User manual EXCALIBUR CROSSBOW RECURVE CROSSBOW

[. . . ] After cocking your crossbow always ensure that the safety is properly engaged immediately. Never shoot any projectile in your crossbow other than crossbow arrows designed specifically for use with your crossbow, with an overall length of 20 inches or over and a minimum weight of 350 grain (325 grain minimum for Vixen only). Always unstring your bow if it is to be exposed to extreme heat, such as in an enclosed automobile or trunk on a hot day. If your crossbow has dissipator bars installed the pads must be removed before the crossbow is unstrung. [. . . ] Grasp the other side of the limb with both hands very close to the end, keeping the other string loop between one thumb and the limb. Using the stirrup as a pivot and putting most of your weight on the foot in the stirrup lean away from the limb which you have grasped, and use your weight to flex the limb towards the bow's stock. Push the string onto the limb when it is flexed far enough to permit this. CAUTION: Do not push on stock to permit stringing, as this Can damage your stock. Note: Use of an Excalibur Crossbow Stringer will greatly ease this operation as shown below. Prior to cocking, place the safety in the "off" or forward position. If you cannot pull the trigger, the safety is still engaged and must be put into the upward position. Learn to use your hands as guides next to the mainframe to center the string each time you load or draw it back. Centering the string consistently will give you proper right to left accuracy. Note: Be sure to insert your foot far enough into the stirrup that the crossbow cannot slip off of your foot when cocking, as this can cause serious harm to you. With the safety in the upward or fire position and your arms locked, pull the string back by standing straight up until you hear a click in the trigger housing. After the string is drawn back, relax string tension slightly to be sure that the string is held securely by the string latch. If the string is not held securely, pull back again until you hear the click in the trigger housing. . . . Note: Using either the Rope or Crank Cocking Aids ensures proper string alignment and reduces the draw weight by 50%. Watch your video for details on the use of both cocking aids. 6 . . 5. Engage the safety lever immediately when the string is properly secured by the string latch. Place a proper bolt (arrow) in the flight groove with one fletching down. Slide the bolt towards the trigger assembly under the arrow spring arm, until the end cap touches the string. Remember, never dry fire your crossbow, because it can damage your crossbow. Do not point the crossbow at anything you do not intend to shoot. . . If you ever wish to uncock your crossbow without firing the arrow, the following steps are recommended: A. Put enough tension on string to lift it off of the latch so that the string will not slip out of your hands when the trigger is pulled. Be sure to keep firm grip on string to keep it from slipping out of your hands, let string slide down barrel to fired position. [. . . ] . WARRANTY . . . . Your Excalibur crossbow is warranted by the manufacturer for five years from the date of purchase. Proof of purchase in the form of a dated invoice stamped with the vendor's name or similar document must be presented if warranty work is necessary. Excalibur Crossbow will not be responsible for repairs caused by misuse or abuse!Read this instruction manual carefully and if questions exist, please contact either your dealer or Excalibur Crossbow Inc. [. . . ]