How To Operate The Exercise Cycle - Pro-Form 985 C User Manual

HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT POST
For effective exer-
cise, the seat
should be at the
proper height. As
Seat
you pedal, there
should be a slight
bend in your knees
Knob
when the pedals Seat
Post
are in the lowest
position. To adjust
the height of the
seat, first turn the
indicated knob counterclockwise two or three turns to
loosen it (if the knob is not loosened enough, it may
scratch the seat post). Next, pull the knob, slide the
seat post to the desired height, and then release the
knob. Move the seat post up and down slightly until
the pin on the knob snaps into one of the holes in
the seat post. Then, turn the knob clockwise until it is
tight.
HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT
The seat can be
adjusted to the
position that is the
most comfortable
Seat
for you. Before
adjusting the seat,
dismount the
Knob
exercise cycle; do
Seat
not adjust the
Bracket
seat whilst you
are sitting on it. To
adjust the seat, first
turn the indicated knob counterclockwise two or three
turns to loosen it (if the knob is not loosened enough, it
may scratch the seat bracket). Next, pull the knob,
slide the seat to the desired position, and then release
the knob. Move the seat bracket forward and back-
ward slightly until the pin on the knob snaps into
one of the holes in the seat bracket. Then, turn the
knob clockwise until it is tight.
HOW TO ADJUST THE UPRIGHT
The upright can be
adjusted to the
height that is the
most comfortable for
you. To adjust the
upright, first turn the
indicated knob
Upright
counterclockwise
two or three turns to
loosen it (if the knob
is not loosened
enough, it may
scratch the upright). Knob
Next, pull the knob,
slide the upright to
the desired height,
and then release
the knob. Move the upright up and down slightly
until the pin on the knob snaps into one of the
holes in the upright. Then, turn the knob clockwise
until it is tight.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To adjust the pedal
straps, first pull the
ends of the straps
off the tabs on the
Pedal
pedals. Adjust the
Strap
straps to the
desired position,
and press the ends
Tab
of the straps back
onto the tabs.
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will show your actual pedaling pace.) As the right
indicator changes in height during the program,
simply adjust your pace so that both indicators
are at the same height. If your pace is slower
than the current target pace, the increase arrow
will appear in the display to prompt you to
increase your pace; if your pace is faster than the
target pace, the decrease arrow will appear.
Important: The target pace settings for the
program are intended only to provide a goal.
Your actual pace may be slower than the tar-
get pace settings, especially during the first
few months of your exercise program. Make
sure to pedal at a pace that is comfortable for
you.
During the program, the display will show the
time remaining in the program. If you continue
pedalling after the program is completed, the dis-
play will continue to show your exercise feedback.
Follow your progress with the feedback modes.
4
See step 4 on page 11.
Measure your heart rate if desired.
5
See step 5 on page 11.
When you are finished exercising, the console
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will automatically turn off after a few minutes.
See step 6 on page 12.
THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
The optional chest pulse sensor provides hands-free
operation and continuously monitors your heart rate
during your workouts. To purchase the optional
chest pulse sensor, call 08457 089 009.
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