model 10 Instructions

ATTENTION:  The manufacturer, for your safety furnishes all releases with wrist straps. It will protect you in the event the release is let go. It is not designed for the purpose of drawing the bow. It is to be used in combination with the release for added safety. If for any reason you receive a release without a wrist strap, please contact us. If handles are damaged from misuse, return damaged handles with $45.00 for complete repair. Removal of wrist strap or disassembling of release will VOID warranty!

CARE OF YOUR RELEASE:

1. If lubrication is needed, spray the inside chamber with WD-40. Then hang the release overnight, by the rope. The next day, wipe off excess lubricant with a paper towel.
    
2. Silicone sprays build up sludge, do not use them.
    
3. If the release gets wet it is best to lubricate and clean as soon as possible.

WARRANTY:
Your release can be returned for original adjustment set up, including a new patch lock for $10.00. This service is free during the first year that the original owner owns the release, unless you take your release apart. To receive the free adjustment, you must send the original invoice with the release for repair. It is the shooter’s responsibility to inspect the wrist strap and rope and keep them in good repair. Any misuse, abuse or negligence on the part of the shooter VOIDS any and all warranty.

OPERATING THE RELEASE: 1.  To push the rotor into place: depress the thumb lever, while holding constant pressure on the rotor. Then, release the thumb lever and depress it again. Double depression of the thumb lever while holding constant pressure against the rotor will assure that the rotor will lock into place. 2. Wrap the release rope around the bowstring then onto the rotor. Use a rope length that gives you the most comfortable anchor. Be sure, if you depress the thumb lever at this stage, to reset the rotor. 3. When shooting, come to full draw, push thumb lever in to engage, and relax thumb to shoot.

ADJUSTMENT OF RELEASE IN RELAX MODE: There are three openings in the base of the Model 10 release. A, B and C. Opening ‘B’ in the center (diagonal hole) is the adjustment you will most likely use. AVOID adjustments more than two revolutions from its original position. To make the release more sensitive, turn ‘B’ set screw counter clockwise with .035 Allen Wrench (which was provided at time of purchase). Turn adjustment ‘B’ clockwise to slow it down or to hold a heavier weight. Make all adjustments in small increments. NOTE: If you are shooting with a string loop on your bowstring, you will need to adjust your release to hold a heavier weight. If you adjust the release to shoot using two different bows, adjust to the bow with the highest holding weight. Peak weight has no effect. The release should be adjusted by the owner and then left alone. Constant re-adjustment will eventually weaken the patch lock and cause failure to hold adjustment position.

TO CHANGE TO A TRIGGER RELEASE:

1. Back the ‘B’ set screw out counter clockwise, about 2 1/2 turns until the release fires on push in, then turn an additional 1/4 turn counter clockwise for positive clearance.
    
2. The ‘A’ adjustment can be turned in clockwise, to shorten the "push-in" stroke. If turned too far in, the release will not load or may not be able to hold the peak weight. When ‘A’ set screw is turned clockwise, the rotor may drag on the latch, this is OK, however, it is important to double depress the thumb lever to insure proper loading. To return to the original operation, the ‘A’ adjustment will probably need to be reversed towards the original position for best performance. Test each adjustment with a dead weight, such as a large chunk of wood, to avoid the possibility of damage to your bow, or loss of arrow. It is recommended that a dead weight of approximately 80% of the peak bow weight be found. Then attach a loop of 1/8" rope to one end. Take the release rotor through this loop directly, pick it up off the ground an inch or two, and release it to the ground. Adjust until satisfied. Then, use the release rope and make a normal pull. This should produce desired results, eliminate the danger of premature release and will give you confidence in you adjustment. Test 5 - 10 times. If problems persist, contact us. The Cascade Model 10 is tested to draw a max of 85 lbs. and to release a max of 60 lbs. on the rotor. If the release is adjusted to be more sensitive, these maximum draw and release poundage will change.

STRING LOOPS:
The uses of string loops are growing in popularity. When letting down with a string loop (or at anytime) it is important to use caution. Once the bow has been drawn back and the thumb lever depressed, the thumb lever should be held down very tightly. Your thumb pressure is holding the release latched. Any relax on the thumb lever during let down will release an arrow.

TROUBLE SHOOTING:
Check to make sure you have wrapped the rope around the rotor properly. In some cases the rope is around the backside of the rotor and will not fire in this position. Check to make sure the thumb lever screw has not loosened and lever twisted, causing a bind against the body cavity. When ‘A’ screw is turned out counter clockwise too far, your release may jam. You should send it in for adjustment or repair.