Bowflex Max Trainer M3i Assembly And Owner's Manual page 23

To get yourself oriented with the process, begin with the Shifter set to 4. If this setting does not allow enough Pedal
travel at a casual stepping pace, adjust the Shifter toward the 1 setting until you are comfortable with the amount
of travel. If you find that the Pedals move too much and you are not able to increase the stepping pace, adjust
the Shifter setting toward the 8 setting, allowing less Pedal movement. The Pedals should be set so they displace
enough to absorb the impact of your motion at your desired stepping pace.
Note: "Bottomed out" is when the User is unable to start a workout because the Pedals will not move. If this
occurs, safely grasp the Static Handlebars and apply your weight to the heel of the higher foot. While still
grasping the Static Handlebar, lean back slightly applying more weight onto the heel. Once the Pedals
begin to move, resume your intended workout.
It may be helpful to note the Shifter setting for future reference when there are multiple users of the machine.
Remote Heart Rate Monitor
Monitoring your Heart Rate is one of the best procedures to control the intensity of your exercise. The Console can read telemetry Heart Rate (HR)
signals from a Heart Rate Chest Strap Transmitter that operates in the 4.5kHz - 5.5kHz range.
Note: The heart rate chest strap must be an uncoded heart rate strap from Polar Electro or an uncoded POLAR
POLAR heart rate straps such as POLAR
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If you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, consult your doctor before using a wireless chest strap or other telemetric heart
rate monitor.
The heart rate displayed on the console is an approximation and should be used for reference only.
Chest Strap
Using the heart rate transmitter chest strap lets you monitor your heart rate at any time during your workout.
Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath,
or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the machine's computer for
reference purposes only.
To put on your chest strap:
1. A djust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably against your skin. Secure the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and
buckle it.
2. Lift the transmitter off your chest and moisten the two Grooved Electrode Areas on the back.
3. C heck that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin.
The transmitter will send your heart rate to the machine's receiver and display your estimated Beats Per Minute (BPM).
Always remove the transmitter before you clean the chest strap. Clean the chest strap regularly with mild soap and water, and thoroughly dry it.
Residual sweat and moisture may keep the transmitter active and drain the battery in the transmitter. Dry and wipe clean the transmitter after each
use.
Note: Do not use abrasives or chemicals such as steel wool or alcohol when you clean the chest strap, as they can damage the electrodes
permanently.
If the Console does not display a heart rate value, the transmitter may be at fault. Check that the textured contact areas on the chest strap are
making contact with your skin. You may need to lightly wet the contact areas. If no signal appears or you need further assistance, contact your local
distributor.
OwnCode chest straps will not work with this equipment.)
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