ProForm 520 Owner's Manual page 8

DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE
The heart of the treadmill is the sophisticated console. The console features a safety key-operated power switch,
electronic speed and incline controls and six independent LED displays to give you continuous exercise feed-
back. Please read these instructions carefully before operating the console. Note: If there is a sheet of pro-
tective plastic on the face of the console, peel it off before operating the console.
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TURNING ON THE POWER
If the safety key is in the console, remove it. Make sure that the on/off switch located
near the power cord is in the ON position (see the drawing at the right). Plug in the
power cord (see PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD on pages 6 and 7). All displays
and indicators on the console will flash three times.
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Position
Step onto the foot rails of the treadmill. Locate the clip attached by a cord to the safety key, and slide the clip onto
the waistband of your clothing.
A WARNING:
_1_ DO not stand on the walking belt when turning the power on. Always wear the
clip when operating the treadmill.
Insert the safety key into the console. The six LED displays will light. Note: If the safety key was in the console
when the power cord was plugged in, a "PO" will appear in the speed display. If this occurs, remove the safety
key, wait for ten seconds and then reinsert it.
SPEED CONTROL
When the power is turned on, the walking belt will be stationary. The speed of the walking belt can be controlled
by pressing the SPEED buttons. Each time the SPEED increase button is pressed, the speed will increase by 0.1
mile per hour, beginning at 0.5 miles per hour. Each time the SPEED decrease button is pressed, the speed will
decrease by 0.1 mile per hour. The buttons can be held down to change the speed rapidly. The speed can be set
at a minimum of 0.5 miles per hour, up to a maximum of 10 miles per hour, in increments of 0.1 mile per hour.
WARNING:
After the SPEED buttons are pressed, it will take a few seconds for the walking
belt to reach the selected speed. Adjust the speed gradually until you are familiar with the operation of
the treadmill.
Press the SPEED increase button until the walking belt begins to move at slow speed. Hold the handrail, step
carefully onto the walking belt and begin exercising. Change the speed as desired by pressing the SPEED but-
tons. To stop the walk!ng belt. hold down the SPEED decrease button, The walking belt can be stopped quickly, if
desired, by pressing the STOP bar.