ProForm PFTL56507.0 Treadmill User Manual


 
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4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.
T
o change the incline of
the treadmill, press the
I
ncline increase and de-
crease buttons or one of
the numbered incline
buttons. Each time you
press the incline increase or decrease button, the
incline will change by 0.5%. If you press one of the
numbered incline buttons, the treadmill will adjust
to the selected incline setting. Note: After you
press the buttons, it may take a moment for the
treadmill to reach the selected incline setting.
5. Monitor your progress with the matrix and the
displays.
The matrix—When the
manual mode is se-
lected, the matrix will
display a 1/4-mile track.
As you exercise, the in-
dicators around the track
will light in succession until the entire track is lit.
The track will then darken and the indicators will
again begin to light in succession.
Time display—When
the manual mode is se-
lected, this display will
show the elapsed time.
When a workout is se-
lected, the display will
show the time remaining in the workout rather than
the elapsed time.
Distance/Incline dis-
play—This display
shows the distance that
you have walked or run.
Note: Each time the in-
cline changes, the dis
-
play will show the incline set
ting for several sec
-
onds.
Calories/Pulse
display—This display
shows the approximate
number of calories you
have burned. The dis-
play will also show your
heart rate when you use the handgrip pulse sen-
sor.
Speed display—This
display shows the speed
o
f the walking belt.
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 pulse
sensor, first 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 use the handgrip pulse sensor,
stand on the
foot rails and hold the pulse bar with your palms
on the metal contacts. Avoid moving your hands.
When your pulse is detected, 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,
switch
the reset/off circuit breaker to the “off” position and
unplug the power cord. IMPORTANT: If you do
not do this, the treadmill’s electrical compo
-
nents may wear prematurely.
Contacts