HOW TO USE THE HAND PULSE SENSOR
The convenient hand pulse sensor allows you to measure your heart rate before you begin exercising, during your workout, and again when you finish.
To use the hand pulse sensor, the console must be turned on (see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9). In addition, the walking belt must be moving or the TIME display must be flashing (see step 5 on page 10).
To measure
your heart rate, stand on the foot rails and
place your hands on the
metal contacts as shown. Your palms must be resting on the upper contacts,
and your fingers must be touching the lower contacts. Avoid moving your hands. After about 5 to 60 seconds, your heart rate will be shown in the PULSE display. (Due to physical differences between users, the time will vary from user to user.) Note: The CHEST PULSE indicator next to the PULSE display will light only when the optional chest pulse sensor is used.
HAND PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING
•Stand on the foot rails and avoid moving your hands while measuring your heart rate. Excessive movement may interfere with heart rate readings. If the hand pulse sensor is not used correctly, your heart rate will not be shown.
•Do not hold the metal contacts too tightly; doing so may interfere with heart rate readings.
•Continue to hold the contacts for about 5 to 60 sec- onds for the most accurate heart rate reading. (Due to physical differences between users, the time will vary from user to user.)
•For optimal performance of the hand pulse sensor, keep the metal contacts clean. The contacts can be cleaned with a soft
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