Learn how the two thumb activated safety catches work and make sure that they are both engaged. If you temporarily
disengage one of the safety catches when adjusting the height, you must re-engage the safety catch when you are done
with the height adjustment. If both safety catches are disengaged, the backrest will swing without safety stops and you
are “out of control” and may get injured.
When using Mastercare Back-A-Traction in prone position/laying face down (ONLY pertaining Models A, NOT B);
you should always be assisted by another person, who is familiar with its operation.
Before stepping up on the foot plate, always make sure that the catch for the height adjustment is in a locked position.
If you do not balance the height adjustment well when operating Mastercare Back-A-Traction, re-adjust the height on
the foot rest to obtain the best possible balance. (In order to make sure that the backrest will not rock back and forth
when you do the stretching exercises, it is usually advantageous to have it adjusted so that the part where your upper
body is resting weights a little more). Wiggle the backrest slightly when you push down the “push-buttons on the
handles/hand grips to loosen the thumb activated safety catches. If the “push-buttons” works stiffly, the height is not
properly adjusted. To correct this, the foot rest has to be extended or shortened.
If your back is in a very bad condition when you start using Mastercare Back-A-Traction, it will for the first couple of
weeks, probably be enough for you to just stretch and relax in 15 degree with your arms over your head. Then, as your
condition improves, you can begin to do the stretching exercise program.
A BASIC STRETCHING EXERCISE PROGRAM
Follow the instructions you have received and watch the enclosed DVD for further understanding. Be cautious and
sensitive to the signals from your body. For best result you should relax and take some deep breaths between the
different stretching exercises. It is also important that you relax as much as possible during each stretching exercise.
The following instruction will tell you to repeat certain exercises. It is for you to decide if you want to repeat them, and
how many times. An easy start is recommended. Increase muscular stretching and relaxation with each repetition. Most
of the following stretching exercises should be done, if possible, with your arms over your head.
1. You must first adjust the height for correct balance of the back rest according to your height. Press down one of
the “push-buttons on the handles/hand grips (preferably the one on the opposite side) to release the safety catch
and lock it in an “open” position by swinging the safety catch down on the side of the stand. This allows all
adjustments to be made from one side.
2. Next, press down the other push-button to release the lock and incline/rotate the back rest to the horizontal
position where it locks in place once you have released the “push-button.
3. To adjust the balance, pull the height and balance adjustment knob and slide the square-tube/bar according to
the guideline markings provided. Test the back rest and fine tune the balance to your height and weight as
necessary.
4. Next, press the “push-button” and rotate the back rest towards its upright position. It will lock at a slight
incline. Now, return the locked safety catch to the operating position by pressing the push-button and releasing
the safety catch.
You're now ready to use Mastercare Back-A-Traction. As a first time user you should always have someone
help you until you feel comfortable using Mastercare Back-A-Traction.
5. Remove your shoes, and then unlock the foot restraint/foot-locking device, swinging the handle to the wide open
position. Step into Mastercare Back-A-Traction, sitting against the back rest while placing your feet between the
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