Barnett Crossbows REVOLUTION User Manual

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Safety Guidelines General Information
Assembly Guides Warranty Information

Trouble Shooting Care and Maintenance

Manual Includes the Following:

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ongratulations! You are now the proud owner of the

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finest crossbow in the world!

Please follow all safety, assembly and trouble shooting
instructions contained in the manual. It is extremely
important to read and follow the instructions before
attempting to use your crossbow. Serious injuries to
yourself or others, damage to your crossbow or poor
performance from your crossbow could result from failure
to thoroughly read and understand these instructions. If
any part of this manual is unclear to you contact the
service department at 800-237-4507. After assembly of
your crossbow, please keep manual for future reference.

As with any other high performance equipment,
meticulous care and a regular maintenance schedule
must be maintained.

Manual Contents

Specifications 3
Parts Checklist 3
Safety Guidelines 4
Parts Breakdown 5
Parts Picture 5
Assembly 6-7
Custom Fitting 8
Crossbow Operation 9-11
Troubleshooting 12-13
Care and Maintenance 14
Warranty 15
Warranty Registration 16

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REVOLUTION SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS

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Feet per Second 345
Power Stroke 15.5”
Draw Weight 150 lbs.
String Stock No. 16200
String Length 39.625”
Physical Weight 7.7 lbs.
Length 37.5”
Width 27”

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Before beginning to assemble your crossbow, take a moment to
organize these parts and ensure you have everything you need.

Quantity Part Name

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2 each

1 Rear Peep Sight
1 Each Hex Keys 5/32 3/16 3/32
1 Lubewax

Front Sight Bracket (Not included when bow ships in Package)
Brass Sight Pins w/nut, washer and barrel (Not included when b
ships in Package)
Front Sights Bracket Screws (Not included when bow ships in
Package)
Front Sight Washers and Nuts (Not included when bow ships in
Package)

If you are missing any of the above parts, contact the
Barnett Service Department at 1-800-237-4507.

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The RReevvoolluuttiioonn is equipped with an automatic, ambidextrous
safety, which engages every time the crossbow is cocked. The
safety must be released before each shot. This, as with any
other mechanical device, does not guarantee total safety, as
no safety device is a substitute for common sense and safe
handling. The crossbow trigger is only to be pulled when the
safety is in "fire" position and NEVER when it is in the "safe"
position or anywhere between "safe" and "fire." Do not
attempt to alter or modify the safety or the trigger mechanism.
If the safety will not release, this happens when the trigger is
pulled before the safety switch is released. To correct this,
push the trigger pull forward, then release the safety catch.

The following rules should be followed at all times:

• Always keep your fingers below the flight track
and out of the path of cables and strings when
firing the crossbow.

• Never dry-fire the crossbow (shoot without an
arrow). Dry firing will void the warranty and
could result in damage to the limbs, string and
cables, possibly causing personal injury.

• Never fire the crossbow until you are sure of your
target.

• Always use an adequate target and backstop
when target shooting.

• Always use suitable crossbow arrows, such as
Barnett's 22" Carbon Arrows with moon nocks.
Arrows of improper stiffness or mass weight may
damage the limbs, string, or cables, voiding the
warranty and possibly cause personal injury.

• Always inspect the crossbow and arrows before
firing. Bent or damaged arrows are not safe to
fire and should be discarded or repaired.

• Always keep you fingers below the flight track when firing your
crossbow. The velocity of the string striking your fingers as the string
travels forward could cause severe personal injury.

EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHEN
HANDLING A CROSSBOW. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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BREAKDOWN OF CROSSBOW PARTS

1 AXLE ( SYNTHETIC SYSTEM ) 15 LIMB BEZEL WASHER

2BODY 16LIMB BOLT

3 CABLES ( SYNTHETIC ) 17 LIMB MOUNTING BLOCK

4 CABLE ANCHOR PULLEY 18 LIMB MOUNTING BLOCK PIN

5 CHEEK PLATES ( SET ) 19 PEEP SIGHT

6RIGHT CAM ( SYNTH ) 20 PROD HOUSING

7 LEFT CAM ( SYNTH ) 21 PROD HOUSING ASS'Y

8 E CLIP 22 PROD LOCKING PIN

9 FIBER WASHERS 23 SCOPE MOUNT

10 FOOT STRIRRUP 24 SIGHT PINS

11 FRONT SIGHT WITH SCREWS 25 STRING ( SYNTH )

12 LIMB LEFT UPPER/RIGHT LOWER

13 LIMB RIGHT UPPER/LEFT LOWER

14 LIMB BEZEL 28 TRIGGER MECH

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26 STOCK EXTENDER

27 STOP BLOCK

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Attaching Prod Housing to Stock

1. Place bowstring on top of the flight
track. Place cables under front edge of
flight track and push prod housing onto
stock until it seats securely over pins.
See Figure 1

2. Please note when installing the prod housing
to the gun body, the prod housing will angle
upward as shown in figure 2. DO NOT ENGAGE
FOOT CLAW WHEN PROD HOUSING IS AT THIS
ANGLE (Fig. 2). This will cause damage to the
nose of the gun body and prod housing
assembly. You must push prod housing

downward so it sets flat on the nose of the gun
body as shown in figure 3.

3. Turn bow over and engage prod, locking
hooks over locking pin on the side of the flight
track.

4. Pull the foot stirrup until it locks over the latch unlock
switch.
The latch unlock switch will click into place
over the foot stirrup crossbar and prevent the
foot stirrup from unlatching.
See Figure 4
NOTE: This procedure should require some
strength to ensure the prod housing locks
onto the flight track firmly. If the latch
mechanism feels loose or too easy to latch STOP and call the
service department immediately. 800-237-4507.

! Double check to see that the prod housing is securely

seated on flight track and the foot stirrup is securely
locked down by the latch unlock switch.

To detach prod housing from stock, reverse this procedure.
It will be necessary to pull down the latch unlock switch before
disengaging the foot stirrup and unlatching prod locking hooks.

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Mounting the Front Sight

1. Align the holes of the front sight bracket
with the holes on the prod housing and attach
firmly using the screws and washers given in
the hardware kit. See Figure 5

2. Insert the first sight pin through the bracket with the
slotted screw flush inside the bracket
and tighten down the barrel and washer
on the outside of the bracket. Install the
second pin in the same manner facing
first pin.
See Figure 5a

Mounting the Rear Peep Sight

1. Slide onto the attached dovetail with
the bell portion facing towards you and
tighten. See Figure 6

Installing an Optional Scope

The recommended crossbow scope is a Barnett 4 x 32mm five
reticle scope.

1. Remove the peep sight from the scope rail.

2. Move the scope forward or backward until a position for
proper eye relief is found.

3. Tighten the scope mounting rings with caution.

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Fig. 5a

Fig. 6

Important: Be sure to tighten windage, elevation caps

and scope mount rings before shooting crossbow.

Attaching Optional Quiver

1. With crossbow upside down, line up mounting bracket
with pre-drilled hole on underside of stock body, install
and tighten screw. Line up quick detach quiver bracket
with holes on mounting bracket (make sure solid side is
up), install and tighten the two detach bracket screws.

2. Attach quiver by placing it on the quick detach bracket
with plastic studs facing the mounting plate at a slight
angle and twist to secure.

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For a full custom fit Barnett has developed the Adjustable
Cheek Piece and Adjustable Rear Stock. The following
procedures will aid you in setting up your Revolution for
comfort and accuracy. Once you have customized your
adjustments you will shoulder your Revolution in your natural
shooting position.

Adjustable Rear Stock

Scopes require a minimum distance of 3”
eye relief. Eye relief is the distance your
eye requires from the rear of the scope to
attain a clear field of view.
When making adjustment for use with
rear peep these adjustments are based on
personal comfort and eye characteristics, as eye relief is not a
factor with a peep.

1. Loosen set screws on right side of stock, located above and
below the adjustment dial, enough to turn dial freely. See
Figure 7

2. Turn adjustment dial (clockwise
extends, counter clockwise to retract) to
make adjustments for proper eye relief or
comfort level. See Figure 8

3. Re-tighten set screws without over
tightening to lock in your adjustment.

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Adjustable Cheek Piece

1. Loosen both retaining screws from one side of cheek piece
one – two full turns. See Figure 9

2. Adjust the angle and or height so your eye aligns naturally
and comfortably with your peep sight or scope. See Figure 10

3. Re-tighten retaining screws to lock in your adjustment.

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Cocking your Crossbow

Be sure to apply Barnett lubewax to the flight track
before cocking.

1. Place the cocking stirrup (foot
claw) on the ground with one foot in
the stirrup and the stock end resting
against your thigh. See Figure 11

2. Place both hands on the string no
more than ½” on each side of the
crossbow body. With even pressure on
each side, pull the string back until it locks into the trigger
mechanism with an audible “click”.

3. Slowly release hand pressure on the string until you are
sure it is locked securely into the trigger mechanism. The
crossbow is now cocked with the safety on.

Note: The serving on the string has had a line on each side of
the flight surface marked at the factory. After cocking the
crossbow make sure that the marks on the string are showing
equally on each side of the trigger mechanism. Unevenly
cocked crossbows will have erratic arrow flight. When
restringing your crossbow mark the serving of the string, on
each side of the flight track at rest. Apply Barnett Lubewax to
the string serving and track surface.

Loading your Crossbow

1.) Place the arrow forward under the front sight bracket
and lay the arrow on the flight surface. When using
arrows with moon nocks, be sure that the odd colored
fletch is placed in the flight grove and that the
concaved nock is parallel to the string.

2.) Slide the arrow back under the arrow retaining spring
and fully into the trigger mechanism. Note: The
arrow retaining spring should only exert enough
pressure to hold the arrow in place without lifting it
from its position on the flight surface.

If arrows with moon nocks are used, be sure that the
odd colored fletch is placed in the flight grove and that
the concaved nock is parallel to the string.

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Firing your Crossbow

To fire the arrow from your crossbow:

1.) Point the crossbow in a safe direction.

2.) Push the safety forward to the off position. The

crossbow will now fire when the trigger is pulled. The
safety MUST be disengaged in this manner prior to every
shot.

BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FINGERS BELOW THE FORE END
(FLIGHT TRACK) WHILE SHOOTING.

Please see photos below.

This will prevent your hands from being struck by the
string as it travels forward. The velocity of the string
hitting your fingers will cause severe injury.

Unloading your Crossbow

By far, the safest and only recommended way to un-cock a
loaded crossbow is to fire it into a target or into the ground
away from debris, loose rocks or other people.

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Sighting-In the Crossbow
Using the rear peep sight and front sight pins:

1.) Place the first sight pin near the top of the front sight
bracket.

2.) Shooting at a target from 10 yards, aim for the bulls eye.
If the first shot is above the bullseye, move the pin up (or
down if the shot is below the bulls eye).

3.) If the first shot is to the left of the bulls eye, screw the pin
to the left (or right if the shot is to the right)

TIP: Move the pin in the direction of the error, follow the arrow.
Continue in this manner until you have three consecutive shots into
the bulls eye. Repeat this procedure with the other pin, starting near
the bottom of the sight bracket. It is recommended that the bottom
pin be sighted in to the 35 to 40 yard range.

Arrow Retainer

When loaded, the arrow should lie “flat” in the flight grove. The
arrow retaining spring should not be twisted to the left or right
and should exert only enough pressure on the rear of the
arrow to hold it in place. It should not lift the front of the arrow
off the flight grove. At this point, the arrow should be lying
directly parallel with the flight grove. We recommend the use
of Barnett arrows manufactured specifically for your Barnett
crossbow.

Arrow Selection and Proper Flight

Due to the unique design of your Barnett crossbow, it is
imperative that only specified arrows are used. These arrows
are correctly weighted to absorb the high energy generated by
the compound design. Lighter arrows simulate a “dryfire”
condition and will result in damage to the crossbow VOIDING
the warranty. Barnett’s 22” arrows are correctly “spined”. DRY
FIRING WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

• Use 22” arrows with straight, offset or helical fletches
with Moon Nock.

• Recommended fixed blade broadheads can be any
three-blade low profile broadhead with a cutting
diameter no larger than 1-3/16”.

• When using fixed blade broadheads, the blades must be
aligned with the fletches of the arrow. This can be done
by placing a rubber o-ring between the broadhead and
the arrow front insert.

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• Mechanical broadheads that simulate the flight of a field
point may be used where legal.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

Because of the power of the Revolution crossbow and the
inconsistent properties of wooden shafts, which have a
tendency to warp, vary in spine stiffness; density; moisture
absorption, all of which result in inaccuracy. Barnett
International, Inc. does not recommend
circumstance. Possible injury could result from shaft breakage,
ect., we accept no responsibility or liability arising from the use
of wooded shaft arrows.

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Arrow Flight

Possibly the greatest variable in accuracy are the arrows.
These differ greatly and have totally different fight
characteristics. Generally speaking, target arrows are more
accurate than hunting arrows. Because of the surface area of
the fixed bladed broadheads used in hunting there is a
tendency for the arrow to “plane”. To help overcome this we
suggest that practice be made well in advance of the hunting
season with the type of arrows you will be using to achieve
consistent groupings. Consider the following when selecting
arrows; heavy, stiff spined arrows with fletching hold more
energy for humane harvesting at reasonable ranges (15-35
yards). Lighter arrows are much faster however hold less
energy.

1. If the string has been changed was it a Barnett string?

2. Are the arrows straight and fletches (vanes) in good
condition?

3. Does the arrow lie flat (true) on the flight groove? Is
the arrow retainer to tight or twisted? (Adjust arrow
retainer with a pair of needle nose pliers – USE
CAUTION)

4. Does the arrow slide smoothly and evenly into the
trigger mechanism?

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5. When cocking your crossbow, are you pulling equally on
each side of the string? (Mark your new strings on each
side of the flight track as stated earlier) After cocking
the crossbow, make sure the marks are showing evenly
on each side of the trigger mechanism.

6. When cocking your crossbow make a conscious effort to
hold the string on the flight track so as not to lift over
the arrow retainer.

7. Are you putting one fletching down in the flight groove?

8. When using broadheads, line up the blades with the
fletches on the arrow (using o-ring).

9. Have you checked the tiller to see if any adjustments
should be made? Tiller is the measurement between the
base of the limb and the bowstring. The tiller
measurement tells you if both limbs are equally
stressed. Your bow is in
proper tiller when this
measurement is the same for
both limbs. Uneven tiller will
cause erratic arrow flight. All

crossbows are accurately
tillered at the factory prior to
shipping. To adjust the tiller, use a hex key wrench and

measuring tape as shown in figure 12.

String Fraying

1. Are you using Barnett lubewax on the center string
serving and cables every 5-10 shots and on the flight
track when needed?

2. Keep the trigger mechanism and flight surface free of
obstruction.

Limbs Weak or Losing Power

1. Has the crossbow been dry fired? (could cause limb to
crack).

2. Inspect the limbs for splits or cracks.

3. Are you using a Barnett string (the proper length)?

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Care of String

The owners kit contains a tube of lube wax that should be
applied to the center serving and flight track every 5 – 10
shots. Lubewax should also be applied anywhere the cables
make contact with the flight track every 20 – 30 shots. To
extend the life of your cables it is important to apply ARCHERY
STRING WAX to all non-served areas of the cables and string
every 30 - 50 shots or when white fuzz begins to appear. If the
crossbow has been exposed to excessive moisture you may
need to apply wax sooner.

PRIOR TO EVERY SHOOTING SESSION, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT A COMPLETE CHECK OF STRING,
CABLES, WHEELS, SCREWS AND ARROWS BE MADE.

• Always store your crossbow in a safe, dry place.

• Do not expose your crossbow to extreme heat,

such as closed, hot vehicles or near heat sources.

• Inspect cables and strings for signs of wear.
Cables showing wear should be replaced
immediately by an authorized service center or
the factory.

• Periodically put a few drops of quality lightweight
machine oil in the trigger mechanism.

• Periodically lubricate the eccentric wheel axels
with lightweight machine oil.

• Keep the flight track and the string serving
waxed, reducing friction.

• Your prod can be left strung indefinitely although
we do not recommend that the bow be left in the
cocked position for periods longer than four
hours.

With reasonable care of your equipment and diligent practice,
your crossbow will remain an accurate, highly efficient hunting
weapon.

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WWAARRRRAANNTTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

The stock, trigger mechanism and limbs are covered under a
limited lifetime warranty. Our liability extends to parts, labor
and return transportation to the consumer.

Not covered are: strings, cables, arrows, transportation of

product to our Service Center; damage caused by abuse,
modification or failure to perform normal maintenance;
or any other expense, consequential damages,
coincidental damages, or incidental expenses including
damage to property or person.
There are no other warranties expressed or implied. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Warranty Registration Card must be mailed within 10
days of purchase to validate the warranty.

To obtain service: Please call for a return authorization
number prior to sending the unit and write the RA# on
the outside of the package. Return the unit to an
authorized Service Center or directly to the factory. For a
listing of authorized service centers please call the
factory at the toll free number listed below. Attach to
the product your name, address, telephone number and
a letter describing the problem. Carefully package and
return product prepaid.

For further inquiries contact the Service Dept through
the toll free number: 1-800-237-4507.

How to reach us:
Barnett International, Inc.
13447 Byrd Drive or
PO Box 934
Odessa, FL, 33556
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]

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