Crossbow Owner`s Manual - Parker Bows
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1. Crank handle clockwise with right hand while pulling back tension lever with left hand Using the Discharge Method e The ONLY safe and proper method to un cock your crossbow is using the Discharge Method e Ensure that the Safety is On down or green position and follow these simple steps 1 Ensure Bowfishing Arrow is Loaded Safely point your crossbow at the water roughly six feet from you at an approximate angle of 45 degrees not higher Higher than 45 degrees may introduce an opportunity for the arrow to skip or glance off the water Be sure the water is at least 3 ft deep and is free of rocks or a hard surface where the arrow will strike 3 Move the Safety to the fire position and pull the Trigger 4 Recover your arrow by reeling it in STRING SUPPRESSORS Lura Select models of Crossbows come from the factory with a pair of String Suppressors pre installed and tuned For other models you may choose to add a pair of String Suppressors After repeated use it may be necessary to re tune the String Suppressors to ensure the correct spacing between the string and the soft string bumpers To re tune use a hex wrench loosen the two rod screws on each side and re position the bumpers so they are barely making contact with the string when the string is at rest CROSSBOW STRING SUPPRESSORS Item 38 233 For Cyclone and Tornado Item 38 235 For Hornet Extreme Item 38 2351 For ThunderHawk BlackHawk2. the string on Top of the Barrel CrossBows Top View Cable i Slide in Cables ij k Slot cross on a A i Y ivi gt KS String on Top of Barrel STEP 3 Push the Riser completely down onto the Barrel making sure to first align the Riser Tabs with the Barrel Channel aligned with Barrel Channels ASSEMBLY CrossBows STEP 4 Turn the crossbow upsidedown and lay it on the scope place pad under the scope for protection and position the stirrup on a block 2X4 to raise the Front end as shown 2X4 Tornado F4 Shown STEP 5 Apply downward pressure with your hand on the forearm of the Stock while grasping the stirrup with your other hand to help you align the screw holes on the bottom of the barrel with the holes in the Riser 5 Tornado F4 Shown ASSEMBLY STEP 6 While continuing to apply downward pressure start each of the screws 4 flat head cap screws for the Tornado F4 and 2 socket head cap screws for the Gale Force but DO NOT fully tighten at this time Be careful not to cross thread the screws Gale Force Tornado F4 STEP 7 Gale Force ONLY While continuing to apply downward pressure to align the side screw holes start each of the 2 button head cap screws on either side of the Barrel and tighten with a hex wrench Tornado F4 ONLY While squeezing the end of the Barrel to align the side screw holes as shown by hand or clamp start each of the 2 but ton head cap screws on
3. amp Challenger Item 38 2352 For Enforcer Item 38 2353 For Bushwacker String suppressors dramatically reduce the sound and vibration of the crossbow string Only de Excludes 2008 Cyclone amp Tornado F4 signed to fit Parker Crossbow models indicated 39 TROUBLE SHOOTING Lura The following troubleshooting guide should be used if you experience any problems with your Crossbow If the symptom you are experienc ing is NOT covered in these pages or your issue is NOT resolved by following the troubleshooting guide please do the following 1 Visit our website for additional information including briefings and additional troubleshooting information WWW PARKERBOWS COM 2 Call our Customer Service Department at 540 337 5426 and our highly skilled service technicians will gladly assist Your Parker crossbow features a highly advanced Trigger that has been designed and engineered for years of trouble free operation It features an Anti Dry fire mechanism that is designed to prevent dam age to your crossbow you and others It is important to e Keep the Trigger clean and free of all debris dirt mud etc e DO NOT use lubricants in the Trigger or on other internal components e DO NOT attempt to open or dismantle the crossbow Doing so WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY e Keep the Retention Spring on the crossbow in good working order it is designed to apply consistent down pressure on the arrow when the crossbow is cock
4. if improper rope cocking technique is used When improper technique is used the rope cocker hooks can jump up on top of the Barrel impacting the Retention Spring and breaking it To avoid the hooks from jumping up pull the handles close to your hips or pockets when cocking Proper cocking technique illustrated below INCORRECT Hands away from body pulling up to chest CORRECT wo Hands pulling up towards hip or pockets NOTICE Rope position NOTICE Rope position with with improper technique proper technique hooks hooks are pulled up onto are pulled down along the the top of the Barrel sides of the Barrel 46 TROUBLE SHOOTING Lura PROBLEM My crossbow shoots good groups with field 47 points but not broadheads What should I do Most often the broadhead weight does not match the field point weight Ensure you re using broadheads that have the same weight as the field points Parker recommends using 100 grain field points and 100 grain broadheads Often the problems in broadhead flight arise from using a fixed blade broadhead that is too big in diameter so it wind planes steers from the front or the ferrule is much longer than the field point changing its front of center balance point Most mechanical broadheads fly well providing the blades do not open in flight called Flashing On bows under 300 FPS this generally is not a problem High performance bows do see this often
5. 2144 RED HOT Match Grade Rings Med ACCESSORIES CROSSBOW ACCESSORIES THES WHE CHAN 38 225 RED HOT High Velocity Carbon Arrow 6 PK Features the Patented Capture Nock for added safety and accuracy 100 wrapped carbon construction for extreme strength and durability Stiffer spine for high velocity crossbows Fusion vanes for less drag Optimum F O C for Superior Downrange Accuracy 20 length 420 gr using a 100 gr point 38 220 Parker Hunter Crossbow Arrow 6 PK Features the Patented Capture Nock for added safety and accuracy 100 wrapped carbon construc tion for extreme strength and durability Optimum F O C for Superior Downrange Accuracy 3 Vanes 20 length 400 gr using a 100 gr point FEATURING RED HOT Lighted Capture Nocks Model 38 3368 3 Pack Red Model 38 3369 3 Pack Green Fits the Following Crossbow Arrow Brands Parker Hunter Arrows 2013 and others with inside diameters of 0 300 PATENTED Ensure Proper Arrow amp String Alignment e Increase Accuracy Avoid Accidental Dryfires 38 2150 RED HOT Wax and Barrel Lubricant Kit 100 scent free mess free and will not freeze Barrel lubricant has an applicator tip 1 of each in kit eP E 57 ACCESSORIES RED CROSSBOW ACCESSORIES 38 201 Rope Cocking Device e Unique roller glide hooks for easy ROLLER smooth cocking effort e Ensures proper string alignment ROPE COCKER and eve
6. align the Riser Hole with the Stock Insert Bottom View Stock Insert aligned with Riser Hole NOTE The Riser and Stock coming together may be a rather snug to fit this is common 11 ASSEMBLY STEP 4 Apply a drop of Blue Loctite to the threads of the Mounting Bolt Using a hex wrench install and tighten the Mounting Bolt through the riser hole and secure the Front End Assembly to the stock Bottom View STEP 5 Install the button head screws 2 through the top of the barrel on either side of the flight groove using a hex head wrench Do NOT over tighten screws Inspect all attachment points to be sure screws are firmly in place and tightened The flight groove is the slot in the barrel where the cock vane of the arrow travels during the shot Ay IMPORTANT If you followed these instructions you have successfully attached the Front end to the Stock and you may now proceed to installing the Quiver Call 540 337 5426 for Parker Customer Service should you require any assistance D ASSEMBLY CrossBows Installing the Quiver STEP 1 Position the Quiver Mount on the bottom side of the Riser aligning the holes in the Quiver Mount with the holes in the Riser Quiver Mount Lever Arm Riser STEP 2 Attach the Bracket to the Riser using the Hex head screws and a Hex wrench Snug the screws but do NOT over tighten 13 ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Attach the Quiver to the Quiver Mount and
7. all the way down LIMB ADJUSTMENT CrossBows Decreasing Draw Weight Step 1 Loosen Limb Bolts 5 Full Turns Step 2 Insert Spacer Tab on Spacer will fit into Groove in Riser Loosen Limb Bolt 5 Full Turns AN ATTENTION Do NOT loosen the limb bolts on each ATTENTION Make sure the Tab on the Spacer fits into side more than 5 full turns which is 10 half turns in the Groove in the Riser order to reinsert the spacer Step 4 Ensure Spacer Fits Flush Step 4 Re tighten Limb Bolts Completely J Limb Spacer flush with base of limb pocket WARNING DO NOT shoot the crossbow without the ATTENTION Do NOT Use a Bowpress to Adjust limb bolts tightened all the way down Weight Range Sh id ist ATTENTION Do NOT shoot the crossbow unless ou you require any assistance both Spacers are IN or both Spacers are OUT please call Parker Customer Service at 540 337 5426 16 COCKING CrossBows USING A ROPE COCKING DEVICE WARNING Completely familiarize yourself with the cocking device prior to usage Carefully review the pictures and instructions before you attempt to cock your crossbow with the cocking device AX WARNING DO NOT attempt to cock your crossbow by hand WARNING DO NOT attempt to un cock a crossbow with a cocking device under any circumstances a Ensure Trigger latch is UP If Trigger Latch is DOWN see page 43 STEP 1 Place the crossbow on the ground
8. do so could result in serious injury and or damage the crossbow 32 CrossBows Shoot info soft ground clear of debris rocks or branches Fig A 6 feet Shoot into a target designed for crossbow arrows Fig B 6 feet 33 STINGRAY CROSSBOWS ASSEMBLY Take inventory of the items you will need A Front end F Reel Mount B Stock with Scope G 2 Reel Mount Screws C Cable Slide H Reel amp Bowfishing Arrow D 1 Mounting Bolt E 2 Top Screws Open Sight Shown Attaching the Front end See page 10 Install Reel amp Mount STEP 1 Position the Reel Mount on the bottom side of the Riser aligning the E holes in the Reel Mount with the holes in the Riser BOTTOM VIEW ATTENTION DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR OVERTIGHTEN 34 STINGRAY CrossBows STEP 2 Line the Reel thumb screw up with the Reel Mount as shown Hold the Reel with one hand while tightening it with the other as pictured BOTTOM VIEW Snug but do not over tighten E za t B J Installation is now complete The StingRay should look like the picture below If it does not please review instructions STINGRAY OPERATIONS Cocking See page 17 Arrow Safety Bowfishing Arrow Anatomy 24 Bowfishing Point Fiberglass Arrow Shaft AMS Ring Set Eg n Stop Screw Moon i Nock Proper Indexing and Arrow Placement Stop Screw on LEFT Stop Screw on LEFT Trigger Assemb
9. from the Riser when mounted on the right side and towards the riser when mounted on the left Lever Arm Quiver Mount ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Attach the Quiver to the Quiver Mount and lock in place using the Lever Arm CrossBows Lever Arm ASSEMBLY BUSHWACKER CHALLENGER ENFORCER THUNDERHAWK BLACKHAWK amp CENTERFIRE Take inventory of the items you will need A Front end F Quiver amp 4 arrows w field points B Stock with Scope G Quiver Mount C Cable Slide H 2 Quiver Mount Screws D 1 Mounting Bolt Sidearm Quiver Mount CenterFire Only E 2 Top Screws J Button Head Screws CenterFire Only Sidearm Plate Bracket Attaching the Front end 7 J STEP 1 Prior to attaching the Riser to the Stock place the Cable Slide on the buss cables crossed cables as shown The cables will fit into the grooves on the bottom side of the Cable Slide Make sure the cables cross on the LEFT side from top view Top View WUT l _ eee Top View Cross cables on side of Cable Slide ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Hold the Cable Slide in place with your thumb and forefinger Insert the Cable Slide and cables into the Cable Slot in the stock while keeping the string on TOP of the barrel CrossBows Top View CABLES Cable Slide CROSS ON CEFDSIDE OF BARREL Cable Slot String on Top of barrel STEP 3 Push the Riser down onto the Stock Insert making sure to first
10. lock in place using the Lever Arm Installing the Sidearm Quiver Mount CenterFire On STEP 1 Using the screws provided with the Sidearm Bracket Assembly attach the assembly to the bottom of the crossbow riser as shown STEP 2 Using the screws provided with the Parker Quiver attached the Quiver Mount to the Sidearm Assembly as shown STEP 3 Attach Parker Quiver to the Sidearm Assembly as shown NOTE For left handed shooters install the Sidearm Assembly in the opposite direction and rotate the Sidearm Plate so the offset is to the rear 14 LIMB ADJUSTMENT CrossBows The CHALLENGER and STINGRAY crossbows are designed to have an adjustable draw weight range Do NOT Use a Bowpress to Adjust Weight Range Challlenger Limb Adjustment 125 Ib to 150 Ib StingRay Limb Adjustment 100 Ib to 125 Ib What you will need Limb Spacer included 3 16 Hex Wrench U r gt nal Flathead Screwdriver Increasing Draw Weight Step 1 Loosen Limb Bolts 2 Full Turns Step 3 Tighten Limb Bolts Completely Tighten Limb Bolt Limb flush against F Riser no Gap ag i Aj Limb Spacer a Step 2 Push Spacers Out Step 4 Put Spacers in Safe Place for Future Use ATTENTION Do NOT Use a Bowpress to Adjust Weight Range Screwdriver A ATTENTION Do NOT shoot the crossbow unless both Spacers are IN or both Spacers are OUT WARNING DO NOT shoot the crossbow without the limb bolts tightened
11. resting it on its Stirrup with the Butt of the stock pointing up facing you Place one foot securely inside the Stirrup and firmly place your weight on the Stirrup to ensure the crossbow will not move Fig A Use extra caution with smooth bottom shoes wet shoes slick surfaces and or wet ground Fig A STEP 2 Hold the Rope Cocking Device with one hook in each hand and with the hook opening facing towards you Fig B Leave 6 inches of rope between the hooks and place the rope in the groove on the Stock below the Trigger Assembly 7 Fig B COCKING STEP 3 While holding a string hook in each hand lean over the bow and attach the string hooks to the bow string one hook on either side of the stock and snug to the side of the Barrel Make sure the hooks are facing down towards your legs On some models you may have to pull the string up slightly to attach the rope cocker hooks STEP 4 Before cocking check Fig C to make sure rope cocking device is in the correct position Grab the handles now using the larger muscle groups of your legs back and arms stand up and raise pull the handles up and back towards your hips Fig D until the string audibly clicks securely into the Trigger Assembly The click will be the sound you hear when the Safety automati cally engages Your crossbow is now ready to load amp shoot ATTENTION DO NOT pull the handles up to your chest or shoulder
12. slot on the sidewinder housing Use the second thumb screw to secure it A WARNING DO NOT leave your crossbow cocked or loaded when not in use or unsupervised 22 ARROW SAFETY Lura SAFE AND PROPER USE 23 The safe shooting of your Parker crossbow requires that the string groove of the arrow nock be aligned properly to avoid dry firing the crossbow Arrow Shaft Capture Nock Dry firing may result in serious String Groove injury to the shooter and bystanders Further it may cause damage to the crossbow itself Always check the nock alignment on every crossbow arrow before shooting Cock Vane odd color fletch Proper orientation of the string groove is at 90 degrees to the cock vane odd color vane on the arrow When the arrow is placed on the Odd color crossbow with the cock vane down fletch in the flight groove the Capture Nock at 6 00 in should be in line with the string If Ba aee N OR the nock groove is in any other position in the arrow it may not engage the String properly and could result in a dry fire String String Ha ooe F T groove in capture nock i at Fletch groove in stock A WARNING After each shot examine your crossbow arrows for damage to the shaft or nock DO NOT use damaged arrows ARROW SAFETY Laa PROPER SELECTION e The proper selection of crossbow arrows and nocks is critical to the safe function of your Parker crossbow and to reduce the ri
13. CrossBows FeS m i u FD CROSSBOW OWNER S io To Prevent Damage to the Crossbow and to Protect Your Warranty USE ONLY Parker or RED HOT Arrows with CAPTURE NOCKS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE OR SHOOT THIS PRODUCT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL 2 14 CrossBows Thank you for your purchase of this Parker Crossbow Each Parker Crossbow is designed engineered and manufactured by hunters like you Attention to detail and pride in our products drive each of us at Parker to make the best hunting equipment on the market Anytime you have a question a comment or suggestion regarding your Parker Crossbow please give us a call at 540 337 5426 or send us an email at customerservice parkerbows com We value your experience and ideas and enjoy sharing in your Success For more information on the current product line of Parker Crossbows and RED HOT Accessories visit our website at www parkerbows com Good luck and safe shooting MADE IN AMERICA TABLE OF CONTENTS Larrea Page ANATOMY 1 GETTING STARTED 2 ASSEMBLY 3 LIMB ADJUSTMENT 15 COCKING 17 ARROW SAFETY 23 SHOOTING 28 UN COCKING 32 STINGRAY 34 STRING SUPPRESSORS 39 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 SHOOTING SAFETY 53 ACCESSORIES 55 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 59 Challenger amp StingRay ANATOMY CrossBows e Congratulations on your purchase of a new Parker Crossbow This crossbow has been carefully designe
14. FF 20 COCKING STEP 6 CrossBows While holding a hook in each hand lean over the crossbow and attach the hooks to the bowstring one on each side of the barrel Make sure each hook is snug to the side of the barrel Make sure hooks are facing down and towards your legs STEP 7 Fj Slide the crank lever firmly into the slot in the ratchet spool until you hear a click Use one thumb screw to secure the crank lever to the ratchet spool Fig G Tighten thumb screw FIRMLY STEP 8 Clockwise Begin winding slowly and carefully in a clockwise direction until the string is drawn back into the trigger and securely locks in place Fig H The trigger safety should automatically click into the safe down position at this time exposing a Green dot lt Safety in Down Position WARNING Stop winding when the safety lever moves to the safe down position to avoid damaging your crossbow or Side winder cocking aid Fig H COCKING STEP 9 CAUTION ONLY AFTER THE CROSSBOW IS FULLY COCKED AND THE SAFETY IS ENGAGED while holding the crank lever securely depress the ratchet spool release lever and slowly unwind a small amount of cord until you can easily remove the string hooks from the crossbow string STEP 10 Remove the sidewinder from the crossbow and set it aside At the end of your shooting session carefully wind up the loose cord and store the crank lever in it s own
15. NTI DRY FIRE DEVICE DOWN TRIGGER MUST BE RESET 4 To Reset Trigger Review the Cocking Section of this manual beginning on page 17 Repeat the steps beginning on page 17 using a rope cocker or on page 17 using a Side winder cocking device to properly reset the trigger and re cock your B crossbow Note Since the string is cocked you will have to attach the hooks to the string on either side of the trigger Pull the rope cocker or sidewinder back FIRMLY approximately 1 8 inch to reset the trigger Even though you will see or feel very little movement you should hear a click At this point the crossbow trigger is re set and you may place an arrow in the crossbow and shoot it normally 42 TROUBLE SHOOTING CrossBows PROBLEM My Crossbow won t cock The Trigger Latch is down and I can t get the string to catch What should do Trigger Latch down With a small object like a pencil with an eraser depress the Anti Dry fire Mechanism Anti Dry fire Mechanism To cock the crossbow follow the instructions beginning on page 17 43 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM The Safety seems stiff or hard to move into the 1 fire position What should I do First remove the arrow from the crossbow Make sure there is no mud dirt or debris inhibiting the Safety from moving If you feel a gritty or scratchy sensation when you move the Safety there is likely dirt or foreign material in the mechanism U
16. REMEMBER 10 clicks per 1 inch at 20 yards 10 1 20 2 You may not have adjusted the scope turrets far enough Follow the turret ratio s above and try again Scope Turret The scope turret adjustments are 10 clicks per 1 inch at 20 yards Example If your shot is 4 inches Above a and 2 inches to the Right of the bullseye you ll need to adjust 1 Elevation Down 40 clicks Ve Above 2 Windage Left 20 clicks 3 If the above recommendations do not resolve your issue it is possible the scope rings are not properly seated in the sight bridge Check to make sure that both scope ring bases are firmly seated in the sight bridge grooves Also ensure that the ring bodies themselves are firmly and evenly tightened around the scope tube If these solutions do not resolve your problem call Parker Customer Service at 540 337 5426 j 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING Sarsa PROBLEM The cables are becoming fuzzy What 1 should I do If the cable slide was not installed was installed incorrectly or if it has come out of the cable slot the cables will wear and become fuzzy Check to see if the cable slide has been installed If it has not call Parker for a replacement and install it per the assembly instructions starting on page 3 10 or 34 before shooting the cross bow again Cable Slide A quality wax will enhance your bows performance and extend your string and cable life and it will remedy t
17. THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY DO NOT RETURN ANYTHING TO PARKER BEFORE CALLING AND OBTAINING A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER To ensure a prompt return of your crossbow complete the following 1 Contact Parker Customer Service at 540 337 5426 to review your issues with a trained Parker Technician or to obtain a Return Authorization Num ber RA In many situations we are able to resolve the issue by phone However some issues may not be resolved over the phone and will require the bow be return to Parker for service At this time the Parker Technician will issue a Return Authorization Number RA Remove all accessories before shipping unless otherwise instructed by the Parker Technician Return the crossbow to Parker at the following Address Parker Crossbows 3022 Lee Jackson Highway Staunton VA 24401 RA Please package your bow carefully wrapping the bow in paper or foam Ensure the bow cannot move around in the box and that there are no loose parts that could shift during delivery and damage the bow Include a description of your warranty request and make sure you include your name address phone number email address and the RA i DO NOT USE A HARD BOW CASE FOR SHIPPING J Ue DAF bile puis Ub Gayiure Noek Woon Noek No AY String KSS eerie ey r Strin 4 EEE ee n S ves N Tem NO 0 DR NOT FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND LEAD TO THIS
18. and thumb are on the Forearm Shooting from awkward and unnatural positions may distract you from proper Forearm hand placement While aiming your crossbow be sure to hold the crossbow level Do not slope or dip the limbs to one side Keeping the bow level will greatly improve your shooting and consistency Do NOT put your finger on the trigger until you have made the decision to fire To do so could result in an accidental discharge that could cause serious injury or death or damage to property We strongly recommend wearing shooting glasses while practicing or hunting with your crossbow Never walk around carrying your crossbow with an arrow loaded in it Never hand your crossbow to another person with an arrow loaded in it When carrying a cocked and unloaded crossbow make sure the safety is in the Safe position down and green 54 SHOOTING SAFETY Lura 18 Never carry the crossbow with your hands fingers or any other part of your body in the string path 19 Never load an arrow in your crossbow until you are at a place where you plan to stay until shooting your crossbow 20 Never leave your crossbow cocked or loaded when not in use or unsupervised 21 Keep your crossbow arrows broadheads and other hunting gear out of the reach of children 22 Do NOT modify your crossbow or use non factory replacement parts To do so will void your warranty and could result in damage to the crossbow property or injury
19. d and crafted by engineers and hunters that are committed to delivering a quality product that will enhance your experience in the woods a e As you read this manual there may be terms or descriptions that are unfamiliar to you Below is a diagram that will help you understand the common terminology and parts of your Crossbow Comb ANATOMY OF A PARKER CROSSBOW Safety Scope Ring Cam or Scope String Wheel Limb ie String pass Ratton Suppressors ana Butt Riser Pistol Grip Trigger TE Assembly Forearm Stirrup Barrel R CenterFire with Multi Reticle Scope Buss Cables a DM shown Cable Slot Mn Quiver ANATOMY OF THE PARKER TRIGGER ae Sight Bridge top Retention Spring or Finger Trigger Latch Safety f Lever Anti Dry fire Device bina Housing Trigger x GETTING STARTED DO NOT RETURN THE CROSSBOW TO THE STORE CALL PARKER AT 540 337 5426 FOR SERVICE YOU MAY REQUIRE Before you begin e Empty the contents from the box your new Parker Crossbow was packaged in The contents should include e Crossbow with the scope installed e Quiver e Arrows with Field Points e Hardware Pack e Owner s Manual Packet e Place all contents in a clear and organized space such as a work bench tabletop or flat surface where you may inventory and easily identify all the parts and components of this package e You will only be required to assemble a few parts with a f
20. d point or broadhead If the arrow is damaged do NOT use it WARNING Do NOT put your finger on the trigger until you have made the decision to fire To do so could result in an accidental discharge that could cause serious injury or death or damage to property 31 UN COCKING USING THE DISCHARGE METHOD e The ONLY safe and proper method to un cock your crossbow is using the Discharge Method e Ensure that the Safety is On down or green position and follow these simple steps 1 Remove your hunting arrow from the crossbow 2 Replace your hunting arrow with a practice or discharge arrow tipped with a field point 3a Safely point your crossbow at the ground roughly six feet from you at an approximate angle of 45 degrees not higher Higher than 45 degrees may introduce an opportunity for the arrow to skip or glance off the ground Be sure the ground is free of rocks or a hard surface where the arrow will strike Fig A or 3b Using a foam or bag target designed for field points safely point your crossbow at the target with a clear and safe background behind the a target Fig B 4 Move the Safety to the fire position up or red and pull the Trigger 5 Recover your arrow ATTENTION The discharge arrow MUST maintain the minimum standards of 20 inches 400 grains with Capture Nocks See page 23 A WARNING Do not attempt to un cock your crossbow using any other means or methods To
21. ed and loaded 40 TROUBLE SHOOTING Lura PROBLEM My crossbow will not fire when I pull the Trigger What should I do Carefully check these items in this order 1 With your arrow properly loaded make sure the safety is in the Fire up or red position If it is not push the safety to the fire up posi tion and try shooting again 2 Make sure the Capture Nock is firmly seated against the string mak ing sure the retention spring or finger is pressing the arrow firmly down engaging the anti dry fire device If the arrow is not seated against the string and you have already squeezed the trigger without the crossbow firing you will have to Re set the trigger Continue to 3 3 In this case the anti dry fire device has engaged preventing you from accidentally dry firing and damaging your crossbow and voiding your warranty To re set the trigger REMOVE THE ARROW FROM THE CROSSBOW AND MOVE THE SAFETY LEVER TO THE SAFE POSITION Continue to 4 to safely reset the trigger ATTENTION When the Anti Dry fire device has engaged It will remain locked in the Up position until the trigger is reset 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING Lua WARNING DO NOT attempt to forcibly depress the Anti Dry fire Device if your crossbow is cocked DO NOT jam or pry any object arrow or screwdriver into the Trigger to try and force the Anti Dry fire down Anti Dry fire DO NOT TRY TO Device locked JAM OR PRY Up A
22. either side of the Barrel and tighten with a hex wrench Do NOT Cross thread Do NOT Overtighten Gaile Force er F4 Side screw Squeeze ASSEMBLY STEP 8 Tighten the remaining 4 flat head cap screws for the Tornado F4 and 2 socket head cap screws for the Gale Force Do not overtighten CrossBows Gale Force Tornado F4 STEP 8 TORNADO F4 ONLY Position the Picatinney Rail on the bottom of the Barrel and align the 2 screw holes with the 2 holes on the Barrel Start each of the 2 socket head cap screws and then tighten with a hex wrench Be careful not to cross thread the screws and do not overtighten A IMPORTANT If you followed these instructions you have successfully attached the Front end to the Stock and you may now proceed to installing the Quiver Call 540 337 5426 for Parker Customer Service 7 should you require any assistance ASSEMBLY Installing the Quiver STEP 1 e Slide the Quiver Mounting Bracket onto the bottom of the Barrel over the Picatinney Rail For Right hand shooters position the Bracket on the right side for Left hand shooters on the left side e Position the Bracket roughly in the middle of the Picatinney Rail e Tighten the pre installed hex head screws to lock the Quiver Mounting Bracket into position Bracket ae a Pe t F STEP 2 e Install the Quiver Mount to the Quiver Mounting Bracket with the Quiver Mount Screws e Note the Lever Arm on the Quiver Mount should face away
23. end the life of the center serving The Barrel lubricant will also coat the Trigger Latch enhancing the smooth release of the string therefore increasing the performance of your crossbow ATTENTION DO NOT LUBRICATE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR TRIGGER The Trigger has been engineered to be maintenance free Applying lubricants or oils to the Trigger will attract dirt and debris and impair its performance and safety 2 SHOOTING SAFETY Lua 53 Your crossbow is a lethal weapon that is designed for hunting and target shooting only Do NOT use it for any other purpose It should never be handled as a toy Your crossbow is capable of casting an arrow in excess of 500 yards and harvesting the world s largest big game It is important to always be aware of your target background as well as your backstop material when shooting so that any arrow that may miss your target will not endanger people pets or property down range Use a quality target designed for use with crossbow arrows Always treat your crossbow as you would a firearm particularly when it is cocked or cocked and loaded with an arrow Never use an arrow that is damaged Carefully inspect each arrow for damage before and after every shot THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY Inspect for damage including a hairline fractures cracks or splitting of the carbon shaft b cracked split or loose Capture nock c ripped or torn fletching d bent or
24. enough to warrant choosing a proper fixed blade broadhead The RED HOT brand of High Performance Accessories has a fixed blade broadhead that is specifically designed for Crossbows shooting over 300 FPS The Crosspro 100 broadhead has the same ferrule length as a field point large vents in the blades to dramatically reduce wind planing and a 1 1 16 cutting Diameter which is large enough to produce devastating wound channels but not large enough to counter the fletching s steering properties on the back of the shaft To ensure your broadheads are properly sighted in you will have to shoot the broadheads and make sight adjustments TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM My arrows shoot erratically or group right or left of the bullseye Why What should I do 1 If you use your hands only to cock the crossbow you will load the string more to the left or right depending on which arm is stronger or longer We do NOT recommend using your hands only to cock the crossbow The problem is resolved using a rope cocker to equalize the limb load properly 2 Check to make sure the arrow is loaded correctly each time you shoot Ensure the cock vane the odd color fletching that rides inside the Barrel see below is loaded down Index or turn your Capture Nock to make sure it is in line with the string when loaded fully engaging the string i hen groove fF T groove in capture nock Odd color fletch at 6 00 i
25. epairs if you have not activated your warranty Parker reserves the right to make substitutions when completing repair work for any reason Should you return your bow to a Parker Dealer for repairs even covered warranty repairs the dealer may charge you for any work performed Accessories included on the Outfitter Compound Bow packages are warrantied for 30 days and may be returned to Parker for replacement Other accessories such as rests quivers sights etc added by anyone other than the Parker factory are not warrantied by Parker YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED IF YOU Mishandle abuse neglect or dry fire the bow Do NOT use ONLY Parker or Red Hot brand crossbow arrows with Capture Nocks Use crossbow arrows with flat nocks moon nocks omni nocks etc Load crossbow arrows incorrectly cock vane is not down Shoot arrows with improperly indexed nocks nock groove does not fully engage string Shoot improperly spined or under weight arrows less than 400 grains with point Shoot arrows that have been damaged in any way Alter or modify your bow from its original condition interchanging parts and cosmetic refinishing Use a brand of strings or buss cables other than Parker or Red Hot brand which are specifically designed in length strands serving location serving size etc 10 Loan or rent the bow to others without providing proper instructions to the user 11 Do NOT follow ALL of the safety and operating instructions in the Owner
26. ew Screws e You will only need a couple of simple tools such as a Phillips screwdriver and or a hex wrench set e When assembling your Parker Crossbow make sure all screws are snug but not over tightened Instructional Videos Visit www parkerbows com videos to access Parker s Instructional Videos and learn how to e Assemble your crossbow e Sight in your crossbow e Unload and shoot your crossbow e Operate Parker s G2 Trigger e and much more ASSEMBLY GALE FORCE amp TORNADO F4 Take inventory of the items you will need CrossBows A Front end F 2 Barrel Side Screws B Stock with Scope G Picatinney Rail with 2 screws C Cable Slide H Quiver amp 4 arrows w field points D 4 Riser Mounting Screws Quiver Mount with 2 screws E 2 Riser Mounting Screws J Quiver Mounting Bracket P Toma F4 Stock Shown Tornado F4 Only D amp G Gale Force Only E Attaching the Front end STEP 1 Prior to attaching the Riser of the Front end to the Barrel place the Cable Slide on the buss cables crossed cables as shown The Cables will fit into the grooves on the bottom side of the Cable Slide Make sure the cables cross on the left side from Top view Top View Top View Cables cross on Cables cross on left ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Hold the Cable Slide in place with your thumb and forefinger Insert the Cable Slide and cables into the Cable Slot in the Barrel while keeping
27. he fuzzy appearance RED HOT brand string and cable wax is formulated for high velocity crossbows and is recommended f Parker CROSSBOW ACC IOT Wax amp Lube Kit se i PROBLEM The center serving is becoming fuzzy 1 51 What should I do Sometimes the center serving can become fuzzy or separate after an extended amount of use This would be considered normal wear You can remedy this situation by applying a small amount of barrel lubricant to the center serving being careful NOT to use an excessive amount TROUBLE SHOOTING Lura ATTENTION Unless the strands of the string and cables are broken they remain in good working order and present no danger If they are broken have the string and cables replaced A ATTENTION WAX Wax should be applied only to the exposed strands of the string cables and the servings except center serving Apply wax sparingly and fully work into the strands and servings with your fingers Do NOT apply wax to the surface of the Barrel of a Parker Crossbow Wax is a sticky substance that can attract dirt and debris and compromise the function of the Trigger In addition using wax on the center serving could pull wax into the Trigger mechanism along with any collected dirt or debris and over time compromise the performance of the Trigger LUBE Although there is little string pressure on the Barrel of Parker Crossbows using Barrel lubricant is recommended to help ext
28. loose insert e missing loose bent or broken field point or broadhead If the arrow is damaged do NOT use it It is NOT safe or recommended to cock a crossbow in a tree stand Cock your crossbow while on the ground before climb ing into your tree stand Never climb into a tree stand while carrying your crossbow Place your cocked and unloaded crossbow on the ground in a safe position then climb into your stand After you secure yourself in the tree stand with a safety harness use a hoist rope attached to your crossbow to pull your crossbow up into the stand Once you and your crossbow are safely and securely in the tree stand load the arrow you are now ready to hunt SHOOTING SAF ETY CROSSBOWS 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Following your hunt remove your arrow and secure it in your quiver If you are in a tree stand attached the unloaded crossbow to the hoist rope and carefully lower it to the ground As with any bow or crossbow there is a forward movement of the limbs when fired Never attempt to shoot your crossbow when the limbs are in contact with or near an object such as a window pane tree branches etc If your crossbow limbs were to hit an object during the shot you could damage the crossbow knock yourself off your tree stand or otherwise cause serious injury Never attempt to shoot your crossbow while in an awkward or unnatural position Always be aware of where your fingers
29. ly w Otring groove in moon nock Full Engagement Barrel Profile View ATTENTION The Moon Nock MUST be FULLY ENGAG ING the Crossbow String before Crossbow can be fired Failure to do so may cause a partial dry fire resulting in damage to the crossbow or harm to yourself or others Loading Place an arrow on the Barrel and slide it back toward the sight bridge under the Retention spring until the nock fully engages the string The arrow Retention Spring is factory set and the down pressure holds your arrow in place DO NOT remove or bend the Retention Spring upward Arrow is pushed back g te touching string Stop Screw on LEFT gest i r p Retention Spring Ring Set Reel String ATTENTION The Ring Set amp String MUST be IN FRONT of Stirrup when Arrow is loaded and fired Fail ure to do so may result in harm to the crossbow arrow or shooter Stirrup Reel String STINGRAY Shooting Bi CORRECT Forearm with fingers and thumb below the Barrel and string s path Now that the arrow is properly loaded slide the Safety off by pushing the Safety Lever UP to the Fire position Aim the crossbow at your target and slowly Squeeze the Trigger do not jerk until the crossbow fires 37 STINGRAY Retrieval If you have a catch Hand Over Hand If you do NOT have a catch Reel In Gloves Recommended
30. n fletch groove Barrel Profile View Fletch groove in stock AN ATTENTION Parker REQUIRES using ONLY Parker or RED HOT Brand Crossbow Arrows with Capture Nocks installed and having a finished mass weight of a minimum of 400 grains DO NOT USE SLOTTED MOON NOCKS OR FLAT NOCKS 48 TROUBLE SHOOTING Lua 3 Make sure the fasteners that attach the Front end to the Stock are tightened firmly and not loose see below Bushwacker Enforcer Hornet ThunderHawk amp Challenger models Tighten 4 49 Check to make sure your broadhead weight matches your field point and tighten the broadhead firmly against the arrow insert Also verify that your broadhead is assembled properly Finally make sure the screws that attach your scope to the scope mount are snug Also your scope may need to be fine tune ad justed to get on the bullseye See next page for more info If these solutions do not resolve your problem call Parker Customer Service at 540 337 5426 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM My scope will not adjust high enough or far enough left or right What should do 1 Your Parker Crossbow came factory installed with a Hawke or RED HOT Scope which is manufactured to have a turret adjust ment for both windage and elevation of one click equals 1 2 of adjustment at 100 yards At 20 yards being five times closer the same 1 2 of movement is now 5 clicks To move the crosshairs one inch is 10 clicks
31. n limb load e Improves crossbow accuracy e Easily adjust rope length e Will not scratch the barrel finish e Extra long 42 rope to accom modate all Parker crossbows and most leading brands e T handles for a solid grip and pull E i 38 2153 RED HOT CrossPro 100 Broad i head 3 pk 100 stainless steel ferrule g and blades this broadhead is designed us ing mono flow technology Flies the same as 100 gr field point 1 1 16 cutting diameter 38 343 RED HOT Crossbow Case This deluxe camo padded nylon crossbow case includes an external quiver pouch extra high body to fit most crossbows and adjustable shoulder strap for easy transportation 38 207 RED HOT Crossbow Sling w Swivels Thermoformed design has generous padded foam for comfort while carrying your crossbow Includes sling swivels 58 IMPORTANT LE INFORMATION Crosssows LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY To activate Parker s Limited 5 Year Warranty the warranty card must be completed in full and mailed by the purchaser within 15 days of purchase date or you may register on line at http www parkerbows com registration html Parker Compound Bows and Crossbows are warrantied for Five 5 Years to the Original Pur chaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty excludes normal wear on strings buss cables servings bow camo finish rust and accessories Parker reserves the right to charge for r
32. n the thick part of the Forearm 28 SHOOTING CrossBows DANGER SEVERE INJURY AMPUTATION 4 WILL OCCUR SHOOTING Hand securely gripping Forearm with fingers and CO RRE CT thumb below the Barrel and string s path DANGER Make sure your hand thumb and fingers remain BELOW the string and surface of the Barrel Failure to do so may result in SERIOUS injury to the shooters hand including possible thumb or finger amputation STEP 3 Now that the arrow is properly loaded slide the Safety off by pushing the Safety Lever UP to the Fire position red SHOOTING CrossBows STEP 4 Aim the crossbow at your target and slowly Squeeze the Trigger do not jerk until the crossbow fires HELPFUL TIP For optimum accuracy follow through your shot by aiming and watching the arrow hit your target through your scope Following through your shot will greatly reduce the size of your groups There is virtually no recoil in a crossbow so relax and hold the crossbow comfortably 44 WARNING Never use an arrow that is damaged K ATTENTION Carefully inspect each arrow for damage before and after every shot THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY Inspect for damage including a hairline fractures cracks or splitting of the carbon shaft b cracked split or loose Capture nock c ripped or torn fletching d bent or loose insert e missing loose bent or broken fiel
33. or death 23 Do NOT consume drugs or alcohol before or while using your crossbow Your vision coordination and judgment could be impaired making your operation of the crossbow unsafe A WARNING Do NOT allow any person who has not read this entire crossbow owner s manual to shoot your crossbow It is your responsibility to make sure all persons have been properly trained informed and warned of all the dangers and risks associated with operating this crossbow 55 ACCESSORIES Parker Crossbows recommends the following RED HOT high performance crossbow accessories to achieve optimum performance and accuracy from your crossbow 38 2149 RED HOT Pin Point Dial a Distance Fixed Power 3X Illuminated Multi Reticle Scope 3X Magnification with a 1 inch Tube Engineered for high performance crossbows shooting over 300 FPS Dial a distance from 10 to 70 yards Water proof shock proof and fog proof with a Lifetime Warranty 38 2142 RED HOT 3 x 32 Illuminated Crossbow Scope Short compact and light for crossbows shooting over 300 fps Includes fast focus ocular and clutter free reticle Lifetime warranty water proof fog proof and shock proof 38 2141 RED HOT 3 x 32 Crossbow Scope Short compact and light for crossbows shooting over 300 fps Includes fast focus Ocular Dual color illumination 5 brightness settings of red and green Lifetime warranty waterproof fog proof and shock proof 38
34. s This technique is more difficult and could result in the hooks pulling off of the Barrel WARNING DO NOT leave your crossbow cocked or loaded when not in use or unsupervised COCKING USING SIDEWINDER CRANK COCKING DEVICE Ratchet Release Lever Cocking Device Boot Ratchet Spool String Hooks Crank Arm and Handle STEP 1 Place the crossbow on the ground resting it on its Stirrup with the Butt of the stock pointing up facing you Place one foot securely inside the Stirrup and firmly place your weight on the Stirrup to ensure the crossbow will not move Fig A Use extra caution with smooth bottom shoes wet shoes slick surfaces and or wet ground STEP 2 Place the sidewinder crank cocking device on the butt stock as shown Fig B Making sure the cocking device is firmly seated on the butt of the stock Fig B 19 COCKING CrossBows STEP 3 Depress the ratchet spool release lever to allow the cord and hooks to free spool and be unwound Fig Fig C STEP 4 Pull the string hooks completely out of the sidewinder until all the cord is unwound Inspect the cord for fraying before and after every use Fig D STEP 5 Move the trigger safety into the fire up position This is important for step 8 Holding one hook in each hand make sure the cocking rope is seated into the rope cocker groove in the Stock a below the trigger housing Fig E O
35. s Manual CP Noe oN IMPORTANT NOTES A Failure to follow 2 7 above can cause the string to Over Shoot or Under Shoot the arrow which can result in damage to the crossbow the arrow or even personal injury When this happens the arrow does not absorb the full energy from the shot instead the energy is absorbed by the components limbs cams strings etc causing damage B Altering or modifying your bow could cause damage to the bow or personal injury Altered and or modi fied parts determined to be unsafe will NOT be returned with the repaired bow C Using strings or cables that are the improper length and the incorrect number of twists can significantly affect the draw weight and cause damage to the bow or personal injury Should your Parker Bow or Crossbow need service or repairs it must be returned to Parker The determi nation regarding defects in materials and or workmanship and whether the service or repairs are covered under warranty shall be in Parker s sole discretion In any case the bow owner is responsible for the cost of shipping to Parker Parker will pay return shipping costs using UPS ground service On all returns call 540 337 5426 for a Return Authorization Number before returning any product Items will be refused without an RA clearly marked on the box See next page for details on returns 59 IMPORTANT LE INFORMATION Crosseows Warranty Return Process PARKER S WARRANTY EXTENDS TO
36. sing compressed air spray the entire Trigger mechanism including the grooves seams and crevasses where there are moving parts to remove the foreign material If the above does not resolve the problem call Parker for Customer Service PROBLEM The Safety is jammed and will not move 1 What should I do First remove the arrow from the crossbow and review Problem above If still jammed try lightly tapping on the Safety with a hard object such as the handle on a screwdriver getting progressively harder until the Safety moves to the fire position If the Safety cannot be moved to the fire position call Parker for Customer Service AX WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE TRIGGER TO DO SO WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNCOCK A CROSSBOW WITH A COCKING DEVICE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES 44 TROUBLE SHOOTING Lura PROBLEM The Retention Spring is broken or is bent What should I do 1 The arrow Retention Spring is made of a highly durable composite material It is designed to keep consistent down pressure on the arrow ensuring the arrow does not move just prior to the shot as well as to reduce noise If it were to break contact Parker for a replacement Retention Spring WARNING DO NOT SHOOT YOUR CROSSBOW WITH OUT A RETENTION SPRING TO DO SO WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY 45 TROUBLE SHOOTING Lura 2 The arrow Retention Spring can be damaged broken or bent
37. sk of damaging your crossbow or possibly injuring you or bystanders A ATTENTION Parker REQUIRES using ONLY Parker or RED HOT Brand Crossbow Arrows that are 20 inches in length with Capture Nocks installed and having a finished mass weight of a minimum of 400 grains Fig A A finished mass weight is the total weight of the arrow with a field point or broadhead installed ONLY USE SHOOT PARKER OR RED HOT BRAND ARROWS ONLY DO NOT USE Moon nock Flat mock a Vf arrow shaft f Fig C Omni nock Fig B 4 WARNING DO NOT USE Moon Nocks Fig B or Flat or Omni Nocks Fig C with your Parker Crossbow 24 ARROW SAFETY Lura CORRECT INDEXING e The safe shooting of your Parker crossbow requires that the nocks be indexed correctly Indexing refers to the ability to turn the nock in the arrow shaft e Correct indexing means The groove in the Capture Nock is oriented turned in line with the direction of the string Fig A Groove in Capture Nock is in line with string Odd color fletch at 6 00 in fletch groove Capture Nock E indexed correctly Fig A Barrel profile view e Ifthe nock is not in line with the string it is possible the string will travel over the nock and produce a dry fire Fig B e Further any nock that is not securely pressed into the arrow shaft and can be easily turned in the shaft should be discarded The nock should be replaced immediately
38. tring Fig A Trigger Assembly E Full Barrel Engagement Fig A e Leaving a gap between the Capture Nock and string may cause the string to travel over the nock producing a dry fire Fig B Trigger Assembly Fig B AX WARNING BE CERTAIN the Capture Nock fully engages the string and makes contact SHOOTING PROPER LOADING AND SHOOTING STEP 1 Place an arrow on the Barrel with the odd color vane down and in the flight groove Slide the arrow back toward the sight bridge under the Retention spring until the nock fully engages the string The arrow Re tention Spring is factory set and the down pressure holds your arrow in place DO NOT remove or bend the Retention Spring upward Slide the arrow under the Retention Spring cock vane down until the nock is firmly seated against the string DANGER Make sure your hand thumb and fingers remain OUTSIDE the string path when loading the arrow Failure to do so may result in SERIOUS injury to the shooters hand including pos sible thumb or finger amputation A ATTENTION Parker REQUIRES using ONLY Parker or RED HOT Brand Crossbow Arrows with Capture Nocks installed and having a finished mass weight of a minimum of 400 grains DO NOT USE MOON NOCKS OR FLAT NOCKS SEE PAGE 23 STEP 2 Always keep your crossbow pointed safely down range Raise the crossbow to your shoulder as you would a rifle or shotgun with your front hand o
39. with a new one that is safe and indexes correctly Note The arrow may also have to be discarded Groove in Capture Nock is NOT in line with string Capture Nock NOT indexed correctly i i etc a at 6 00 in fletch groove Barrel profile view g A WARNING BEFORE EACH SHOT examine your arrow and nock and be certain the nock is indexed correctly ARROW SAFETY CORRECT LOADING e The safe shooting of your Parker crossbow requires that the cock vane be loaded correctly e Correct loading means The cock vane or odd color vane is oriented and placed DOWN and INSIDE the Barrel Second the Capture Nock is oriented turned 90 degrees to the direction of the cock vane Fig A Cock vane correctly Cock vane and down in Barrel Capture Nock indexed correctly Fig A Barrel profile view e f the cock vane is any position other than down and inside the Barrel it introduces the possibility the string will travel over the nock and produce a dry fire Fig B Cock vane NOT correctly down in Barrel m oo m String orientation Capture Nock NOT oriented correctly Fig B Barrel profile view 4 WARNING BEFORE you shoot BE CERTAIN the Cock Vane is DOWN and INSIDE the Barrel ARROW SAFETY Lura FULL ENGAGEMENT e The safe operation of your Parker crossbow requires that the Capture Nock is pushed all the way back into the Trigger Assembly making Full Engagement with the s
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