Sears 831.28742 Adjustment and Operation, Description of the Monitor Modes, Abdominal Exercise

ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION

Place the CARDIO FORCE on a level surface. Keep the electronic monitor out of direct sunlight, or the dis- play may be damaged. It is recommended that the floor underneath the CARDIO FORCE be covered for protection in case of slight oil leakage.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MONITOR MODES

The CARDIO FORCE features one of the two monitors

shown below. Both monitors have exactly the same modes. The modes are described below:

HOW TO OPERATE THE MONITOR

Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear film on the front of the monitor, remove it before operating the monitor.

1.To turn on the power, press the on/off button or the on/reset button, or simply begin exemising. The entire display will appear for two seconds. The monitor will then be ready for operation.

2. Select one of the five modes:

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Scan mode--When the power is tumed on, the scan mode will be selected automatically. One mode indicator will show that the scan mode has been selected, and a second mode indicatorwill show which mode is currentlydisplayed. The scan mode can also be selected by pressing the mode button.

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Speed, time, distance or calories mode--These

modes can be selected by repeatedly pressing the mode button. The mode indicators will show which

mode has been seJected. (Make sure that the scan mode is not selected.) The modes will be selected in the following order:, speed, time, distance, calories.

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Speed--Displays your speed, in repetitions per minute.

Time--Displays the length of time you have exemised. Note: If you stop exemising for ten seconds or longer, the time mode will pause until you resume.

Distance---Displays the total number of repetitions you have completed, up to 999 or 9,999. The display will then reset to zero and continue counting.

Calodes_Displays the approximate number of Calories you have burned. Note: If the resistance is on the highest or lowest setting, the actual number of Calories you have burned will be slightly higher or lower than the number displayed.

Scan--Displays the speed, time, distance and calories modes, for about 5 seconds each, in a repeating cycle.

3.To reset the display, press the on/off button twice if

you have monitor 1, or the on/reset button if you have monitor 2.

,To turn off the power, press the on/off button if you have monitor 1, or simply wait for four minutes if you have monitor 2. Both monitors have auto-off features, If the pedals are not moved and the monitor buttons are not pressed for about four minutes, the power will turn off automatically.

EXERCISING ON THE CARDIO FORCE

Sit on the seat, place your feet on the pedals and hold the handlebar. To add variety to your exemise, you can place your hands close together or far apart, or hold the handlebar with an overhand or underhand grip.

To begin exercising, pull the handlebar towards your waist while pushing the pedals away with your legs. Return to the starting position. This completes one repetition. Repeat, moving with a smooth, continuous motion. Move through the full range of motion, main- tain a steady pace, and keep your back straight.

ABDOMINAL EXERCISE

To exercise your abdominal muscles, keep your arms

straight and bend back at the waist as you exercise. Remember to keep your back straight.

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