NordicTrack Vx9000 English Manual - Page 11

CAUTION: Before operating the console, read the following precautions. • Do not stand on the walking belt when turning on the power. • Always wear the clip (see the drawing at the right) while operating the treadmill. • Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed. • The pulse sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as exercise aids in determining heart rate trends in general. • If you have heart problems, or if you are over 60 years of age and have been inactive, do not use the pulse-driven programs. If you are taking medication regularly, consult your physician to find whether the medication will affect your exercise heart rate. • To reduce the possibility of electric shock, keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids on the console and place only a sealed water bottle in the water bottle holder. 3 Insert the key into the console. Find the key and the clip and attach the clip to the waistband of Key Clip your clothes. Next, insert the key into the console. Test Key the clip by carefully tak- ing a few steps backward until the key is pulled from the console. If the key is not pulled from the console, adjust the position of the clip as needed. Insert the key into the console again. After a moment, various displays and indicators on the console will light. 4 Enter your weight. Although you can use the console without entering your weight, the console will more accurately count the Calories that you burn if you enter your weight. To enter your weight, first press the ENTER AGE/WT button. The words ENTER WEIGHT and the current weight setting will appear in the main display. GETTING STARTED 1 Plug in the power cord. Refer to HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 9. 2 Move the on/off switch to the on position. Locate the on/off switch on the treadmill near the power cord. Move the on/off switch to the on position. On Position Press the + and - buttons above the ENTER AGE/WT button to enter your weight. To enter your weight quickly, hold the buttons down. Once you have entered your weight, it will be saved in the console's memory. To use the manual mode of the console, follow the steps beginning on page 12. To use a preset program, refer to page 14. To use a pulse-driven program, refer to page 15. To use the fitness test program, refer to page 17. To use an iFIT.com CD or video program, refer to page 21. To use an iFIT.com program directly from our Web site, refer to page 22. 11