Bear Archery Compound Bow 2008 - Manual (Page 6)

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CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
Your Bear Archery compound bow requires very
little lubrication. Wipe the cable guard
periodically with a dry cloth to keep the cable
slide running smoothly and free of dust. Cam and
idler wheel bearings do not require lubrication. If
other lubrication is necessary, use white lithium
grease or Teflon™ lubricants. Avoid excessive
lubrication of any item, as this can attract dirt.
On hunting bows, avoid lubricants with obvious
odors.
String and Synthetic Cable Maintenance
Regularly apply a high quality bowstring wax to
your string and synthetic cable system. Regular
waxing protects your cables and strings from
abrasion, wear and separation. Smear the wax
into position. Then, rub it gently with your
fingers or a soft piece of leather to work the wax
into the strands. Replace frayed or worn
bowstrings and cables immediately.
•Bear Archery strongly recommends replacing
the bowstring and cable annually. Please visit
your local Bear Archery dealer for assistance.
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BOW ADJUSTMENTS
Peak Draw Weight Adjustment
Bear Archery bows have a 10 pound peak weight
adjustment range. If your bow is equipped with
limb bolt lock downs, make sure these screws
(small single button head screw attached to riser
through “tang” protruding from underneath the
limb pocket) are loosened before making any
weight adjustments.
Using a 7/32” hex wrench, turn the limb bolts
clockwise to increase peak weight and counter-
clockwise to reduce peak weight. Bow weight will
increase or decrease approximately two to four
pounds per turn. IMPORTANT Both limb
bolts must be adjusted equally. Likewise, do not
turn one limb bolt more than two turns ahead of
the other when making adjustments. Finally, limb
bolts must never be backed out more than 3 full
turns.
Bows with limb bolt lockdowns: After all tuning
adjustments have been made; engage the limb
bolt lock down screws. Screws should be snug
against the limb pocket “tang”.