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USER MANUAL Broadhead BUSHNELL

LASER RANGEFINDER2 Thank you for purchasing your new Bushnell® Broadhead™ Laser Rangender. This manual will help you optimize your viewing experience by explaining how to utilize the rangender's features and how to care for it. Read the instructions carefully before using your rangender.

WARNING: As with any laser device, do not directly view the emissions for long periods with

magnied lenses. INTRODUCTION Your Bushnell® Broadhead™ is an ultra-compact, premium laser rangender with the latest Digital Technology, providing precise range readings from 5-1500 yards/5-1371 meters. Measuring 1.3 x 4.2 x 2.9 inches, the 6-ounce Broadhead™ delivers high-speed target acquisition, with +/- 1 yard accuracy to the maximum range. The Broadhead™ laser rangender features Bushnell's patented ARC™ (Angle Range Compensation), a new Ranging Engine for faster, more consistent response and readings, an ACTIVSYNC™ LCD with higher light transmission and water-resistant (IPX4) construction along with EXO™ Barrier Coating on the optics.

HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS

The Broadhead™ laser rangender emits invisible, eye-safe, infrared energy pulses. The Broadhead™ rangender's sophisticated digital technology instantaneously calculates distances by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangender to the target and back. PARTS GUIDE

Before rst use: Remove the battery compartment cover by lifting the battery cover tab and then rotating the cover counter-clockwise. Remove and discard the red plastic disc covering the positive battery terminal, then replace the battery cover. NOTE: It is recommended that the CR2 3-volt lithium battery be replaced at least once every 12 months. Please insert the negative end of the battery into the compartment rst. Battery Level Indicator Icon (2): Full charge 3/4 battery level remaining 1/2 battery level remaining 1/4 battery level remaining Battery icon blinks - battery needs to be replaced, and the unit will not be operable. BASIC OPERATION

• While looking through the laser rangender, press and release the Power/Fire button to activate the display.

• If the display appears blurry, rotate the monocular eyepiece in either direction until the display is sharp for your vision.

• Placing the aiming circle (located in the center of the display) on a target at least 5-6 yards away, depress and hold the Fire button down until the range reading displays below the aiming circle.

• Once a range is acquired, you can release the Fire button. The four "crosshairs" just outside the aiming circle will go out, indicating the laser is no longer transmitting. The display will remain on and display the last distance measurement for about 15 seconds until the display automatically switches off to extend battery life.

• You can press the Fire button again at any time to check the range to a new target. To re-re, press the button again.

• To scan the laser across an area and get continuously updated range readings, continue to hold the Fire button down and sweep the rangender over multiple targets. The crosshairs outside the aiming circle will ash to indicate scan operation.

DISPLAY INDICATORS/ICONS

The Broadhead™ rangender's display incorporates the following illuminated indicators:

• Primary Numeric Display displays Line-of-sight Distance (7)

• Range (Distance) Units (8): Y=Yards, M=Meters

• Secondary Numeric Display (9) (True Horizontal Distance for Bow Mode)

• Angle Indicator (11) TRIPOD MOUNT Molded into the bottom of this Bushnell Rangender is a threaded 1/4" - 20 female tripod mount that will allow you to attach a tripod for a more stable operation during long periods of use.

TARGETING MODES The Broadhead™ laser rangender operates in three targeting modes, with Standard mode as the default. To select a different targeting mode, press the Mode button briey until the desired indicator (Target or Brush) appears. To return to Standard mode, press Mode one more time after the Brush mode indicator is seen. The targeting modes are:

• Standard Mode with Automatic SCAN (LCD Indicator – none) This setting allows most targets to range up to yards. They are used for moderately reective targets that are typical of most distancing situations. The minimum distance in the standard model is 5 yards. To use the Automatic SCAN feature, press and hold the Fire button, then move the rangender from object to object while keeping the Fire button depressed. Automatic SCAN will allow the range to be continuously updated as multiple objects are targeted. Crosshair lines ash while scanning.

• Target Mode with Automatic SCAN (LCD Indicator (5) - ) This advanced mode allows easy acquisition of small targets and game without inadvertently getting distances to background targets that have stronger signal strength. When more than one object is acquired, only the distance of the closest object will be displayed. With the rangender in Target mode, align the aiming circle onto the object (i.e., deer) that you want to nd the distance. Next, press and hold the Fire button and move the Aiming Circle slowly over the deer. If the laser beam recognized more than one object (deer and background trees), the distance of the closer object (deer) is displayed in the LCD.

• Brush™ Mode with Automatic SCAN (LCD Indicator (6) - ): This advanced mode allows objects such as brush and tree branches to be ignored so that distance only to background objects are displayed. When more than one object is acquired, only the distance of the farthest object will is displayed on the LCD. With the rangender in Brush mode, align the aiming circle onto the object that you want to nd the distance. Next, press and hold the Fire button and move the Aiming Circle slowly over the object. If the laser beam recognized more than one object (closeup tree branch and a deer in the background), a further object (deer) would be displayed. TIP: While pressing the Fire button, you can move the device slowly from object to object and intentionally force the laser to hit multiple objects to ensure that you are only displaying the furthest of the objects recognized by the laser. Once the device has shut off, the unit will always default back to the last targeting mode. ANGLE RANGE COMPENSATION (ARC) The Broadhead™ Laser Rangender with ARC™ is specially designed with hunters in mind. Your Broadhead™ rangender features a built-in inclinometer that solves a problem hunters have had for years. Bow and rie hunters have struggled with extreme uphill and downhill angles because these angles alter true horizontal distance to your target. The ARC™ solution: an integrated inclinometer provides angular data to a processor chip when targeting either uphill or downhill objects. This data is combined with internal algorithmic formulas. The user-selectable ARC modes allow you to adjust the performance parameters of the unit to suit your specic situation and environment. Along with the standard "line of sight" distance, the Fire button will display the true horizontal distance in Bow Mode-see the ARC MODES section.

USING THE SETUP MENU

The Setup Menu is used to select various options, such as the ARC Mode and distance units (Yards or Meters) of your preference. After powering on the unit, enter the Setup Menu and by holding the Mode button down until "SETUP" appears in the display (10). You will remain in the Setup Menu until you change or conrm all possible settings, and "SETUP" is no longer displayed. Once in the Setup Menu, press the Mode button to scroll through or toggle the available items. Press the Fire button to conrm and save the currently displayed option/setting. The rst item you can select from the Setup Menu is the ARC Mode. Press the Mode button until the icon for the mode you want is displayed. Press the Fire button to conrm and continue selecting other related options/settings. More details regarding the various ARC modes are in the next section. ARC (Angle Range Compensation) Modes

• REGULAR Mode ( ): This mode does not provide any degree of elevation or compensated distance information (no secondary display (9), only the line of sight distance (7). Select this mode (press the Fire button with "rE9" displayed while in Setup) for general purpose use or not use the rangender for bow or rie hunting applications. After conrming your selection of Regular mode, the only other item in the Setup Menu is the Unit of Measure option (8). Pressing the Mode button will toggle the Units from the default "Y" (yards) to "M" (meters). Press the Fire button to conrm your selection (leave units set to Yards or change it to Meters) and exit the Setup Menu, returning to normal operation.5

• BOW Mode ( ): Calculates and displays the degree of incline, and the resulting true horizontal distance in yards or meters, in addition to the line of sight distance. Select this mode (press the Fire button with the bow icon (1) displayed while in Setup) for bowhunting or other use if you don't need bullet-drop/holdover information. After conrming your selection of Bow mode, the only other item in the Setup Menu is the Unit of Measure option (8). Pressing the Mode button will toggle the Units from the default "Y" (yards) to "M" (meters). Press the Fire button to conrm your selection (leave units set to Yards or change it to metric) and exit the Setup Menu, returning to normal operation. Bow Mode Example The true horizontal distance is shown near the bottom of the display (9), alternating with the tilt angle in degrees. For example, a bowhunter in a tree stand may aim at a downhill deer at a -52° angle relative to his position. The line of sight distance is 32 yards, but he is likely to "overshoot" the target based on that. The THD distance (compensated for the angle) reads 23 yards. That is the distance the hunter should use to base his shot. The line of sight is 32 yards, the angle is -52°, and the Angle Range Compensated distance is 23 yards. Instead of shooting as 32 yards, shoot as 23 yards. If you were to shoot as if 32 yards, you would shoot over the top of the deer because of the severe angle. If in BOW mode, the line of sight distance will display in the primary numeric display, and the inclination and horizontal distance will display in the secondary numeric displays. Bushnell® determined through extensive testing and interviews with high-prole bow hunting experts that multiple bow ballistic groups were not necessary. Bow- hunters want to know true horizontal distance because that is how they practice shooting. Once they condently know that, they can make any necessary adjustments—giving the bow-hunter anything else other than horizontal distance creates additional confusion and uncertainty. Many people mistakenly believe that uphill shots perform differently from downhill shots because of gravity. However, it is not due to gravity but more of an aberration of the sighting system used on bows. The sighting pin on a bow resides several inches above the mechanical axis of the arrow. For example, when aiming 23 degrees up an incline, the arrow is at a different angle.

• Reticle Select: The Setup menu allows you to select your preferred reticle type for the center of the display (for all modes). Press and hold the Mode button to get into the Menu screen. Tap Mode while in Reticle Select and cycle through Circle, Dot, and Circle with Dot (this is the default) options. Press the Fire button to conrm the selection of the reticle you prefer, and exit the Setup menu.

• ACTIVESYNC™ Brightness Setting: ACTIVESYNC is always on, allowing the display to adjust the display contrast to the background automatically. The Setup menu allows you to select your brightness preference (for all modes). Press and hold the Mode button to get into the Menu screen. Tap Mode to while in ACTIVESYNC and cycle through Brightness 25% (default setting), Brightness 50%, Brightness 75%, and Brightness 100% options. Press the Fire button to conrm the selection of Brightness you prefer, and exit the Setup menu.

Line of Sight = 32Y Degree of Angle = -52° Compensated Distance = 23Y`6

CLEANING AND GENERAL CARE

The lenses of your Bushnell Broadhead™ laser rangender are fully multi-coated for the highest light transmission. As with any multi-coated optics, take special care in cleaning the lenses. Follow these tips for proper lens cleaning:

• Blow away any dust or debris on the lens (or use a soft lens brush).

• To remove dirt or ngerprints, clean with the supplied microber cloth rubbing in a circular motion. Use of coarse cloth or unnecessary rubbing may scratch the lens surface and eventually cause permanent damage. The included washable microber cleaning cloth is ideal for the routine cleaning of your optics. Breathe lightly on the lens to provide a slight amount of moisture, then gently rub the lens with the microber cloth.

• For a more thorough cleaning, photographic lens tissue and photographic-type lens cleaning uid or isopropyl alcohol may be used. Always apply the uid to the cleaning cloth – never directly on the lens. All exterior lens surfaces have our new EXO Barrier™ coating (in addition to full multi-coating). EXO Barrier, quite simply, is the best protective lens coating technology Bushnell has ever developed. Added at the end of the coating process, EXO Barrier molecularly bonds to the lens and lls the microscopic pores in the glass. The result is an ultra-slick coating that repels water, oil, fog, dust, and debris - rain, snow, ngerprints, and dirt will not stick. EXO Barrier is built to last: the bonded coating will not fade with the passage of time or normal wear and tear. The rangender is manufactured and tested to withstand water exposure up to IPX4 standards. It is water-resistant but should not be submerged. TROUBLESHOOTING Never disassemble your laser rangender. Irreparable damage can result from unauthorized service attempts, which also void the warranty. If the unit does not turn on, the display does not illuminate:

• Depress Power/Fire button.

• Check and, if necessary, replace the battery. If the unit does not respond to button presses, replace the battery with a good quality CR2 3-volt Lithium battery. If unit powers down (display goes blank when attempting to power the laser):

• The battery is either weak or low quality. Replace the battery with a new 3-volt lithium battery (CR2). If the target range cannot be obtained:

• Make sure the display is illuminated.

• Make sure that the Power/Fire button is being depressed.

• Ensure nothing, such as your hand or nger, blocks the lenses at the front of the rangender that emits and receives the laser pulses.

• Make sure the unit is steady while depressing the Power/Fire button. NOTE: The last range reading does not need to be cleared before ranging another target. Aim at the new target using the display reticle, depress the power button, and hold until new range reading is displayed. SKU Mag x Obj Lens Diam. Max Range (Y/M) (Reective Target) Range to Tree (Y/M) Range to Deer (Y/M) Ranging Accuracy Optical Coatings Length (in/mm) Weight (oz /g) LA1500AD 6x24mm 1,500/1,371 800/731 500/457 5-150 yd: +/- 3 yd 151-500 yd: +/- 0.5 yd After 500 yd: +/- 1 yd Fully-multi coated, EXO Barrier™ 4.3/109 6/170 Technical Specications7 Products manufactured on or after June 2020 are covered by the Bushnell Lifetime Ironclad Warranty. The Ironclad Warranty is a full lifetime warranty that covers the lifetime of this Product. Each Product has a dened lifetime; lifetimes can range from 1 to 30 years. This Product’s lifetime can be found at the website listed below and/or on the Bushnell webpage specic to this Product. We warrant that this Product is free from defects in materials and workmanship and will meet all represented performance standards for the lifetime of this Product. If this Product isn’t working properly due to a covered defect, we will, at our option, either repair or replace it and ship it back to you at no charge. This warranty is fully transferable and does not require a receipt, warranty card, or product registration. This warranty does not cover the following: electronic components; batteries; cosmetic damage; damage caused by failing to properly maintain the product; loss; theft; damage as a result of unauthorized repair, modication, or disassembly; intentional damage, misuse, or abuse; and ordinary wear and tear. This Warranty will be void if the date stamp or other serialization codes have been removed from the Product. To view the full warranty and nd details on how to request service under the warranty, go to our website at www.bushnell.com/warranty. Alternatively, you can request a copy of the warranty by calling us at 1-800-423-3537 or writing to us at one of the following addresses: IN U.S.A. Send To: IN CANADA Send To: Bushnell Outdoor Products Bushnell Outdoor Products Attn.: Repairs Attn.: Repairs 9200 Cody 140 Great Gulf Drive, Unit B Overland Park, Kansas 66214 Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5W1 For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information. This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from country to country. ©2021 Bushnell Outdoor Products LIFETIME IRONCLAD WARRANTY

WARNING: This product uses a Lithium based battery. Lithium batteries can overheat and cause

damage if physically abused. Do not use batteries that are damaged or show signs of physical wear.8 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the EU and other European countries with separate collection systems) This equipment contains electric and/or electronic parts and must therefore not be disposed of as normal household waste. Instead, it should be disposed at the respective collection points for recycling provided by the communities. For you, this is free of charge. If the equipment contains exchangeable (rechargeable) batteries, these too must be removed before and, if necessary, in turn be disposed of according to the relevant regulations (see also the respective comments in this unit’s instructions). Further information about the subject is available at your community administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this equipment. FDA SAFETY Class 1 laser product in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2007. Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Caution: There are no user controls, adjustments or procedures. Performance of procedures other than those specied herein may result in access to invisible laser light. Industry Canada Statement : This device complies with ISED’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. Radiation Exposure Statement / Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations : This device complies with the Industry Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user’s body or if the device is set to a lower output power if such function is available. Le produit est conforme aux limites d’exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expositions RF peut être augmentée si l’appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du corps de l’utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible. FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Important Note: Radiation Exposure Statement

• This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0cm between the radiator and your body.