ProForm Xp Whirlwind 280 Bike Canadian English Manual - Page 11

HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE HANDLEBAR OPERATION Stationary Mode You can use the handlebars in the dual-action mode, for upper- and lower-body exercise, or in the stationary mode, for pedaling exercise only. Dual-action Mode To convert the handlebars to the dual-action mode, the link arms must be connected to the pedals. First, lift the link arms off the lock rods. 1 To convert the handlebars to the stationary mode, the link arms must be disconnected from the pedals. Pull the link arms outward against the blue washers until the link arms are free of the pedal bushings (see drawing 2 at the left). Be careful not to pinch your fingers. Next, lift the link arms off the pedals, and clip them onto the lock rods (see drawing 1 at the left). HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT For effective exercise, the seat must be at the proper height. As you pedal, there should be a slight bend in your knees when the pedals are in the lowest position. Link Arm Lock Rod Next, pull the link arms outward against the tops of the blue washers, while pulling against the bottoms of the blue washers with your fingers as shown. Be careful not to pinch your fingers. Next, slide the link arms onto the pedal bushings. Move the link arms upward and downward slightly to make sure that they are fully seated on the pedal bushings. CAUTION: Make sure that the link arms are fully seated on the pedal bushings. If the link arms are not on the pedal bushings, they may slip off during use, resulting in injury to the user. 2 To adjust the seat, first turn the seat knob counterclock- Seat wise two or three turns to loosen it. Next, pull the seat knob, raise or lower the seat post, and then release the seat knob. Move Seat Post Seat Knob the seat post upward and down- ward slightly to make sure that the pin on the seat knob is engaged in one of the adjustment holes in the seat post. Then, tighten the seat knob. CAUTION: Make sure that the pin on the seat knob is inserted into one of the adjustment holes in the seat post. Do not rest the seat post on top of the pin on the seat knob. Blue Washer Pedal Bushing Link Arm 11