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Brand new, never fired an arrow in my life, I have some questions and concerns, any help would be appreciated.

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For Christmas, I got a compound bow and I have no idea what I am doing, I went to youtube and watched a video on set up, measured my wingspan at around 70 inches, and around 36lbs draw weight or so. I am not sure I set it up-right as the holes on the cam are not really descriptive, I find it a bit hard to draw the bow in full.

I am 6'ft and roughly 250 pounds(unsure if people need this information or not)

https://www.amazon.com/AW-Compound-Adjustable-20-70lbs-Archery/dp/B01FH1BBCM

Is what I got, minus the little black nubs on the inner strings/wire.

Wondering how to read the cam marks, unsure if I am on slot 28 27, or 26.

I am scared to mess with it too much as this is a beast to me and I am worried about loosening the limbs too much and it exploding or something, ATM I have it turned at 6 turns to lower it, worried if I go 7 it will come undone or explode from the tension.

I was reading around and I think I may be right-handed but left-eye dominant? When drawing I have trouble seeing out of the peep sight, wondering if that is due to the draw or how I am holding it?

How do you use the aim assist? It feels so awkward, I have been trying to work on my arm strength by holding full draws for a minute or 2 at a time and been trying to get used to the peep.

How do I use the wax? just near the top the full thing? How much do I apply directly?

The reason I came to Reddit is that I have always had an interest in archery but circumstances, I know we had a club in town with an indoor range and lessons being offered, but now it seems the place is closed :( wondering if it's due to Covid, the only other places are long drives or just "traditional archery" so I am not sure I will be welcomed with my compound bow, I had half a mind to try a gun range. I am unsure if I can find anyone in my area or a club/range.

The kicker is, if I am unable to get to work, and with no coach or club or people to help..I am wondering if I should just get the refund before it's too late, I am not sure what to do, I really would like to work on this and get better even just practice shooting in my back yard.

I could really use some help, opinions, and just a bigger picture to look at here, sorry for all the questions, and thank you for reading any information would be appreciated.

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