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Summary of Contents for Bushnell 950
- Page 1 Elliptical Trainer OWNER’S MANUAL AXIMUM FFECTIVENESS AFETY LEASE ’ WNER ANUAL EFORE SING 950 E ALANCE LLIPTICAL RAINER...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............2 Unit Warning Labels ................3 Specifications & Parts ...............3 Introduction ..................4 Assembly Instructions..............5-9 Getting Started ................10 Using Your New Elliptical Trainer ..........10-11 Heart Rate Chest Strap & Receiver ..........12 Operating the Computer ............13-16 FAQ ....................17 Exercise Guidelines .................18 Knowing the Basics..............18 A Complete Exercise Program..........18-19... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this machine. CAUTION: Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment, should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician. No specific health claims are made or implied as they relate to the equipment. -
Page 4: Unit Warning Labels
UNIT WARNING LABELS Important: See below for placement of the following warning labels on your unit. WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. -
Page 5: Introduction
5) Part Order Number and Description contact us by email or on our web site, with any comments or questions you may have. New Balance Fitness Equipment – 950 Elliptical Trainer Customer Service Department 1400 Raff Road SW, Canton OH 44750-0001 1-800-292-5009, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Eastern Standard Time email: customersupport@newbalancefitness.com... -
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Occasionally our products contain components that are pre-lubricated at the factory. We recommend that you protect flooring, or anything else the parts may contact, with newspaper or cloth. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING. NOTE: All location references, such as vertical front, rear, left or right, made in these column cover... - Page 7 STEP 1 – Main Frame Assembly right front foot tube a) Remove (4) Allen Bolts, (4) Washers, M8 x 15mm (2) Nylon Nuts and (2) Nut Caps from allen bolt Main Frame, see Figure 1. M8 washer b) Position Left and Right Roller Tubes behind Main Frame with Roller Tracks stabilizer on top and rear Allen Bolts facing...
- Page 8 STEP 3 – Vertical Column Installation vertical a) Remove (1) Phillips Screw from front of Vertical column Column. Slide the Vertical Column Cover onto Vertical Column with the screw hole facing away from the unit, see Figure 3. M4 x 16mm phillips screw b) Connect Computer Wire and Computer vertical column...
- Page 9 STEP 5 – Swing Arm Installation vertical column a) Remove (2) Washers and (1) Nylon Nut from left swing arm Left Vertical Column Arm. M10 large washer b) Slide Left Swing Arm onto Left Vertical Column pulse sensor bushing cap extension wire Arm with Pulse Sensor Wire to the inside, see Figure 5.
- Page 10 STEP 8 – Water Bottle and Holder Installation a) Remove (2) Phillips Screws from Vertical Column, water bottle see Figure 8. b) Align Water Bottle Holder on Vertical Column M4 x 16mm phillips screw and re-install (2) Phillips Screws and tighten. water bottle holder vertical column...
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Page 11: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Once your elliptical trainer is assembled, make sure that your workout space has a solid, level surface with plenty of space around it. We recommend placing a mat under your unit to protect your flooring. Before you begin your first workout on the elliptical trainer, practice getting on and off your trainer a few times until you are comfortable with this movement. -
Page 12: Changing Foot Positions
CHANGING FOOT POSITIONS The generously sized foot platforms provide workout stability and allows you to vary your foot position for maximum comfort. Position your feet on the platforms so that you do not have to lean forward while performing the exercise. USING THE HANDLEBARS Your elliptical trainer comes with both swing arms and stationary handlebars. -
Page 13: Heart Rate Chest Strap & Receiver
HEART RATE CHEST STRAP AND RECEIVER receiver wireless chest strap Your trainer comes with a Wireless Heart Rate Chest Strap. Wearing the Chest Strap during exercise will allow you to have a Heart Rate reading regardless of hand placement. The receiver that plugs into the Computer (next to the book holder) is the Heart Rate Receiver. -
Page 14: Operating The Computer
OPERATING THE COMPUTER WARNING The batteries must be installed as instructed on page 7. Do not carry batteries loosely, such as in a purse or pocket. The batteries may explode or leak and cause injury if installed improperly, misused, disposed of in a fire or recharged. - Page 15 Programs 1 - 6 (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6) DISTANCE: Total miles or kilometers traveled during the workout are tracked and counted in increments of 0.1, from 0.1 to 99.9. Select miles or PROGRAM 1 MANUAL kilometers with the switch located on the back of the Computer.
- Page 16 Programs 1 - 6 (Continued) 1) Start pedaling. Press and hold the RESET button for approximately (2) seconds to clear all data. 1) Start pedaling. Press and hold the RESET button 2) Use the ▲ UP and ▼ DOWN buttons to enter for approximately (2) seconds to clear all data.
- Page 17 Charging The Batteries FITNESS TEST SCORES WOMEN Although the unit is self powered, the Computer FAIR AVERAGE GOOD HIGH operates during exercise only. When exercise stops, 20-29 <24 24-30 31-37 38-48 >49 the Computer turns off and clears all data 30-39 <20 20-27...
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Page 18: Faq
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Is there any danger to the unit if I charge the Q. When I enter Program 8 (P8) and conduct Computer for more than 4 hours, or if I leave the the Fitness Test, I note that my score is not charger plugged in indefinitely? anywhere within the reference table. -
Page 19: Exercise Guidelines
EXERCISE GUIDELINES IMPORTANT Please review this section before you begin exercising. KNOWING THE BASICS IMPORTANT: Physical fitness is most easily understood by If you are over 35 and have been inactive examining its components, or "parts". for several years, you should consult your There is widespread agreement that these physician, who may or may not recommend a five components comprise the basics of... -
Page 20: Aerobic Exercise: How Much? How Often
described previously. Each workout should begin a certain degree on your age, and is determined with a warm up and end with a cool down. As a by measuring your heart rate in beats per minute. general rule, space your workouts throughout the Refer to the “Measuring Your Heart Rate”... -
Page 21: Clothing
individual would need to keep their heart rate CLOTHING at or above 126 beats per minute to get a All exercise clothing should be loose-fitting to cardiovascular effect. Note: Although 70% was permit freedom of movement, and should make used in this example, the heart rate range needed the wearer feel comfortable and self-assured. -
Page 22: Heart Rate Target Zone Chart
HEART RATE TARGET ZONE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS TABLE 1 Heart Rate (Beats/ Min) Maximum Attainable Heart Rate Target Zone Target Zone AGE (YRS) TABLE 2 Exercise Warm Up THR% Cool Down Total Sessions Total Time Week Period Minutes Period Time Per Wk. -
Page 23: Warm Up & Cool Down Stretches
WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range of motion, like elliptical striding. 10 to 12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. - Page 24 4. Back Stretch Stand with your legs shoulder length apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend forward from your waist with your arms extending loosely in front of your body. Gently bend from the waist flexing your body as far forward as it will go. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
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Page 25: Care & Storage Of Your Elliptical Trainer
CARE & STORAGE OF ELLIPTICAL TRAINER Care For Your Unit Instructions For Moving Your Unit Your elliptical trainer has been carefully designed Your elliptical trainer is portable. If you need to to require minimum maintenance. However, we change the location of your unit, please follow recommend the following to keep your unit the steps below. -
Page 26: Workout Progress Charts
WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS Use the charts below and on the following pages to keep track of your progress over time. Before writing on them, make as many copies as you think you’ll need. We suggest you keep these in a notebook. You Measuring Sites will find it both informative and motivational to look Waist... -
Page 27: Exercise Data Charts
EXERCISE DATA CHARTS Update once a week Week Week # Of Total # Of Total (Date) (Date) Workouts Workout Time Workouts Workout Time ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________... -
Page 28: Replacement Kits
REPLACEMENT KITS LEFT SWING ARM KIT – NB950-K1L RIGHT SWING ARM KIT – NB950-K1R KIT INCLUDES: KIT INCLUDES: PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION Left Swing Arm Right Swing Arm Pulse Sensor w/Wire Pulse Sensor w/Wire M25 x 30mm Washer M25 x 30mm Washer Spacer Spacer... -
Page 29: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Stationary Handlebar (2) Foot Platform (16) Outside Front Foot Tube Cover (11) Stationary Handlebar Plug (37) Non Skid (59) Inside Front Foot Tube Cover (12) Stationary Handlebar Grip (97) M6 x 15mm Phillips Screw (60) M4 x 12mm Phillips Screw (15) End Cap (17) End Cap (17) Vertical Column (5) - Page 30 New Balance Fitness Equipment Dedication to Quality New Balance Fitness Equipment warrants this product to be free from all defects in material and workmanship when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. See Limited Warranty Card for details. If you have any comments or questions contact our Customer Service Department, toll free at 1-800-292-5009, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, EST.
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