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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS The motion of the pedals is deter- Bolt Flex Bar mined by their positions on the flex bars. There are five positions. To adjust each pedal, first loosen the knob beneath the pedal. Next, Pedal Knob push the bolt upward, slide the pedal forward or backward to the desired position, and then retighten the knob. Make sure that both pedals are in the same position. HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the handgrip pulse sensor and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position. Then, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous motion. Note: The pedal disks can turn in either direction. It is recommended that you move the pedal disks in the direction shown by the arrow below; however, for variety, you can turn the pedal disks in the opposite direction. Handgrip Pulse Sensor Handlebars To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the pedals come to a complete stop. Note: The elliptical exerciser does not have a free wheel; the pedals will continue to move until the flywheel stops. When the pedals are stationary, step off the highest pedal first. Then, step off the lowest pedal. HOW TO USE THE HANDLEBARS The handlebars are designed to add upper-body exercise to your workouts. Push and pull the handlebars as you exercise to work your arms, shoulders, and back. To exercise only your lower body, hold the handgrip pulse sensor as you exercise. Handlebars Handgrip Pulse Sensor CAUTION: Before using the ellipti- cal exerciser, read the following precautions. • Always hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the handlebars when mounting, dismounting, or using the elliptical exerciser. • When you stop exercising, allow the pedals to slowly come to a stop. Pedals • The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general. Pedal Disk 9