Crossbows are enjoyable to shoot and hunt with. Just like a rifle they must be treated with respect and follow the safety rules, or you or someone around you will get seriously injured or killed.  1. A new person for the first time shooting a crossbow must read and follow the manufactures instructions very important. 2. Always keep safety on till ready to shoot. 3. Do not dry fire a crossbow to avoid damage to crossbow, or serious injury from limbs breaking. 4. Use rail lube to lube rail and crossbow wax to wax cable strings of crossbow. 5. VERY IMPORTANT KEEP FINGERS AND THUMB BELOW RAIL OF CROSSBOW OUT OF THE PATH OF THE STRING WHEN SHOOTING. Serious injury or amputation will result . 6. Always cock crossbow on ground and make sure safety is on.  When using a tree stand, or portable climber use your Hunters Safety Vest to prevent falling out of tree. Use a rope to pull up your crossbow, do not carry crossbow up the ladder stand. 7. Do not shoot crossbow at sky- lined animals, so no people  get injured. 8. Have fun shooting and hunting with your new crossbow.