NordicTrack None user manual Pulse Sensor, If there are sheets, Clear plastic on

Pulse/% Max—When you use the handgrip pulse sen- sor or a Polar®-compatible chest pulse sensor (not in- cluded), this section of the main display will show your

heart rate. When a HEART RATE program is selected, the display will show your heart rate and the corre- sponding percentage of your age-predicted maximum heart rate (see step 7 on page 22 for an explanation of your age-predicted maximum heart rate). The display will change from one number to the other every few seconds. Note: The display will only show the percent- age of your age-predicted maximum heart rate if you have entered your age.

Speed—The right end of the main display will show the speed of the walking belt, in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.

THE PULSE SENSOR

If there are sheets of	Contacts
clear plastic on the
metal contacts on the
pulse sensor, peel off
the plastic. To mea-
sure your heart rate,
stand on the foot rails
and hold the contacts
with both hands; your
palms must be resting on the upper contacts, and your
fingers must be touching the lower contacts. Avoid
moving your hands. When your pulse is detected, the
PULSE indicator above the main display will begin to
flash, and then your heart rate will be shown. For the
most accurate heart rate reading, hold the contacts for
at least 15 seconds without moving your hands.

If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your hands are positioned as described. Be careful not to move your hands excessively or to squeeze the con- tacts too tightly. For optimal performance, clean the contacts using a soft cloth; never use alcohol, abra- sives, or chemicals.

CAUTION: Before operating the co sole, read the following precautions.

• Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- ing on the power.

• Always wear the clip (see the drawing on page 17) while operating the INCLINE TRAINER.

• Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed.

• The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is in- tended only as an exercise aid in determin- ing heart rate trends in general.

• If you have heart problems, or if you are over 60 years of age and have been inactive, do not use the HEART RATE or FITNESS TEST programs. If you are taking medication regu- larly, consult your physician to find whether the medication will affect your exercise heart rate.

• To reduce the possibility of electric shock, keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids on the console and place only a sealed water bottle in the water bottle holder.

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