User Manual

Always have at least two assistants with you if you use your Glidecam around water. Even though the

foam padded VEST portion of the GOLD SLED can act like a flotation device, it will not help you float in

water if the SLED and ARM are still attached to it. If you do find yourself in water, then immediately

remove the Glidecam from your body and get to safety. Also, never place your fingers etc. into the open

sections of the SPRING ARM.

NOTE: It is best to always wear protective KNEE PADS when operating your Glidecam. Use the type of

KNEE PADS that are used in the roller blade, in-line skating sports world, for they are very rugged.

Wearing KNEE PADS will help to protect your knees in the advent that you fall forward, and falling on

your knees with the combined weight of your body and your Glidecam system could very seriously

damage your knees, so please behave like a professional and wear knee pads.

NOTE: Never run very fast with the GOLD SLED, for if you were to fall down while running you

could seriously injure yourself, and/or damage your equipment.

NOTE: EVERY TIME YOU USE THE GLIDECAM GOLD SLED ALWAYS LOOK THE

SYSTEM OVER COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY USE IT. THE REASON FOR

THIS PRE-SHOOT INSPECTION IS TO UNSURE REASONABLE SAFETY FOR BOTH THE

OPERATOR AND THE EQUIPMENT. WHEN INSPECTING THE SYSTEM LOOK TO SEE IF

ALL THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE SUPPORT ARM TOGETHER, AND THE VARIOUS

CONNECTORS AND FASTENERS ARE ALL IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. ONLY WHEN

YOU ARE SURE THAT THE SYSTEM IS WORKING CORRECTLY SHOULD YOU THEN

USE THE GOLD SLED. AGAIN, THIS PRE-SHOOT INSPECTION SHOULD BE DONE

EVERY TIME YOU USE THE GOLD SLED.

8) MAINTENANCE

Bearing Maintenance: The integrally shielded BALL BEARINGS on your Glidecam GOLD SLED are

made of hardened steel alloy. If after some period of time your BEARINGS don’t turn smoothly, you can

oil them lightly. We recommend that you use very little oil. Very little, because this is all that is needed,

and anything more than a little will end up coming out of the bearing and onto the rest of your Glidecam

GOLD SLED. The shields on the BEARINGS protect the BEARINGS from dirt and sand etc. However,

even with these shields in place, direct contact with sand or other debris could render the BEARINGS

inoperative. So avoid contaminates of this nature when ever possible. To apply oil to a bearing, you will

have to apply between the races of the bearing and its shields.

Cleaning: Do not use solvents or harsh cleaners of any kind on your Glidecam GOLD SLED. If the

GOLD SLED becomes dirty, use only a cloth or sponge with water to rub the GOLD SLED clean. Harsh

cleaning products could dissolve the GOLD SLED's paint or ruin labels etc.