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SET UP
Your product comes with:
• “C” Pin located at the bottom of the Vertical Column, which must be removed prior to unfolding.
• One Spring Loaded Pin locked into the left side of the Height Adjustment Assembly. Left side is determined by
standing behind the unit facing the Vertical Column.
IMPORTANT: To Prevent Injury –
Be sure the Spring Loaded Pin is locked securely into place in the Left
Rail before using unit. This will prevent the Vertical Column from falling forward.
• Two Short Hitch Pins are located in the Owners Manual poly bag for the Leg Pull/Press Up Attachment.
IMPORTANT:
Before using the Leg Pull/Press Up Attachment or Leg Pulley Accessory (optional) be sure the Hitch
Pins are securely inserted (see pages 6, 7 & 9 of this manual for directions).
1.
Pull the product out of the shipping box. Remove all packaging
materials, including tape and cardboard inserts, from your unit.
2.
Lay product on the floor with Glideboard side up. Make sure you have
plenty of space on both ends of the product. Slide the Glideboard as far
as it will go towards the Front Crossbar before you begin lifting unit.
3.
Lift the exerciser up by holding it at the top of the Rails. Using your
foot, slowly spread the unit open at the bottom approximately 12 inches
so that it rests firmly on the Front and Back Crossbars not allowing it to
go too far.
4.
Make sure the Handles are out to the sides before you begin to unfold your unit. Keep hands and fingers away
from Pulley. Hold onto the top center of Glideboard
and begin rolling Tube Rollers. Spread the unit out
until it is flat on the floor. Be careful to do this
slowly
.
Be sure to support the frame in the
center to avoid having the product drop
suddenly onto the floor or pinch fingers.
5.
(a) Remove “C” Pin from bottom of Vertical Column.
Remove plastic packing ties from the top and
bottom of the Vertical Column. Pull out the Spring
Loaded Pin located on the Height Adjustment
Assembly to release Spring Loaded Pin. Continue to
hold pin
out while performing the next step.
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3.
12”
4.
Back
Crossbar
Front
Crossbar
“C” Pin
Spring
Loaded
Pin
Lift Here
Hold Here While Lowering
To The ground
Tube Roller
STARTING OUT
Wear athletic shoes and comfortable light clothing when exercising on the Total Gym
®
Shaper. Do
not exercise barefoot. Check your exerciser before using to ensure that all the parts are in place
and working properly
(see pages 10 & 11 for details on Inspection, Maintenance and Storage).
Adult supervision is required at all times.
NOTE: The Rails and Glideboard can be raised to any desired level on the Vertical Column
depending upon your degree of fitness. Please note, however, that the Rails cannot
be raised to the highest position on the Vertical Column when the Leg Pulley
Bracket is attached to the column. Be sure you have plenty of free space around
the exerciser so that performing on the Total Gym
®
Shaper, as well as getting on
and off, is convenient and safe.
Each time you raise or lower the Height Adjustment Assembly, be sure you hold it to keep
it from dropping to the floor.
Begin using the product at a low incline. As your fitness level progresses, increase the incline to
increase the intensity and improve your muscle strength. Don’t be in a hurry to exercise at a high
intensity level; start out easily and build gradually. The Total Gym
®
Shaper is as easy as 1-2-3
to use, so read on.
1.
Important Things to Remember When Using the Total gym
®
Shaper
• Always have control of the Glideboard before getting on and off the exerciser.
• Keep your feet on the floor when getting on and off the exerciser. Only remove
them from the floor for the duration of the exercise.
• If you are using the Handles, hold onto them as you get on and off the Glideboard.
2.
Exercising with the Handles Only
Grasp the Handles which are attached to the Cable Assembly and slide the Glideboard
to a position in which you can comfortably sit or lay down when performing the desired
exercise (see
Exercise Booklet). Be sure to keep your feet on the floor until you are in
the correct position for the specific exercise. Then, if the exercise calls for your feet to be
off the floor, place your feet as specified in the instructions.
3.
Exercising with the Leg Pull/Press Up Attachment Only
Slide the Glideboard to a position in which you can comfortably sit or lay down on when
performing the desired exercise (see your
Exercise Booklet). Keep your feet on the
ground until you are in the correct position and feel comfortable. Then, place your feet in
the proper position and begin to exercise.
When starting your exercise program, begin with the basic exercises shown in the
Exercise
Booklet included with your Total Gym
®
Shaper to familiarize yourself with the movements. Use
the lowest incline level to start with – you can work up to a higher incline level in the weeks and
months to come.
For the specific Total gym
®
Shaper exercises and programs, study and follow the
instructions in the
Exercise Booklet
included with your product.
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