2 Reset the console and start the walking belt.
Turn the speed control to the RESET
position. Note: Each time the walking belt is stopped, the speed control must be turned to the RESET position be- fore the walking belt
can be restarted.
Next, slowly turn the speed control until the walk- ing belt begins to move at slow speed. Carefully step onto the walking belt and begin exercising.
Change the speed of the walking belt as desired by turning the speed control.To stop the walking belt, step onto the foot rails and turn the speed control to the RESET position.
Note: During the first few minutes that the treadmill is used, inspect the alignment of the walking belt and align it if necessary (see page 13).
3 Adjust the incline of the treadmill as desired.
To change the incline, press the top or bottom of the incline control until the desired incline level is reached.
4 Follow your progress with the monitor modes
When the power is
turned on, the con- sole will automatically scan through several modes. A flashing mode indicator will
show which mode is currently displayed.
The modes are described below.
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•Distance
•Fat Calories (FAT
•Calories
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If desired, reset the display by pressing the ON/RESET button.
5 Measure your heart rate, if desired.
To measure your heart rate, stand on the foot rails and place your thumb on the pulse sensor as shown. The pulse sensor is pressure acti-
it down. Do not press too hard, or the circula- tion in your thumb will be
restricted, and your pulse will not be detected. Next, raise your thumb slightly until the heart- shaped indicator in the pulse display flashes steadily. Hold your thumb at this level. After a few seconds, three dashes will appear in the display and then your heart rate will be shown. Hold your thumb on the sensor for another 15 seconds for the most accurate reading.
If the displayed heart rate appears to be too high or too low, or if your heart rate is not displayed, lift your thumb off the sensor and allow the display to reset. Press down again on the sensor as de- scribed above. Try the sensor several times until you become familiar with it. Remember to stand still while measuring your heart rate.
6 When you are finished exercising, stop the walking belt and remove the key.
Step onto the foot rails, stop the walking belt and remove the key from the console. The displays will turn off about six minutes after the key is removed.
Note: The display will automatically turn off in order to conserve the batteries any time that the walking belt is stopped and the ON/RESET button is not pressed for six minutes.
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