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Speed Control
Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear
plastic on the console, remove it.
CAUTION:
Before operating the
console, read the following precautions.
• Do not stand on the walking belt when turn-
ing on the power.
• Always wear the clip (see the drawing
above) whilst operating the treadmill. When
the key is removed from the console, the
walking belt will stop.
• Adjust the speed in small increments.
• To reduce the possibility of electric shock,
keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids
on the console and use only a sealable
water bottle.
STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION
Before operating the console, make sure that the
power cord is properly plugged in. (See HOW TO
PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7.) In addition,
make sure that batteries are installed in the console.
(See step 5 on page 6.)
Step onto the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip
attached to the key (see the drawing above), and slide
the clip securely onto the waistband of your clothes.
Test the clip by carefully taking a few steps back-
ward until the key is pulled from the console. If the
key is not pulled from the console, adjust the posi-
tion of the clip as needed. Then, remove the key
from the console.
Incline Control
Displays
Display
Mode
Button
Button
Clip
Pulse Sensor
Key
Follow the steps below to operate the console.
Insert the key fully into the power switch.
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Note: Inserting the key will not turn on the dis-
plays. The displays will turn on when the display
button is pressed or when the walking belt is
started. If you just installed batteries, the displays
will already be on.
Reset the console and start the walking belt.
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Move the speed con-
trol to the RESET posi-
tion. Note: Each time
the walking belt is
stopped, the speed
control must be
moved to the RESET position before the walk-
ing belt can be restarted.
Next, slowly move the speed control until the
walking belt begins to move at slow speed.
Carefully step onto the walking belt and begin
exercising. Change the speed of the walking belt
as desired by moving the speed control.
To stop the walking belt, step onto the foot rails
and move the speed control to the RESET position.
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Adjust the incline of the treadmill as desired.
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To change the incline,
press the top or bot-
tom of the incline con-
trol until the desired
incline level is
reached.
Follow your progress with the monitor display.
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The monitor display
offers six modes that
provide instant exercise
feedback:
Speed—This mode shows the speed of the
walking belt, in miles per hour or kilometres per
hour.
Time—This mode shows the length of time you
have exercised. Note: If the walking belt is
stopped for ten seconds or longer, the time
mode will pause.
Distance—This mode shows the distance that
you have walked or run, in miles or kilometers.
Fat Calories—This mode shows the approxi-
mate number of fat calories you have burned.
(See FAT BURNING on page 14.)
Calories—This mode shows the approximate
number of calories you have burned.
Scan—This mode displays the other five
modes, for five seconds each, in a repeating
cycle.
When the power is
turned on, the scan
mode will be selected.
One mode arrow will
appear by the scan
Mode Arrows
symbol and a second
mode arrow will show
which mode is currently displayed.
If desired, the speed,
time, distance, fat
calories, or calories
mode can be individu-
ally selected. Press
the mode button
repeatedly until a mode arrow appears by the
desired mode symbol. Make sure that there is not
a mode arrow by the scan symbol.
To reset the display, press the display
button.
Measure your heart rate, if desired.
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When you are not
Pulse
using the pulse
Sensor
sensor, a "P" will
appear in the
pulse display. To
measure your
heart rate, stand
on the foot rails
and place your thumb on the pulse sensor as
shown. The pulse sensor is pressure activated—
fully press it down. Do not press too hard, or the
circulation in your thumb will be restricted, and
your pulse will not be detected. Next, raise your
thumb slightly until the
heart-shaped indicator
Indicator
in the pulse display
flashes steadily. Hold
your thumb at this level.
After a few seconds,
three dashes will
appear in the display
and your heart rate will be shown. Hold your
thumb on the sensor for another 15 seconds for
the most accurate reading.
If the displayed heart rate appears to be too high
or too low, or if your heart rate is not displayed, lift
your thumb off the sensor and allow the display to
reset. Press down again on the sensor as
described above.
Make sure that your thumb is positioned as shown,
and that you are applying the proper amount of
pressure. Try the sensor several times until you
become familiar with it. Remember to stand still
whilst measuring your pulse.
When you are finished, remove the key.
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Step onto the foot rails, press the stop button, and
adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest
setting. Next, remove the key from the console.
Keep the key in a secure place.
When you are finished using the treadmill, move
the on/off switch near the power cord to the off
position and unplug the power cord.
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