yourself. Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near the StretchTrainer. Do not leave children unsupervised around the unit. Before using the StretchTrainer, examine it thoroughly. Make sure that all fasteners are securely tightened and the instructional placard is attached to the unit.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer Assemble and operate the StretchTrainer on a solid, level surface. Make sure that the unit is installed with enough free space for safe operation. As a general rule, allow about a 4-foot (1 meter) circle of space from the user’s center.
Trademark Note ..................1 Intellectual Property Notice ..............1 Important Safety Instructions ........... 3 Safety Information for Users ............. 7 Assembling the StretchTrainer ..........9 Unpacking the StretchTrainer ............9 Obtaining Service ................10 Assembling the StretchTrainer ............11 Using Your StretchTrainer ............19 Guidelines for Stretching ..............
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Do not overexert yourself or try to do all the stretches shown on the instructional placard the first time you use the StretchTrainer. Start your stretching routine slowly and conservatively. With practice and increased flexibility, you can add more stretches and repetitions to your routine.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer Use the wrist straps at all times while on the StretchTrainer. The wrist straps reduce the risk of injury by decreasing the chance of overstretching or falling if you lose your grip on the handlebar.
If any items are missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the StretchTrainer or use the Precor web site at www.precor.com to find the dealer nearest you. Important: Be aware that the lubrication on the fasteners can stain carpeting and clothing.
Do not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site at http://www.precor.com.
CAUTION: At least two people are required to position the parts of this equipment successfully. Do not attempt to assemble the equipment by yourself. Fully assembled, the StretchTrainer weighs over 60 pounds. Proper alignment and adjustment of the equipment is critical.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer 3. Attach the seat bracket on the underside of the rails using the hardware removed from the base rails. Secure the seat bracket using the two bolts and two flat washers removed in step 1. Partially tighten the bolts.
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Assembling the StretchTrainer Assembling the Seat Frame and Pads Put the seat frame assembly (seat frame, padded seat, seat bumper, and knee pad) together before you attach it to the base rails. To attach the padded seat: Remove the four bolts and four flat washers from the underside of the padded seat.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer To attach the knee pad: Remove the four bolts and four flat washers from the underside of the knee pad. 2. Align the holes on the bottom of the knee pad with the mounting holes in the crossbar.
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Assembling the StretchTrainer To attach the axle: Position the seat frame between the seat bracket and align the axle mounting hole. Slide the axle half way through the bracket and seat frame. Figure 9: Axle placement 2. Slide a foot rest onto one end of the axle.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer 4. Slide a foot rest onto the other side of the axle and repeat step 3. 5. After the foot rests are securely fastened to the axle, check that the axle is centered through the seat frame.
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Figure 14: Placard attachment 5. To attach the rear level adjusters, raise the rear end of the StretchTrainer slightly off the floor. Slide a rubber level adjuster onto one side of the rear base rail.
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(6 mm). ¹ ₄ 8. To level the equipment, sit on the StretchTrainer. If it wobbles slightly, rotate the rear level adjusters until the equipment is stable. Figure 15: Rear level adjuster 9.
Refer to this section to learn more about muscle groups and how to use the StretchTrainer to help you achieve your workout goals. Before you begin your stretching routine, review the following guidelines.
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Assembling and Maintaining the StretchTrainer The numerical callouts on the following figure correspond to the eight stretches on the instructional placard. Figure 16: Targeted muscles Table 1. Targeted muscle group names Number Muscle Group Number Muscle Group Lower Back Inner Thighs, Groin...
Using Your StretchTrainer Guidelines for Stretching Two popular types of stretching include static and active stretching. Static stretching helps to restore muscle imbalances, increase range of motion and release tension in the body. In contrast, active stretching prepares the muscles for a workout by gently engaging muscle groups as you move through a path of motion.
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Inspect pads for cracks in the upholstery, broken and loose stitching, loose staples, and loose mounting bolts. Replace pads as needed (refer to Obtaining Service to purchase new pads). Important: Do not reupholster pads or use pads not approved by Precor.
You can order new fasteners from Customer Support. For additional information, refer to. Important: Fastener quality and specifications vary considerably. Replace only with the Precor approved fastener specifically engineered for the precise application. Failure to do so will void the Precor Limited Warranty.
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StretchTrainer OAG 38875-112 rev B, en Precor Incorporated August 2014 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002...
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