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
Service and Maintenance 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
light will not be covered under warranty. Shooting an underweight arrow has an
Draw Weight Adjustment
effect similar to that of a dry-fire and may inflict serious injury to yourself and
Mathews® bows have approximately a ten pound range of
those around you. If you are unsure about the arrow compliance to your bow,
weight reduction from the bow’s peak weight (example: if the
contact your Authorized Mathews® Retailer or the arrow manufacturer.
bow has a peak weight of 70 pounds, it can be adjusted as low as
CLOCKWISE ROTATION INCREASES DRAW WEIGHT
60 pounds). Draw weight adjustments are made using either a
WARNING: NEVER DRY-FIRE YOUR BOW.
3/16” or 7/32” Allen Wrench. Turn the limb bolt clockwise to
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.
increase the draw weight and counter-clockwise to decrease the weight. Both limb bolts must be adjusted equally or the bow
LIMB BOLT ASSEMBLY
may become out of tune/synchronization. The limb bolt should be snug. Do not over-tighten. Each rotation equals approxi-
ALLEN WRENCH
mately 2 to 4 pounds of draw weight. Consult your Authorized
Visit mathewsinc.com/dryfire to learn more about the types of dry-fires,
Mathews® Retailer for the maximum number of rotations your
what to do in the event of a dry-fire and how to avoid dry-fires.
bow can be decreased.
COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTATION DECREASES DRAW WEIGHT
Mathews Bow Maintenance ®
Shooting Your Bow SAFELY
STORING YOUR BOW
Avoid storing your bow for extended periods of time in areas subject to extreme heat, such as the
WARNING: ALWAYS BE SAFE!
trunk of a vehicle or in a garage. Damage to your limbs, strings, and other parts of the bow caused
NEVER shoot an arrow straight up. NEVER draw or attempt to shoot your bow until
by extreme heat, may not be covered under the manufacturer’s lifetime warranty. If your bow is
you are sure that no part of the bow can come into contact with another object during
exposed to moisture, be sure it is completely dry before storing it. Do not use solvents, sprays or
the shooting process. DO NOT draw the bow beyond its specified draw length.
cleaners such as acetone or mineral spirits, on or around your bow, as they may adversely affect
NEVER point or aim a drawn bow at another person or at any object you do not
the finish. Rather, use a damp cloth to clean.
intend to shoot. NEVER allow anyone to draw your bow without careful instruction.
BUSHINGS ARE SELF-LUBRICATING
WARNING: ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET.
Your Mathews® bow requires no lubrication. All bushings are self-lubricating or have sealed ball bearings.
Make sure that there are no people, livestock, buildings, roads or other objects behind
PERIODICALLY CHECK STRINGS AND CABLES
or near your target. Be sure that your backstop is large enough to catch a stray arrow
Always inspect your bow for frayed strings and cables. Replace damaged strings and cables
and that it is thick enough that the arrow cannot completely penetrate through it.
immediately. The Mathews® Zebra® Trophy™ Bowstring and Cable on your Mathews® should be
When shooting with others, never retrieve arrows or allow others to retrieve arrows
waxed with Zebra® High Performance String Wax or a silicone based wax. By replacing your
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bowstrings with Mathews® Zebra® Trophy™ Bowstring & Cable(s) you will continue to enjoy the maximum performance & efficiencies of your bow as it was designed.
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