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Barnett Engineering RX150 manual

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    RX150 Safety Guidelines General Information Assembly Guides Warranty Information Trouble Shooting Care and Maintenance Manual In c Manual In c Manual Includes the Followin g :[...]

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    3 C C ongratulations! You are now the proud owner of a quality Barnett crossbow. Please follow all safety, assembly and trouble shooting instructions contained in the manual. It is extremely im portant to read and follow the instructions before attempting to use your crossbow. Serious injuries to yourself or others, damage to your crossbow or poor [...]

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    4 Safety Guidelines For: RX150 The RX150 is equipp ed with an automatic safety, which engag es 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 safet y device is a substitute for common sense and safe handlin g. NEVER pull the trigger o [...]

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    5 SPECIFICATIONS RX150 PARTS LIST FOR RX150 QUANTITY PART NAME 1 Pressure Plate 1 Nose Bolt 1 3mm Hex Nut 1 String 1 Cable Stringer 1 Adjustable Rear Blade Sight 1 Fixed Front Sight 1 Foot Stirrup 1 Lubewax 1 Stock Extender If you are missing any of the above parts or need information on older models, contact the Barnett Service department at 1-800[...]

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    6 BREAKDOWN OF CROSSBOW PARTS FOR RX150 1 B O D Y 2 FLIGHT TRACK 3 FOOT CLAW 4 FRONT SIGHT 5 P R O D 6 NOCK ENDS ( needs to be riveted ) 7 NOSE BOLT 8 REAR ADJ SIGHT 9 PRESSURE PLATE WITH RUBBER PAD 10 STOCK EXTENSION 11 STOCK EXTENSION NUTS 12 STRING 13 STRINGER 14 TMB 15 TRIGGER MECH 2 Make sure nose bolt is against metal part of the pressure pla[...]

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    7 ASSEMBLY GUIDE RX150 Installing Prod Assembly Note: During prod assembly procedures, pay close attention to proper installation of pressure plate and rubber pad. Improper installation of these items will result in dam age and void the warranty. 1. With 3mm hex key, back out nose bolt until it is flush with plastic. 2. Install pressure plate with [...]

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    8 4. Place sight pin, thread down, through top of front sight. Attach circular nut. Rear Sight for RX150 The RX150 is equipped with an adjustable rear sight (Unless bow is shipped in a package or kit.) preinstalled at the factory. See Figure 1 Installing Optional Scope If you choose to use a scope, you must remove the elevation screw. To do this, r[...]

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    9 Some hand tensi on may be kept on cable stringer to keep it properly seated. See Figure 2 2. Cock the crossbow, using the foot sti rrup for stability. The safety is now auto matically engaged. 3. Insert bowstring loops through t he loops of cable stringer and seat over nock ends. 4. Release safety catch. 5. Pull b ack firmly on the string , remov[...]

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    10 C C R R O O S S S S B B O O W W O O P P E E R R A A T T I I O O N N Cocking 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.[...]

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    11 Firing your Crossbow To fire the arrow from your crossbow: 1. Point the crossbow in a safe direction and slide the safety forward. 2. The crossbow will now f ire when the tr igger is pulled. The safety MUST be disengaged prior to every shot. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FINGERS BELOW THE FLIGHT TRACK WHILE SHOOTING . This will prevent your hands from be[...]

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    12 TROUBLESHOOTING Arrow Flight Possibly the greatest variable in accuracy are the arrows. These differ greatly and have totally different fight characteristics. Generally speaking, target arrows are more accurate than hunting arrows. Because of the surface area of the fixed bladed broad heads used in hunting there is a tendency for the arrow to ?[...]

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    13 String Fraying 1. Are you using Barnett lubewax on the center string serving and every 5-10 shots and on the flight track when needed? 2. Keep the trigger mechanis m and flight surface free of obstruction. 3. Check for metal burrs on th e flight track and arrow end caps. Limb Weak or Losing Power 1. Has the crossbow been dry fired? (This may cau[...]

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    14 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. If the crossbow has been exposed to excessive moisture you may need to apply wax sooner. Apply lubewax to th e center serving of strin g, rolling string forwards and backwards to ensur[...]

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    15 W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y I I N N F F O O R R M M A A T T I I O O N N The stock, trigger mechanism and limbs are covered under a limited lifetime warranty. Our lia bility extends to parts, labor and return transportation to the consumer. Not covered are: strings, arrows, transportation of product to our Service Center; damage caused by abu[...]

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    16 Cut out and mail immediately to: Barnett International, Inc. P.O. Box 934 Odessa, FL 33556 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WARRANTY CARD N ame______________________________ Age______ Address______________________________________ City____________________ State______ Zip_[...]