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INSTALLATION OF ILF LIMBS
(continued)
NOTE:
After stringing your bow, but before shooting your first arrow, check the seating of your limbs by pulling the string
2-3” and letting go. If you hear a “pop”, the limbs have seated correctly. If there is no “pop,” it simply means the limbs were
already seated prior to stringing. If this step is not completed, the limbs may seat on the first shot with an audible “pop”
which is normal.
STRINGING A BOW
Always use a bow-stringing device to string and unstring your bow. Generally, bowstrings have one large end and one
small end. (See Figure 2) Occasionally, there is not a difference in size. In this case, orient the string by making sure the
center serving is properly positioned to set nocking points. (See later section on “Nock Height.”)
NOTE:
If the serving is too low to properly set nocking points, then the string is upside down.
With bowstrings that have different size end loops, follow this procedure. (Do the same with other strings, but disregard
the loop size directions.) Place the larger loop over the top limb and slide it down toward the riser. Place the smaller loop
into the groove on the bottom limb tip, and then pull the upper end of the string tight by hand. It will not reach the end of
the bow at this point.
Place one end of the bow stringer on to the lower limb tip. Place the other end over the upper limb tip, but set in a spot
where it doesn’t interfere with the bowstring.
Holding the bow by the handle, place it out in front of you, parallel to the ground. A loop in the stringer should hang down.
Lower the bow until you can step on the loop in the stringer and pull the bow upward. (See Figure 3) This will cause the bow
to flex, and you will be able to slide the upper end of the bowstring into the groove at the end of the upper limb tip. When you
make sure the bowstring is seated firmly within the upper and lower limb tip grooves, the bow is then properly strung.
BRACE HEIGHT
A bow’s brace height is measured from the bowstring to the grip throat or pivot
point of the riser. (See Figure 4) Brace height is critical to your bow’s perfor-
mance, tuning, and quietness when shooting. Use this guide in setting the
brace height on your bow to maintain optimum performance.
You can generally make reasonable adjustments in your brace height by twist-
ing/untwisting your string. Adding twists will increase your brace height. Un-
twisting your bowstring will lower your brace height. Ensure you do not untwist
past our minimum recommended level or it may increase noise due to limb slap, increase forearm contact, or stiffen the
dynamic spine characteristics of your arrow while increasing arrow velocity. Do not untwist any string, especially a Flem-
ish twist bow string to a point with less than 10 twists in it.
DANGEROUS PROJECTILE
• A mishandled bow, arrow or bowstring may result in serious injury or even death.
• Bows and arrows are not toys.
• Failure to follow Instructions and Safety Warnings could result in serious or fatal injuries to the user or people nearby.
The user’s parent and/or user MUST read, understand and follow these INSTRUCTIONS and SAFETY WARNINGS
• Always point the bow and arrow in a safe direction down-range at targets intended to be shot.
• Never shoot toward a human being or pet or permit someone to hold a target for you.
• Never run with a bow or while carrying arrows; the point or nock of an arrow can cause serious injury.
• Be sure no one is standing in front of or to the sides of the archer while the bow is being drawn or shot!
Be sure everyone is standing behind the archer.
• Shoot only at a suitable target material and backstop. Try first shots at closer distances of 5-10 paces to avoid errant
shots or until the archer feels comfortable shooting the bow accurately.
• Never shoot an arrow up in the air, it can travel several hundred yards and land anywhere!
• Always use extreme care when pulling arrows from a target; arrows can come out suddenly, jerking backward forcefully
poking into someone’s body, face or eyes without warning.
• Always have an adequate backstop in the area behind the target. Make sure the area behind the target is clear and free
of objects that may be hazardous or cause the arrows to bounce off or be deflected.
• If shooting in a group, do not allow anyone to retrieve arrows until ALL arrows have been shot!
• Never dry fire your bow. That is, never pull back and release the string without an arrow nocked.
• Inspect your arrows before each shot to detect any cracks or damage & never use arrows that are damaged or too
short.
• Replace your bowstring when it becomes worn or frayed.
• Always string your bow properly and carefully using a bow stringer.
• Store in a safe place. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Safety precautions must be taken with adult use or supervision just as with an air rifle, darts or any other potentially
dangerous projectile.
• The buyer and user of this product acknowledge that this is a potentially dangerous product that can inflict serious or
fatal injury.
INSTALLATION OF ILF LIMBS
Your Galaxy Tourch Recurve bow uses our genuine ILF (International Limb Fitting) System. It is quite convenient, secure,
and easy to use, resulting in the most accurate and quiet limb mounting system available today.
1. Align and begin to insert the stainless steel ILF dovetail bushings into the
dovetail slot in the end of your riser’s open limb pocket, then place the
limb butt fork groove onto the limb bolt shank underneath the limb bolt cap.
(See Figure 1)
2. Firmly push the limb into the ILF dovetail limb socket base until the spring
loaded detent button engages and the limb stops and is fully seated. You
will usually feel or hear a light click as the limb stops when this occurs.
Look for the limb butt plate edge to be within 1/16” of the end of the riser’s
limb pocket and for the limb to not come back out easily.
3. It is entirely normal for the limb to still move up/down on the limb bolt or
rock slightly sideways at the ILF dovetail until the bow is braced and strung
under tension.
4. To Remove ILF Limbs, grip over the top of the limb just outside the riser and use your thumb to push against the end of
the riser underneath the limb, popping it out of the dovetail. Usually, almost no pulling or arm strength is needed to do
this if the technique is used properly.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
SHORT
MEDIUM
LONG
TOURCH
7.75 - 8.75
8 - 9
8.25 - 9.25
Figure 4
WARNINGS
