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Safety
Physical
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Ensure that it is not dangerous for you to undertake a strenuous exercise. Consult your
physician!
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Always warm up properly rowing easily for 5 to 10 minutes at a pulse frequency of 120
to 130 beats per minute.
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Although the unit easily permits it, do not row at a higher stroke rate than you would
be capable of, rowing in a boat.
Mechanical
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Properly install the rowing simulator with the main bar at the correct inclination. See
sections 5 and 6 “Actions prior to start”. Adjust the inclination when the main frame or
the seat is touching front- or rear- legs, by raising slightly the side that is being touched.
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The Rowperfect3 machine has not been designed for use in the vicinity of children. Keep
children away when exercising .
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Allow for 1 m of clear space around the machine when in use. And if using with other
RPs allow 1 meter between machines so there is no interference.
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Keep spectators at more than arms length from the rotating flywheel and the moving
main frame.
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Never touch the rotating flywheel, and do not touch the main frame when in use.
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Always pull the handle with two hands, and do not bend, twist or kink the chain. Any
abuse of the chain may result in injury.
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After rowing always put the handle down into the handle hooks or against
the cage before letting go or releasing the feet from the foot stretcher.
Never let the handle fly into the cage.
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Avoid ties, scarfs or other clothing from being sucked into the cage by the rotating
flywheel.
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Prevent objects from falling or being thrown into the rotating fan.
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Wear close-fitting clothing and keep clothing free from the seat rollers behind you.
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Maintain your machine properly as recommended in section Maintenance.
Replace worn or defective parts before using the unit.
