ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE SKI PEDAL
STRAP
Before using the cross-country skier, the tension of
the ski pedal strap should be adjusted. If the tension
is too low, the ski pedal strap may slip off the pulleys.
If the tension is too high, the strap and other parts
may wear excessively.
To adjust the
tension of the
ski pedal strap,
first remove
the strap knob
from the ski
pedal. Next,
slide off the
two metal
brackets. To
tighten the
strap, overlap
the metal brackets so that the ends of the strap are
closer together. Slide the metal brackets back onto
the ski pedal. Tighten the strap knob onto the ski
pedal, making sure that the metal brackets remain
parallel to each other as you tighten the knob.
CHANGING THE RESISTANCE OF THE SKI POLES
The intensity of your exercise can be varied by chang-
ing the resistance of the ski poles. The resistance is
controlled with the resistance dial at the lower end of
the right ski pole.
To increase the
resistance of
the ski poles,
turn the resis-
tance dial
clockwise; to
decrease the
resistance, turn
the dial coun-
terclockwise.
CHANGING THE INCLINE OF THE SKI RAILS
Another way to tailor the intensity of your exercise is
to change the incline of the ski rails. There are three
incline levels.
For a high or
medium incline
level, first tip
the cross-coun-
try skier onto
its side. Insert
the incline legs
into the bottom
of the front sta-
bilizer. The
incline level will
differ depending on which ends of the incline legs are
inserted. Set the cross-country skier upright. For a low
incline level, insert the incline legs into the top of the
front stabilizer, with the front stabilizer resting on the
floor.
EXERCISING ON THE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIER
Hold both ski poles firmly. Step onto the ski pedals
and center your feet on the pedals. The correct form
for using the cross-country skier is similar to the
motion of walking. Move your arms and legs forward
and backward with a smooth motion. Keep your back
straight and your knees bent slightly. For effective aer-
obic exercise, short, rapid strides at low resistance
are recommended. To strengthen the muscles, long,
slow strides at medium resistance are recommended.
For a lower-body workout, hold the handle on the
upright and exercise using only your legs.
INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE CONSOLE
The console requires two "AA" batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Slide
off the battery cover as shown below and carefully
remove the battery clip. Find the markings inside the
battery clip showing which direction the batteries must
be turned.
Press two
"AA" batteries
into the bat-
tery clip.
Insert the bat-
tery clip into
the console
and slide on
the battery
cover.
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ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION
Strap
Knob
Ski
Pedal
Strap
Resistance
Dial
Battery
Clip
Battery
Cover
Console
High
Low
Medium
CAUTION: Always dismount the cross-coun-
try skier before changing the resistance of
the ski poles.
CAUTION: Always dismount the cross-
country skier before changing the tension of
the ski pedal strap.
Metal
Brackets
