Compound Bow Owner’s Manual
Compound BowOwner’s Manual
INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the Hoyt USA family!As a member of an elite team, you will bepleased to know that you have purchased thefinest crafted, most dependable bow on themarket. Only the finest components go intoevery Hoyt USA bow along with over 70 years ofexperience in bow technology and manufacturing. With some basic maintenance your newbow should provide you with years of pleasureand dependable service.543 North Neil Armstrong RoadSalt Lake City, Utah 84116-2887(801) 363-2990 Phone(801) 537-1470 Faxwww.hoytusa.com1
BOW OWNER’S PERSONAL RECORDFill in the following Personal Bow Record foryour later reference.Bow Serial NumberHoyt USA Bow ModelPurchased FromPurchase DateDraw Length“ Draw WeightBowstring Length“ Cables LengthControl Cable Length#““Important Note:Save your sales receipt. That receipt is your proof ofdate-of-purchase. Proof of date-of-purchase will berequired should your bow ever need warranty service. The following space has been reserved for you tostaple or tape your sales receipt for safe and convenient keeping.IMPORTANT!Staple or tape your sales receipthere for safekeeping.2
COMPOUND BOW TERMINOLOGYAxleCamYokeLimbsControlCableLimb PocketBuss CableLimb WeightAdjustment BoltWeight Locking ScrewBow StringSight WindowCable Guard BarRiserGripCable GuardGlideStabilizer BushingLimb WeightAdjustment BoltBuss CableWeight Locking ScrewControlCableLimb PocketLimbsCamAxle3
WARNING!YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARCHERY SAFETYPlease read the following safety information.Disregarding these rules may cause serious injury toyourself or property.1. NEVER “DRY FIRE” YOUR BOW. Dry fire meansto draw and release the bowstring without an arrow.Firing a bow without an arrow to absorb the energycan cause severe damage to your bow and possibleinjury to the shooter or others nearby. Let-down thebow slowly and carefully from any drawn position be prepared for a possible violent letdown.2. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BOW TO EXTREMEHEAT OR PROLONGED EXTREME DAMP.Excessive heat, such as that experienced on a sunnyday inside a closed vehicle, could cause limb failure.Prolonged storage in a hot dry attic or damp basement could also be damaging. Store the bow properly when it is not in use.3. CAREFULLY INSPECT YOUR BOW BEFOREEACH USE. Carefully note the condition of the bowstring, limbs and riser before you shoot. Frayed bowstrings should be replaced. Damaged or suspectlimbs should be reported to your local dealer forinspection or replacement.4
4. BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP. Make sure thatthe backstop you use is large enough to catch a strayarrow and that it is thick enough that the arrow cannot completely penetrate it. Make sure that it is positioned in a safe direction away from dwellings andother people.5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET. Make sure thatthere are no persons, livestock, buildings or otherobjects behind or near your target. Be absolutelysure of your target in low light conditions.6. INSPECT ALL ARROWS. Before shooting,inspect your arrows for defects. Discard cracked ordented shafts. Replace damaged or loose fletchingand nocks.7. ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never shoot straight up. Becareful around strings and cables when using broadheads. Cutting strings and cables can cause seriousdamage to your bow and possible injury to you orothers. Do not draw the bow beyond its maximumdraw length. Never point or aim a drawn bow atanother person. Children must be supervised by anadult.8. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS. Hoyt USAcannot be held responsible for injuries suffered orcaused by misuse, unsafe or improper arrow andbow combinations. Hoyt USA cannot be heldresponsible for injuries sustained when using analtered or modified Hoyt USA bow.5
WARNINGThis bow is a deadly weapon.Always abide by all safety advisements.Children must be supervised by an adult.COMPOUND BOW MAINTENANCEYour bow is a mechanical device and as such, is subject to wear and need of periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Hoyt USA recommends that youtake your bow to a Hoyt authorized pro shop at leastonce a year for a yearly professional maintenance andinspection. Areas to be inspected are axles, spacers,lubrication of axle bushings (Hoyt Cam & 1/2 bowsdo not require axle bushing lubrication), e-clips,strings, cables, limbs and riser.The following information provides helpful instruction on the proper care and maintenance of your newHoyt bow. Keep this manual as a handy guide forfuture reference.STRINGS AND CABLESApply a light coat of bowstring wax to your bow’scables and string on a regular basis. Hoyt USA suggests once every two weeks during peak use. Use ahigh quality bowstring wax available at your localHoyt Pro Shop. This will keep your bow’s strings andcables in good condition. To assure best resultsreplace D-75 string and cables when wear is evidentor every two years under normal use conditions.6
Insist that Hoyt USA string and cables be used onyour bow. Beware of lesser quality string and cablesas they may alter the performance of your bow orcause damage to it.ECCENTRIC LUBRICATIONFor conventional bearings or bushings, a light spotlubrication of the axles where they pass through theeccentric should be done on a regular basis (1,500 2,000 shots). In adverse hunting conditions wheredirt, dust or moisture are encountered, lubricationmay be done on a daily basis. Hoyt USA recommendsyou use a silicone or Teflon based lubrication or anyother quality grease available at your local Hoyt USAPro Shop. It is not recommended that you use“Penetrating Oils” such as WD-40, EZ-#7, Fast Break,etc.Note: Cam & 1/2 bows feature sealed ball bearingsand should not be lubricated. If your cams do notturn freely, it may be time to replace the bearings.BOW PRESS USENever allow your bow to be put into a bow pressunless it is operated by a knowledgeable bow technician. Hoyt USA recommends that all necessaryadjustments requiring the use of a bow press be doneby an authorized Hoyt Pro Shop.7
fig 1 (An Example of a Double Pull Bow Press)Always use a double bow press like that shownin figure 1 when working on your bow.Never use a single pull bow press. (See fig 2)fig 2 (An Example of a Single Pull Bow Press)8
Before putting your bow in a bow press, loosenboth the top and bottom weight adjustment bolts5 to 7 turns from maximum weight (when limbbolts are fastened all the way down). When putting your bow in the press, never put pressureon the riser! Always position the rollers at thebase of the limbs (where the limbs enter the limbpockets). (See fig 3)fig 3COMPOUND BOW SETUPREST SELECTIONThere are two basic types of arrow rests “ShootThrough” and “Shoot Around” (See fig 4) Shootthrough rests are designed for release shootersas arrows shot using a release bend vertically.9
Shoot around rests are designed for finger shooters as arrows shot by fingers bend horizontally.Hoyt USA recommends that you seek the adviceof a qualified Pro Shop for the proper rest selection for your style of shooting.fig 4Shoot ThroughShoot AroundNOCK SET INSTALLATIONA nock point is a reference on the string thatmarks the exact location for you to nock yourarrow. The arrow’s nock is positioned under thenock set. To install the nock set at the properposition begin by slipping the nock set on thestring. Then, using your rest as a reference, position the nock set just above level. A finger shooter should initially position the nock set atapproximately 3/8” above level. The releaseshooter should position the nock set at a 90degree angle with the string and adjust height asneeded. (See fig 5) Once the nock set is at thedesired location use a special set of nocking pli10
ers to crimp the nock set into place. NEVERshoot a bow without a nock set or with a nock setthat has not been properly crimped. For properinstallation Hoyt USA recommends that this bedone by a qualified Pro Shop.Nocking PointHeightfig 5CABLE GUARD INSTALLATIONAll aluminum Hoyt USA bows are designed witha built in cable guard bar attachment. Beforemounting the cable guard bar, you must removethe rubberbands used only for shipping purposes. To insert the cable guard bar, simply slide thebar through the two mounting holes on the risermaking sure that the bar is pushed completelythrough and flush with the end of the frontScrewsFlush w/Front of Riserfig 611
mounting hole. After the bar has been insertedfasten with the 1/4-20 x 1/2” set screws provided. (See fig 6)Hoyt USA’s magnesium bows are designed witha high mount style cable guard bar that ismounted directly to the side of the riser by two10-24 screws. (See fig 7) Prior to mounting thecable guard bar, you must remove the rubberbands used only for shipping purposes.Warning! Onsome shorteraxle to axlem o d e l s ,10-24 SHCSadjustable cableScrewsguard bars canbe off-set toomuch causingthe cable totrack off thefig 7cam. This cancause damage to the bow or personal injury. Toprevent this from happening, NEVER SET THEBAR AT THE THREE O’ CLOCK POSITION.CABLE GUARD GLIDE INSTALLATIONTo prevent your bow’s cables from rubbingagainst each other, Hoyt USA uses a speciallydesigned cable glide that has off-set cable slots.12
To correctly install the glide on all Hoyt bows,fig 8first place the glide on thecable guard bar (See fig 8).ControlNext, push the control cableCableinto the shorter front slot.Then, push the buss cable intothelongerrearslot.CAUTION: Do not pull bowback without proper installation of cable guard bar andBussCableglide.TILLER ADJUSTMENTTiller is the difference in distance between theupper limb to the string and lower limb to thestring measured from the base of the limbs(where the limb and riser meet) at a 90 degreeangle to the string. (See fig 9)The main function of tiller is to allow the archer tomore easily and comfortably aim during the drawand release of the shot. Most bows will shoot bestnear even tiller which means the distance fromthe string to the limb is the same on top and bottom. Tiller adjustments are made by adjustingeither limb weight adjustment bolt. (See drawweight adjustment section pg. 15). Example: Ifyou have too much tiller on the bottom limb,decrease the weight on the top limb or increase13
the weight on the bottom. Hoyt USA recommends that you initially set tiller equal top andbottom.TillerTillerfig. 9CENTERSHOTCentershot is the alignment of the arrow in thepower path of the string. This is accomplishedby moving the arrow rest left or right. Releaseshooters should line the arrow up with or justslightly outside of the power path of the string.(See fig 10) Finger shooters should position thearrow so that the tip is just to the outside of thepower path of the string. (See fig 10)14
Centershot is critical to how accurate a bow willperform. These are initial centershot settings, forproper alignment Hoyt USA recommends thisbe done by a qualified Pro Shop.PowerpathPowerpathRestRestfig 10Release SettingFingers SettingFLETCH CLEARANCEFletch clearance is the ability of your vanes or fletchings to pass cleanly by or through your arrow restwithout impacting the rest so severely that the arrow’sflight path is disrupted. It is necessary that you haveadequate vane clearance to achieve proper arrowflight. (See fig 11)fig. 11IncorrectCorrect15
COMPOUND BOW ADJUSTMENTDRAW WEIGHT ADJUSTMENTWeight adjustments can easily be made by turning theweight adjustment bolt clockwise to increase weightor counter clockwise to decrease weight. Note: Alwaysturn the top and bottom adjustment bolts in equal amounts.Some Hoyt USA model bows areequipped with a Dual LockingPocket Locking Screw Pocket System.Before drawweight adjustments are made onfig 12these models you must firstloosen the Pocket Locking screws located on both sidesof the pocket. (See fig 12) When adjustments are completed, re-tighten the Pocket Locking screws.DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENT (INNER-CAMADJUSTABLE MODULES)Many Hoyt bows utilize the patented inner-camadjustable module for draw length adjustment. Theinner-cam can generally be adjusted without the aidof a bow press.CAM & 1/2 DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENTTOP CAM: To adjust the draw length on Hoyt’spatented Cam & 1/2 (inner-cam) model bows, use astandard allen key to loosen the fastening screw andto remove the draw length screw. (see fig 13) Rotatingthe inner-cam in the ( ) direction will lengthen thedraw. Rotating the inner-cam in the (-) direction willshorten the draw. Each lettered position will provide16
e Positioning Indicatorfig 13a p p ro x i m a t e l yl/2”longer/shorterdrawthan the previoussetting. Once theinner-cam is inthe desired location, reinstall andtighten the drawlength screw firstand then the fastening screw.B O T T O MCAM: Removethe draw lengthscrew,rotateControlmodule to theCablePegsame letteredposition as thetopmodule,Drawandreplace.Length(see fig 14).ScrewNote: You mustStealthmake the samefig14Draw Dampeneradjustments tothe top and the bottom inner-cams or the bow cannotbe properly tuned.Module PositioningIndicatorPerformanceMarksWARNING: Never remove the stainless steel controlcable peg unless the string is relaxed in a bow press.17
OPTIMIZING CAM & 1/2 PERFORMANCEIn order to verify optimum performance of yourCam & 1/2 bow you should examine the cam'sbuilt-in performance marks. When viewing themodule side of the top cam, the control cableshould lie somewhere between the performancemarks (see fig13). When viewing the module sideof the bottom cam, the buss cable should lie somewhere between the performance marks as shown.(see fig 14) It is not necessary to have the cableexactly centered between the marks. Draw lengthadjustment will not affect the performance marks.Your new bow was shipped from our factory in theoptimum position. If either of your cables lie outside the performance marks we recommend youtake your bow to your nearest Hoyt dealer foradjustments.OPTIMIZING SPIRAL CAM & 1/2 PERFORMANCETo assure optimum perform- Buss CableControlBowstringCableance of bows fe
through rests are designed for release shooters as arrows shot using a release bend vertically. Before putting your bow in a bow press, loosen both the top and bottom weight adjustment bolts 5 to 7 turns from maximum weight (when limb bolts are fastened all the way down). When put-ting your bow in the press, never put pressure on the riser!
Compound Bow Set-Up & Tuning Procedure Rev 02/12/08 1. Remove bow from shipping box. Remove bow from plastic bag and remove the owner’s guide and other promotional material from the bow. 2. Read the Owner’s Guide before using the product. 3. Inspect the bow to insure that the cables and string are in their tracks on the cam and attached to .
instructions in this manual before using your new bow. 06.browning.a826702.paginated.qxp 9/26/2005 10:50 am page 1. 11 compound bow user’s guide serial # of bow where purchased bow model your name address city state zip country postal code email address
14 020810.01 vetus Owner’s Manual BOW PRO Series Thrusters This manual gives guidelines for operating and maintenance of the Vetus ‘BOW PRO’ bow thrusters. The ‘BOW PRO’ bow thrusters have the following features: The thrust is continuously variable. The runtime is mainly limited by the capacity of the installed bat-teries.
ered baiting or feeding game birds or game animals. Pursuant to NJSA 23:4-24.4, the above restric-tion does NOT apply to deer hunting. Hunters targeting deer while elevated in a standing tree or in a structure of any kind may be within any distance of a baited area. Bow and Arrow “Bow” means any long bow, recurve bow, compound bow or crossbow.
bow pushes the arrow twice, while the long bow or the compound bow pushes the arrow just once during the launching process. (The recurve bow is a double kick bow.) Since the arrow is a slender and long rod, it would buckle if it is pushed beyond the buckling limit. The dynamic
Unlike a recurve where the arrow pushed against the side of the bow upon release the action of the arrow from a compound bow (shot using a release device) is downward, this is due to the action of the cams and wheels. Arrow rests for compound bows principally come in three styles, rigid, downward spring actions and drop-a-way.
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