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OPERATION &
EXERCISE
TECHNIQUE
Read this manual
thoroughly before
beginning your
first exercise
session.
_SET UP MODE
You can use the J550 Set Up
program to custo^nize the
features of your treadmill.
To enter the Set Up Mode,
follow these instructions:
1
Before pressing ENTER
to confirm your weight
(Sec "Begin Walking"
Step
6y
page 11), press
and hold the STOP
button while pressing the
SCAN/SELECT
buttons.
2
Press SCAN/SELECT to
see the various set up
parameters:
— Audio On (AUDI) or
Audio Off (AUDO).
—
Pause timC'-out duration,
1-5 minutes, (to 1, to 2,
to 3, to 4, or to 5
minutes).
3
Press the SET/ADJUST,
(A. or ▼) buttons to
toggle the different
selections within each
parameter.
4
Press the ENTER
button when you have set
each parameter to your
desired setting.
USING THE TREADMILL_
_VERIFY......
Verify that all components and fasteners are sufficiently tight¬
ened and secure.
""^"2
FAMILIARIZE..
..
Familiarize yourself with the different switches, buttons, and
Electronic display.
. TURN POWER ON...
Plug the unit in and turn the power switch on. The switch is
located at the lower right front of the treadmill, (FIG. 1 0, pg.
7).
.INSERT SAFETY TETHER KEY
_
Insert the safety tether key (yellow), into the computer base.
Attach the clip on the other end of the cord to your shirt, in a
place where it is nor in your way when using the treadmill. The
treadmill cannot be used and the display will not function
completely if the tether key is not properly installed in the
meter base.
^"^"5
ENTER YOUR WEIGHT___
5 A The small light next to WEIGHT will blink and the display
shows the last entered weight.
5B Press the SET/ADJUST, (A or ▼), keys until the value
shown is your weight.
5C Press ENTER to confirm and store.
5D The small light next to SPEED turns on and the display
shows "0.0",
"^^^6
BEGIN WALKING..
NOTE: Always hold onto the handlebars when changing the
treadmill's speed.
6A Stand on the landing rails to the left and right of the
running belt. Do not stand on the running belt,
6B Press the FAST (hare) key once. ITie belt will start moving
at 1.0 m.p.h. (1.5 k.p.h.). Steady yourself by holding onto
the handlebars and carefully stepping onto the moving
belt. Increase speed by pressing the FAST key until the
desired pace is reached. "Fo slow down, press the
SLOW (tortoise) key.
CAUTION: Never step onto the running belt at speeds
greater than 1 m,p*h* (1*5 k*p*h*)* Do not attempt to start
the treadmill while you are standing on the belt.**This is
dangerous and will accelerate wear on your treadmill*
_CHANGING % ELEVATION
__
The % ELEVATION is user controlled by depressing the UP
and DOWN switch on the left handlebar.
7A
Depress and hold the switch forward to increase elevation.
Release the switch when desired elevation is displayed on
the LCD.
NO TE: Actual treadmill elevation will lag behind the % ELEVA TION
readout until elevation is achieved
7B To reduce elevation or return to 0%, depress and hold the
switch back. Release the switch when the desired elevation
is displayed on the LCD.
THE SCANNING FUNCTION_
Pressing the SCAN/SELECT key one time starts scanning
through the different computer functions (current SPEED,
elapsed TIME, DISTANCE traveled, total CALORIES, PACE
minutes per mile/km, and current ELEVATION incline).
Each display is active for 3 seconds.
By pressing the SCAN/
SELECT key again, the SCAN function will stop and the
computer will continue to show the current function in the
display window.
THE PAUSE FEATURE_
1
To pause the treadmill, press the STOP key one time. Do
not remove the tether key. This stops the treadmill and the
elapsed timer. All values are stored temporarily, allowing
you to continue your workout without losing the numeri¬
cal data.
2
When you are ready to resume, press the FAST key. The
treadmill will return to its last .speed and resume the time,
distance and caloric counters.
If you pause a workout at high speed, be careful — the
treadmill will resume by accelerating to that speed.
3
The display will return to the weight entry mode if the
STOP, RESET, or ENTER buttons are pressed after the pause
time expires, or if the STOP button is pressed twice.
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TUNTURJ J550 OWNER'S MANUAL
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