Horton ACUDraw User Manual

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2. Push the

safety pawl (lever) (photo 4 item B) down to disengage it, lift the claw from its storage position behind

the trigger box assembly and securely connect its

string slots (photo 5 item G) to the bowstring (photo 6).

The claw’s

guide post (F) located at the front of the claw will fit into the

barrel’s flight deck groove and keep the claw centered as you crank the
mechanism. Make certain your draw cord does not get hung-up on your scope,
the trigger’s brass safety knobs, or any other part of the crossbow (photo 7).

Notice that the draw cord passes completely through the claw, ensuring that
the claw remains centered as you crank the mechanism. This self-centering
feature promotes shooting accuracy because it makes the mechanism cock
your bowstring consistently straight time-after-time.

3. Lift the safety pawl to engage it. Insert the crank in the drive hex
(photo 4 item C).

4. Stand the bow erect on its foot stirrup or place it on a table or platform
in front of you and firmly hold the butt of the stock in your left hand.

For left handed cranking, simply turn the bow around so that the crank
engages the hex on your left-hand side.

Do not put your foot in the stirrup when cocking the crossbow with the
ACUdraw because if the draw cord breaks while the crossbow is being
cocked, the claw will shoot forward resulting in possible injury to
your foot.

5. With your safety knob in the

FIRE (red dot) position, begin cranking the

ACUdraw clockwise. It takes approximately 20-30 turns to cock the
crossbow (photo 8), depending on the model purchased. You will know
that the crossbow is cocked when you see the trigger safety move to the
SAFE (white dot) position. You must stop cranking as soon as the trigger
safety moves into the “SAFE” position. Severe damage to the trigger box
and/or the ACUdraw unit may be caused by over-cranking the mechanism.

6. Once cocked, you can see that the claw holds the bowstring under tension
rather than the trigger’s string latch holding the bowstring (photo 9).
You

must relieve that tension before attempting to disengage the safety

or removing the claw.

Engage the safety pawl, insert the

crank and begin cranking.

Don’t allow the draw cord to get hung-up on any part

of the crossbow, scope, or accessories.

Notice that the string is under heavy tension once

the bow is cocked.

A-Cover B-Safety Pawl (Lever) C-Drive Hex

D-Claw in Storage Position

E-Draw Cord F-Guide Post G-String Slots

Connect the string slots to the bowstring and lower

the guidepost into the barrel’s flight groove.