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The unique headband-style pulse sensor is specially
designed for greater accuracy, comfort, and durability.
To get the best performance from the pulse sen-
sor, please read the following instructions.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADBAND
For the pulse sensor to function properly, the head-
band should fit snugly around your head, without being
uncomfortable.
To adjust the
headband, in-
sert the adjust-
ment tab
through one of
the holes in
the headband.
Note: Each
time you ex-
ercise, the
headband may expand slightly during the first few
minutes of use. It may be necessary to readjust the
headband periodically.
HOW TO PUT ON THE PULSE SENSOR
Rub your forehead briefly to stimulate circulation. Put
on the headband as shown below, with the sensor win-
dow centred on your forehead. Make sure that there is
no hair between the sensor window and your forehead.
Attach the clothes clip to your collar. The clothes clip
will reduce the movement of the pulse sensor wire,
helping to ensure accurate pulse readings.
IMPORTANT: To avoid static build-up that may
damage the console, wear the pulse sensor only
whilst you are on the treadmill.
GUIDELINES FOR ACCURATE PULSE READINGS
The instructions on page 12 explain how the pulse
sensor is used with the console (see PULSE
DISPLAY). For the best results, remember the follow-
ing important guidelines:
1. Before putting on the headband, rub your forehead
briefly to stimulate circulation.
2. Make sure that the headband fits snugly, without
being uncomfortable. If the headband is too loose or
too tight, your pulse may not be detected.
3. The headband must be worn with the sensor win-
dow centred on your forehead. Make sure that there
is no hair between the sensor window and your
forehead. Make-up applied to the forehead may in-
terfere with pulse readings. Note: If the pulse sensor
does not detect your pulse when the sensor window
is centred on your forehead, try positioning the sen-
sor window above your right or left eyebrow.
Depending on the shape of your forehead, it may be
easier to detect your pulse from a different position.
4. Make sure that the pulse sensor wire is fully
plugged into the jack on the console.
5. Because your pulse constantly changes, the pulse
sensor will sample your pulse every few seconds.
When you first put on the pulse sensor, it may take
up to ten seconds for an accurate pulse to be shown.
6. Avoid excessive head movement during exercise.
7. The sensor window should be cleaned weekly when
the treadmill is used regularly. Moisten a cotton swab
with water, and carefully wipe the sensor window.
HOW TO SOLVE COMMON PULSE PROBLEMS
1. If you are wearing the pulse sensor and the NO
PULSE DETECTED indicator lights, refer to guide-
lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above.
2. If the pulse shown in the PULSE display seems ex-
cessively high or low, refer to guideline 5.
3. If error code ÒE5Ó appears in the PULSE display,
refer to guidelines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
4. If the letters ÒPLSÓ appear in the PULSE display,
refer to guidelines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
CLEANING THE PULSE SENSOR AND HEADBAND
Remove the headband from the pulse sensor. Wipe
the pulse sensor with a damp cloth;
never immerse
the pulse sensor in water.
Hand wash the headband
in mild detergent, gently wring it out, and let it air dry.
Headband
Sensor
Window
Wire
Clothes
Clip
Adjustment
Tab
Headband
HOW TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the
program.
When the START/
PAUSE button is
pressed, the TIME dis-
play will begin counting
up. The CALORIES dis-
play will show ÒL 1Ó (level
1), indicating that the first
4-minute period of the FITNESS TEST program has
begun. The incline of the treadmill will automatically
adjust to 3.0%, and the walking belt will begin to
move at 1.5 mph (2.5 kph). Hold the handrails and
carefully begin walking.
When the TIME display reaches 4 minutes, the
CALORIES display will show ÒL 2,Ó indicating that
the second 4-minute period has begun. The incline
will increase to 4%, and the speed will increase to
2.5 mph (4.2 kph). At the beginning of each 4-minute
period, the speed and/or incline of the treadmill will
automatically increase. The FITNESS TEST will con-
tinue in this manner
until your pulse reaches 70% of
your maximum heart rate, and the current 4-minute
period is completed. The FITNESS TEST will then
be completed, regardless of how many periods re-
main.
When the FITNESS
TEST program is com-
pleted, the letter ÒCÓ will
be shown in the CALO-
RIES display, indicating
that the cool-down period
has begun. The TIME display will count down from 2
minutes. When the cool-down period is completed,
the walking belt will slow to a stop, and your fitness
level will be shown in the TIME display. There are
ten fitness levelsÑfitness level 10 (FL:10) is the
highest. Remember, the FITNESS TEST is intended
only to indicate your relative fitness level.
Note: The SPEED and
INCLINE buttons will not
respond whilst the FIT-
NESS TEST program is
selected. If your pulse is
not detected during the
program, the NO PULSE
DETECTED indicator will light and the letters ÒPLSÓ
will flash in the PULSE display. If your pulse is not
detected during the last thirty seconds of any 4-
minute period (after 4 minutes, after 8 minutes, etc.),
the walking belt will slow to a stop, the FITNESS
TEST will end, and the TIME display will show a fit-
ness level of 0 (FL:00). (See GUIDELINES FOR
ACCURATE PULSE READINGS on page 8.) The
FITNESS TEST program cannot be stopped tem-
porarily and then restarted. However, the program
can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP
button. The TIME display will then show an esti-
mated fitness level. If the STOP button is pressed a
second time, the MANUAL mode will be selected.
When you are finished exercising, stop the walk-
ing belt and remove the key.
Step onto the foot rails, stop the walking belt, and re-
move the key from the console. Store the key in a
secure place. In addition, move the on/off switch to
the ÒoffÓ position. (See the drawing near the bottom
of page 10.)
HOW TO USE THE UPPER BODY ARMS
As you exercise on the treadmill, you can hold either
the handrails or the upper body arms. The upper body
arms are designed to exercise your arms, shoulders,
and back for a total body workout. Hold one upper body
arm with each hand, and move the arms forward and
back as you walk on the treadmill.
To vary the inten-
sity of your upper
body exercise, the
resistance of the
upper body arms
can be adjusted.
To increase the
resistance, turn
the resistance
knobs clockwise;
to decrease the
resistance, turn
the knobs counter-
clockwise.
HOW TO SELECT THE INFORMATION MODE
The console features an information mode that keeps
track of the total time and distance accumulated on the
treadmill.
To access the information mode, hold down the STOP
button whilst inserting the key into the console. The
TIME display will show the total time accumulated on
the treadmill, in hours. The DISTANCE/INCLINE display
will show the total distance, in miles (if the total distance
exceeds 999, the thousands and ten thousands digits
will be shown in the PULSE display). Note: The SPEED
display will show an ÒEÓ (for English systemÑmiles) or
ÒMÓ (for Metric systemÑkilometres) (see SPEED DIS-
PLAY on page 12).
To exit the information mode, remove the key.
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TIME
ance
F
itness
L
evel
PULSE
CALORIES
No Pulse
Detected
Upper Body
Arms
Resistance
Knobs
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