Vasa SwimErg - Safety Reminders

CAUTION:
DO NOT PULL DRIVE
CORDS PAST END OF
REAR STANCHION
STOP
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Vasa SwimErg User’s Manual
August 2022
IMPORTANT: Do not release the paddles or handles while using the SwimErg. They could strike the
monitor or front assembly and cause damage or injury. Always return the handles or paddles slowly
to the ready position on the front assembly.
Do not operate
with plastic
covers removed
Do not release handles or paddles while
using the SwimErg. They could strike and
damage the monitor.
Do not force the monitor when adjusting it
side to side or up and down. If necessary,
loosen the clamp a bit before adjusting.
Keep hands, clothing
and loose hair free
of moving seat, drive
cord and ywheel.
Keep eyes and hands clear of air outlet.
Do not put anything through the holes of the
perforation in the air inlet and air outlet.
Be sure to loosen the knob before adjusting
the damper door setting. Tighten knob after.
DAMPER DOOR
MONITOR
AIR
OUTLET
AIR INLET
DRIVE CORD &
DRIVE CORD CLIP
PART 2 - Using the SwimErg
SAFETY REMINDERS
It’s very important to use common sense and adhere to these safety guidelines in order to avoid injury to
yourself or damage to your Vasa SwimErg. The next few pages review several areas of safety.
Thefollowingisa“pre-ight”safetycheckyoushoulddobeforeusingyourVasaSwimErg:
• DO NOT LET GO OF THE HANDLES, SWIM PADDLES OR PADDLE SHAFT while the drive cords are
extended - they could hit and damage your monitor which is NOT covered under warranty. Always
return the handles or paddles slowly to the ready position on the front assembly.
• Follow instructions on the previous page for safely getting on and off the Vasa SwimErg.
• Always instruct bystanders, especially children, to keep totally clear while SwimErg is in use, especially
ofthemovingseatcarriage,drivecordsandywheel.Avoidwearinglooseorslipperyclothing.Always
tie up long hair so it’s clear of moving parts on the machine.
• Keep eyes and hands clear of the air outlet below the damper door. To avoid blowing dust into your
eyes, do not operate in a dusty area.
• Do not operate if the plastic covers on the front assembly are removed.
•DonotpullthedrivecordspasttheendoftheVasaSwimErg.Ifthedrivecordsbecomesdifcultto
pull (like the cord is stuck), do not continue to pull as this may damage your SwimErg.
•PerformpropermaintenanceonyourVasaSwimErgasrecommendedin“Part5-Maintenance&
Troubleshooting”.