ProForm PCTL93240 user manual Change the incline of the treadmill as desired

Mode Indicator

To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button. The elapsed time will begin to flash in the Time/Distance display.

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 16).

3 Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.

To change the incline of the treadmill, press either of the Incline buttons until the desired incline level is reached.

4 Follow your progress with the three displays.

Time/Distance

display—This display shows the elapsed time and the distance that you have walked or run. The display will change from one number to the

other every few seconds, as shown by the mode indicators. When the Stop button is pressed, the elapsed time will flash.

Fat Calories/Calories/ Pulse display—This display shows the ap- proximate numbers of fat calories and calories you have burned (see FAT

BURNING on page 18). The display will change from one number to the other every few seconds, as shown by the mode indicators. The display will also show your heart rate when you use the pulse sensor (see step 5).

Speed display—This display shows the speed of the walking belt

Note: The console can display speed and dis- tance in either miles or kilometers. To change the unit of measurement,

hold down the Stop button, insert the key into the console, and continue to hold the Stop button for a moment. An “E” for English miles or an “M” for metric kilometers will appear in the Fat Calories/Calories/Pulse display. Press the Speed increase button to change the unit of measure- ment. When the desired unit of measurement is selected, remove the key and then reinsert it.

To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re- move the key, and then reinsert the key.

5 Measure your heart rate if desired.

To measure your heart rate, stand on the foot rails and place your thumb

on the pulse sen- sor. Do not press

too hard, or the circulation in your thumb will be re- stricted and your pulse will not be detected. After a

few seconds, the heart-shaped indicator in the Fat Calories/Calories/ Pulse display will begin to flash, one or two dashes (– –) will appear, and then your heart rate will be shown. Hold your thumb on the pulse sensor for about 15 seconds for the most ac- curate 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 pulse sensor for a few seconds. Then, place your thumb on the pulse sensor as de- scribed above. Remember to stand still while mea- suring your heart rate.

6 Whenkey. you are finished exercising, remove the

Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and remove the key from the console. Keep the key in a secure place. Move the reset/off circuit breaker to the off position and unplug the power cord.

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