ProForm 397 Treadmill User Manual


 
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5. Follow your progress with the displays.
The far left display—
When you select the
manual mode, the matrix
will display a track that
represents 1/4 mile (400
m). As you exercise, the
indicators around the track will appear in succes-
sion until the entire track appears. The track will
then disappear and the indicators will again begin
to appear in succession.
The lower left display
As you exercise, the
lower left display can
show the elapsed time
and the distance that
you have walked or run.
The lower left display will also show the incline of
the treadmill each time the incline level changes.
The lower right dis-
play—The lower right
display can show the
approximate number of
calories that you have
burned and the speed of
the walking belt. The display also shows your heart
rate when you use the handgrip heart rate monitor
(see step 6).
The upper
displayThe
upper display
can show the
elapsed time,
the distance that
you have walked or run, the approximate number
of calories that you have burned, or the speed of
the walking belt. Press the Display button repeat-
edly until the upper display shows the information
that you are most interested in viewing. Note: While
information is shown in the upper display, the same
information will not be shown in the lower displays.
To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re-
move the key, and then reinsert the key.
6. Measure your heart rate if desired.
Before using the
handgrip heart
rate monitor, re-
move the sheets
of clear plastic
from the metal
contacts on the
pulse bar. In ad-
dition, make sure
that your hands
are clean.
To measure your heart rate, stand on the foot
rails and hold the metal contacts on the handrail.
Avoid moving your hands. When your pulse is
detected, a heart symbol in the lower right display
will flash each time your heart beats, one or two
dashes will appear, and then your heart rate will be
shown. For the most accurate heart rate reading,
continue to hold the contacts for about 15 sec-
onds.
7. When you are finished exercising, remove the
key from the console.
Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and
adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest
setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting
or you may damage the treadmill when you fold
it to the storage position. Next, remove the key
from the console and put it in a secure place.
When you are finished using the treadmill, press
the power switch into the off position and unplug
the power cord. IMPORTANT: If you do not do
this, the treadmill’s electrical components may
wear prematurely.
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