RE: How to stop the squeaking
It could also be squeaking in the limb pockets or rockers. Give the limb pockets a squirt of teflon based lube (NOT OIL) around the limb butts and underneath the limbs where they go into the pockets. I also agree with TreBark. Since you don't know how the bow was maintained before you got it, a trip to the shop is definitely in order.