Compound Bow 2014
2014
Owner’s Manual
Members of the ATA
817 Maxwell Avenue
Evansville, IN 47711
800 - 694 - 9494 • fax 812 - 467 - 1245
www.BearArcheryProducts.com
Contents
Important Bow Information 01-03
Archery Safety & Warnings 04-05
Bow Diagrams 06-08
Care & Maintenance 09-10
Bow/Cam Adjustments 11-29
Initial Bow Setup 30-34
Arrow Selection Information 35
Warranties 36-37
Record important bow information here and keep
for future reference.
Model
Weight Range
Draw Length
String Length
Cable Length
Purchased From
Date Purchase
Serial Number
Congratulations! Your new Bear Archery compound bow is
the finest available. It has been engineered for accuracy, long
life, and built with quality and pride. No other bow delivers
a higher performance to value ratio than a Bear. We know
how much you are going to enjoy your new bow. For this
reason, we ask you read the Care and Maintenance section
carefully to learn how easy it is to maintain the quality,
performance, and level of satisfaction you expect from a Bear
Archery product.
ENJOY YOUR NEW BOW!
IMPORTANT LIMB INFORMATION
Your new Bear Archery bow uses the latest technology in
limb design. This creates a limb capable of storing optimal
amounts of energy unlike any other bow in the industry.
For that reason, the use of limb mounted accessories such
as vibration dampeners must be restricted. These particular
accessories MUST NOT BE mounted more than 2 inches
from the limb pockets. Mounting limb accessories more than
2 inches away from the pockets, particularly clamping type
accessories, can potentially damage the limbs and void the
warranty. See the illustration below.
2” MAX
Limb mounted accessories
CAN BE MOUNTED IN
THIS REGION OF THE LIMB
ONLY.
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IMPORTANT PRESS INFORMATION
Due to the design of your Bear Archery bow limbs, it is of
the utmost importance that your bow ONLY BE PRESSED
IN PROPER BOW PRESSES. Traditional style presses that use
rollers to apply pressure only to the mid section of the limbs
CANNOT BE USED. Only presses that are capable of applying
pressure to the last 2” of the limbs should be utilized, as
illustrated below
NOTE
Limb bolts MUST be backed out 3 complete turns prior
to pressing a bow equipped with flare quad limbs and 4
complete turns for bows equipped with max pre-load quad
limbs.
DO NOT USE THIS STYLE BOW PRESS
APPROVED BOW PRESSES
For the most up to date and accurate list, please visit your
local Bear Archery dealer or www.BearArcheryProducts.com
WARNING
Failure to adhere to this list of presses can result in
immediate failure of the limbs, possible injury and void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
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IMPORTANT PRESS INFORMATION
Certain bow models require the
use of fixed stops to prevent the
press forces from pushing the
bow out of the bottom of the
press.
Bow press MUST
only be applied to
the outer 2’’ of the
limb tips.
Press should be
capable of adjusting
to the riser’s full
length.
Press must ONLY
apply pressure to
the limbs in this
area.
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SAFETY FIRST
Before using this equipment, read and follow these
manufacturer’s instructions carefully. If you have any
questions, contact the manufacturer or a qualified dealer.
WARNING
- Dry-firing a bow severely reduces the life expectancy of the
bow and may cause immediate damage to the bow resulting
in injury to yourself or others. Never dry-fire your bow!
Never pull back and release the bowstring without an arrow
attached to the string. Your bow is designed to transfer
energy to a properly weighted arrow.
- Shooting underweight arrows has the same effect as dryfiring a bow and may cause serious injury. Use the proper
arrow for you and your bow. If you are unsure about your
arrow choice, contact your local Bear Archery dealer or an
arrow manufacturer.
- Do not use wooden or fiberglass arrows. They are not
designed for use with this compound bow and may cause
serious injury. Use the proper arrow for you and your bow.
If you are unsure about your arrow choice, contact your
archery dealer or an arrow manufacturer.
- Inspect your arrows and nocks regularly. Immediately
discard any dented, split, splintered or otherwise damaged
arrows and replace cracked or broken nocks.
- Do not draw your bow beyond its maximum draw length
as damage to the limbs, cables and strings could occur.
- The use of safety glasses is recommended with any archery
product.
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SAFETY FIRST
Targets and Hunting Safety
- Be sure of your target. Bow hunters often wear camouflage
and are difficult to identify.
- Never aim at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
- Never point or aim a drawn bow at another person.
- Never draw or shoot when anyone is between you and
your target.
- Never shoot at a target or object unless you are sure that it
can stop your arrows.
- Make sure the area behind and around your target is clear.
- Before shooting, be sure that no part of the bow will strike
any tree branches or other obstacles.
- Never shoot arrows straight up in the air or in any direction
where you might destroy property or endanger life.
Pre-shooting checklist
Are these items in good condition?
Properly installed? In working order?
___ Cables ___ Sight
___ String ___ Arrow Rest
___ String Serving ___ Arrow Nocks
___ Loop/Nock set ___ Arrow Shafts
___ Cable Slide ___ Set Screws
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BOW DIAGRAMS
Understanding your bow and its component parts will
add to your archery enjoyment. Although bows differ in
performance and features, these photos represent the
components available in various combinations on most
models. Being familiar with this information will help you
with the instructions throughout this manual. Also, you
can refer to these photos when ordering parts or making
technical inquiries.
Flare Quad
Limbs
Limb Bolt
Assembly
Cable Guard
Arrow Rest
Mounting
Holes
Buss Cable
String
Cable Slide
String
Suppressor
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Limb Pocket
Pivot
Limb Pocket
Riser
BOW DIAGRAMS
Idler Wheel
Buss Cable
String
Sight Window and
Mounting Holes
Rest Mounting Holes
(Berger Hole)
Stabilizer
Mounting
Hole
Max
Pre-Load
Quad Limbs
Bear Hinge
Guard
Grip
String
Suppressor
and
Suppressor
Rod
Cam
Single Cam Bow
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Limb Pocket
Pivot
Limb Pocket
BOW DIAGRAMS
Top Cam
Buss Cable
Riser
Sight Window and
Mounting Holes
Rest Mounting Holes
(Berger Hole)
Stabilizer
Mounting
Hole
Max
Pre-Load
Quad Limbs
String
Bear Hinge
Guard
Grip
Control
Cable
String
Suppressor
and
Suppressor
Rod
Bottom Cam
Hybrid Cam Bow
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
With proper care and a minimum amount of routine
maintenance, your bow will be kept in top condition.
However, it is still important to carefully inspect your bow on
a regular basis.
Cleaning
Your bow should be kept clean of dust, mud and grime. Use
a damp soft cotton cloth to remove dirt and moisture. Do not
use solvents such as acetone or mineral spirits as they may
damage the finish.
Storage and Transportation
Avoid exposing your bow to temperatures over 125 degrees.
Excessive heat may damage your bow. Do not leave your
bow in your vehicle on a hot sunny day or store in a hot
attic or other hot enclosed area. Clean your bow thoroughly
after each use. Never put your bow away wet or store it in a
damp place. Lightly oil all steel parts (axles, mounting screws)
to prevent rust. You can relax the limbs if storing for more
than a year. Follow the instructions under Peak Draw Weight
Adjustment in the bow adjustment section.
Bow Presses
Use only APPROVED bow presses. Older style “single-pull”
bow presses that contact the bow only in the grip area can
result in bent or broken risers.
See page 4 and/or www.BearArcheryProducts.com for
additional bow press information.
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