Schwinn 420, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Nautilus Bowflex Schwinn Fitness StairMaster Universal Nautilus Institute Owner s Manual 420 Elliptical Trainer 001 7232 060208B ...

Page 2: ...t Whether you are just getting started in an exercise program or are already in good shape the Schwinn elliptical is designed to be an efficient easy and fun way to achieve an enhanced level of fitness You can pedal your way to a slimmer and healthier body The on board digital computer enables you to accurately monitor your progress by tracking time speed distance and approximate Calories burned T...

Page 3: ...rnings 5 Safety Warning Labels 6 Features 7 Operations Operation 8 The Schwinn 420 Console 10 Programs and Instructions 13 Maintenance 19 Leveling the Elliptical Trainer 19 Moving the Elliptical Trainer 19 Troubleshooting 20 Contacts 23 Owner s Manual 3 ...

Page 4: ...Weight 154 lbs 70 kg Packaged Shipping Weight 165 lbs 75 kg Workout Area 101 L x 66 W 257 cm x 168 cm Power Adaptor Ratings USA Canada 120V 60 Hz input 6V DC 0 5 A output UL listed CSA Certified Class 2 Power Supply Max user weight 300 lbs 136 kg Product Specifications Owner s Manual 4 ...

Page 5: ...er Service for repair information Use only genuine Schwinn replacement parts supplied by Nautilus This exercise machine is for consumer users only Set up and operate this exercise machine on a solid level surface Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry This machine contains moving parts Maximum user weight limit 300 lb 136 kg Do not use if you are over this weight Stabilize the pedals before steppin...

Page 6: ...all warning labels If any warning label is damaged illegible or missing call 1 800 864 1270 for a replacement A General warning label Location on the console mast just below the computer B Serial number Location on the bottom of the main frame B A Owner s Manual 6 ...

Page 7: ...bar heart rate sensor monitors your workouts Small footprint fits machine easily into most spaces of your home Transport wheels provide versatility to move your workouts to another location Features A Swingarm handlebars B Console C Magazine MP3 holder D Contact heart rate CHR sensors E Static handelbar F Water bottle holder G Foot pedals H Rails I Stabilizer bars J AC adaptor and plug K Transport...

Page 8: ... use for approximately 4 minutes Using the Heart Rate HR Sensors Locate the stainless steel HR sensors on the handlebars Place your hands comfortably around the handles so that your hands touch both the top and the bottom of the sensors Do not grip them too tightly or loosely Both hands must make contact with these sensors for the computer to detect a pulse Your pulse rate shows up on the Display ...

Page 9: ...ugh to be detected by the sensors If the HR shown on the Display is erratic during exercise it may be helpful to remove your hands from the handles wipe them and place them back on the handles For information regarding fitness and workout plans please refer to the Nautilus Institute fitness manual at www schwinnfitness com Operation Owner s Manual 9 ...

Page 10: ...this button again to restart the clock and the program where you left off Quickly starts the Manual Program without user variable input The workout ends once you push this button again You cannot go back and resume your workout where you left off See Start and Pause sections for information on pausing and resuming workouts DOWN Decreases resistance level Push this button during the setting mode to...

Page 11: ...ISTANCE LEVEL TOTAL TIME INTERVAL TIME RPM and WATTS DISTANCE and HEART PULSE RATE CALORIES DISTANCE in either English or Metric mode and SPEED Workout Progress Bars Rectangular bars that stack up and visually inform you of the program course profile or resistance levels When in one of the many programs these bars scroll as the program continues LCD Contrast Adjusting the LCD Contrast 1 Push and h...

Page 12: ...ions per minute WATTS Shows the current power you make at a given resistance level One horsepower equals 746 Watts DISTANCE Shows the distance traveled Miles or Kilometers up to a maximum of 99 9 PULSE Shows the current heart rate BPM beats per minute Hold the Heart Rate sensors firmly in your hands for the computer to sense your heart rate The heart rate continues to update as long as your hands ...

Page 13: ... STOP button 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to manually adjust the resistance Pre programmed Workouts The Elliptical Trainer comes with many types of pre programmed training workouts PROFILE Programs These programs automate different resistances and levels of the Elliptical Trainer during a workout Program 1 Manual Profile Program 2 Rolling Profile Program 3 Valley Profile Program 4 Fat Burn Profil...

Page 14: ...ts HEART RATE Program The Heart Rate Program helps you find different Heart Rate goals Each program calculates a different percentage 55 85 incrementing by 10 and tells you what your target heart rate should be for that range The machine adjusts the resistance level for your workout so that you can get the goal SLOW DOWN shows on the Display if your heart rate shows higher than calculated HURRY UP...

Page 15: ... ENTER button to make your workout program 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set your user profile This saves your workout to one of the four user profiles Push ENTER to record selection The first column starts to flash 4 Use the UP DOWN buttons to set your personal exercise profile Push ENTER to record your selection for the first column The default level is Load 1 L1 5 Repeat Step 4 to complete t...

Page 16: ...n to record each selection 4 Make sure both hands firmly hold the heart rate sensors 5 The computer calculates the fat measurement The Display shows HOLD SENSOR to remind you to keep both hands on the sensors 6 RESULTS shows on the Display for 2 seconds when the calculation ends Then FAT PERCENT shows on the Display 7 Use the UP or DOWN buttons to see results for FAT PERCENT BMI and BMR The Consol...

Page 17: ...nsmitter Starting the Recovery Test 1 Push the COOL DOWN button while your heart rate shows on the Display The Display shows HOLD SENSOR 2 Continue holding the heart rate sensors Stop exercising The Display shows 01 00 3 Time counts down to 00 00 on the Display Your heart rate and any changes also show on the Display for the entire minute 4 When the clock reaches 00 00 the computer shows your Reco...

Page 18: ...kg Push the ENTER button to record selection The first segment on the Display flashes 7 To input your name use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a letter and push ENTER to set the letter Your name can take up to 14 segments total Push ENTER for 2 seconds to record your name and exit the USER DATA mode If you do not want your name saved hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds to exit the USER DATA mode...

Page 19: ...thly Examine all bolts and screws Tighten as necessary IMPORTANT Do not use a petroleum based solvent when cleaning It causes damage to the finish on the Elliptical Trainer and Console Avoid getting unwanted moisture on the Console If you have any questions on the correct use or maintenance of this equipment call your authorized distributor or Nautilus Customer Service at 1 800 NAUTILUS 628 8458 O...

Page 20: ...iculties with dried out or calloused hands Use a heart rate monitor conductive cream such as Buh Bump cream to help the contact between your hands and the Sensors Conductive cream is available at large fitness stores medical stores or online a Keep hands centered on the HR Sensors Your hands must be kept still while keeping equal pressure to each Sensor b Check the HR wire plug on the back of the ...

Page 21: ...hooting assistance Follow the Solutions steps to make sure you have no problems with wires and their connections Call Customer Service if problems continue or you have other issues Solutions a Examine the console mast wire for damage All wires should be intact Contact Customer Service if you find any damage b Examine console mast wire connections at the Console and the base of Console Mast Make su...

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Page 23: ...rs in your area please call or fax one of the following numbers INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE Nautilus International S A Rue Jean Prouvé 1762 Givisiez Switzerland Tel 41 26 460 77 77 Fax 41 26 460 77 70 E mail technics nautilus com GERMANY and AUSTRIA Nautilus Deutschland GmbH Albin Köbis Str 4 51147 Köln Tel 49 02203 2020 0 Fax 49 02203 2020 45 45 ITALY Nautilus Italy S r l Via della Mercanzia 1...

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