INTRODUCTION Welcome to the family of Hoyt USA! As a member of an elite team, you will be pleased to know that you have purchased the finest crafted, most dependable bow on the market. Only the finest components go into every Hoyt USA bow along with over 50 years of experience in bow technology and manufacturing. With some basic maintenance your new bow should provide you with years of pleasure and dependable service.
BOW OWNERS PERSONAL RECORD Fill in the following Personal Bow Record for your later reference. Hoyt USA Bow Model Purchased From Purchase Date Draw Length “ Draw Weight Bowstring Length “ Cables Length # “ Important Note: Save your sales receipt. That receipt is your proof of date-of-purchase. Proof of date-of-purchase will be required should your bow ever need warranty service. The following space has been reserved for you to staple or tape your sales receipt for safe and convenient keeping.
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YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARCHERY SAFETY Please read the following safety information. Disregarding these rules may cause serious injury to yourself or property. 1. NEVER “DRY FIRE” YOUR BOW. Dry fire means to draw and release the bowstring without an arrow. Firing a bow without an arrow to absorb the energy can cause severe damage to your bow and possible injury to the shooter or others nearby. 2. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BOW TO EXTREME HEAT OR PROLONGED EXTREME DAMP.
4. BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP. Make sure that the backstop you use is large enough to catch a stray arrow and that it is thick enough that the arrow cannot completely penetrate it. Make sure that it is positioned in a safe direction away from dwellings and other people. 5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET. Make sure that there are no persons, livestock, buildings or other objects behind or near your target. Be absolutely sure of your target in low light conditions. 6. INSPECT ALL ARROWS.
not be held responsible for injuries sustained when using an altered or modified Hoyt USA bow. WARNING This bow is a deadly weapon. Always abide by all saftey advisements. Children should be supervised by an adult. COMPOUND BOW MAINTENANCE Your bow is a mechanical device and as such, is subject to wear and need of periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Hoyt USA recommends that you take your bow to an authorized pro shop at least once a year for a yearly professional maintenance and inspection.
wax available at your local Hoyt Pro Shop. This will keep your bow’s string and cables in good condition. To assure best results replace FastFlight string and cables when wear is evident or every two years under normal use conditions. Insist that Hoyt USA string and cables be used on your bow. Beware of lesser quality string and cables as they may alter the performance of your bow or cause damage to it.
fig 1 (An Example of a Double Pull Bow Press) that all necessary adjustments requiring the use of a bow press be done by an authorized Hoyt USA Pro Shop. Never use a single pull bow press.
COMPOUND BOW SETUP REST SELECTION There are two basic types of arrow rests “Shoot Through” and “Shoot Around” (See fig 3) Shoot through rests are designed for release shooters as arrows shot using a release bend vertically. Shoot around rests are designed for finger shooters as arrows shot by fingers bend horizontally. Hoyt USA recommends that you seek the advice of a qualified Pro Shop for the proper rest selection for your style of shooting.
position the nock set just above level. A finger shooter should initially position the nock set at approximately 3/8” above level. The release shooter should begin at approximately 1/4” above level. (See fig 4) Once the nock set is at the desired location use a special set of nocking pliers to crimp the nock set into place. NEVER shoot a bow without a nock set or with a nock set that has not been properly crimped. For proper installation Hoyt USA recommends that this be done by a qualified Pro Shop.
fig 5 (Examples of High and Low Direct Mounts) fig 6 (Example of Adjustable Cable Guard Bar) Note: Hoyt USA recommends that the position of adjustable cable guard bars be set at the two o’clock position.
Warning! On some shorter axle to axle models adjustable cable guard bars can be off-set too much causing the cable to track off the cam. This can cause damage to the bow or personal injury. To prevent this from happening NEVER SET THE BAR AT THE THREE O’ CLOCK POSISTION. CABLE GUARD INSTALLATION (TWO CAM MODELS) Hoyt USA uses a specially designed cable glide that has off-set cable slots.
One Cam Installation Two Cam Installation fig 8 (One Cam and Two Cam Glide Installation) The glide is then inserted over the cable guard bar so that the cables are on the inside of the bar. Note: If you have trouble pulling the cables back far enough to get the glide over the end of the cable guard bar you will need to use a bow press. Hoyt USA recommends that this be done by a qualified Pro Shop as a bow press may be required.
fig 9 (Two Cam Tiller) fig 10 (One Cam Tiller) The main function of tiller is to allow the archer to more easily and comfortably aim during the draw and release of the shot. Most bows will shoot best with an even tiller which means the distance from the string to the limb is the same on top and bottom. Tiller adjustments are made by adjusting either limb weight adjustment bolt (see next page).
bottom. Hoyt USA recommends that you initially set tiller equal top and bottom. CENTERSHOT Centershot is the alignment of the arrow in the power path of the string. This is accomplished by moving the arrow rest left or right. Release shooters should line the arrow up with the power path of the string. (See fig 11) Finger shooters should position the arrow so that the tip is just to the outside of the power path of the string. (See fig 11) Centershot is critical in how accurate a bow will perform.
arrow rest without impacting the rest so severely that the arrows flight path is disrupted. It is necessary that you have adequate vane clearance to achieve proper arrow flight. (See fig 12) fig 12 Incorrect Correct DRAW WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Weight adjustments can easily be made by turning the weight adjustment bolt clockwise to increase weight or counter clockwise to decrease weight. Note: Always turn the top and bottom adjustment bolts in equal amounts.
fig 13 DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENT All Hoyt USA compound bows are adjustable in draw length. There are three different types of draw length adjustment 1. Slot Adjustments- String is moved from one slot in the cam to another to change draw length. 2. Peg Adjustments- String is moved from one peg to another to change draw length. Hoyt USA recommends that slot and peg draw length changes be made by a qualified Pro Shop as a bow press is necessary. 3.
adjust draw length use a standard allen key to loosen the Fastening screw. (See fig 14) Then using the same allen key remove the Draw Length screw. (See fig 14) Rotating the module in the (+) direction will lengthen the draw. Rotating the module in the (-) will shorten the draw. Once the module is in the desired location retighten the Draw Length screw first and then the Fastening screw. Note: You must make the same adjustments to the top and bottom InnerCam modules or the bow cannot be properly tuned.
Note: A compound bow is a complete interdependent system. Changing draw length may effect the bow’s draw weight. Your bow may loose peak weight that may not be completely recoverable. TUNING To tune your bow have on hand three fletched arrows and three bare shafts, all identical and straight. From about 15 to 20 yards shoot your fletched arrows, making any necessary sight adjustments to hit the target at the same spot each time.
clearance or check arrow spine stiffness (weak). (See fig 15) If the bare shafts group to the left, increase bow weight, check for vane clearance or check arrow spine stiffness (stiff). (See fig 16) Some adjustments can be made by slightly moving the arrow rest to the left or right. Note: Left handed shooters need to reverse these instructions for left and right results. Hoyt USA recommends that you work closely with your local Pro Shop when tuning your bow to ensure best results.
TUNING WITH BROADHEADS Most archers discover that they must make slight tuning adjustments when switching from practice points to broadheads. (Even at the same weight) Broadheads create a dramatic aerodynamic change in arrow flight. For this reason slight adjustments may need to be made in nocking point height, rest position or bow weight to achieve perfect broadhead flight.
normal use and wear. 4. Evidence of abuse, mishandling or alterations will void the warranty. 5. Bows damaged by improper use of a bow press. 6. Mail Order Voids Warranty- The most important part of any new bow selection is the careful and correct matching of the new bow to the archer. We believe that this is so important that it can only be accomplished with the assistance of a qualified archery professional such as can be found at any Hoyt USA authorized Pro Shop.
replace defective parts according to availability with compatible replacement parts. WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service, you should return to the Pro Shop where you purchased your Hoyt USA bow. The dealer can help to determine if Hoyt USA factory service is required or if the repair can be completed by the Pro Shop. If the bow must be returned to the factory, the bow owner is responsible for the return freight to Hoyt USA. Hoyt USA, in turn, will pay for the return freight of the repaired product.
4. Must include a short note explaining the problem. 5. Do not include accessories unless otherwise instructed when the return authorization number is obtained.
