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Never - | "Dry fire your bow" or shoot it without an arrow. This will result
in damage to your bow. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Never - | Expose your bow to extreme heat. Excessive heat, such as your car on
a hot day, could lead to limb failure.
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Always- | Check all of your arrow shafts and nocks upon removal from the
target. Do not shoot any arrows that show defects or broken nocks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. This type of damage caused by a press is not covered under the
Martin Archery bow warranty.
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