Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
Compound Bow
User’s Guide
Thank you from the entire
PSE family for purchasing a
PSE bow. Your PSE bow was
manufactured from the finest
materials available and handcrafted with pride in the USA.
With proper care and use you
will enjoy this product for
years to come.
We at PSE wish you much
success in the archery field
you have chosen to pursue.
Please read this entire
booklet before shooting or
adjusting your bow.
Remember, most adjustments
to a compound bow should be
made in a bow press.
Whenever shooting a bow, be
certain of your target as well
as what else lies downrange.
LIMB
LIMB
BOLT
SIGHT
ARROWREST
GRIP
STABILIZER
IDLER WHEEL
CABLE
STRING
PEEP
SIGHT
STRING
LOOP
CABLE
GUARD
CABLE
GUARD
SLIDE
BOW SLING
RISER
CAM
TYPICAL
ONE-CAM
BOW
BOW TERMINOLOGY
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PSE Warranty Registration
P.O. Box 5487
Tucson, AZ 85703
REGISTRATION
PN 94418
Rev. 11/04
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BOW MODEL
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Your local Authorized PSE Dealer is your best
source for information and assistance.
Visit them for these and other typical services:
1. Adjusting draw length and draw weight
2. Adjusting / changing let-off
3. Replacing / servicing strings and cables
4. All aspects of bow tuning
5. Correct arrow selection
6. Mounting new accessories
7. Adjusting tiller
LIMB
LIMB
BOLT
SIGHT
ARROWREST
GRIP
STABILIZER
IDLER WHEEL
CABLE
STRING
PEEP
SIGHT
STRING
LOOP
CABLE
GUARD
CABLE
GUARD
SLIDE
BOW SLING
RISER
CAM
TYPICAL
ONE-CAM
BOW
PN 94418
Rev. 11/04
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Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
Compound Bow
User’s Guide
Thank you from the entire
PSE family for purchasing a
PSE bow. Your PSE bow was
manufactured from the finest
materials available and handcrafted with pride in the USA.
With proper care and use you
will enjoy this product for
years to come.
We at PSE wish you much
success in the archery field
you have chosen to pursue.
Please read this entire
booklet before shooting or
adjusting your bow.
Remember, most adjustments
to a compound bow should
be made in a bow press.
Whenever shooting a bow, be
certain of your target as well
as what else lies downrange.
BOW TERMINOLOGY
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• Always inspect your bow thoroughly before each shooting session to insure
that it is in good working order. Check for worn or missing components and have
them replaced as required, i.e. bushings, spacers, etc.
• Inspect your arrows to insure that they are straight and that each nock is in
good condition. A cracked nock can break when fired from the bow and cause
the bow to "dry fire" resulting in possible injury to the archer and damage to the
bow.
• When purchasing arrows for your bow, consult the selection chart from the
arrow manufacturer and select the correct arrow for your application. Always
use an arrow that meets the weight requirement marked on the
specification label on the lower limb of your bow. Failure to do so could cause
personal injury and damage to your bow.
Your PSE bow will give you many years of service if maintained and cared
for properly.
IMPORTANT: Before servicing any PSE bow in a bow press, back out each limb
bolt 4 complete turns from bottomed position.
• Keep synthetic cables and strings waxed. Apply bow string wax to your
synthetic cables and string before each shooting session.
• Strings and cables must be replaced periodically. A worn cable or string can
suddenly break causing serious injury to the archer and damage to the bow. It is
recommended that the string and cables be replaced at least every 5,000 shots
or 12 months.
• Always store your bow in a cool dry place. High temperatures, such as those
that can occur in a truck or interior of a vehicle, can cause serious damage to
your bow.
• After use in high humidity or damp conditions, wipe metal components of bow
with a light oil.
Get the PSE BOW OWNER'S GUIDE video at
www.pse-archery.com. This entertaining and
informative video covers all aspects of modern
bow technology. 60 minutes.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BOW MAINTENANCE
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SETTING-UP YOUR BOW
NOCKING POINT PLACEMENT:
Finger shooters: For the initial setting,
install the nocking point on the bowstring
approximately 5/16" plus the arrow width
above a point where a horizontal line from
the rest intersects the string.
Release Aid shooters: Install the nocking point the width of the arrow above a point
where a horizontal line from the rest intersects the string. When the arrow is in position on the rest the arrownock should fit snug
against the bottom of the nocking point.
ARROWREST ADJUSTMENT:
The in/out position of the arrowrest should
be adjusted so that the arrow is in
alignment with the string when shooting with a
release aid. The arrow tip should be ~1/2 shaft
diameter left of center on a right-handed bow,
(opposite for left-handed) when shooting with
fingers.
As with any weapon, safe operation of your PSE bow must always be the
highest priority. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING A BOW.
Do not attempt to use your bow without proper instruction. Doing so can result in
serious injury.
a. Never "dry-fire" any bow. Dry-fire is to draw and release the bowstring
without an arrow on the string. Dry-firing will likely cause damage to the bow and
serious injury to the archer.
b. Always be sure of your intended target as well as what lies behind the
target area. An arrow can travel a considerable distance, so it is important to have
a safe and sound backstop.
c. If you draw a bow and need to let it down, do so in a slow and careful
manner. Keep your support arm straight and prepare for a rapid and violent
let-down. Avoid hitting your hand on protruding accessories such as the cable guard
or quiver. Keep your head and face back and out of danger during let-down. Never
draw a bow with a peak weight above your comfort level. Always use a bow sling
when drawing a bow.
d. Never modify any part of the bow or its components by drilling extra holes or
removing material. This voids the warranty and presents safety problems.
SAFETY
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SIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
When adjusting the sight pin locations, always remember to "follow the
group". That is, if the shot group is to the left of the target, move the sight pins
to the left. If the shot group is low, move the sight pins down.
SETTING-UP YOUR BOW
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•
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES
Arrowrest/Overdraw: The arrowrest or overdraw should be
installed according to the instructions received with the
product. It is usually mounted to the riser in the threaded hole
on the side opposite the shelf (hole "A") using the hardware
provided with the arrowrest or overdraw.
Sight: The sight should be installed according to the
instructions received with the product. It is usually mounted to
the riser in the threaded holes (holes "B") on the side opposite
the shelf using the hardware provided with the sight.
Stabilizer: The stabilizer should be mounted
according to the manufacturer's recommendation. It is usually
mounted in the threaded hole on the front of the riser (hole "C").
Bow Sling: The bow sling attaches to the riser of the bow
generally with the stabilizer. If a stabilizer is not used, attach the
sling to the riser with the correct sized bolt using the hole provided for the stabilizer (hole "C").
Hole
A
Holes
B
Hole
C
CABLE GUARD ADJUSTMENT & INSTALLATION:
Install the cable guard as shown in Figure A.
Adjust the cable guard so the cables just clear the
arrow vanes. On bows using an offset cable guard
rod, adjustments must be done with the rod in the
up position (approximately 1 o’clock) as shown in
Figure B (11 o’clock for left handed bows).
Excessive arrow clearance may cause the
cable to track incorrectly on the wheels
and cause personal injury and/or
damage to the bow.
Figure A
Figure B
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OTHER ADJUSTMENTS
Draw Weight: Your bow is factory-set to within 2 lbs. of the peak draw
weight indicated on the label on the lower limb of the bow. Changes in draw
weight can be made by turning the limb bolt in or out. Before making any
changes in weight, turn the limb bolt clockwise until it no longer moves.
Never use extreme torque when turning the bolt or damage to the limb may
occur. The limb bolt then may be turned counterclockwise to obtain the
desired weight, but NEVER more than 4 turns or revolutions. Adjust
each limb exactly the same. CAUTION: On some bow models, the limb bolt
locking screw MUST be loosened BEFORE adjusting.
Wheels/Cams: Many PSE wheels and cams have adjustable features.
Each one comes from the factory set-up and ready to use but there may
be occasions where you need to adjust the characteristics of your bow. In
some cases you will need a PSE Tune Chart to determine what to adjust,
and you may need to see a PSE Dealer for information. If you are not sure
of the adjustment you are making, stop and see your PSE Dealer for
assistance. In all cases, an appropriate bow press will be needed to make
adjustments to cams and wheels. If you do not have an appropriate press,
see your PSE Dealer.
Centerfire™, Rimfire™& NRG™One Cams:
Draw Length: To change the draw length in 1" increments
the module must be changed. See your PSE Dealer for
information on how to obtain a replacement module. For
minor changes in draw length, the bow must be placed in a
suitable bow press and with tension relieved from the
string/cable.
For Centerfire
™
: Move the string from the "B" peg to the "C"
peg to shorten draw by approximately ¼" or to the "A" peg
to lengthen draw by approximately ¼". The string can also
be moved from the "2" peg to the "3" peg to shorten draw
by ¼" or to the "1" peg to lengthen draw by approximately
¼".
For NRG
™
: Each side of the cam has two posts. Moving the
string from the post with the dot to the post without a dot on
the string side of the cam increases the draw length by
approximately 3/8". Moving the string from the post with the
dot to the post without a dot on the take-up side of the cam
decreases the draw length by approximately 1/8".
For Rimfire
™
: There are two posts on the string side of the
cam. The bow is shipped from the factory with the string on
the far peg. Moving the string to the peg nearest the string
groove increases draw by approximately 1/2".
CAM ADJUSTMENTS
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NRG
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Centerfire
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CAM ADJUSTMENTS
NRG™Hybrid Cam:
Draw Length: To change the draw length in 1" increments
the modules must be changed on both the top and bottom
cams. See your PSE dealer for information on how to
obtain replacement modules. For minor changes, the bow
must be placed in a suitable bow press and with the
tension relieved from the string/cable, move the string to
the "+" peg on the top cam to increase the draw length by
approximately 3/8" or to the "-" peg to decrease the draw
length by approximately 3/8".
Draw Stop: The draw stop is located on the bottom cam and
is attached with two screws. It must be placed in the position
that corresponds with the modules. For example, if the bow
is equipped with size 7 modules, the draw stop must be
secured firmly with the screws in the number "7" holes.
Let-off: The let-off adjustment is part of the draw stop. To
adjust from the factory setting of 80% to 65%, remove both
screws which hold the stop to the cam and flip it over so that
the cable will contact the side marked "65" at full draw and
reinstall the screws. Note: Changing the let-off from 80% to
65% shortens the draw length by approximately 3/8".
NRG™Hybrid Cam
TOP
NRG
™
Hybrid Cam
BOTTOM
Draw Stop: The position of the draw stop must match the
size of the module. If the bow is equipped with a size 7
module, the draw stop must be attached to the cam using
the holes marked with the number 7. The size 4 Centerfire
™
and Rimfire™modules are the only exceptions to this rule
as the module and stop are one piece.
Let-off: Let-off adjustment is part of the draw stop. To
adjust from 80% to 65%, remove both screws which hold
the stop to the cam, flip the stop over so that the cable will
contact the side marked 65% at full draw and reinstall the
screws. There is no let-off adjustment for the size 4
Centerfire
™
module. The Rimfire™cam has no provision for
let-off adjustment.
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CAM ADJUSTMENTS
Synergy 4™:
Draw Length: The draw length is adjusted by placing the
bow in an appropriate bow press and relieving the tension
from the string and cables. Shortening the effective length of
the string shortens the draw length and lengthening it
lengthens the draw. The bow is shipped from the factory with
the string in the middle slot. Moving the string one slot on
one of the wheels changes the draw length ¼". Moving the
string one slot on each of the two wheels makes a change
of ½". The cables can be moved to change the draw length
by ½". Adjustments to the cable must be made on both
wheels. Remember, shortening the draw length decreases
the draw weight and lengthening the draw length increases
the draw weight.
Stage 3
™
:
Draw Length: The draw length is adjusted by placing the
bow in an appropriate bow press and relieving the tension
from the string and cables. Move the string to the slot that
will shorten the effective length of the string to shorten
the draw length by ½" per wheel. Move the string to the
slot that will lengthen the effective length of the string to
lengthen the draw of the bow by ½" per wheel.
NOVA ONE-CAM:
Draw Length: The draw length may be adjusted by
placing the bow in an appropriate bow press relieving
the tension from the string and cable. Moving the string
from the center peg to the peg furthest from the string
groove shortens the draw length by approximately ½".
Moving it to the peg closest to the string groove increases the draw length by approximately ½".
Synergy 4
™
Stage 3
™
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
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ALL PSE MANUFACTURED BOWS / ACCESSORIES / KING PRODUCTS
Each PSE Bow, Accessory and King product is backed by a PSE Limited Lifetime
Warranty to the original owner for the life of the product. Product will be replaced or
repaired to restore it to its original performance. Cables, strings, or wearable items are
not covered by this warranty.
Evidence of abuse, mishandling, misuse, or alteration to any PSE product voids any
claim to warranty. PSE specifications on strings and harness must be adhered to.
PSE cannot be held responsible for injury or product failure resulting from improper use
or neglect of maintenance.
All bows must undergo string and cable changes every 5,000 shots or every 12 months
to maintain PSE warranty coverage. Total arrow weight must be in accordance with the
recommendations made by the Archery Trade Association (ATA) for minimum arrow
weight/bow peak weight. Overstressing PSE compound bows by using arrows lighter
than ATA recommendation will void warranty and may cause damage to the bow or
injury to the shooter.
PSE makes no other claims either expressed or implied. In the interest of
product improvement and consumer safety, PSE reserves the right to make changes in
product design, color, and specifications without notice.
PATENT INFORMATION
One or more of the following patents may apply:
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