to remove stringer. When properly strung the string should be at right angles to the stock. Note: Before loading to ensure proper arrow flight you must be sure that your string is marked on both sides of the outside flight track. If this is not done one side of the limb may be under greater tension causing the arrow to shoot right or left. Insert the black steel coated cable stringer loops through the loops of the bowstring. Then pull the trigger letting the bowstring down slowly to braced position. Pull trigger carefully while holding cable stringer, letting cable stringer down. Use caution as the stringer will have a lot of tension on it. 9 CROSSBOW OPERATION Loading the Crossbow Prior to every shooting session it is recommended that a complete check of the prod, string, bolts, nuts screws and foot stirrup be made. Before cocking your crossbow make sure your foot stirrup has been attached in accordance with the assembly instructions. Cocking your crossbow with an incorrectly attached foot stirrup may cause bodily injury. Be sure to apply Barnett lubewax to the center string serving and the flight track area from the string to the trigger area. Place the foot stirrup on the ground with the stock end resting in your mid-section. Place both hands on the bowstring on each side about one inch on each side of the crossbow body. 5. ) Using both hands with even tension, pull the string back until it locks into trigger mechanism with an audible "click". 1. ) Verify your string markings are an equal distance on either side of the flight track. Place the arrow forward under the front sight bracket and lay the arrow on the flight surface. When using arrows with moon nocks, be sure that the odd colored fletch is placed in the flight grove and that the concaved nock is parallel to the string. 2. ) 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. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FINGERS BELOW THE FLIGHT TRACK WHILE SHOOTING. CORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT 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. [. . . ] · Mechanical broadheads that simulate the flight of a field point may be used where legal. · When using broadheads, the blades must be aligned with arrow fletching. This can be done by placing a rubber o-ring between the broadhead and the arrow front insert. IMPORTANT Because of the power of the Wildcat III Crossbow and the inconsistent properties of wooden shafts, which have a tendency to warp, vary in spine stiffness; density; moisture absorption, all of which result in inaccuracy. Barnett International DOES NOT RECOMMEND their use under any circumstance. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care of String The owners kit contains a tube of lube wax that should be applied to the center serving and flight track every 5 ­ 10 shots. [. . . ]