Care and maintenance – Bear Archery F-Series Crossbow 2004 User Manual

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Care and Maintenance

Care of String

Lube/wax should be applied to the center serving and Flight Deck every 5 –10 shots. Lube/wax
should also be applied anywhere the cables make contact with the Flight Deck every 20 – 30 shots.
To extend the life of your cables, it is important to apply string wax to all non-served areas of the
cables and string every 30 – 50 shots or when white fuzz begins to appear. If the crossbow has
been exposed to excessive moisture you may need to apply wax sooner. Figure 10A.

WARNING! PRIOR TO EVERY SHOOTING SESSION,

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A COMPLETE CHECK

OF STRING, CABLES, WHEELS, SCREWS AND AR-

ROWS BE MADE.

String Replacement

To ensure proper installation you should always have your string replaced by an authorized Fred
Bear service technician at the first sign of significant wear.

General Crossbow Care Information

• Always store your crossbow in a safe, dry place.

• Do not expose your crossbow to extreme heat, such as closed, hot vehicles or trunks, or near

heat sources.

• Inspect cables and strings for signs of wear. Cables showing wear should be replaced immediately

by an authorized service center or the factory.

• Periodically put a few drops of quality lightweight machine oil in the trigger mechanism.

• Periodically lubricate the wheels or cam axels with lightweight machine oil.

• Keep the Flight Deck and the string serving waxed, reducing friction.

Figure 10A
Lube/wax and string wax locations

Lube/wax

String wax