Black Diamond HELIO 350 Manuel D'installation page 18

• Press on the heel part of the binding in order to step in and to obtain the complete hooking of the boot,
as shown at PICTURE 24.
Before skiing downhill, it is very important to check that the perfect coupling in between boot and
binding has occurred. It is common and good behaviour to check the proper toe pin insertion into the
boot insert by locking the toe front locking lever and then immediately move it back into the downhill
mode.
In case that the locking operation has been difficult or impossible, it is strictly forbidden to proceed with
the downhill section and it is recommended to act as follows:
- Check that the boot tech insert is fully free from ice and dirt, otherwise clear it carefully.
- Check that no ice has built up underneath the toe piece locking mechanism, otherwise
carefully clear it out using a knife or a thin section tool.
After these operations, please repeat the above-mentioned test to check the perfect coupling in
between the toe piece and boot insert.
Before starting with your downhill section, always doublecheck that your toe piece has been set back
PICTURE 24
WARNING! DANGER!
into downhill mode.
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