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HOW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM
Follow the steps below to use a pulse program.
Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
13.
Identify yourself as user A, B, C, or D.
See step 2 on page 13.
Select a pulse program.
To select a pulse program, press the Programs
button repeatedly until the words “Pulse Program
#1,” “Pulse Program #2,” “Pulse Program #3,” or
“Pulse Program #4” appear on the screen.
As each pulse program is selected, the words
“Max Heart Rate” and the current maximum target
heart rate setting of
the program will ap-
pear on the screen. In
addition, a diagram
that represents the tar-
get heart rate settings
of the program will ap-
pear. The red arrow below the diagram indicates
your progress.
Enter a maximum target heart rate setting.
To change the maximum target heart rate setting
of the program, press the Heart Rate increase or
decrease button.
(Note: See the heart rate chart
on page 33 for heart rate guidelines.)
To save
the new setting, press the Save button.
Press the Start button or the Speed increase
button to start the program.
A moment after the button is pressed, the tread-
mill will automatically adjust to the first speed and
incline settings of the program. Hold the handrails
and begin walking.
Each pulse program is divided into either 20 or 30
one-minute segments. One target heart rate is pro-
grammed for each segment. Note: The same tar-
get heart rate may be programmed for two or
more consecutive segments.
To use a pulse program, you must hold the
handgrip pulse sensor or wear the chest pulse
sensor.
If you use the handgrip pulse sensor, it is
not necessary to hold the pulse sensor continu-
ously; however, you should hold the pulse sensor
frequently for the program to operate properly.
Each time you hold the pulse sensor, keep
your hands on the metal contacts for at least
30 seconds.
During each segment, the console will compare
your heart rate to the target heart rate setting for
that segment. If your heart rate is too far below or
above the target heart rate setting, the speed of
the walking belt will automatically increase or de-
crease to bring your heart rate closer to the target
heart rate setting. If the speed reaches the maxi-
mum speed setting of the program (7.5 mph) and
your heart rate is still too far below the target heart
rate setting, the incline of the treadmill will also in-
crease. Each time the speed and/or the incline of
the treadmill is about to change, the speed setting
and/or the incline setting will flash on the screen
to alert you. Note: Regardless of which display
mode is selected, the speed setting, the incline
setting, and the program diagram will appear on
the screen each time the speed and/or the incline
is about to change.
When only three sec-
onds remain in the first
segment of the pro-
gram, a series of tones
will sound. When the
first segment ends, the
red arrow below the program diagram will move
one position to the right.
The program will continue in this way until the red
arrow reaches the right end of the program dia-
gram. The walking belt will then slow to a stop.
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CAUTION:
If you have heart prob-
lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and
have been inactive, do not use the pulse pro-
grams. If you are taking medication regularly,
consult your physician to find whether the
medication will affect your exercise heart rate.
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