ProForm 831.29533.0 Treadmill User Manual


 
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To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button.
The elapsed time will begin to flash in the
T
ime/Distance display.
Note: During the first few minutes that the treadmill
is used, inspect the alignment of the walking belt,
and align it if necessary (see page 17).
Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.
To change the incline of the treadmill, press either
of the Incline buttons until the desired incline level
is reached.
Follow your progress with the three displays.
Time/Distance
display—This display
shows the elapsed time
and the distance that
you have walked or run.
The display will change
from one number to the
other every few seconds, as shown by the mode
indicators. When the Stop button is pressed, the
elapsed time will flash.
Fat Calories/Calories/
Pulse display—This
display shows the ap-
proximate numbers of
fat
calories
and
calories
you
have burned (see FAT
BURNING on page 18). The display will change
from one number to the other every few seconds,
as shown by the mode indicators. The display will
also show your heart rate when you use the pulse
sensor (see step 5).
Speed display—This
display shows the speed
of the walking belt
Note: The console can
display speed and dis
-
tance in either miles or
kilome
ters.
To change
the unit of measurement,
hold down the Stop button, insert the key into the
console, and continue to hold the Stop button for a
m
oment. An “E” for English miles or an “M” for
metric kilometers will appear in the Fat
C
alories/Calories/Pulse display. Press the Speed
increase button to change the unit of measure-
ment. When the desired unit of measurement is
selected, remove the key and then reinsert it.
To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re-
move the key, and then reinsert the key.
Measure your heart rate if desired.
To measure your
heart rate, stand on
the foot rails and
place your thumb
on the pulse sen-
sor.
Do not press
too hard, or the
circulation in your
thumb will be restricted and your pulse will not
be detected.
After a few seconds, the heart-
shaped indicator in the Fat Calories/Calories/
Pulse display will begin to flash, one or two dashes
(– –) will appear, and then your heart rate will be
shown. Hold your thumb on the pulse sensor for
about 15 seconds for the most accurate reading.
If the displayed heart rate appears to be too high
or too low, or if your heart rate is not displayed, lift
your thumb off the pulse sensor for a few seconds.
Then, place your thumb on the pulse sensor as de-
scribed above. Remember to stand still while mea-
suring your heart rate.
When you are finished exercising, remove the
key.
Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and
remove the key from the console. Keep the key in a
secure place.
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Mode Indicator