Horton ACUDraw - Manual (Page 2)

ACUdRAW SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS
The ¼'' socket at the end of your ACUdraw’s hand crank contains a small, but powerful neodymium
magnet that may interfere with the operation of pacemakers and other medical implants in close
proximity to it. If you have such an implant, check with your cardiologist before you use the ACUdraw to determine if the
magnet is a hazard to you.
The magnet helps prevent the hand crank from slipping off the ACUdraw’s hex-drive while you are
cocking the crossbow. Without the magnet, it is still possible to crank the mechanism safely as
long as you apply steady pressure in the direction of the ACUdraw mechanism’s housing (toward the hex-drive) while you
simultaneously operate the crank. You must apply this pressure during the entire time you are cranking the
ACUdraw mechanism.
We can ship you a crank without a magnet if your cardiologist believes the magnet is a hazard to you when the crank is in its
storage slot in the butt stock or while you are cocking the crossbow. You will be responsible for applying adequate pressure
on the crank handle to prevent the crank from slipping off the hex-drive.
The ACUdraw is a powerfully built yet sensitive mechanism. To avoid damaging the unit or injuring
yourself or others, carefully read and heed these warnings.
Don’t use your ACUdraw to uncock your crossbow. It is dangerous to do so because you must
disengage the safety pawl to crank counter-clockwise. The safest way to uncock your crossbow is
to fire a spare arrow equipped with a practice point into a target or into rock-free ground (only if your state permits you to
carry a practice arrow – check your regulations first). You may also use the CUB (Crossbow Unloading Bolt) to unload your
crossbow. It is a single-use, two-piece biodegradable unloading shaft, which decomposes in or on the ground overtime after
you shoot it.
Always check your draw cord prior to using your ACUdraw to ensure that it is not frayed or worn -
the cord may break and send the claw flying with extreme force. If it shows
any wear, DO NOT use
the mechanism. Contact your dealer or our Customer Service Department at 330-628-9245 or email your request at www.
hortoncrossbows.com to have it replaced.
Don’t crank your ACUdraw without first engaging its safety pawl (lever). If the crank handle were to slip out of your hand, it
would spin out wildly and could cause bodily injury or property damage.
Never leave the claw in the trigger box’s string slot after cocking the crossbow. Always return it to
its storage position. If you forget to remove it and inadvertently load an arrow and fire the crossbow,
the bowstring will wildly launch the claw (shoot the claw), causing potentially severe bodily injury and property damage.
Never place your foot in the stirrup when cranking the ACUdraw. While the draw cord can hold
over 700-pounds of weight, it is subject to fraying and cutting. If it were to break while cocking the
mechanism, the claw would shoot forward with extreme force resulting in possible injury.
Don’t start cranking your ACUdraw until you are certain the claw is seated securely on the bowstring.
If the claw were to slip off of the string, it could cause bodily injury or property damage.
Never over-crank the mechanism. Stop cranking the mechanism immediately after the trigger’s
safety knob moves to
SAFE (white dot) to avoid damaging the crossbow and/or over-stressing the
draw cord. The ACUdraw’s gear reduction mechanism is so strong that it can lift the trigger box from its mount in the barrel
and/or break the draw cord if you over-crank it.
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