TROUBLE-SHOOTING and Maintenance

HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE STEPPER

Place the stepper on a level surface and place a mat under the stepper. (The stepper features precision hydraulic cylinders. However, there is a possibility of slight oil leakage due to the nature of hydraulic cylin- ders.)

Hold the handlebars and step onto the pedals. Begin stepping, alternately depressing the right and left ped- als with a smooth, continuous motion. Because the pedals move independently of each other, you must maintain a continuous motion or both pedals will sink to the floor. Change the height of your step or the stepping pace until you can comfortably maintain a continuous motion.

As you step, you can exercise your upper leg mus- cles by keeping your feet flat on the pedals. To focus on your calf muscles, rise on your toes as you step. Stand erect or lean forward slightly as you exercise, always keeping your back straight in order to avoid injury.

HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE

To change the stepping resistance, first lift the Right and Left Pedal Legs (6, 7) off the hooks at the lower ends of the Resistance Cylinders (9). Move the hooks to different slots under the Pedal Legs. Make sure that the hooks are fully inserted into the slots in the same position under both Pedal Legs. The far- ther the hooks are moved from the Upright (1), the greater the resistance will be.

	1
Slots	9
	6
	7

WARNING: The resistance cylinders become very hot during use. Allow the resistance cylinders to cool before touching them.

Inspect and tighten all parts each time you use the stepper. The stepper can be cleaned using a soft cloth and mild, non-abrasive detergent.

To prevent damage to the
console, use only a
sealed water bottle in the	Water Bottle
water bottle holder. In	Holder
addition, keep liquids
away from the console,
keep the console out of
direct sunlight, and
remove the batteries when storing the stepper.

REED SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

If the console does not function properly, or if the dis- play becomes faint, the batteries should be replaced. See assembly step 8 on page 6.

If the console still
does not function	7
properly, the Reed	7
properly, the Reed
Switch (12) should
be adjusted. Hold
down the Right Pedal
Leg (7) so that the
Magnet (26) is level	12	26
with the Reed Switch	12	26
with the Reed Switch
(12). Refer to the
inset drawing. Slide
the Reed Switch (12)
in or out slightly. The

gap between the Reed Switch and the Magnet should be about 1/8Ó. Make sure that the Magnet will not hit the Reed Switch when the Pedal Leg is moved. Repeat until the console displays correct feedback.