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808 Bowfisher™ Direct Mount Owner's Manual Replacement Parts List Parts Diagram Bowfishing Precautions WARNING: Improper use of this reel can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you use a cable or slide system when attaching the line to the arrow. The most hazardous snap-back can occur when fishing line is tied to the tail of an arrow. Snap-back is a condition that can happen when, as the bowstring is released, a trailing loop of line can tangle with the bowstring, cabling, arrow rest, or other items which can result in serious injury or death. Minimize the amount of slack in your line before shooting an arrow. Greater slack in the line increases chance of snap-back of an arrow. • ALWAYS press Thumb Button (#24) on reel to release the line pick-up pins before shooting. • ALWAYS check to see that line is not tangled. • ALWAYS check line for cuts or wear. If the line breaks, you cannot control the path of the arrow. • ALWAYS wet line before firing first shot. • ALWAYS wear eye protection. • DO NOT aim at other people, and keep arrows away from children. We strongly recommend that you take a bowfishing safety course before going bowfishing. For more information, see: 808 Bowfisher ™ Bowfishing Association of America: www.bowfishingassociation.com National Bowhunter Education Program: www.nbef.org Direct Mount National Bowhunter Education Foundation: www.bowhunter-ed.com or your local archery shop with bowfishing expertise. Owner’s Manual Features Pre-Fishing Operation Operation & Maintenance Zebco Limited Warranty FILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE REEL OPERATION ZEBCO® LIMITED WARRANTY Zebco’s All-New 808 Bowfisher Direct Mount Note: Always press and release the Thumb Button (#24) once prior to removing Before shooting, make sure the line is tied to a slide or cable system and not tied to the Zebco Brands products are warranted for a period of one (1) year from date of the Front Cover Assembly (#2). tail of the arrow, and ensure that knot is tight. Check to see that line inside reel spool is original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and/or materials. For Remove the Front Cover Assembly (#2). Ensure all old line is removed from the reel. not caught, twisted or tangled. Depress Thumb Button (#24) to release line, and defective products, we encourage you to contact an authorized Zebco Brands • Zebco’s exclusive “Safe Shoot” color indicator Thread new line through the small opening in the nose of the Front Cover Assembly (#2). minimize the amount of slack in the line. After shooting, turn the crank handle to lock Warranty Center in your area. Should a service center not be located in your area, • Anti-Rotate bracket adapter for secure assembly Tie the new line around the Spool (#6), being careful not to leave a tag end greater than spinnerhead and begin line/fish retrieval. please contact Customer Support for specific directions on how you can obtain ¼ inch. Reinstall the Front Cover Assembly (#2), being careful not to pinch/capture any service and/or parts for your Zebco Brands product. Zebco will repair or replace to most bows loose line between the Front Cover Assembly (#2) threads. Lay spool of line on its side LINE TWIST products at its option and return directly to purchaser. or have an assistant hold the spool and start winding the line under finger tension. Stop This is usually caused by improperly installed line, or reeling in against a slipping drag. • Integral Picatinny Weaver-style rail for easy This warranty does not cover Zebco products damaged due to abuse, misuse, normal periodically to check if the line is twisting between the reel and the spool of line. If To correct “line twist”, troll line behind boat or play it out in river current and rewind wear, excessive wear caused by neglect of cleaning and lubrication required or general light/laser connection twisting, rotate spool of line end for end. The correct amount of line should fill the Spool under tension. Never reel in when you hear the drag slipping. service requirements due to owner’s failure to provide reasonable and necessary (#6) to within 1/8” of the top of the spool’s lip. maintenance. Zebco products not covered by the Zebco Limited Warranty may be repaired • Tough stainless steel front cover RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE at a nominal charge to the purhaser, provided parts are available and the product is SETTING THE DRAG Reels used infrequently should be cleaned and returned with return postage prepaid. • Heavy duty machined brass gear The drag system allows line to be pulled from the reel under tension without breaking relubricated annually, while reels used several “ALL INCIDENTAL AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM • Light weight durable EVA crank knob when a fish makes a quick run after being shot. To set the drag correctly, turn the drag times a week should be cleaned and THIS WARRANTY INSERT. IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE LIFE OF wheel (located on top of the reel) to the right to increase drag until there is a moderate relubricated monthly. The more frequent or THE WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG • Silent continuous infinite anti-reverse amount of drag tension when line is manually pulled from the reel. It’s better to start severe the use, the more often and thoroughly AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL fishing with your drag set too loose, than too tight. You can tighten the drag when the fish a reel should be serviced. After use in AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR • Designed for heavy fishing situations is on, but if it is too tight, it could break the line. Always test and set the drag before saltwater, the reel and spool should be rinsed EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC fishing, and loosen the drag after fishing (this should be done for each fishing trip). off with fresh water. If dropped in sand or dirt, LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY • Patents pending the reel should be cleaned and relubricated VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.” entirely before using. For more information concerning your Zebco product, please visit www.zebco.com ©2016 Zebco, a W.C. Bradley Co. P.O. Box 270, Tulsa, OK 74101-0270 ZS4542 Customer Service: 1-800-588-9030.
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