Barnett Crossbows
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1. Shown with optional accessories gt eo 7 F OWNER S MANUAL Safety Guidelines Assembly Guidelines Troubleshooting General Information Care and Maintenance Warranty Information a aa a a a ao A a aa a cities cia x A n Congratulations you are the proud owner of the finest production crossbow in the world Please follow all safety assembly and troubleshooting 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 727 234 4999 After assembly of your crossbow please keep your manual for future reference As with any other high performance equipment meticulous care and a regular maintenance schedule must be maintained Manual Contents Specifications Parts List Safety Guidelines Crossbow Breakdown Parts Picture Assembly Guide Crossbow Operation Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance Warranty ACF Membership Application Owner s Notes How to Reach us Warranty Registration SPECIFICATIONS Feet per Second 315 Power Stroke 12 Draw Weight 150 Ibs Physical Weight 7 7 Ibs Width 26 75 Length 35 25 String Length 37 875 Numb2. to four inches from your eye to the eyepiece when you are holding the crossbow in a shooting position gt Tighten the scope mounting side plates with caution Important Be sure to tighten windage elevation caps and scope mount rings before shooting crossbow CROSSBOW OPERATION Cocking your Crossbow gt Be sure to apply Barnett lubewax to the string including the center serving cables and the flight track before cocking gt Place the foot stirrup on the ground with one foot in the stirrup and the stock end resting against your thigh See Figure 9 gt Place both hands on the string no more than a 4 inch on each side of the crossbow body With even pressure on each side pull the string back until it locks into the trigger mechanism with an audible click Be sure to apply downward pressure against flight track DO NOT pull or lift the string away from the stock gt Slowly release hand pressure on the string until you are sure it is locked securely into the trigger mechanism The crossbow is now cocked with the safety on 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 the string down until it is seated at the bottom of the tumbler to ensure proper arrow flight Note The serving on the string has been marked with a line on each side of th
3. and return to receive your membership benefits AMERICAN CROSSBOW FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP APPLI CATI ON Barnett Outdoors LLC Mail your membership application to American Crossbow Federation POB 251 20 NE 9 Ave Glenwood MN 56334 Or call our main desk at 320 634 3660 to use a credit card 17 Owner s Notes 18 Cut out and mail immediately to Barnett Outdoors LLC 955 Live Oak Tarpon Springs FL 34689 WARRANTY CARD Name Age Address City State Zip Email Date of Purchase Phone Place of Purchase Price Paid Purchase Address City States Zip Registration completed by Dealer Consumer Sales Representatives Name Registration No 19 af r Ea a A7 P d 7 Vp p P 2 i e E e r 1 w tita Voa 4 win ma f j I 2 d ARAS d d d J g BURT For THE HONT BARNETT OUTDOORS LLC 727 234 4999 F 727 942 6100 barnettcrossbows com E a a Sl rs FP PPOP FPP PI FI YY A LS YY Gy f I Y PA fa PA
4. secure gt Hardware included Quiver Bracket hex key E hex screw ee Please note If installing the optional Quiver you must install prior to attaching the prod housing Fig 1 Attaching Prod Housing to Stock gt Place bow string on top of the flight track Place cables under the front edge of the flight track See Figure 2 gt Push riser assembly gently until it engages with stock gt Secure the prod housing with the hex bolt and lock washer See Figure 3 To aid with this process place the rear stock on the ground and turn the bow over with the rod gently leaning against a hard surface such as a table While GENTLY pushing down on the foregrip tighten the bolt with the hex key See Figure 4 on next page Fig 4 Attaching the Foot Stirrup Assembly gt Remove the button head cap screw two nylon washers lock washer and acorn nut from the second hole of the prod housing gt Flip the foot stirrup forward on the prod Insert the button head cap screw through the third hole of the foot stirrup and through one nylon washer then through the second hole of the riser housing and through the second nylon washer Attach lock washer and acorn nut Tighten with hex key Note nylon washers must be installed between foot stirrup and riser See Figure 5 Installing an Optional Scope gt Position your scope by moving it forward or backward until the proper eye relief is found This is typically three
5. DRY FIRING WILL VOID THE WARRANTY gt Use Barnett 20 carbon arrows with straight fletches and a half moon nock gt Mechanical broadheads that simulate the flight of a field point may be used where legal gt The Recommended fixed blade broadheads can be any three blade low profile broadhead with a maximum cutting diameter of 1 3 16 gt When using fixed blade broadheads the blades must be aligned with fletches of the arrow This can be done by placing a rubber o ring between the broadhead and the arrow front insert All broadheads are suggested to be 125 grains IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Due to the power of the J ACKAL and the inconsistent properties of wooden shafts which have a tendency to warp vary in spine stiffness density and moisture absorption all of which result in inaccuracy Barnett Outdoors does not recommend their use under any circumstance Possible injury could result from shaft breakage ect We accept no responsibility or liability arising from the use of wooden shaft arrows TROUBLESHOOTING Arrow Flight The greatest variable in accuracy are arrows as they differ greatly and have totally different flight characteristics Generally speaking when practicing with field points target arrows are more accurate than hunting arrows Fixed blade broadheads used in hunting due to their large surface area tend to cause the arrow to plane To help overcome this we suggest practicing well in advance o
6. TO KEEP YOUR FINGERS BELOW THE STOCK FORE END FLIGHT TRACK WHILE SHOOTING 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 Unloading your Crossbow The safest 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 Please refer to the instructions included with your sight package 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 to hold the arrow in place It should not lift the front of the arrow off the flight groove and the arrow should be parallel with the flight groove Arrow Selection and Proper Flight Due to the unique design of your Barnett crossbow it Is imperative that only specified arrows are used These arrows are correctly weighted to absorb the high energy generated by the compound design Lighter arrows simulate a dryfire condition and will result in damage to the crossbow VOIDING the warranty Barnett 20 arrows are correctly spined The 10 minimum arrow weight for the Jackal is 425 grains this includes a 125 grain field point We recommend the use of Barnett arrows manufactured specifically for your Barnett crossbow
7. e flight rail from the resting position 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 having your crossbow restrung mark the serving on each side of the flight track at rest Be sure to apply Barnett lubewax to the string serving and track surface then again after every 5 10 shots Loading your Crossbow gt IMPORTANT Barnett recommends only using arrows with half moon nocks gt When loading arrows onto the flight rail be sure that the odd colored fletch is placed in the flight groove and that the concaved nock is parallel to the string gt 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 Firing your Crossbow To fire the arrow from your crossbow gt Point the crossbow in a safe direction gt Make sure the arrow retainer spring has maintained the arrow s fully loaded position in the trigger mechanism gt Push the safety forward to the safe position The crossbow will now fire when the trigger is pulled The Safety MUST be disengaged in this manner prior to every Shot The Anti Dry Fire trigger mechanism will not fire without an arrow fully loaded in the trigger mechanism BE SURE
8. er of Strands 24 String Stock Number 16159 PARTS LIST Before assembling your crossbow take a moment to organize these parts and ensure you have everything you need Items in grey are installed on foot stirrup please refer to foot stirrup instructions Quantity Part Name Hex Key for Prod Bolt Hex Key for Foot Stirrup Bolts Hex Bolt for Prod Housing Lock Washer for Prod Housing Lubewax Button Head Screws Acorn Nuts Lock Washers Bolts for Foot Stirrup NNNN FY FP FP EPR Spacers If you are missing any of the parts listed above contact the Barnett Sales Department at 727 234 4999 Safety Guidelines The Barnett Jackal crossbow is equipped with an automatic Safety which engages every time the crossbow is cocked The safety must be released before each shot 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 The crossbow trigger is only to be pulled when the Safety is in fire position and NEVER when it is tn the safe position or anywhere between safe and fire Do not attempt to alter or modify the safety or the trigger mechanism The following rules should be followed at all times EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING A CROSSBOW FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH gt Always keep your fingers below the flight track and out of the path of cables and str
9. f hunting season with the type of arrows that will be used to achieve consistent groupings Consider the following when selecting arrows heavier arrows hold more energy for humane harvesting at reasonable ranges 15 35 yards Lighter arrows are much faster but hold less energy Never use less than 425 grain arrows this includes a 125 grain field point broadhead 11 gt Ifthe string has been changed is it a Barnett string gt Are the arrows straight and fletches vanes in good condition gt Does the arrow lie flat true on the flight groove Is the arrow retainer spring too tight or twisted Adjust arrow retainer spring with a pair of needle nose pliers USE CAUTION gt Does the arrow slide smoothly and evenly into the trigger mechanism gt When cocking your crossbow are you pulling equally on each side of the string After cocking the crossbow make Sure the marks are shown evenly on each side of the trigger mechanism Mark new strings on each side of the flight track as stated earlier gt When cocking your crossbow make a conscious effort to hold the string on the flight track so as not to lift over the arrow retainer spring gt Are you putting the odd color fletch down into the flight groove gt When using broadheads line up the blades with the fletches on the arrow using o ring gt Are the nocks damaged String Fraying gt gt gt Are you using Barnett lubewax on
10. iately gt Periodically put a few drops of quality lightweight machine oil in the trigger mechanism gt Periodically lubricate the wheels lightweight machine oil gt Keep the flight track and the string serving waxed reducing friction gt We do not recommend that the bow be left in the cocked position for periods longer than four hours With reasonable care of your equipment and diligent practice your crossbow will remain an accurate highly efficient hunting weapon 13 WARRANTY INFORMATION The stock trigger mechanism and limbs are covered under a 5 year limited warranty Our liability extends to parts and labor Not covered are strings cables arrows transportation of product to our Service Center damage caused by abuse modification or failure to perform normal maintenance or any other expense consequential damages coincidental damages or incidental expenses including damage to property or person There are no other warranties expressed or implied This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Warranty Registration Card must be mailed within 10 days of purchase to validate the warranty TO OBTAIN SERVICE You must call our service department at 727 234 4999 for a Return Authorization number RA prior to sending the unit Write the RA on the outside of the package along with the words Service Return Attach a note to the product con
11. iliated State organization in your name If there is no affiliated state organization the 5 will be used to help bring the crossbow to states that do not have a crossbow season and are struggling to get one Membership Card and Member s ACF Bumper Sticker Each member of the American Crossbow Federation will receive a membership package containing your first HBM a membership card and an ACF Bumper Sticker to proudly display on their vehicle Trophy Entries into the American Crossbow Federation Big Game Register As a member of the ACF you are entitled to enter your trophy animals taken with horizontal and vertical bows in the official big game record book created for ALL archery hunters The ACF Big Game Crossbow Register is a history of animals taken by ACF members with ANY archery equipment including the crossbow from around the world Qualified animals that have been taken all the way back to 1975 may be entered into the register This compilation of crossbow hunting statistics covers ALL big game species from ALL continents with ALL archery equipment Rates U S Membership 30 00 1 yr 58 00 2 yr Lifetime Membership U S 700 00 Lifetime Over 65 Membership U S 450 00 Corporate Membership 250 00 Canadian Membership U S Funds 35 00 1 yr 68 00 2 yr Lifetime Canadian U S Funds 850 00 Overseas Membership U S Funds 40 00 1 yr 78 00 2yr Overseas Lifetime U S Funds 1000 00 Remove the form below
12. ings when firing the crossbow The velocity of the string striking your fingers as the string travels forward could cause severe personal injury gt Never dry fire the crossbow shoot without an arrow Dry firing will void the warranty and can result in damage to the limbs string and cables possibly causing personal injury Too light of an arrow can cause a misfire dry fire gt Never fire the crossbow until you are sure of your target gt Always use an adequate target and backstop when target Shooting gt Always use suitable crossbow arrows such as Barnett 20 carbon arrows with half moon nocks Arrows of improper stiffness or mass weight may damage the limb and cable assembly voiding the warranty and possibly causing personal injury gt Always inspect the crossbow and arrows before firing Bent or damaged arrows or nocks are not safe to fire and Should be discarded or repaired Crossbow Breakdown Jackal Stock Scope String Cables Jackal Limbs Foot Stirrup Limb Bolts Cams ON OUAWND ASSEMBLY GUIDE Installing Optional Quiver gt Locate the Picatinny Rail on the underside of the stock front of forearm gt Slide on the plastic quick detach quiver bracket until it lines up with one of two optional quiver placement holes Attach with screw provided See figure 1 gt Attach quiver by placing it on the quick detach bracket with the plastic studs facing the mounting plate at a slight angle and twist it
13. taining your name address telephone number and a description of the problem Carefully package and return the product transportation charges pre paid to the factory Collect shipments will not be accepted 14 How to reach us Barnett Outdoors LLC 955 Live Oak St Tarpon Springs FL 34689 Phone 727 234 4999 Fax 727 942 6100 Email Service barnettcrossbows com 15 AMERICAN CROSSBOW FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Annual Benefits Include but are not limited to Quarterly Issues of the Horizontal Bowhunter Magazine As a member of the American Crossbow Federation you will receive quarterly issues of the Horizontal Bowhunter Magazine This unique and timely magazine keeps our membership up to date on the latest innovations and developments in the crossbow industry More importantly it gives our members an opportunity to share their personal experiences hunting stories photos and letters to the editor It is important to realize and remember that the ACF and the HBM are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of ALL forms of hunting with ALL weapons especially the crossbow Free Classified Ads in the HBM and Support for Your State Crossbow Organization Your membership includes free classified ads in the HBM If you have crossbow related merchandise you would like to buy sell trade or hunts to swap the Classified Ads are free for ACF members Plus 5 of your ACF membership will be donated back to your aff
14. the center string serving and flight track every 5 10 shots and on the cables when needed Keep the trigger mechanism and flight surface free of obstruction Check for metal burrs on the flight track Limbs Weak or Losing Power gt gt gt Has the crossbow been dry fired could cause limb to crack Inspect the limbs for splits or cracks Are you using Barnett string the proper length 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care of String The owners kit contains a tube of Barnett lubewax that should be applied to the center serving and flight track every 5 10 shots Barnett lubewax should also be applied anywhere the cables make contact with the Teflon tape every 20 30 shots To extend the life of your cables it is important to apply Barnett lube wax to all of the non served area of the cables Apply Barnett lubewax every 30 50 shots to the non served area of the string or when white fuzz begins to apear If the crossbow has been exposed to excessive moisture you may need to apply the lube wax more often PRIOR TO EVERY SHOOTING SESSION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A COMPLETE CHECK OF STRING CABLES WHEELS SCREWS AND ARROWS BE MADE gt Always store your crossbow in a Safe dry place gt Do not expose your crossbow to extreme heat such as closed hot vehicles or near heat sources gt Inspect cables and strings for signs of wear An authorized service center or the factory should replace cables showing wear immed
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