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Patent Pending Model No. RBEL59041 SER'S ANUAL Serial No. Serial Number Decal (on top of the frame) UESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guarantee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory.
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MPORTANT RECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the elliptical exerciser. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before Always hold the handlebar or the upper body using the elliptical exerciser. arms when using the elliptical exerciser.
EFORE EGIN Congratulations for selecting the new REEBOK ® tions after reading this manual, please call our 545 elliptical exerciser. The RL 545 elliptical exerciser Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-877-994- is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet 4999, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.
SSEMBLY Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included tools, assembly requires an adjustable wrench and a rubber mallet See the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly.
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2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (24) to the rear of the Frame (1) with four M8 x 25mm Patch Screws (73). 3. Remove the four M10 Nylon Locknuts (85) and the four M10 Split Washers (87) from the welded bolts near the front of the Frame (1).
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5. While another person holds the Handlebar (4) near the Upright (2), feed the Pulse Sensor Wire (14) into the Upright and out of the indicated hole in the Console Bracket (3). Attach the Handlebar to the Upright with two M6 x 13mm Shoulder Screws (93) and two M6 Split Washers (72).
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9. Insert the Pivot Axle (21) into the Upright (2), and center the Pivot Axle. Apply a generous amount of the included grease to both ends of the Pivot Axle and to the flat side of an Upright Bushing (20). Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (5), which is marked with a decal.
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12. Set the Left Pedal Arm (33) on the left Pedal Cushion (74), and hold the end of the Left Pedal Arm inside of the bracket on the Left Pedal Leg (28). Hold a Plastic Pedal Arm Spacer (65) between the Left Pedal Leg (28) and the Left Pedal Arm (33).
LLIPTICAL XERCISER PERATION HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL CUSHIONS EXERCISER The feel of the To mount the pedals is affect- Pedal elliptical exer- ed by the posi- ciser, hold the tions of the Handlebar handlebar and pedal cushions.
Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove the plastic. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE ing a personal trainer in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the elliptical exerciser to The advanced console offers a selection of features your home stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and...
The upper HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE display—The upper display will show the elapsed Begin pedaling to activate the console. time and the total number of revolu- To activate the console, begin pedaling or push tions you have ped- any button on the console.
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Note: If you continue to hold the pulse sensor, the Measure your heart rate if desired. lower display will show your heart rate for up to 30 seconds. The display will then show your heart You can measure your heart rate using either rate along with the other modes.
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The program will continue until the resistance set- HOW TO USE PRESET PROGRAMS ting for the last segment is shown in the Current Segment column of the matrix and no time remains in the program. Begin pedaling to activate the console. Note: During the program, you can override the See step 1 on page 12.
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Enter your age. HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS When heart rate Heart rate program 1 is designed to keep your heart program 1 is rate between 60% and 85% of your estimated maxi- selected, you must mum heart rate while you exercise. Note: Your maxi- enter your age.
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Begin pedaling. The pace guide will help you to Each heart rate program is divided into 30 one- maintain a con- minute segments. One target heart rate is pro- stant pace during grammed for each segment. Note: The same tar- the program.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CDs, the elliptical exerciser must be stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR B. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, cable into the adapter. Plug the adapter into an see instruction A below.
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your workout. Simply follow your personal trainer’s HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO instructions. PROGRAMS The program will function in almost the same way as a preset program (see steps 3 and 4 on page To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the elliptical 14).
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Return to the elliptical exerciser and begin HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM pedaling. OUR WEB SITE When the on-screen countdown ends, the pro- gram will begin. The program will function in Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play almost the same way as a preset program (see iFIT.com programs directly from the internet.
AINTENANCE AND ROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser regularly. The elliptical exerciser can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. To prevent damage to If the elliptical exer- the console, keep liquids away from the console and ciser does not sit Leveling keep the console out of direct sunlight.
XERCISE UIDELINES Fat Burning WARNING: To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relative- ly low intensity level for a sustained period of time. • Before beginning this or any exercise pro- During the first few minutes of exercise, your body gram, consult your physician.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown below. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible.
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