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1. R FUCILI or x N 5 rN x 4 Y rw ae 4 4 i aad gt 4 d lt k gt b 4 k x A 6 Comencne User s manual for Cressi sub Comanche spearguns Congratulations The product you purchased is the result of con tinuous research and development carried out by our technical departments joined to the well known Cressi sub reliability The new Comanche speargun comes from the long Apache experience in the professional field it is made of the highest qua lity materials to increase its reliability and strength even in the long run 1 Description WARNING Carefully read this user s manual before using th speargun and store it for future reference Basic elements The speargun handle made of different materials is gummy and anatomical for a better grip Its sturdy and simple mechanism triggering casing is of box type to make maintenance easier and to allow its replacement in case of failure The speargun barrel is made of high rigidity aluminium suitably protected against corrosion or of a high rigidity carbon alloy The speargun head or ferrule allows fastening of two threaded rubber strands and or of an additional third rubber strand through the appropriate hole The compact speargun design makes sighiting easier AN The rubber strands made ofhighly pure latex are supplied in dif ferent diameters different hardness values and different2. its metal Components are made of stainless materials although some minimum maintenance is necessary to always get the best performance and long duration over time Before using the speargun make sure that the line hnassoeen perfectly placed and check its conditions especially iathe areas which are mostly affected by friction and also check for solidity of all its fittings Make sure that the rubber strands are perfectly screwed both to the head section and to the nose bushings Lastly make sure that the rod is perfectly straight and sharp and check for barb mobility During use avoid firing toward rocks in order not to squeeze or bend the rod Transverse firing will avoid this to a large extent After use it is recommended to thouroughly rinse the speargun with fresawater carefully washing the elements which are more likely to be damaged e g the rubber strands and the triggering mechanism The latter must be very carefully checked for sand and salt inside it which can damage the mechanism itself During transportation is it recommended to keep the speargun away from direct sunlight which may warm and expand some plastic components such as the rubber strand bushings which might become loose upon speargun charging If the Comanche speargun is not used for a long time it is recommended to loose the rubber strands thus preventing them from getting stuck and to store them away from light since direct exposure to the Sun may ac
3. lengths depending on needs and on the fishing type Each speargun has an idealtype of rubber strand which is diffe rent as a function of the speargun length and the fishing type for instance a too stretched strand may loose its properties redu cing both performance and duration The threaded nose is made of high tensile steel and is articula ted to provide longer duration The ro made as well of high tensile stainless steel underwent a special treatment to ensure better hardening It is Supplied in differeadiameters and lengths The Comanche line is a highly flexible plaited cord highly resi stant to rubbing The Comanche Carbon is equipped with a wound multifilament 3 5 mm kit similar to the traditional fishing cord although it is more resistant and provided with relevant rivets Comenche 7 2 Components Barb Head or ferrule Rod Lateral line release mechanism Box mechanism triggering casing Safety Charging support Hole for reel line or for line to speargun fastening OANOaARWN 3 Operation The Comanche is a rubber strand speargun i e it gives propul sion to the rod by stretching some latex rubber strands screwed to the speargun head which extend until they fasten to the rod through the articulated nose 4 How to charge the speargun A WARNING Do not charge or disc ye the speargun in the air Carry out these operations only in the water in order to guarante
4. m e Take special care when fishing in areas with high ship traffic especially near ports channels and mouths since unfortuna tely many sailors do not know or ignore the warning buoy signal e It is recommended to be member of a club and to join a federation since in this way you can make use of insurance N coverage and you can take part imcontests which will help to improve your level e Cressi sub recommends to attend an underwater fishing course at a specialised organization e Always complywith the applicable legislation and only fish in areas where itis allowed respecting the species and the number of preysscaptured Please collaborate in improving underwater fishing image toward society Finally remember that The speargun is a weapon and can be very dange rous ifft is not used with responsibility only for fis hing purposes Never keep a charged speargun on shore or in the boat Only use it in the water for underwater fishing Never point a charged speargun even for one moment only against another diver always turn the harpoon tip away from people CRESSI SUB ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY WORK CARRIED OUT BY PERSONNEL NOT AUTHORIZED BY CRESSI SUB It is recommended to have the speargun overhauled at least once a year at an authorized Cressi sub centre only using origi nal spare parts in order to ensure its efficiency and its highest operating safety
5. celerate the natural deterioration of the rubber strand latex Caution never use solvents to clean the spear gun as they may damage latex and plastic too Carefully inspect the rubber strand conditions and the bushing threading before charging 10 Comenche 7 Safety rules for responsible underwater fishing Underwater fishing if carried out with responsibility is a hunting sport with low impact on the marine environment It is the only fishing type where the fisher can choose the size the species and the number of preys he she wants to capture This is why you have to be selective and only capture the allowed full grown species during non reproductive periods and in the appropriate amount for the relevant consumption and always in compliance with the applicable legislation Therefore you must always keep up to date and contact the national and or regional authorities dealing with sport fishing Note also that underwater fishing is a sport with a high potential risk which can be considerably minimized if you observe the fol lowing rules e Never carry out underwater fishing alone always be accom panied by a person in good physical conditions and having the same preparation and information as you e Always bring with you a homologated and standard com pliant surface marker buoy with bright colours minimum capacity of 6 litres and equipped with the relevant signaling flag Never move away the buoy by more than 25
6. e no people in front of your field of view CAUTION Never charge the speargun out of the water because this highly increases its strength and if the speargun should fire when the cord is stretched it could bounce thus causing serious injury to the user The speargun is a very strong weapon do not use it for purposes other than underwater fishing The user must behave as a responsible fisher and respect its device 5 Multifilament installation If you want to use both the dine and the wound multifilament on the speargun Comanche and Comanche Carbon versions it is recommended to use rivets and to always avoid knots which are much less stable First of all use brass or Copper rivets whose diameter does not exceed twice the diameter of the cord to be used in this way the speargun once it is riveted will not hang on the head upon firing Thengit is recommended to follow the steps listed below 4 hid the cord ends 2 Always leave a loose noose both at the rod end and at the head end Joining the line to the head Rivet mounting 3 Clinch the rivet and slightly groove it to avoid cutting it Comenche 9 Knots and nooses joining the cord to the multifilament 4 Join the line to the head using a short length of twisted mul tiflament and fast clearance knots 6 Maintenance The Comanche speargun has been designed and manufactu red in order to withstand any underwater operating conditions All
7. e your Never fire from air to water 10 T l A pe 14 15 Rubber strands Articulated nose Line Reel support Reel optional Central automatic line release mechanism Line to buoy connection ring To charge the speargun slide the rod through the head hole until its end is fitted into the release mechanism then make sure the rod is perfectly anchored in the triggering casing Then once the rod is perfectly fitted in its housing keep the cord in place within the pliers then stretch the rub ber strands To do this lay the spear gun handle charging suapport on your chest while keeping one of the strands in place with your hand Keep firmly the speargun to prevent it from sliding Then lightly stretch one 8 Comenche l rubber strand in such a way to take the second strand with the other hand Once you have kept both strands in place stretch them until the articulated nose reaches the first notched rod connection if necessary and if you want to obtain greater strength you can stretch the strands until the articulated nose reaches the second notch of the rod 4 1 Firing Once charged the speargun is ready for fishing In order to sight it is recommended to keep the rod end as a reference point and to keep your arm stretched and completely still to prevent recoil from jeopardizing fire precision Before firing make suredhat the fire locking safety is not enabled and that there ar
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