Barnett Crossbows Penetrator 350 - Manual (Page 8)

8
Operation
Cocking your Crossbow
There are three different methods to cock your crossbow. By
hand (which is illustrated below),
by optional rope cocking
device (RCD) or crank cocking
device (CCD). Please refer to the
individual instructions included
with the optional accessories for
further instructions.
IMPORTANT: Before cocking
your crossbow, mark the serving
on each side of the flight track
at rest with a black marker. This
will assist in consistency when
cocking your bow. Unevenly
cocked crossbows will have erratic arrow flight.
Prior to cocking your crossbow, be sure to apply Barnett
lubewax to your string, cables and flight track.
NOTE: Proper footwear must be worn when operating your
crossbow. Barefeet, flip flops, house shoes, socks/stockings or open-
toed shoes are not recommended.
• Place the shoot through foot stirrup on the ground with one
foot in the stirrup (using the ball of your foot to offset the draw
weight of the crossbow) and the stock end resting against your
thigh. See Figure 7.
• Place both hands on the string no more than ½” on each side
of the crossbow stock. 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 the
flight track. Do not pull or lift the string away from the stock.
• Slowly release hand pressure on the string until you are sure it
is secure in the trigger mechanism. The crossbow is now cocked
with the safety on.
Fig 7