Martin Archery Martin Compound Bow - Manual (Page 17)

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•Paper Tuning -Continued
Multidirectional Tear
This tear may signal:
•More than one problem with accessory adjustment.: Move nock
adjustment first until the tear is horizontal and follow instructions for
horizontal tear.
•Clearance Problem: See that the arrow has adequate fletching clearance.
•Wheels may be out of time: Check wheel timing.
•Irregular or inconsistent shooting form: See a qualified archery coach
or professional and have them check your technique.
Perfect Hole
This pattern shows clean arrow flight. The point and fletching
impacted the same location. Your bow is now ready to shoot or you may want
to continue and try some of the super fine tuning methods.
After Adjusting
After you have completed these steps and have achieved good paper test
results, it is best to try it at fifteen and twenty feet just to make sure you did not get a false
reading. A good rule to go by when paper tuning is to move your nock point or arrow rest
opposite the tear when using a release. In some rare cases if this does not clear up your tear
you may need to move your accessories in the same direction as the tear.
Fine Tuning Your Compound Bow
Never - “Dry fire" your bow (shoot it without an arrow.) This will result in damage to your bow and/
or possible injury.
Never - Let anyone draw or shoot your bow if their draw length is longer than yours. Over drawing
of the bow can cause cable damage.
Never - Draw, aim, or shoot your bow unless you are sure that the line of fire is clear. Remember,
once an arrow is fired it cannot be recalled.
Never - Shoot an arrow that is less than five grains per pound. For example, an 80# bow requires a
minimum of 400 grains of arrow weight. Less than five grains per pound of arrow weight
simulates a dry fire effect and may damage your bow.
Never - Expose your bow to extreme heat. Excessive heat, such as your car on a hot day, could
lead to limb failure and premature wearing of the string harness.
Always - Check all of your arrow shafts and nocks upon removal from the target. If the arrows show
defects or broken nocks, do not shoot them.
Always - Carefully inspect your bow after each use. Be sure all screws are snug and accessories
are tight. Inspect your string and cables for wear or damage.
Always - Draw your bow while pointing it at the target. A premature release of the arrow can be very
dangerous. If you cannot draw your bow while pointing it at the target without excessive
movement, lower the peak weight of your bow until you can draw smoothly and correctly.
Over time you will build up strength, and will be able to return to the higher weight.
Always - Draw your bow with an arrow on the string while keeping it pointed in a safe direction.
Never draw your bow with a release aid without an arrow. A release aid failure could result
in the dry fire of your bow.
Always - Back your limb bolts off five full turns from the riser before putting it in a bow press. Only let
a qualified professional or a Martin authorized dealer put your bow in a bow press.
Inexperienced use of a bow press or a T-stringer can result in damage to your bow. The
type of damage caused by a press is not covered under the Martin Archery bow warranty.
Ten Commandments Of Archery Safety