2014-2015 Mathews Owners Manual

MathewsInc.com 919 River Road, Sparta, WI 54656

2014 - 2015 Owners Manual

Welcome to Mathews.® Congratulations on your purchase and for participating in the great Mathews® tradition of INNOVATION, INTEGRITY and IMPACT. We’re pleased that you recognize Mathews® as the industry leader in bow performance and technology.

Please read the following information to make sure you understand the details of our outstanding warranty service and how to properly use your new bow.

Table of Contents: Original Owner Personal Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Mathews® Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Mathews® 101: About Your New Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Safety First. Bulls-Eyes Second Safety Rules and Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 6-8 Draw Weight Adjustment Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Mathews® Innovation & Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Officially Licensed Mathews® Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11 Mathews® Genuine Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 12 -15

Personal Records

Mathews® warranty is activated upon registration of your bow.

Register your bow online at mathewsinc.com/registration or through your Authorized Mathews® Retailer.

Fill out the following personal bow record for future reference: Original Owner Name: Bow Model: Serial Number: (located above the grip on most models)

Retailer Purchased At: Sales Associate:

Purchase Date:

Draw Length:

Draw Weight:

Important Notes:

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Mathews®101: About Your New Bow. Mathews Limited Lifetime Warranty. ®

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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY. YOUR MATHEWS® BOW IS WARRANTED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP TO THE ORIGINAL, REGISTERED OWNER WHEN PURCHASED AT AN AUTHORIZED RETAILER, FOR THE LIFE OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER. BOWS PURCHASED ONLINE VIA THE INTERNET OR THROUGH MAIL ORDER ARE NOT COVERED BY THE MATHEWS® LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY. THIS INCLUDES ALL BOW PARTS EXCEPT THE STRING, BUSS CABLE, CABLE SLIDE, RUBBER STRING SUPPRESSORS, MONKEY TAILS, STRING GRUB AND COSMETIC APPEARANCE (CHIPS, DINGS, SCRATCHES) CAUSED BY NORMAL USE AND WEAR. ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS ARE PROCESSED THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED MATHEWS® RETAILER. YOUR AUTHORIZED MATHEWS® RETAILER WILL CONTACT A MATHEWS® WARRANTY TECHNICIAN ON YOUR BEHALF. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR IMPLIED, ARE VOID WITH ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE BOW INCLUDING COSMETIC REFINISHING. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY MATHEWS MANUFACTURING, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE AND USE OF THE PRODUCTS, EVEN IF MATHEWS MANUFACTURING, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OF EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. PLEASE NOTE: Mathews® reserves the right to make substitutions on warranty coverage for any reason, including but not limited to available parts and/or camo pattern.

Authorized Mathews® Retailers may charge for warranty work performed. * Limited Lifetime Warranty to the Original Owner.

Limb Pocket & Bolt

Split Limb

Idler Wheel

Harmonic Damper™

Advanced Vectoring System (AVS™)

Quick Cable Connector Cam Module

Zebra® Trophy™ Bow Cable

Geo Grid™ Riser Reverse Assist™ Roller Guard™ Berger Hole Center Serving

Slim Fit™ Walnut Grip

Zebra® Trophy™ Bowstring

Focus® Grip

Stabilizer Bushing Dead End™ String Stop

Harmonic Stabilizer™ Lite

Monkey Tail™ Timing Window

String Grub™

Perimeter Weighted Dyad Cam™

Mathews® Chill R™

McPherson Series™ SimPlex Cam™

Mathews® Creed® XS™ 4

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Safety First. Bulls-Eyes Second.

Before using this equipment, please abide by all of the following safety guidelines and warnings. Consult your Authorized Mathews® Retailer with questions.

To ensure your personal safety and the safety of those around you, it is necessary that you READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW all warnings and safety precautions prior to using or working on your bow or any archery equipment used with the bow.

WARNING: This bow is intended strictly for recreational use only. The warnings that follow are specifically directed to the use of the bow.

WARNING: Mathews® Incorporated shall not be liable for injuries suffered or caused by misuse, unsafe or improper arrow and bow combinations or for injuries sustained when using an altered or modified bow or by un-conventional use.

WARNING: Never work on, or attempt to shoot your Mathews® bow while on medication that may impair your judgment, physical abilities, or reflexes. Never work on, or attempt to shoot your Mathews® bow while under the influence or while consuming drugs or alcohol.

Doing so can result in damage to the bow, inflict serious injury or even death to yourself or others.

Equipment Warnings NOTICE: While the warnings contained herein relate specifically to the bow and arrow, the majority of bows produced are used in bow hunting situations where other types of equipment and accessories are used.

If you are a bow hunter or archer, it is highly recommended that you become knowledgeable of the recommendations and warnings that are associated with all equipment that you use for bow hunting and archery.

Maintenance and Repair of Your Mathews® Bow WARNING: Your Mathews® bow is a precision instrument that requires specific tools and expertise. Accordingly, Mathews® recommends that all maintenance and repair of your Mathews® bow be perfomed by an Authorized Mathews® Retailer. Failure to comply with this warning may cause damage to your bow and may inflict serious injury or even death and may void your warranty. Mathews® shall not be held liable if this warning is ignored.

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Maintenance and Repair of Your Mathews® Bow WARNING: NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BOW TO EXTREME HEAT OR PROLONGED MOISTURE. Excessive heat such as that experienced on a sunny day inside a closed vehicle could cause component failure. Prolonged storage in a hot, dry attic or damp basement could also be damaging. Keep your bow clean and dry and store the bow properly when it’s not in use. Damage caused by extreme exposure to heat or the elements will not be covered under warranty and could inflict serious injury to yourself and those around you.

Prior to Shooting Your Bow WARNING: CAREFULLY INSPECT YOUR BOW BEFORE EACH USE. ALWAYS be sure that you take the following actions before each use of your bow: > Carefully inspect the condition of the bowstring and cable(s). > Carefully inspect the condition of the string servings, nocking point or string loop. > Carefully inspect that the limbs, cams and riser are in proper condition and orientation. > Always keep your bow string and cable(s) waxed. > Damaged strings and cable(s) will adversely affect the performance of your bow and could result in further damage to other bow components and may inflict serious injury to yourself and those around you.

Before use, always inspect the following for damage: bow string and cable(s), arrows, nocks, fletching, arrow rest, bow sight, and all other accessories. Any damaged bow parts or accessories should be reported to your Authorized Mathews® Retailer for inspection or replacement.

WARNING: Use extreme caution when handling sharp objects or arrows equipped with broadheads around the bow’s string and cable(s). If a string or cable is cut or frayed it should be replaced immediately. A cut string or cable(s) can result in instantaneous separation and may inflict serious injury to yourself and those around you.

WARNING: Always follow the inspection recommendations provided by the manufacturer of your arrows. Inspect your arrows and nocks regularly or preferably before each use. Immediately discard any dented, split, splintered or otherwise damaged arrows. Replace cracked, damaged or broken nocks.

NEVER SHOOT A DAMAGED ARROW. Shooting a damaged arrow may cause a dry-fire and inflict serious injury to yourself and those around you.

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Prior to Shooting Your Bow (cont.)

WARNING: Always shoot the recommended minimum arrow weight. Do not shoot an arrow weighing less than five grains for every pound of draw weight. For example, if your bow is set at 70 lbs. do not shoot an arrow weighing less than 350 grains. Shooting an arrow below five grains per pound of the bows draw weight can cause damage to your bow and may inflict serious injury to yourself and those around you. Damage caused by shooting an arrow that is too light will not be covered under warranty.

Shooting an underweight arrow has an effect similar to that of a dry-fire and may inflict serious injury to yourself and those around you. If you are unsure about the arrow compliance to your bow, contact your Authorized Mathews® Retailer or the arrow manufacturer.

WARNING: NEVER DRY-FIRE YOUR BOW. Dry-firing is when the bow string is drawn and released without an arrow nocked to the string. If you dry-fire your bow it may severely reduce the life expectancy of the bow and may cause immediate damage to the bow and may inflict serious injury to yourself and those around you.

Download the Tag Reader App with your smart phone or visit mathewsinc.com/dryfire to learn more about the types of dry-fires, what to do in the event of a dry-fire and how to avoid dry-fires.

Shooting Your Bow WARNING: ALWAYS BE SAFE! NEVER shoot an arrow straight up. NEVER draw or attempt to shoot your bow until you are sure that no part of the bow can come into contact with another object during the shooting process. DO NOT draw the bow beyond its specified draw length. NEVER point or aim a drawn bow at another person or at any object you do not intend to shoot. NEVER allow anyone to draw your bow without careful instruction.

WARNING: ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET. Make sure that there are no people, livestock, buildings, roads or other objects behind or near your target. Be sure that your backstop is large enough to catch a stray arrow and that it is thick enough that the arrow cannot completely penetrate through it. When shooting with others, never retrieve arrows or allow others to retrieve arrows until all arrows have been shot and the shooting lane is clear.

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At Your Service...Pro Shop Expertise.

For the most reliable service and expertise, please consult your local Authorized Mathews® Retailer for technical services including the following: > Adjusting draw length and draw weight > Installing string accessories, such as peep sight, nocks, loops, etc. > Replacing and servicing Zebra® Trophy™ Bowstring and Cable(s) > Tuning and sighting in your bow > Correct arrow selection > Mounting new accessories > Coordinating warranty repairs > Proper technique and setup for pressing bows

Draw Weight Adjustment Mathews® bows have approximately a ten pound range of weight reduction from the bow’s peak weight (example: if the bow has a peak weight of 70 pounds, it can be adjusted as low as 60 pounds).

Draw weight adjustments are made using either a 3/16”or 7/32” Allen Wrench. Turn the limb bolt clockwise to increase the draw weight and counter-clockwise to decrease the weight. Both limb bolts must be adjusted equally or the bow may become out of tune/synchronization. The limb bolt should be snug. Do not over-tighten.

Each rotation equals approximately 2 to 4 pounds of draw weight.

Consult your Authorized Mathews® Retailer for the maximum number of rotations your bow can be decreased.

SphereLock™ Limb Bolt Assembly

Clockwise Rotation Increases Draw Weight

Counter-Clockwise Rotation Decreases Draw Weight

Allen Wrench

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Storing Your Bow

Mathews® Maintenance

Avoid storing your bow for extended periods of time in areas subject to extreme heat, such as the trunk of a vehicle or in a garage. Damage to your limbs, strings, and other parts of the bow caused by extreme heat, may not be covered under the manufacturer’s lifetime warranty.

If your bow is exposed to moisture, be sure it is completely dry before storing it.

Do not use solvents, sprays or cleaners such as acetone or mineral spirits, on or around your bow, as they may adversely affect the finish. Rather, use a damp cloth to clean.

Your Mathews® bow requires no lubrication. All bushings are self lubricating or have sealed ball bearings.

Periodically Check Strings and Cables

Always inspect your bow for frayed strings and cables. Replace damaged strings and cables immediately. The Mathews® Zebra® Trophy™ Bowstring and Cable on your Mathews® should be waxed with Zebra® High Performance String Wax or a silicone based wax. By replacing your bowstrings with Mathews® Zebra® Trophy™ Bowstring & Cable(s) you will continue to enjoy the maximum performance & efficiencies of your bow as it was designed.

Mathews® Innovation & Patents

In 1992, Matt McPherson invented single cam technology and revolutionized the archery industry.

Since then, it’s been a fast and furious stream of innovations that have brought the modern compound bow to where it is today. Year after year, our pioneered and patented technology improves bow performance and sets new industry standards. To learn more about Mathews Innovation and for a complete list of our patents visit MathewsInc.Com/Innovation.

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For more Offically Licensed Products visit: lostcamo.com

Bushings are Self-Lubricating

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FOCUS

MATHEWS ULTRA-REST

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THERMAL SHEILD

ENGRAVING

FOCUS GRIP

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The Mathews ® Focus® Grip is one of the most accurate grips on the market. Its patent pending “focus ridge” optimizes hand placement, and minimizes hand torque by keeping pressure in the center of the grip, unlike flat top grips that move pressure to the outside edge which increases hand torque.

When attached to the front of the riser, the Focus ® Thermal Shield helps keep your fingers warm in frigid weather.

Easily attaches in minutes with adhesive tape included with Thermal Shield.

Featuring Smart Rest Technology™ the Mathews® Ultra-Rest™ knows when to drop when fired, not when letting down.

With total fletching clearance, full arrow containment and Mathews® Harmonic Damping® to remove excess vibration and noise, the Mathews® Ultra-Rest™ means your Mathews® will perform to its full potential. And with the custom Mathews® Mounting Bar, the fit is perfectly tailored for your Mathews® bow. Available in Lost Camo® and Black.

Typical Grip

FOCUS™ Grip

Fits most Mathews ® bows.

ACCENT COLORS

DEAD END

CUSTOM DAMPING

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STRING STOP

HARMONIC STABILIZER HARMONIC STABILIZER LITE

ACCESSORIES

Personalize your bow with Mathews® Custom Damping Accessories™. Choose from 9 different colors

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Tuned to be out of phase with longer risers, the Harmonic Stabilizer® reduces post-release vibration by up to 75%, and the New Harmonic Stabilizer® Lite is nearly 70% lighter than the original.

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The Dead End ™ drastically reduces residual vibration and virtually eliminates post-release noise. Fits most bows currently equipped with a rear stabilizer bushing and installs in minutes.

MONKEY TAILS

Mathews® Genuine Accessories: mathewsinc.com

CUSTOM

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ARROW REST

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STRING DAMPERS

Effective string damping that installs in seconds, without a bow press.

Personalize your bow with: • Your Name • Your Archery Club • Your Favorite Prey Contact your Authorized Mathews® Retailer for details.

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COLOR OPTIONS

COLOR OPTIONS

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The new ArrowWeb ® CT ™ is Mathews ®’ lightest, most compact quiver to date. The CT,™ which stands for “compact,” features a reduced profile that improves bow balance while shaving excess weight.

Zebra’s® Ultimate High Performance Bowstring!

The latest in bowstring technology, Zebra® Trophy™ is built with the new, proprietary Trophy Process™ which leverages over 20 years of experience building and testing strings for the world’s top bow manufacturers & champion, professional archers. The Trophy Process™ is a proprietary pre-conditioning process that guarantees no serving separation and the shortest “shoot-in” time of any premium bowstring.

Every Trophy™ bowstring and cable that leaves the Zebra® shop has been pre-stretched, measured and tested to achieve the highest level of consistency in the industry. Shooters can rest assure that the string they order will fit their bow’s unique specs and improve their performance.

At a glance, the first thing you’ll likely notice is the new GridLock ™ hood which parallels the latest technology found in Mathews ®’ bow risers. The new ColorShield ™ hood-inserts come in 10 distinct colors and enable shooters to match their quiver color with their other Mathews ® Genuine Accessories.

The ArrowWeb ® CT-Series ™ Quiver will accommodate 4 or 6 arrows and expandable or fixed blade broadheads up to 1 1/8 inch.

The redesigned foam insert will keep your blades quiet and in place while the new removable BladeShield ™(included) will keep your edges sharp and fingers safe.

Other noteworthy features include the new Quick Release arrow grip, Spider Claw ® quiver mount and Harmonic Damper.®

With over $9,000,000 in tournament wins to its name, Zebra® Bowstrings have long been regarded as the most accurate bowstring in the world. So whether your trophy lies in the field or on the podium, the new Zebra® Trophy™ is the best premium bowstring and cable offering available.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOW WITH THE

MATHEWS® VISUALIZER

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Black

Tactical

Lost Camo®

CAP FINISH OPTIONS

Visualize your own personalized bow with Mathews ® Accessories online.

Then make your bow a reality with the click of a mouse!

Simply print and order through your Authorized Mathews ® Retailer.

PURPLE

BLACK CHERRY

RED

ROOT BEER

TAN

FLUORESCENT GREEN

KIWI

OD GREEN

ROYAL BLUE

SILVER

WHITE

FLUORESCENT YELLOW

FLUORESCENT ORANGE

PINK FLUORESCENT

ROYAL BLUE SPECKLED

RED SPECKLED

YELLOW SPECKLED

BLACK CHERRY SPECKLED

BROWN SPECKLED

ROOT BEER SPECKLED

WHITE SPECKLED

ORANGE SPECKLED

KIWI SPECKLED

COLOR SHIELD™ OPTIONS

FLUORESCENT YELLOW SPECKLED

Made in the U.S.A. and available in 34 COLORS for virtually every bow make and model.

Zebra® Trophy™ Bowstring & Cable: zebrastrings.com & Mathews® Visualizer: mathewsinc.com

HIGH PERFORMANCE BOWSTRING WAX

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YELLOW

ARROW WEB

CT-SERIES™QUIVER

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2014 - 2015 Owners Manual