Assembly & Owner's Manual

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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tight-
ness 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. Try to work out even when you do not want to.
Seat Adjustment
Correctseatplacementencouragesexerciseefciencyandcomfort,
while reducing the risk of injury.
1. With a Pedal in the forward position, center the ball of your foot
over the center of it. Your leg should be bent slightly at the knee.
2. If your leg is too straight or your foot cannot touch the Pedal,
move the seat forward on the recumbent bike. If your leg is bent
too much, move the seat rearward.
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Step off the bike before you adjust the seat.
Pull the adjustment knob on the seat bracket. Slide the seat to the desired position. The adjust-
mentknobwill“pop”intothenexthole.Turntheknobtofullytightenandmakesuretheseatis
stable.
Note: Different models can have the knob on the top or the side of the seat bracket.
Foot Position / Pedal Strap Adjustment
Footpedalswithstrapsprovidesecurefootingtotheexercisebike.
1. Put the ball of each foot on the Pedals.
2. Rotate the Pedals until one can be reached.
3. Fasten the strap over the shoe.
4. Repeat for the other foot.
BesuretoesandkneespointdirectlyforwardtoensuremaximumPedal
efciency.Pedalstrapscanbeleftinpositionforsubsequentworkouts.