ProForm 700 Gx Treadmill English Manual - Page 22

How To Use The Hand Weights

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THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE HOW TO USE THE HAND WEIGHTS The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has been operated and the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the demo mode. To select the information mode, hold down the Stop button while inserting the key into the console. Next, release the Stop button. When the information mode is selected, the following information will be shown in the displays: The left display will show the total number of hours that the treadmill has been used. To exercise your upper body as you walk on the treadmill, hold the 2-pound weights at your sides or press the weights above your head. To increase the Weight Rack intensity of your exer- cise, use the 3-pound weights. The weights can be stored in the weight rack. WARNING: Do not use the hand weights at speeds faster than walking speeds. Using weights and not holding the handrails may compromise your ability to maintain your balance. Exercises using weights should be attempted only by experienced users. THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The right display will show the total number of miles (or kilometers) that the walking belt has moved. In addition, an "E" for English miles or an "M" for metric kilometers will appear in the right display. Press the Speed increase button to change the unit of measurement if desired. An optional chest pulse sensor offers hands-free operation and enables you to use the console's two pulse programs. To purchase the optional chest pulse sensor, call the toll-free telephone number on the front cover of this manual. IMPORTANT: If a "d" appears in the right display, the console is in the "demo" mode. This mode is intended to be used only when a treadmill is displayed in a store. When the console is in the demo mode, the power cord can be plugged in, the key can be removed from the console, and the indicators in the displays will automatically appear in a preset sequence, although the buttons on the console will not operate. If a "d" appears when the information mode is selected, press the Speed decrease button so "d" disappears. To exit the information mode, remove the key from the console. 22

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THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE
The console features an information mode that keeps
track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has
been operated and the total number of miles that the
walking belt has moved. The information mode also al-
lows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of
measurement and to turn on and turn off the demo
mode.
To select the information mode, hold down the Stop
button while inserting the key into the console. Next, re-
lease the Stop button. When the information mode is
selected, the following information will be shown in the
displays:
The left display will show
the total number of hours
that the treadmill has been
used.
The right display will show
the total number of miles (or
kilometers) that the walking
belt has moved. In addition,
an “E” for English miles or
an “M” for metric kilometers
will appear in the right display. Press the Speed in-
crease button to change the unit of measurement if de-
sired.
IMPORTANT:
If a “d” appears in the right display, the
console is in the “demo” mode. This mode is intended
to be used only when a treadmill is displayed in a store.
When the console is in the demo mode, the power cord
can be plugged in, the key can be removed from the
console, and the indicators in the displays will automati-
cally appear in a preset sequence, although the but-
tons on the console will not operate.
If a “d” appears
when the information mode is selected, press the
Speed decrease button so “d” disappears.
To exit the information mode, remove the key from the
console.
HOW TO USE THE HAND WEIGHTS
To exercise your upper
body as you walk on
the treadmill, hold the
2-pound weights at
your sides or press the
weights above your
head. To increase the
intensity of your exer-
cise, use the 3-pound
weights. The weights can be stored in the weight rack.
WARNING: Do not use the hand weights at speeds
faster than walking speeds. Using weights and not
holding the handrails may compromise your ability
to maintain your balance. Exercises using weights
should be attempted only by experienced users.
THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
An optional chest pulse sensor offers hands-free oper-
ation and enables you to use the console’s two pulse
programs.
To purchase the optional chest pulse
sensor, call the toll-free telephone number on the
front cover of this manual.
Weight Rack