Schwinn 450 Elliptical Assembly and Owner's Manual - Page 30

Operations What to Wear Wear rubber-soled athletic shoes. You will need the appropriate clothes for exercise that allow you to move freely. How Often Should You Exercise Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the machine's computer for reference purposes only. • 3 times a week for 30 minutes each day. • Schedule workouts in advance and try to follow the schedule. Mounting and Dismounting Your Machine Care should be used when mounting or dismounting the machine. Be aware that the Pedals and the Handlebars are connected and when either of these parts move the other does as well. In order to avoid possible serious injury, only grasp the Static Handlebars to steady yourself. To mount your fitness machine: 1. Move the Pedals until the one nearest you is in the lowest position. 2. Grasp the Static Handlebars under the Console. 3. Steadying yourself with the Static Handlebars, step up onto the lowest Pedal and place your other foot onto the opposite Pedal. To dismount your fitness machine: 1. Move the Pedal you want to dismount from to the lowest position, and bring the machine to a complete stop. This machine is not equipped with a free-wheel. Pedal speed should be reduced in a controlled manner. 2. Grasp the Static Handlebars under the Console to steady yourself. 3. With your weight on the dismount foot, bring the opposite foot over the machine and down onto the floor. 4. Step off of the machine and release your grip from the Static Handlebars. 30