3 - Operation
Read and understand all instructions and warnings prior to using the unit. See
all of the safety related information located in chapter 1.
Terms & Symbols Used
This section lists some of the common terms and symbols used in this chapter.
Other terms and symbols are listed in this chapter as appropriate.
Dormant Mode — This occurs when the unit is plugged in, turned to
the on (I) position and not in use. The control panel will display a beating heart
when the unit is in Dormant Mode.
Program Setup Mode — This begins after pressing any program key. Upon
entering a program the LEDs flash, prompting the user to adjust the
appropriate settings.
Active Mode — This begins immediately after pressing the Quick Start key
(Manual Mode), or after the Program Setup Mode. The beginning of Active
Mode is marked by the 3 second countdown. Active Mode continues until you
reach the end of a program or press the Stop key.
Quick Start — This begins by pressing the Quick Start key. Quick Start skips
the Program Setup Mode and begins immediately in Manual Mode.
Manual Mode — This begins immediately after pressing the Quick Start key
or after pressing the Manual program key. In Manual Mode you can customize
your workout Resistance and Time and enter your Weight by pressing those
keys. NOTE: Manual Mode features differ from the Manual Program. See the
Manual section in this chapter.
Workout Review — This begins after pressing the Stop key once, at the end
of a program or when you stop striding for 25 seconds. The workout statistics
accumulated during the previous workout session will display for 20 seconds
(default setting) or until Stop is pressed again. NOTE: You can change the 20
second default. See Setting Operation Options in chapter 5.
Pause Mode — This begins when the you stop striding for 25 seconds or
when you press Stop once. While in Workout Review you can press the Quick
Start key to resume your workout in Manual Mode. The time, calories burned
and other accumulated data is remembered and added to.
VW — These keys adjust Time, Level or Weight up or down.
— These keys adjust Incline higher or lower.
+ ——These keys adjust Resistance up (+) or down (—).
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3 Operation
Terms & Symbols Used . . . . .3-1
Quick Operation Guide . . . . .3-2
Detailed Operation Guide . . .3-2
Stopping the Arc Trainer . . . .3-5
Emergency Dismount . . . .3-5
Control During Operation . . .3-5
Data Readouts . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Displaying Heart Rate . . . . . .3-7
Heart Rate LED . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Use of Programs . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
The Workout Profile . . . . . . . .3-9
Range of Motion . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Hill Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Weight Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Cardio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
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