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A TYPICAL
EXERCISE SESSION
Whenever you exercise on the Re¬
cumbent Cycle, you should follow
these procedures:
1. Adjust the length of the seat rail.
Loosen the spring loaded adjust¬
ment pin. Lift the adjustment pin
and choose one of the 10 adjust¬
ment holes In the seat rail.
Tighten the locking pin. The
length of the rail should allow your
knee to be slightly bent (not com¬
pletely straight) when your leg is
extended.
NOTE: Do not sit on the cycle when
adjusting the length of the seat rail,
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. Place one foot in each of the ped¬
als and adjust the pedal straps to
the desired tightness.
Fit the pedal strap over the se¬
lected securing tab on the pedal
and pull down firmly on the pedal
strap. The pedal straps should be
adjusted so that it is easy to slip
your feet in and out of the pedals.
To release the pedal strap, puli up
and out on the strap. The strap
should snap easily over the secur¬
ing tab.
3. Select the desired functions on
the electronics module.
FOR EXAMPLE:
A. Press the ON/OFF key to turn
the electronics module on.
Press the MODE key until the
arrow in the LCD window
points to the time mode.
B. Press the SET key to set the
amount of time you want to ex¬
ercise (from 0 to 99 minutes).
Each time you press the SET
key, the timer will advance 1
minute.
C. Press the MODE key to select
pulse set mode.
D. Press the SET key to advance
the desired upper limit pulse
rate 1 beat per minute (from 50
to 200 bpm).
E.
Plug the pulse monitor into the
side of the electronics module.
F. Rub your earlobe at least 15
times, then clip the sensor to
your earlobe. To maintain an
accurate reading, secure the
sensor cable to your clothing
with the cable clip.
G. Press the PULSE key. When
you press this key, the elec¬
tronics module begins to track
your heart rate, A tone will
sound whenever your heart
rate exceeds the preset pulse.
NOTE: This type of pulse measure¬
ment does not work well for certain
individuals. Poor circulation or
greater than average fatty tissue
may result in erratic measurements.
H. Press the STOP/START key.
When you press this key the
electronics module begins to
track speed, time and dis¬
tance. A tone will sound when
the preset time reaches zero.
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Hold down the MODE key for
two seconds to scan speed,
time, distance, and pulse in
sequence in the LCD window.
4. Begin pedaling and adjust the
tension of your cycling to the de¬
sired resistance.
Turn the tension control knob
clockwise to increase the resist¬
ance and counterclockwise to de¬
crease the resistance,
5. Slow your cycling to bring your
heart rate down to normal at the
end of each exercise session.
Storage
To avoid damage to the cycle, be
sure to keep it in a cool, dry location
that is free of dust. Do not use the
cycle in a location that is damp as
this may cause the flywheel to rust.
Transportation
The cycle can be moved easily by
lifting the back of the seat until the
entire weight of the machine rests on
the front wheels. Roll to the desired
location.
Adjusting the Seat Length
The seat rail length should allow
the knee to be slightly bent when the
leg is extended while pedaling. To
change the seat length, lift the ad¬
justment pin and choose one of the
10
adjustment holes in the seat rail.
Tighten the locking pin.
NOTE: Do not sit on the cycle when
adjusting the seat rail.
Adjusting the Pedal Straps
The pedal straps should be ad¬
justed so that it is easy to slip your
feet in and out of the pedals. To re¬
lease the pedal strap, pull up and out
on the strap. The strap should snap
easily over the securing tab.
Place one foot in each of the ped¬
als to adjust the pedal straps to the
desired tightness. Fit the pedal strap
over the selected securing tab on the
pedal and puli down firmly on the
pedal strap.
Adjusting the Resistance
Adjust the pedaling resistance by
turning the tension control knob on
the front frame clockwise to increase
the resistance or counterclockwise
to reduce the resistance.
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