I just got one of these and have it assembled. Even on the lowest setting, it seems very difficult (resistance high) to use. Any thoughts?
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The lowest setting is with the piston at the bottom of the handle. If this is the case, you will find that rowing is easier when the oil in the piston heats up. It takes about 25 repetitions. Until then pull slowly but steadily. Of course the faster you pull, the more the resistance. This is unlike the air machines, in which you can start with quick repetitions. Just take it slow at first.
1159019
I thought the same however after you give it a try, it becomes easier although I haven't increased the tension yet since I don't want to strain myself. I've wondered if anyone HAS increased it, because it is much more difficult with small increases.
1159020
I found out the same thing. I actually moved them past the lowest setting and it did make it slightly easier to use. Also the cylinders need to wear in slightly and they will feel better
1159021
Unscrew both the black knobs that attach the hydraulic cylinders to the rowing handles. Lower/raise to find the tension that works for you. I hope this helps!
1159022
I felt the same at first. I find that the resistance becomes less of a burden as you get into the 15th or so repetition. I now even set it at a notch above minimal; it is a tough pull at first. I usually do a half hour. I am no Chas. Atlas by the way. It is a great workout. good luck
1195375
any one have this problem?:when it's switching resistance levels either up or down, there's a full second or so where is loses load or resistance, very perceptibly.I have a model that was bought new and arrived about Nov 9th of 2010 (made in china as they probably all are?).thanks in advance.
2123029
Just takes a little force. Make sure all sides are lined up then it should seat with some pressure. I also thought it went in a little hard but it did go with more force. Good luck. I really like my unit and I think you will too.
2094840
It's kind of tricky. Relax and don't force it. Push one of the bottom leg bars first. I thought it was a pain at first, too.
1891778
Sorry, wound up having friend set up the wall attachment because the clamp kept slipping and the toggle thingy broke off. I am able to adjust it anyway I prefer now. Don't know if anyone else had a slipping and breaking problem.
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O.k. Thanks! I'll try that tonight. I saw that short knob and I keep messing with it, but nothing is happening. I think I'm not doing it right though so I'll try again and maybe get someone to help me. When I jiggle and pull the knobit, do I pull on the base of the machine at the same time? Just making sure I understand what to do here. Thanks again!
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Hi Dr. Mark it is really hard to do it. I was unable to do it. I had to have my brother come and help me and try to figure it out. He was able to do it but then just last week after one week of it staying on it fell down. I wish I could help you with it but you just need to turn it and then it is suppose to hold. The directions are very poor so it does not help much. Sorry.
1955921
You have it on to high. ours will do the same if turned up. start on lowest setting and work your way up
1808454
I would agree with the other posters. Send it back and get another, that has to be a fluke. Mine is solid as a rock. I have been very happy with it.
1360223
You are most welcome! Return it and get another one with a manual. It really is a good piece. Does so much. And so inexpensive. Go for it! Not going to hurt Amazon!
1892190
I just got mine and am not happy with the set-up. The directions are hard to follow and info on facebook, etc is poor. It seems to be a highly regarded unit and looks to be very well made. I'm pretty sure I will be happy with it in the long run. Cliff
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On mine,it always starts at zero and I click it up to the resistance I want. It's never stuck on a level before for me.
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Mine seems to have similar resistance so it might just be your unit.FYI I reprogramed the horizontal scroll to do forward and backand find this more intuitive. HTH
1367568
I wish I could help but mine has never given me a minutes trouble. Just be sure you push the power lead all the way in by pushing HARD
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It is a very sturdy piece of equipment, easy to put together, VERY HARD to figure out how to make it work. I had thought it would be similar to my children's "flickers" but it is not. I have not found the magical way to move to get it to go forward
1835628
Mine seems to have similar resistance so it might just be your unit. FYI I reprogramed the horizontal scroll to do forward and back and find this more intuitive. HTH
1509829
Even at the lowest setting for resistance, the machine has a lot of resistance. It does ease up a bit after using.