Weslo Cadence 840 Treadmill Canadian English Manual - Page 10

4 Monitor your progress with the two displays. Time/Distance display-The left display shows the elapsed time and the distance that you have walked or run. Every few seconds, the display will change from one number to the other. If an "H" (high) or an "L" (low) is displayed after 10 seconds, or if your heart rate is not displayed, lift your thumb off the sensor and allow the display to reset. Press down again on the sensor as described above. Make sure that your thumb is positioned as shown, and that you are applying the proper amount of pressure to the sensor. Try the sensor several times until you become familiar with it. Remember to stand still while measuring your pulse. Cals/Fat Cals/ Speed/Pulse display-The right display shows the approximate numbers of calories and fat calories you have Mode Bar burned (see FAT BURNING on page 14) and the speed of the walking belt. Every few seconds, the display will change from one number to the next. The left mode bar will appear when the number of calories is shown; the right mode bar will appear when the number of fat calories is shown. This display will also show your heart rate when the pulse sensor is used. To reset the displays, press the on/reset button. Note: The displays can show distance and speed in kilometers or miles. To change from one measurement to the other, press and hold the on/reset button for approximately two seconds, until the entire display is temporarily lit. 6 When you are finished exercising, stop the walking belt and remove the key. Step onto the foot rails, slide the speed control to the Reset position, and remove the key from the console. The displays will turn off a few minutes after the key is removed. Note: Any time that the walking belt is stopped for a few minutes, the displays will automatically turn off to conserve the batteries. HOW TO CHANGE THE INCLINE To vary the intensity of your exer- 1 Incline Pin cise, the incline Frame of the treadmill can be changed. Incline Leg There are three different incline settings. Before changing the incline, remove the key and unplug the power cord. 5 Measure your pulse, if desired. To use the pulse sensor, stand on Pulse Sensor the foot rails and place your thumb on the pulse sen- sor as shown. The pulse sensor is pressure-activat- ed-Fully press it down. Do not press too hard, or the circulation in your thumb will be restricted, and your pulse will not be detected. Next, slight- ly raise your thumb until the heart-shaped indicator in the pulse display flashes steadily. Hold your thumb at this level. After 5 to 10 seconds, your heart rate will be displayed. To change the incline, carefully 2 lay the treadmill on its left side. Incline Pin Remove the incline pin from the right incline leg as shown in drawing 1. Adjust the incline leg to the desired height and fully re-insert the incline pin. Make sure the incline pin is in the "locked" position shown in drawing 2. Lay the treadmill on its right side. Repeat the procedure for the left incline leg. CAUTION: Before using the treadmill, make sure that both incline pins are fully inserted at the same height. Do not use the tread- mill with the incline pins removed. 10