Owner’s Manual 817 Maxwell Avenue • Evansville, IN 47711 800 - 694 - 9494 • fax 812 - 467 – 1245 www.cajunbowfishing.
Contents Important Bow Information 3-4 Archery Safety & Warnings 5-6 Care & Maintenance 7-8 Bow/Cam Adjustments 9-12 Initial Bow Setup 13-16 Part Diagrams 17-18 Reel Installation 19-20 Arrow Slide/Shooting Instructions 21-22 Reel Replacement Instructions 23-24 Warranties 25-27 Record important bow information here and keep for future reference.
Congratulations! Your new Cajun Bowfishing compound bow is the finest available. It has been engineered for accuracy, long life, and built with quality and pride. No other bowfishing bow delivers a higher performance to value ratio than a Cajun. We know how much you are going to enjoy your new bow. For this reason, we ask you read the Care and Maintenance section carefully to learn how easy it is to maintain the quality, performance, and level of satisfaction you expect from a Cajun Bowfishing product.
IMPORTANT PRESS INFORMATION Due to the innovative and advanced design of your Cajun Bowfishing bow limbs, it is of the utmost importance that your bow ONLY BE PRESSED IN PROPER BOW PRESSES. Traditional style presses that use rollers to apply pressure only to the mid section of the limbs CANNOT BE USED.
Before using this equipment, read and follow these manufacturer’s instructions carefully. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer or a qualified dealer. Dry-firing a bow severely reduces the life expectancy of the bow and may cause immediate damage to the bow resulting in injury to yourself or others. Never dry-fire your bow! Never pull back and release the bowstring without an arrow attached to the string. Your bow is designed to transfer energy to a properly weighted arrow.
Targets and Hunting Safety -Never aim at anything you don’t intend to shoot. -Never point or aim a drawn bow at another person. -Never draw or shoot when anyone is between you and your target. -Never shoot at a target or object unless you are sure that it can stop your arrows. -Make sure the area behind and around your target is clear. -Before shooting, be sure that no part of the bow will strike any tree branches or other obstacles.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE With proper care and a minimum amount of routine maintenance, your bow will be kept in top condition. However, it is still important to carefully inspect your bow on a regular basis. Cleaning Your bow should be kept clean of dust, mud and grime. Use a damp soft cotton cloth to remove dirt and moisture. Do not use solvents such as acetone or mineral spirits as they may ruin the finish. Storage and Transportation Avoid exposing your bow to temperatures over 150 degrees.
Lubrication Your Bear Archery compound bow requires very little lubrication. Wipe the cable guard periodically with a dry cloth to keep the cable slide running smoothly and free of dust. Cam and idler wheel bearings do not require lubrication. If other lubrication is necessary, use white lithium grease or Teflon lubricants. Avoid excessive lubrication of any item, as this can attract dirt. On hunting bows, avoid lubricants with obvious odors.
BOW ADJUSTMENTS Peak Draw Weight Adjustment Using a 3/16” hex wrench, turn the limb bolts clockwise to increase peak weight and counter-clockwise to reduce peak weight. Bow weight will increase or decrease approximately two to four pounds per turn. IMPORTANT Both limb bolts must be adjusted equally. Likewise, do not turn one limb bolt more than two turns ahead of the other when making adjustments. Finally, limb bolts must never be backed out more than 14 turns.
SUCKER PUNCH – ADJUSTABLE DRAW MODULE Cajun Manual Page 10
SUCKER PUNCH – CONSTANT DRAW MODULE Cajun Manual Page 11
The adjustable cam operates on a sliding poundage scale where an increase in draw length also provides an increase in peak draw weight. This allows the bow to grow with the archer. The chart below shows the peak draw weight at each draw length for the 50 pound peak bow. Draw Length (in.) 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 Cajun Manual Peak Weight (lbs.) 51 50 49 48 47 45.
INITIAL BOW SETUP Before you can safely and effectively shoot your bow, a number of specific initial bow setup steps must be taken. These steps can be performed on your own, if your level of expertise is adequate. Or, your local Bear Archery dealer can help you. Arrow Rest Installation & Setup Arrow rests should be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications. The first adjustment you need to perform is setting the vertical height of your arrow rest.
Place arrow firmly against inside of riser as shown. Arrows should be parallel along their entire length. Cajun Manual Arrow rest should support the arrow in such a way that the arrow’s centerline passes directly through the center of the two arrow rest mounting holes.
Nocking Point and Nock Adjustment Now that the initial centershot setting is complete, you need to verify your arrow nocking point. Install the nocking point or string loop on the bowstring so that when an arrow is nocked it creates a 90 degree angle to the string. Another option is to use a process similar to the one used to determine centershot. With an arrow in the rest and nocked on the string, firmly hold another arrow against the shelf of the riser as illustrated.
90° Max Place arrow firmly against shelf of riser as shown.
ITEM # SP - 1 SP - 2 SP - 3 SP - 4 SP - 5 SP - 6 SP - 7 SP - 8 SP - 9 PART DESCRIPTION LIMB LIMB ROCKER LIMB BOLT POCKET RISER PANEL GRIP PANEL GRIP SCREW RH TOP CAM LH TOP CAM Cajun Manual SUCKER PUNCH PART LIST ITEM # SP - 10 SP - 11 SP - 12 SP - 13 SP - 14 SP - 15 SP - 16 SP - 17 SP - 18 PART DESCRIPTION CONSTANT DRAW MODULE LET OFF MODULE STRING CABLE BLISTER BUSTER CABLE ROD CABLE GUARD RH BOTTOM CAM LH BOTTOM CAM Page 17
ITEM # CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 CH-5 CH-6 CH-7 CH-8 CH-9 CH-10 CH-11 CH-12 CH-13 PART DESCRIPTION MOUNTING BRACKET 8-32 x 1 SHCS 8-32 x 0.625 SHCS ELEVATION BLOCK LEFT SIDE COVER SPRING POST GEAR CAP CATCH SPRING LEVER CATCH 2-56 x .3125 PHMS TRIGGER MOUNT TRIGGER ARM TENSION KNOB Cajun Manual ITEM # CH-14 CH-15 CH-16 CH-17 CH-1718 CH-19 CH-20 CH-21 CH-22 CH-23 CH-24 CH-25 CH-26 HYBRID REEL PART LIST PART DESCRIPTION BOTTLE CAP FEEDER ASSEMBLY BOTTLE STRING LOOP 10-24 x 1.
REEL INSTALLATION Installation of Cajun Reel on Compound Bows: 1Determine if reel will be mounted in the rear or forward portion of the bow (see image). 234- Forward Rearward Position the reel Mounting Bracket (CH-1) so that the desired holes are in line with the sight holes on your bow. Insert two 10-24 x 1” socket head counter sunk screws (CH-20) through the reel bracket into the sight holes of the riser and tighten.
• 5- Z-axis adjustement can be achieved by sliding the Windage Block through the Mounting Bracket. If Z-axis adjustment is prohibited by the riser, axis adjustment can be made by moving the Elevation Block to the second dovetail joint of the Windage Block (see image). Once the optimal placement is determined, tighten down all screws. Line Care and Maintenance 1- 2- 34- Line in a new reel may be twisted or tangled.
Arrow Slide 12- 3- Install ACS Slide over the nock if possible, if not, remove the nock and replace when finished. Ensure that the wide flat part of the slide faces rearward so that it impacts the pad. Install the arrow stop and ironclad pad protector using the stainless steel mounting screw. Place the pad on the arrow shaft followed by the ironclad pad protector ensuring the holes are aligned. Secure using the stainless screw.
Shooting instructions Arrow snap back is a serious safety concern for bow fishermen. Arrow snap back occurs when the bowfishing line becomes tangled around a part of the bow preventing the arrow from leaving the bow. The ACS from Cajun, if used properly, helps to eliminate this concern by keeping the string in front of the arrow rest and bow at all times, greatly reducing the chances of the string becoming tangled. 1234567- With the slide stop pad facing upward, nock an arrow.
Replacement part instructions for the Hybrid Reel by Cajun Bowfishing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the 4 screws (CH-10) and remove the Trigger Arm (CH12). Loosen the two set screws on the end of the Trigger Mounts (CH11) and slide the Trigger Mounts off of the Lever Axle (CH-25). Loosen the three screws (CH-29) on the Right Side Cover (CH-31) and slowly remove the cover. Loosen the 1 screw (CH-23) on the left Side Cover (CH-5) that drives into the Feeder Assembly (CH-15).
10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Side Cover (CH-5). Slide the Right Side Cover (CH-31) onto the Lever Axle (CH-25) and ensure the Lever Catch (CH-9) is inserted into the boss on the back side of the Right Side Cover. Pinch the Reel together, and use a pair of pliers to cock the reel assembly. With the reel in the cocked position, work the Wheel Assembly (CH-23) into the appropriate boss on the Right Side Cover (CH-31). Once the Wheel Assembly falls into the boss, the Side Cover will seat itself to the Reel.
Cajun Bowfishing Bow Warranty Statement All Cajun Bowfishing compound bows are backed with a Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner. This warranty applies to limbs, risers, and cams. This warranty consists of the following programs: Limbs: 100% covered at no charge for the first 5 years, 50% of replacement cost after. •Risers: Lifetime Warranty. •Cams: Lifetime Warranty. Original Owner Warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. Proof of purchase may be required.
Cajun Bowfishing Warranty Statement Continued In the event a bow requires warranty service, please contact the Cajun Bowfishing Customer Department at 800-694- 9494 for a return authorization (RA) number and return shipping instructions. For full warranty details, please log on to cajunbowfishign.com for further information. Key Contact data Dealer 800 Number: 800-694-9494 Dealer Fax Number: 812-467-1245 Web: www.CajunBowfishing.
2014 Cajun Equipment Warranty Cajun Archery provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty on its products. All products are covered against breakage due to defects in materials, and workmanship from the date of purchase. Abuse or alteration of the product voids the warranty. In the event of breakage due to defects in materials or workmanship the liability of Cajun Archery shall be limited to the lesser of the cost of repairing, or replacing the broken part.
