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THE PULSE SENSOR
If there are sheets of
plastic on the metal
contacts on the pulse
sensor, peel off the
plastic.
To measure
your heart rate, stand
on the foot rails and
hold the contacts with
both hands; your palms
must be resting on the upper contacts, and your fin-
gers must be touching the lower contacts.
Avoid mov-
ing your hands.
When your pulse is detected, the
PULSE indicator above the display will begin to flash,
and then your heart rate will be shown. For the most
accurate heart rate reading, hold the contacts for at
least 15 seconds without moving your hands.
If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your
hands are positioned as described. Be careful not to
move your hands excessively or to squeeze the con-
tacts too tightly. For optimal performance, clean the
contacts using a soft cloth; never use alcohol, abra-
sives, or chemicals.
Contacts
CAUTION:
Before operating the
console, read the following precautions.
• Do not stand on the walking belt when turn-
ing on the power.
• Always wear the clip (see the drawing on
page 18) while operating the incline trainer.
• Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed.
• The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is in-
tended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.
• If you have heart problems, or if you are over
60 years of age and have been inactive, do
not use the HEART RATE or FITNESS TEST
programs. If you are taking medication regu-
larly, consult your physician to find whether
the medication will affect your exercise heart
rate.
• To reduce the possibility of electric shock,
keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids
on the console and place only a sealed water
bottle in the water bottle holder.
