ProForm 1280s Interactive Trainer Elliptical English Manual - Page 11

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD This product must be grounded. Grounded Outlet Box If it should malfunction Grounding Plug or break down, grounding provides a Grounding Pin path of least resistance for Grounded Outlet electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. Important: The elliptical exerciser is not compatible with GFCI- equipped outlets. DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in an increased risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product-if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. A temporary adapter may be used to Grounded Outlet Box connect the Adapter power cord to a 2-pole receptacle as shown at the right if a Lug properly Metal Screw grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified electrician to determine if the outlet box cover is grounded before using an adapter. HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS The motion of the pedals is determined by their positions Flex Bar Bolt Pedal on the flex bars. There are five posi- tions. To adjust each pedal, first loosen the Knob knob beneath the pedal. Next, 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 Side Pedal Shields center handle- bar and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest posi- tion. Then, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous motion. Note: The crank arms (inside of the side shields) can be turned in either direction. It is recommended that you turn the crank arms in the same direction that you pedal a bicycle; however, for variety, you can turn the crank arms in the opposite direction. 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. 11