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Our Web page is located at: www.martinarchery.com Our E-Mail address is: info@martinarchery.com Thank You, Gail Martin Founder and President Martin Archery Inc. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS OWNERS RECORD ......................................................................................... 4 PARTS OF THE BOW ..................................................................................... 5 BASIC SETUP · Cable Guard Installation ..................................................... · Setting Draw Length ........................................................... · Changing Draw Weight ....................................................... · Setting Tiller ........................................................................ · Wheel Timing (For Two Cam Systems) ............................... · Setting Arrow Rest Position ................................................. · Setting Nock Point ............................................................... · Replacing Strings ................................................................ · Care and Storage ................................................................. 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 9 9 THE FURY CAM & FURY X · Getting Peak Performance ................................................... 12 · Cam Positioning .................................................................. 12 THE FUZION SINGLE CAM SYSTEMTM · Adjusting Draw Length ....................................................... 10 · Setting Tiller ........................................................................ 11 · String Configuration ........................................................... 11 THE Z CAM · Setting Draw Length ........................................................... 6 · Changing draw weight ........................................................ 7 · Setting Tiller ........................................................................ 7 FINE TUNING YOUR COMPOUND BOW · Bare Shaft Planing Test ....................................................... 13-14 · Paper Tuning ....................................................................... 15-17 SUPER FINE TUNING · Short Range Group Tuning ................................................. 18 · Flight Tuning Broadheads ................................................... 19 TEN COMMANDMENTS OF ARCHERY SAFETY ........................ 20 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.................................................... 21 MARTIN WARRANTY ................................................................................... 22 3 OWNER'S RECORD BOW MODEL: ________________________________ LIMB TYPE: ________________________________ CAM: ________________________________ DRAW WEIGHT: ________________________________ DRAW LENGTH: ________________________________ STRING LENGTH: ________________________________ PURCHASED FROM: ________________________________ DATE: ________________________________ NOTICE: Staple your sales receipt here Proof of purchase date is needed should you ever require warranty work 4 PARTS OF THE BOW Idler Wheel Axle Split String Upper Limb Shooting String Limb Bolt Riser Slide Slot Rest Mounting Hole Grip Stabilizer Insert Limb Pocket Barrel Nut Quiver Mounts Cable Guard Lock Mount Rest Mounting System Lower Limb Fuzion Cam (Cougar with Fuzion Cam System) 5 BASIC SETUP Your new Martin bow takes little setup to get started shooting. Please read and familiarize yourself with these starting procedures before shooting. Many of these procedures will have been completed by your authorized Martin dealer. After completing these simple steps, you will be more accurate and will have greater success from the start. A careful and thorough initial setup will make the tuning process much easier. CABLE GUARD INSTALLATION All Martin compound bow models* feature smooth bore holes in the riser that allow direct, bracket-free installation of the cable guard rod. There are set screws within the riser that will secure the rod. The cable guard rod should be rotated toward the grip to provide adequate fletching clearance. Caution should be taken against over-rotating the rod as excessive clearance can cause unnecessary pressures on the limb tips and axle bushings. Only 9/16" offset is necessary to provide adequate fletching clearance. Though most bow models allow either an upper (above the arrow rest) or lower (below the grip) mounting, Martin Archery recommends the upper mounting position on all Fuzion single cam models. *As of this writing, the Scepter II and Rage models did not allow the direct installation of a cable guard rod. A mounting bracket is supplied with these models that threads into the threaded holes provided in the back of the riser. Cable Guard SETTING DRAW LENGTH ZTM Cams and Mini ZTM Cams The ZTM Cam uses draw length modules to adjust the draw length. The size of each module is designated by a number followed by an 'X'. These modules are sized from 2X to 9X. The 9X makes the longest draw and the length decreases one inch for each number. To change the draw length on these cams, simply remove the two screws holding the module to the cam. Take a look at the module number and select a new module that will give you the correct draw length. Install the new modules, making sure that the numbers on each module match. NOTE: Do not draw your bow without the modules installed. It will cause damage to your harness system. 6 FuryTM Cams & Fury X The FuryTM Cam is a draw length specific cam. Each cam was designed to give peak performance and speed at each specific draw length. Therefore, changing the draw length requires changing to a different size cam. FuzionTM Single Cam System A full explanation on the FuzionTM Cam System, including changing the draw length, can be found on page 10 and 11. CHANGING DRAW WEIGHT Martin bows have a fifteen pound draw weight range. Using the 3/16" Allen wrench supplied with each bow, you will turn the limb bolts clockwise to add weight and turn counter clockwise to reduce weight. One complete turn on each limb bolt provides about 4 pounds of adjustment. TIP: Mark a line on each limb bolt in white-out or white paint marker to make it easier to keep track of how far you are turning each bolt. NOTE: Do not shoot your bow with the limb bolts more than 5 turns out from the riser. SETTING TILLER After setting the draw weight on your bow, you will need to set the tiller measurement to make sure that you have adjusted your limbs properly. On all Martin compound bows, "0" tiller will shoot perfectly. However, the tiller measurement can vary up to 1/4" closer at the bottom. There is no set measurement that provides peak performance for every shooter. To measure your tiller, simply measure from the limb pockets to the string on both ends of the bow (see Fig.1). You can custom fit the feel of your bow by experimenting with the tiller setting. Start with even tiller, when both top and bottom limbs are adjusted the same. (Before adjusting your limb bolts, mark a white line from the center of the limb bolt to the outside. This will help you keep track of your settings.) By tightening one bolt a quarter turn at a time you will begin to affect the steadiness of your setup. If the bow begins to become unsteady, move the tiller back to even and tighten the opposite limb bolt. After finding the best spot, make a note so if you ever change the draw weight you can reset the tune where you had it shooting best (i.e., 3/4 bottom would mean three quarters of a turn on the bottom limb bolt). NOTE: Your peep sight position and your nock point will change as you turn one limb bolt. Take measurements and correct your nock and peep each time you turn your bolts. Fig.1 7 WHEEL TIMING (FOR TWO CAM SYSTEMS) It is important for consistency and accuracy that your bow's cams "roll over" at the same instant and are in the same position when you are at full draw. Your cams should be synchronized or "timed" to your particular style of shooting. To check the timing, draw your bow with your fingers or release just as you would while shooting. Different drawing methods will affect the roll over of your cams. Draw the bow using your exact shooting method. Cams are in perfect time. Upper Cam is over-rotated and out of sync with the bottom cam Adjust this yoke by twisting up the bottom Split String cable. Adjusting timing using the Split String System (synthetic cables) This procedure can be expertly performed by your String Anchor local archery professional. You will need a bow press or a bow stringer to adjust your timing using the Split String System. First, determine which cam is ahead, or out of sync. The Split Strings, or buss cables, should Split reach the end of the cable grooves on the Power Side String (back side) of each cam at the same time. Then, while the bow is relaxed, remove the appropriate Split String off its outside posts and twist in a direction that shortens or tightens the cable. A few turns will go a long way so proceed sparingly. If your top cam is ahead, or rotates further than your bottom cam, twist the bottom Split String, do the opposite if the bottom wheel is ahead. After these steps are completed make sure that all of your string loops are firmly secured on their appropriate pegs before the pressure is reapplied to the bow. NOTE: Back your bow limbs out five turns from the riser before using a bow stringer or a bow press. Only let a qualified professional put your bow in a bow press. 8 SETTING ARROW REST POSITION After your arrow rest is installed on your bow, you will need to set the rest to the best centered location to begin tuning. The easiest way to do this is to visually align the bowstring in the center of the grip section. If you are shooting your bow with a Bowstring release aid, the prongs or blade of your shoot-through rest will need to be centered with the bow string. During tuning, your arrow rest may need to be moved in or out from it's centered location. This is normal because different shooters apply different pressures to the bow. Finger shooters will need to position the rest so that the point is about 1/8" outside the string. This is to compensate for the horizontal bending of the arrow upon release. An arrow rest that provides some side support, such as a cushion button, for the arrow is best for finger shooters. SETTING NOCK POINT Place a bow square on the string and slide the square down until it rests on your arrow rest. Then place a moveable nock set on the string. Using the measuring scale on the bow square, set the nock set at the proper location on the string. A good starting point for finger shooting is 1/4" high, measuring from the bottom of the nock set to 90° on the bow string. Start at ¼" high if you are using a release aid. If you do not have a bow square, you can snap an arrow on the string and visually level the arrow. Then crimp your nock set. In a pinch, this will get you to a good starting location. 1/2 1/4 900 REPLACING THE STRINGS Should your string need replacing, it is best to go to your Martin dealer and have it expertly done. It is recommended that you replace your string once a year or anytime it shows wear. Always be sure that the string you replace it with is the correct length and material for your bow. When properly cared for, your new Martin bow will give you years of trouble-free service. When your bow is new it will require no lubrication. Over time you may need to lubricate your cams to guard against friction and noise. Use a dry lubrication such as Teflon spray powder or graphite powder. Do not use wet or oily lubrication. Using a wet type lubrication will attract grit and dust that may cause premature wear in wheel bushings. A good rule of thumb when caring for your bow is to keep it as comfortable as you are. If it is too hot for you, it is too hot for your bow. If it gets wet, dry it off completely. Periodically clean your bow with a wet rag and mild soap to remove mud or dust (caution: do not store until completely dry). Prolonged exposure to extreme ...