Accurate Technology BX-400N User manual

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CONTENTS
Features 1
Getting Acquainted 2
Operation 3
2-Speed Function 3
AccuCast
™System 4
Drag Variance 5
Filling the Spool 5
Rod Mounting 5
Line Capacities 6
Maintenance 7
Warranty 8
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Drag Preset Knob
Four Torx Screws use
T7 Torx Wrench
Strike Button
Clicker Button
Sideplate
Frame
GETTING ACQUAINTED
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Handle
Low Speed Button
(Applies to BX2 Reels Only)
Main Drag Lever
Free-Spool Button
High Speed Button
Cast Control Knob
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Main Drag Lever
Four Torx Screws
Strike Button
Clicker on/off
Oil
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MAINTENANCE
Bearing Maintenance - The Class 5A.B.E.C. bearings in the Boss Xtreme are teflon impregnated in the ball bearing race; thus,
no lubrication is needed for these bearings.
NOTE: Do not lubricate the two small weep holes on the bottom of the reel. These holes are for water to drain out of the reel.
Wash down your Boss reel with fresh water after each use. We recommend lightly spraying it to prevent water from being forced inside. If heavy
pressure is needed put the reel in the “Full” drag position. Do not completely submerge the reel into water. Wipe the
exterior parts with an anti-corrosion lubricant. We recommend Corrosion-X® by Corrosion Technologies. Use Corrosion-X® to
lubricate all the parts indicated with the oil symbol.
Periodically, check all exterior screws to make sure they are tight. Screws may loosen over time with boat vibrations.
We recommend yearly maintenance of your Boss reel with a service professional. Preventative maintenance of your Boss reel will keep the inter-
nal parts in proper working condition and prolong the life of the reel.
Storage - When storing your Boss reel, put the reel in “Free Spool” and the clicker in the on position.
For further details on maintaing your
Accurate Boss Reel, please visit Tech
Support at our web site:
www.accuratefishing.com/support.php
Free-Spool Button Handle Shaft
(Handle Nut must be removed) Low Speed Button
Preset Knob
High Speed Button
(Applies to BX2 Reels Only)
Handle Knob Pin
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How Long Does The Limited Warranty Coverage Last? This limited warranty runs for a period of one (1) year starting from the date that the Boss Xtreme reel was
first purchased by the consumer. Coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the reel.
What Does The Limited Warranty Cover? Accurate Fishing Products warrants to the original purchaser that its Boss Xtreme fishing reels are free from defects in
material and workmanship with the exceptions stated below.
What Is Not Covered By This Limited Warranty? This limited warranty does not cover damage or problems caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, installation,
alterations or failure to properly maintain the reel.
What WillAccurate Fishing Products Do? Accurate Fishing Products will repair or replace any reel which is defective in material or workmanship covered by this
limited warranty at no charge.
How Do You Get Service? If something goes wrong with your reel, send it to Accurate Fishing Products, postage pre-paid, along with a sales receipt or other proof of
the date of purchase. Be sure to include a short note explaining the problem. Send the reel to Accurate Fishing Products at:
Accurate Fishing Products Warranty Repairs 807 E. ParkridgeAvenue Corona, California 92879 1-888-ACCU-372
You can also check out this link for an authorized service center near you: www.accuratefishing.com/support/service.php
Please pack your reel with all parts that have been removed securely in a sturdy box. Be certain that your package is adequately insured and mailed with a shipping
company that has tracking capabilities. Be sure to include your name, address and telephone number. Accurate Fishing Products will inspect your reel and contact
you within 30 days of receipt to inform you whether the problem is covered by this limited warranty. There is no charge for the inspection.
WhatAre The Warranty Limitations And Limitations of Liability? There are no other express warranties. Any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose is limited to the duration of this limited warranty. Accurate Fishing Products shall NOT be liable for any loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial
loss, or other incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of inciden-
tal or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, you may have addi-
tional rights which vary from state to state.
ACCURATE FISHING PRODUCTS ONE YEAR LIMITED
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FEATURES
Drag pressure Drag pressure
Friction Washer
Drag washer
Friction Washer
Drag washer
EVEN DRAG PRESSURE
THE TWINDRAG™SYSTEM
Traditional fishing reel design applies the drag pressure to
only one side of the spool — resulting in uneven pressure
placed on reel components and excessive heat buildup.
The TwinDrag™ system applies equal pressure to both
sides of the spool which distributes the drag friction over
the surface of two drag plates instead of one. That’s 50%
of the total drag pressure on each side, resulting in a
smoother drag with less heat build-up and a balanced load
on reel bearings and spool. TwinDrag reels also have
extremely accurate drag settings with very little fluctuation.
In fact, Boss reels will fluctuate less than 1-pound in total
drag when line is drawn at any speed. For example: when
the drag is set to 20 pounds on a Boss reel, drag pressure
will only vary between 19.5 and 20.5 pounds, or less!
>Patented TwinDrag™ system
>Billet 6061 - T6 aluminum
>6 Class-5 ABEC stainless steel bearings
>17-4 Heat treated stainless steel gears and
gear shaft
>Larger, stronger gear shaft and anti reverse
bearing
>Titanium drag friction washers
>Unhindered free-spool at every
drag setting
>Greased AccuDrags
>Stainless-steel springs,
harness lugs (BX2-30 and BX2-50 Only) , screws
and clips
>Oversized handle
>QuickShift two-speed (Applies to BX2 Reels Only)
>1 Year warranty
>AccuCare reel service
>Proudly designed, manufactured and
assembled in the USA
>Left-handed models available
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To combat backlashes while maximizing casting distance, Accurate introducesAccuCast™, a precision engineered
cast-control system. Virtually foolproof,AccuCast™ allows anglers to precisely adjust cast-control tension to match
conditions and/or skill level. The result is “thumbing” of the spool while casting is reduced.As a bonus, when discover-
ing this new-found confidence, anglers will be encouraged to apply more energy to each cast to maximize distance.
The AccuCast™ cast-control design doesn’t rely on the influence of centrifugal weights inside the reel, but rather
works by the reel’s titanium drag washers slightly “grazing” the carbon fiber drag washers. This “grazing” effect is so
precisely controlled by an easy to adjust cast-control knob that the control influence can be increased for lesser skilled
casters, set very lightly for the angler who needs just a little spool slowdown when casting or, for the pro, backed off
completely when thumb pressure alone can get the job done.
When lure fishing, for example, a good starting point is to hold the rod horizontally, put the reel
in freespool and turn the AccuCast™ control knob just enough so the lure begins to drop slowly
as it pulls line from the tip of the rod. Then, gradually increase knob tension (clockwise) just
enough to stop the lure from falling. For most anglers most of the time, that’s the
perfect setting for optimum performance.
The AccuCast™ is also very effective when slow trolling live baits. Now
you have the ability to precisely set the amount of trolling drag you want
while still having a strike drag setting.
AccuCast™ kits to fit older reels are available separately.
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BOSS AccuCast™ (Standard on all Boss Xtreme reels)
AccuCast™ KNOB
Turn tne knob clockwise
for more control or
counter-clockwise for less.
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DRAG VARIANCE
Thanks to the Accurate’s exclusive TwinDrag technology, the drag tension you set will vary no more than one pound when line is pulled off the reel at
any speed! Unfortunately, there is another factor which causes drag variance that needs to be accounted for. This factor is based on how full the reel is
with line. When the spool is filled, the line is being pulled off a high point on the spool.As the amount of line on the spool reduces, the line is pulled
from a lower area on the spool. There is less leverage used when the line is pulled at a lower level, which means the line needs more force to move
the spool against the drag. The drag setting has not been decreased, but the line will encounter increased tension.Account for the drag pressure to
approximately double when 25% of the line has been removed from a full spool.
FILLING THE SPOOL
Begin filling the Boss reel by attaching the line securely to the reel spool. With tension applied to the line, fill the spool to approximately 1/4” from the spool
edge.
NOTE: Filling the spool too close to the spool edge means you will have to level wind perfectly to prevent a high spot from occurring. If a high spot
occurs, the reel will not allow you to retrieve all of the line. Leave room on the spool to level wind comfortably while fighting a fish.
Because of mono compaction when using ultra light line, we recommend first filling the spool with at least 2/3 spectra line.
Mono Compaction - Mono compaction is a problem that happens with light line. The smaller the mono line diameter, the more elasticity the line will
have. The elasticity is multiplied by the amount of line put on the spool which creates pressure on the spool. When too much light line is added, the
pressure can expand the spool. This could cause the reel to perform with inconsistent drag pressure or, if enough pressure is built up, break the spool
in half. Always put the least amount of ultra-light line on the reel as needed.
ROD MOUNTING
Mount the reel on the rod with its rod clamp. If your reel is a right-handed model,
be sure to mount the reel with the handle on the right.
Rod clamp 5
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MONO LINE CAPACITY BRAID LINE CAPACITY
MODELS lbs. / line dia. inches / yds. lbs. / yds.
BX-400N, BX-400XN, BX2-400N 15 /.015 / 300 40 / 400
BX-400, BX-400X, BX2-400 20 /.018 / 300 50 / 550
BX-500N, BX-500XN, BX2-500N 30 /.022 / 250 50 / 425
BX-500, BX-500X, BX2-500 30 /.022 / 300 50 / 650
BX-600NN, BX-600XNN, BX2-600NN 30 /.022 / 275 50 / 450
BX-600N, BX-600XN, BX2-600N 30 /.022 / 350 65 / 500
BX-600, BX-600X, BX2-600 40 /.024 / 300 65 / 630
BX-600W, BX-600XW, BX2-600W 50 /.028 / 350 80 / 625
BX2-30N 30 /.028 / 400 80 / 00
BX2-30 50 /.028 / 400 80 / 500
BX2-50 60 /.031 / 500 130 / 650
LINE CAPACITIES
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OPERATION
Basic operation of your Boss Xtreme fishing reel is no different from operating any other fishing reel except for setting the lever drag.
The most popular drag setting is to set your drag so when the main drag lever is in the strike position it is at approximately 30% of your
line strength. To obtain this setting, start by adjusting the main drag lever so it is in the free spool position. NOTE: The preset knob
cannot be adjusted unless the main lever is in the free spool position. Then adjust the presetdragknobby movingit clockwise or counter
clockwise. Be careful while turning the preset knob counter clockwise. If the knob is turned back too far it will lock in place. Move your main drag
lever to the strike position. If the drag is too light or heavy, repeat the process until you’ve reached your desired drag pressure.
Strike
Position
Full
Drag
Free
Spool
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2-SPEED FUNCTION (APPLIES TO BX2 REELS ONLY)
Your Boss Xtreme TwinDrag reel is equipped with both high speed and low speed retrieve settings. Use high speed for normal fishing applications
and switch to low speed for extra cranking power. Your reel is delivered in the high setting. To shift to low speed, push in the low speed button. To
shift to high speed, depress the high speed button. It is possible to shift from low to high (with practice) very quickly. If so, you will need to pull the
handle knob back (counter-clockwise) toward you in order for the gears to shift. This is because you have shifted while keeping constant pressure on
the gears. Action will unload the gear pressure to allow the internal gear shift movement.
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