Hoyt Formula Series, Owner'S Manual

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This manual contains several safety warnings and instructions preceded with
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WARNING,
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CAUTION or NOTICE. These signal words are designed to draw attention to important safety
information.
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WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious personal injury.
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CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in moderate or minor personal injury. NOTICE addresses safety practices
not related to personal injury.
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WARNING
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE HANDLING OR USING YOUR HOYT BOW.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARCHERY SAFETY.
Read and follow all warnings and guidelines for safe operating parameters at
www.hoyt.com/safetyandwarnings
The warnings contained within this owner’s manual were current at time of printing. For the most up
to date list of warnings please visit:
www.hoyt.com/safetyandwarnings
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WARNING: Always read the warning labels and manufacturer’s instructions of all products be-
ing used in conjunction with a Hoyt bow, including but not limited to all archery accessories and
components directly attached to the bow or used in conjunction with the bow such as targets,
arrows, broadheads, release aids, etc.
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WARNING: It is critical that your bow is set up and functioning within the bow’s required safe
operating parameters prior to use. Hoyt recommends that only a Genuine Hoyt Retailer setup
and inspect your archery equipment to ensure that it is set up within the bow’s safe operating
parameters.
(see page 6 for definition of Hoyt Bow Safe Operating Parameters).
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WARNING: Carefully inspect your bow before each use. Before you handle or shoot your bow,
carefully inspect the condition of your bow, accessories, arrows, and your release aid/finger
tab, to ensure they are in good and proper working condition. Any suspected damage to your
bow should be inspected by Hoyt or a Genuine Hoyt Retailer for possible repair or replacement.
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WARNING: Before you handle or shoot your bow or other archery products, Hoyt recommends
that you be trained and instructed in proper use by a certified archery coach. Sources such as
USA Archery (www.teamusa.org/usa-archery/coach¬ing/find-an-instructor-or-coach), the Na-
tional Field Archery Association (NFAA) https://www.nfaausa.com/state-organi¬zations, and
The Archery Trade Association (ATA) http://www.archery360.com/ have contact information
for certified archery coaches in your area. Other archery associations in your area or country
may also have suitable programs.
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WARNING: An adult should always supervise minors when they are handling or shooting a bow.
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WARNING: Never use alcohol or drugs while handling or shooting your bow.
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WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when handling or shooting your bow.
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WARNING: Always use a bowstringer when stringing or unstringing a recurve bow
(see page 9
for shooting string installation).
WARNINGS
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