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basic oPeRaTion

CONGRATUlATIONS ON CHOOSING yOUR ExERCISE bIkE!

You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your exercise bike is a tremendously effective 

tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your exercise bike can improve the quality of your life in so many 

ways. 

Here are just a few of the health benefits of exercise:

• weight loss 

• a healthier heart

• improved muscle tone

• increased daily energy levels

The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit. Your new exercise bike will help you eliminate obstacles that 

prevent you from exercising. inclement weather and darkness won’t interfere with your workout when you use your exercise bike 

in the comfort of your home. This guide provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your new machine.

Summary of Contents for Exercise Bike

Page 1: ...Read this exercise bike guide before using the owner s manual EXERCISE BIKE GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...using this exercise bike It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this exercise bike are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions If you have any questions after reading this guide contact your local dealer for more information This exercise bike is intended for in home use only Do not use this exercise bike in any commercial rental school or institutional setti...

Page 3: ...of pain including but not limited to chest pains nausea dizziness or shortness of breath stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing When exercising always maintain a comfortable pace To maintain balance it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising mounting or dismounting the machine Keep hands and feet clear at all times from moving parts to avo...

Page 4: ...so many ways Here are just a few of the health benefits of exercise Weight loss A healthier heart Improved muscle tone Increased daily energy levels The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit Your new exercise bike will help you eliminate obstacles that prevent you from exercising Inclement weather and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you use your exercise bik...

Page 5: ... Some Recumbent Bikes are equipped with a tilting mesh seat back Tilt adjustments are made with a rotating lever on the user s right side located slightly behind the handlebar Not all mesh seat backs have an adjustment lever so check the assembly section in the Owner s Manual To adjust the tilt angle of the seat back rotate the lever down counter clock wise and lean back on the mesh seat back unti...

Page 6: ...may cause damage CAUTION WIRELESS HEART RATE RECEIVER Some exercise bikes also include a built in wireless heart rate receiver When used in conjunction with a wireless chest transmitter your heart rate can be transmitted wirelessly to the exercise bike and displayed on the console Your exercise bike may or may not include a wireless chest transmitter see the beginning of the assembly section of yo...

Page 7: ...he users liability to a minimum Equipment needs to be inspected at regular intervals Defective components must be replaced immediately Improperly working equipment must be kept out of use until it is repaired Ensure that any person s making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified to do so ...

Page 8: ...hear other slight mechanical noises Unlike older louder technologies there are no fans friction belts or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our exercise bikes These mechanical noises which may or may not be intermittent are normal and are caused by the transfer of significant amounts of energy to a rapidly spinning flywheel All bearings belts and other rotating parts will generate some nois...

Page 9: ...of interference such as fluorescent lights computers underground fencing home security systems or appliances containing large motors These items may cause erratic heart rate readouts You may experience an erratic readout under the following conditions Gripping the heart rate handlebars too tight Try to maintain moderate pressure while holding onto the heart rate handlebars Constant movement and vi...

Page 10: ...n the bike to its previous position EVERY MONTH Inspect all assembly bolts and pedals on the machine for proper tightness Clean any debris off of the seat guide rail MAINTENANCE WHAT KIND OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED We use sealed bearings throughout our bikes so lubrication is not needed The most important maintenance step is to simply wipe your perspiration off the bike after each use HOW ...

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