PSE Archery Compound Bow Set-up Procedures - Manual (Page 7)

Low Tear: If the fletched end of the arrow tears the paper below where the tip
penetrates. This may indicate that:
• Nocking point too low: Place nocking point higher on the string.
• Wheel timing may be off: Check timing.
• Tiller may be off: Check tiller and adjust as necessary.
• Inconsistent shooting form. Have your shooting form and technique checked by
a qualified archery coach.
Left Tear: If the fletched end of the arrow tears the paper to the left of where the tip
penetrates. This may indicate that:
• Arrow rest is adjusted too far to the left. Adjust arrow rest to the right.
• Arrow shaft is too stiff (right handed archers): Although very unlikely, it is
possible that the spine of the arrow shaft is too stiff. Using an arrow selection
chart, select an arrow with the proper spine or increase draw weight of the bow.
For left- handed archers: Arrow shaft too weak.
• Arrow making contact with the cables. Adjust cable guard to achieve more
clearance.
• Inconsistent shooting form. Have your shooting form and technique checked
by a qualified archery coach.
Right Tear: If the fletched end of the arrow tears the paper to the right of where the tip penetrates. This may
indicate that:
• Arrow rest is adjusted too far to the right. Adjust arrow rest to the left.
• Arrow shaft is too weak (for right-handed archers): Although very unlikely, it is
possible that the spine of the arrow shaft is too weak. Using an arrow selection chart,
select an arrow with the proper spine or reduce draw weight of the bow. For left-
handed archers: Arrow shaft too stiff.
• Cable guard adjustment too far out. Adjust cable guard to achieve proper vane
clearance.
• Inconsistent shooting form. Have your shooting form and technique checked by a qualified archery
coach.
Angular Tear: If the fletched end of the arrow tears the paper at an angle to where the tip
penetrates, this indicates that there is more than one problem with the adjustment of the bow or
accessories. Using the above tear pattern instructions, make adjustments until a horizontal tear is
corrected and then make adjustments to correct the vertical tear.
“Bullet” Hole: When the fletching enters perfectly around the hole made by the arrow tip, the
bow is ready to shoot. Further “fine” tuning may be desired.