Be sure that the tab locks into place. Batteries Battery Cover Battery Cover Tab . Adjust the speed in small increments. . The training zones marked around the speed control are general guidelines only. See page 14 or more information. . To reduce the possibility of electric shock, keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids on the console and use only a sealable water bottle. STEP BY STEP CONSOLE OPERATION Step onto the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing above), and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothing. Follow the steps below and on page 9 to operate the console. 1 Insert the key fully into the power switch. Note: Inserting the key will not turn on the dis play. The display will turn on when the ON/RESET button is pressed or when the walking belt is started. (If you just installed batteries, the display will already be on.) 8 2 Reset the console and start the walking belt. 4 Measure your pulse, if desired. 3 Turn the speed control to the RESET position. Note: Each time the walking belt is stopped, the speed control must be turned to the RESET position before the walking belt can be restarted. Next, slowly turn the speed control until the walking belt begins to move at slow speed. Carefully step onto the walking belt and begin exercising. Change the speed of the walking belt as desired by turning the speed control. To stop the walking belt, step onto the foot rails and turn the speed control to the RESET position. Follow your progress with the monitor modes When the power is turned on, the console will automatically scan through five modes. A flashing mode indicator will show which mode is currently displayed. The modes are described below. Mode Indicator . SpeedNThis mode shows your speed, in miles per hour. . TimeNThis mode shows the elapsed time. Note: If you stop exercising for ten seconds or longer, the time mode will pause. . Distance (DIST)NThis mode shows the total number of miles you have walked or run. . Fat Calories (FAT CALS)NThis mode shows the approximate number of fat calories you have burned. (See FAT BURNING on page 14.) . Calories (CALS)NThis mode shows the approximate number of calories you have burned. . PulseNThis mode shows your heart rate. If desired, reset the display by pressing the ON/RESET button. To measure your pulse, stand on the foot rails and place your thumb on the pulse sensor as shown. The pulse sensor is pressure activatedNfully press it down. Do not press too hard, or the circulation in your thumb will be restricted, and your pulse will not be detected. Next, raise your thumb slightly until the heart-shaped indicator in the pulse display flashes steadily. Hold your Pulse Sensor Pulse Indicator thumb at this level. After a few seconds, three dashes will appear in the display and your pulse will be shown. Hold your thumb on the sensor for another 15 seconds for the most accurate reading. If the displayed pulse appears to be too high or too low, or if your pulse is not displayed, lift your thumb off the sensor and allow the display to reset. Press down again on the sensor as described above. Make sure that your thumb is positioned as shown, and that you are applying the proper amount of pressure. Try the sensor several times until you become familiar with it. Remember to stand still while measuring your pulse. Adjust the incline of the treadmill as desired. To change the incline, press the top or bottom of the incline control until the desired incline level is reached. 5 6 When you are finished exercising, stop the walking belt and remove the key. Step onto the foot rails, stop the walking belt and remove the key from the console. The displays will turn off about six minutes after the key is removed. Note: The display will automatically turn off in order to conserve the batteries any time that the walking belt is stopped and the ON/RESET button is not pressed for six minutes. 9 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Unplug the power cord. Caution: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown at the right. Caution: To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. As you raise the treadmill, make sure to lift with your legs rather than your back. Raise the treadmill about halfway to the vertical position. 2. Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly. Press out on the storage latch. Raise the treadmill until the storage latch closes over the catch. Make sure that the storage latch is fully engaged over the catch. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of direct sunlight. Do not leave the treadmill in the storage position in temperatures above 85. Fahrenheit. HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the storage...