User manual HOYT COMPOUND-2004

[. . . ] Bow Owner's Personal Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Compound Bow Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. Important Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4. Compound Bow Maintenance Schedule Strings and Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Eccentric Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bow Press Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5. [. . . ] Note: Cam & 1/2 System bows feature sealed stainless steel ball bearings which do not require lubrication. BOW PRESS USE Never allow your bow to be put into a bow press unless it is operated by a knowledgeable bow technician. Hoyt USA recommends that all necessary adjustments requiring the use of a bow press be done by an authorized Hoyt pro shop. 7 Presses the bow in two places fig 1 (An Example of a Double Pull Bow Press) Always use a double bow press like that shown in figure 1 when working on your bow. (See fig 2) Presses the bow at the grip only fig 2 (An Example of a Single Pull Bow Press) 8 Before putting your bow in a bow press, loosen both the top and bottom weight lock screws and weight adjustment bolts 5 to 7 turns from maximum weight (when limb bolts are fastened all the way down). When putting your bow in the press, never put pressure on the riser!Always position the rollers at the base of the limbs (where the limbs enter the limb pockets). (See fig 3) fig 3 COMPOUND BOW SETUP REST SELECTION There are two basic types of arrow rests: "Shoot Through" and "Shoot Around. " (See fig 4) Shoot through rests are designed for release shooters as 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 advice of a qualified pro shop for the proper rest selection for your style of shooting. fig 4 Shoot Through Shoot Around NOCK SET INSTALLATION A nock point is a reference on the string that marks the exact location for you to nock your arrow. The arrow's nock is positioned under the nock set. To install the nock set at the proper position begin by slipping the nock set on the string. Then, using your rest as a reference, position the nock set just above level. A finger shooter should initially position the nock set at approximately 3/16" above level. The release shooter should position the nock set so that the arrow sits at a 90 degree angle with the string and adjust height as needed. (See fig 5) Once the nock set is at the desired location use a special set 10 of nocking pliers to crimp the nock set into place. NEVER shoot a bow without a nock set or with a nock set that has not been properly crimped. For proper installation Hoyt USA recommends that this be done by a qualified pro shop. Nocking Point Height fig 5 CABLE GUARD INSTALLATION All Hoyt USA bows are designed with a built in cable guard bar attachment. Before mounting the cable guard bar, you must remove the rubberbands used only for shipping purposes. To insert the cable guard bar, simply slide the bar through the two mounting holes on the riser making sure that the bar is pushed completely through and flush with the end of the front mounting hole. Screws Flush w/Front of Riser fig 6 11 After the bar has been inserted fasten with the 1/4-20 x 1/2" set screws provided. (See fig 6) CABLE GUARD GLIDE INSTALLATION To prevent your bow's cables from rubbing against each other, Hoyt USA uses a specially designed cable glide that has fig 7 off-set cable slots. To correctly install the glide on all Hoyt Control bows, first place the glide on Cable the cable guard bar. (See fig 7) Next, push the control cable into the shorter front slot. Then, push the buss cable into Buss the longer rear slot. [. . . ] Hoyt USA recommends working closely with your local pro shop when tuning your bow to ensure best results. BROADHEADS Most archers discover that they must make slight tuning adjustments when switching from practice points to broadheads (even at the same weight). Broadheads create a dramatic aerodynamic change in arrow flight. For this reason, slight adjustments may need to be made in nocking point height, rest position or bow weight to achieve desired broadhead flight. Always test shoot broadheads before hunting to ensure proper sight settings. [. . . ]