Bushnell 950 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS

AND

SAFETY,PLEASE READ THIS

OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR

NEW BALANCE 950 ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

950

Elliptical

Trainer

1

Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2

Unit Warning Labels ..........................................................................3

Specifications & Parts .......................................................................3

Introduction .......................................................................................4

Assembly Instructions.....................................................................5-9

Getting Started ...............................................................................10

Using Your New Elliptical Trainer ...............................................10-11

Heart Rate Chest Strap & Receiver ..............................................12

Operating the Computer .........................................................13-16

FAQ ...................................................................................................17

Exercise Guidelines .........................................................................18

Knowing the Basics....................................................................18

A Complete Exercise Program............................................18-19

Aerobic Exercise: How Much? How Often? ...........................19

When to Exercise .......................................................................19

Measuring Your Heart Rate .................................................19-20

Clothing ......................................................................................20

Tips to Keep You Going.............................................................20

Heart Rate Target Zone Chart..................................................21

Warm Up & Cool Down Stretches ...........................................22-23

Care & Storage of Your Elliptical Trainer.......................................24

Workout Progress Charts ................................................................25

Exercise Data Charts ......................................................................26

Replacement Kits ............................................................................27

Replacement Parts .........................................................................28

New Balance Fitness Equipment

©2005 Fitness Quest® Inc. All rights reserved. Made in Taiwan.

Fitness Quest, Inc., d/b/a New Balance Fitness Equipment.

New Balance and NB logo are trademarks of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.

Fitness Quest

®

Inc. is the exclusive licensee of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.

1/4/05

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Before starting this or any other exercise

program, consult your physician, who can assist
you in determining the target heart rate zone
appropriate for your age and physical condition.
Certain exercise programs or types of equipment
may not be appropriate for all people. This is
especially important for people over the age of
35, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing
health problems or balance impairments.

2) Monitor your heart rate while you exercise and

keep your estimated pulse rate within your target
heart rate zone. Follow the instructions on pages
19-21 in this manual regarding heart rate monitor­ing and how to determine your appropriate
target heart rate zone. When used properly, the
heart rate pulse sensors, wireless chest strap and
display monitor provide a reasonably accurate
estimate of your actual heart rate. This estimate
is not exact and persons with medical conditions
and/or a specific need for accurate heart rate
monitoring should not rely on the estimations
provided.

3) Warm up before any exercise program by

doing 5-10 minutes of aerobic activity, followed
by stretching.

4) Wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of

movement and that are not tight or restricting.

5) Wear comfortable shoes made of good support

with non-slip soles.

6) Breathe naturally, never holding your breath

during an exercise.

7) Avoid over training.You should be able to carry

on a conversation while exercising.

8) After an exercise session, cool down with slow

walking and stretching.

9) This machine should not be used by or near

children.

10) Handicapped or disabled people must have

medical approval before using this machine
and should be under close supervision when
using any exercise equipment.

11) If you are taking medication which may

affect your heart rate, a physician's advice
is absolutely essential.

12) Use this machine only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use attach­ments not recommended by the manufacturer.

13) Only one person at a time should use this

machine.

14) Do not put hands, feet, or any foreign objects

on or near this machine when in use by others.

15) Always use this machine on a level surface.

16) Never operate the machine if the machine is

not functioning properly.

17) Start exercise slowly and gradually increase the

amount of resistance.

18) If the user experiences dizziness, nausea, chest

pain, or any other abnormal symptoms, stop
exercise at once and consult a physician
immediately.

19) Use caution not to pinch fingers or hands in

moving parts when using the unit.

20)

Risk of electrical shock. This unit is to be used
only indoors and in a dry location.

Read all instructions before using this machine.

CAUTION:

Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment,

should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician.

No specific health claims are made or implied as they

relate to the equipment.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Important: See below for placement of the following warning labels on your unit.

Specifications:

Approximate:
Length: 85”
Width: 22”
Height: 65-1/2”

Water Bottle

and Holder

•

Battery

Charger

Roller

•

Stationary

Handlebar

•

Pulse

Sensor

•

Computer

•

Product Weight: Approx. 176 lbs.
Maximum User Weight: 300 lbs.

FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE

OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 300 LBS.

REPLACE THIS LABEL IF DAMAGED, ILLEGIBLE OR REMOVED.

WARNING LABEL 1

WARNING

LABEL 1

UNIT WARNING LABELS

SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS

WARNING LABEL 2

PINCH POINT. KEEP HANDS CLEAR

OF MOVING PARTS.

WARNING LABEL 3

Foot

Platforms

•

(six locations)

WARNING

LABEL 3

WARNING

LABEL 2

placed on

both sides

of unit

CRUSH HAZARD.

KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF

MOVING PARTS.

WARNING

Main

Frame

•

Ve rtical

Column

•

Wheel

Covers

•

•

Left Foot

Tube Cover

Right

Swing Arm

•

•

Left Roller

Tube

Right

Roller

Tube

•

WARNING

WARNING

•

Stabilizer

Bar

Ve rtical Column

Cover

•

Left

Swing Arm

•

WARNING

LABEL 2

placed on inside

and outside of

Swing Arm Covers

on both sides

of unit

•

Left Swing

Arm Cover

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COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the
elliptical trainer.

We’re sure that you will be completely satisfied
with the product and we invite your comments
so that we can hear about your success.

Please write or call our Customer Service Specialists
at the address or phone number listed below, or
contact us by email or on our web site, with any
comments or questions you may have.

New Balance Fitness Equipment –
950 Elliptical Trainer
Customer Service Department
1400 Raff Road SW, Canton OH 44750-0001

1-800-292-5009, Monday through Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm, Eastern Standard Time

email: [e-mail]
www.newbalancefitness.com

All details depicted in this Owner’s Manual, and of the
product itself, are subject to change without notice.

ORDERING MISSING OR
DEFECTIVE PARTS

When ordering parts, always provide the following
information:

1) Name, Mailing Address and Telephone Number

2) Date of Purchase

3) Where Product was Purchased

(Name of Retail Store, City)

4) Model Number (NB01950-2)

5) Part Order Number and Description

With this product in your home, you have everything you need to start
your own workout program to tone and firm the major muscle groups of
your lower body. This is vital for all of us, regardless of age, sex, or fitness
level, and regardless of whether your primary goal is toning, health
maintenance, or more energy for daily activities.

Proper exercise, including a low fat diet, strength training and aerobic
exercise, tones and conditions the muscles we use every day to stand,
walk, lift and turn. It can actually transform our body composition by
reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle in
our bodies. Using the Elliptical Trainer will help in reducing body fat
and increasing cardiovascular endurance.

Be sure to read through this Owner’s Manual carefully.

It is the authoritative source of information about your elliptical
trainer.

Retain this manual for future reference.

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING

YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

INTRODUCTION

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Tools Required:
(included)

Multi Hex Tool with
Phillips Screwdriver

Allen Wrench

Occasionally our products contain components that are pre-lubricated
at the factory. We recommend that you protect flooring, or anything else
the parts may contact, with newspaper or cloth.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

water bottle

with holder

computer

book holder

battery

charger

foot platform

stationary

handlebar

foot platform

snap caps

vertical

column

stabilizer

bar

right

swing arm

left

swing arm

main
frame

right roller tube

left roller tube

right vertical
column arm

left vertical

column arm

left and right

swing arm

covers

bushing

caps

rear foot tube

vertical

column cover

Fastener Pack

heart rate

chest strap

heart rate

receiver

NOTE: All location references, such as

front, rear, left or right, made in these

instructions are from the user being

on the unit and facing forward.

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING.

(front)

M8 x 60mm allen bolts

M8 washers and M8 nylon nuts

15mm

13mm

17mm

allen wrench

6mm

multi hex tool

with phillips
screwdriver

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STEP 1 – Main Frame Assembly

a) Remove (4) Allen Bolts, (4) Washers,

(2) Nylon Nuts and (2) Nut Caps from
Main Frame, see Figure 1.

b) Position Left and Right Roller Tubes

behind Main Frame with Roller Tracks
on top and rear Allen Bolts facing
each other.

c) Slide Left and Right Roller Tubes into

Main Frame, align bolt holes and
secure with (4) Allen Bolts, (4) Washers
and (2) Nylon Nuts removed in Step 1a.
Tighten bolts with Allen Wrench provided
and install (2) Nut Caps.

d) Remove (2) Allen Bolts and (2) Washers

from rear of Left and Right Roller Tubes.

e) Position Stabilizer Bar between Right and

Left Roller Tubes, align bolt holes and
re-install (2) Allen Bolts and (2) Washers
that were removed in Step 1d. Tighten
bolts with Allen Wrench provided.

STEP 2 – Foot Platform Installation

a) Remove (2) Allen Bolts, (2) Washers

and (2) Nylon Nuts from the underside
of each Foot Platform, see Figure 2.

b) Rotate Crank to the down stroke

position and slide (1) Foot Platform
onto either Front Foot Tube, see
Figure 2.

c) Align bolt holes and secure using

(2) Allen Bolts, (2) Washers and
(2) Nylon Nuts removed in Step 2a.

d) Lower Foot Platform and position

Roller in Roller Track, see Figure 2.

e) Repeat Steps 2b - 2d to install the

remaining Foot Platform.

Figure 1 - Assemble Main Frame

Figure 2 - Install Foot Platforms

left front

foot tube

main

frame

M8 x 90mm

allen bolt

left roller tube

right roller

tube

M8 x 15mm
allen bolt

right front
foot tube

M8 washer

roller track

M8 x 20mm

allen bolt

stabilizer

bar

M8 washer

nut
cap

M8
nylon
nut

roller track

foot platform

foot platform

M8 x 80mm

allen bolt

left front

foot tube

main

frame

right front
foot tube

M8
nylon
nut

M8 washer

M8 x 80mm
allen bolt

M8

washer

roller

roller

crank

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STEP 4 – Computer Installation

a) Remove battery door from back of Computer, insert

(4) “AA” Rechargeable Batteries and replace the
battery door, see Figure 4a.

b) Remove (4) Phillips Bolts from back of Computer.

c) Connect Computer Wires and Vertical Column

Wires together and carefully tuck wires into
Vertical Column, see Figure 4b.

d) Mount Computer to Vertical Column using the

(4) Phillips Bolts removed in Step 4b and tighten
with Multi Hex Tool provided.

e) The Book Holder can be attached at any time.

NOTE: The Rechargeable Batteries (included)
must be charged before initial use for 2 hours,
see Step 9 and page 16 for instructions.

STEP 3 – Vertical Column Installation

a) Remove (1) Phillips Screw from front of Vertical

Column. Slide the Vertical Column Cover onto
Vertical Column with the screw hole facing
away from the unit, see Figure 3.

b) Connect Computer Wire and Computer

Extension Wire together and slide Vertical
Column onto Main Frame.

c) Attach Vertical Column with (3) Allen Bolts,

(3) Washers and (3) Nylon Nuts. Tighten Bolts
with tools provided.

d) Slide Vertical Column Cover down onto Main

Frame and secure with (1) Phillips Screw
removed in Step 3a. Tighten screw with
Multi Hex Tool provided.

Figure 3 - Install Vertical Column

Figure 4a - Install Batteries

Figure 4b - Computer Installation

vertical

column

M4 x 16mm

phillips screw

computer

extension wire

M8 nylon

nut

M8 washer

M8 x 60mm
allen bolt

computer
wire

vertical column
cover

computer
wires

vertical
column

computer
wires

vertical
column
wires

M5 x 10mm

phillips bolts

computer

battery door

computer

main

frame

rechargeable
“AA” batteries

book
holder

STEP 6 – Assemble Swing Arms and

Connecting Arms

a) Remove (1) Allen Bolt, (1) Spacer, (1) Washer and

(1) Nylon Nut from the Left Swing Arm.

b) Position Left Connecting Arm inside “U” Bracket on

Left Swing Arm, see Figure 6, and align bolt holes.

c) Insert the (1) Allen Bolt that was removed in

Step 6a. Slide Spacer over bolt and secure using
(1) Washer and (1) Nylon Nut. Tighten with Multi
Hex Tool provided.

d) Remove (4) Phillips Bolts located in the outside

and inside Left Swing Arm Covers.

e) Position covers over “U” Bracket and Spacer, snap

covers together and secure with the (4) Phillips
Bolts removed in Step 6d. Tighten bolts.

f) Repeat Steps 6a - 6e to assemble right side.

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STEP 5 – Swing Arm Installation

a) Remove (2) Washers and (1) Nylon Nut from

Left Vertical Column Arm.

b) Slide Left Swing Arm onto Left Vertical Column

Arm with Pulse Sensor Wire to the inside, see
Figure 5.

c) Slide (1) Large Washer onto Left Vertical

Column Arm and screw on (1) Bushing Cap
with open end facing out.

d) Install (1) Washer and (1) Nylon Nut that were

removed in Step 5a and tighten with Multi Hex
Tool provided.

e) Place Snap Cap over end and “snap” into place.

f) Repeat Steps 5a - 5e to install Right Swing Arm.

Figure 5 - Install Swing Arms

Figure 6 - Swing and Connecting Arms Assembly

STEP 7 – Stationary Handlebar Installation

a) Remove (1) Short Allen Bolt, (2) Long Allen Bolts,

(2) Nylon Nuts, (3) Washers and (2) Nut Caps from the
Vertical Column, see Figure 7.

b) Align front bolt hole in Stationary Handlebar with front

bolt hole in Vertical Column. Insert (1) Allen Bolt and
(1) Washer removed in Step 7a and tighten.

c) Re-install (2) Allen Bolts, (2) Nylon Nuts and

(2) Washers that were removed in Step 7a.
Tighten bolts and install (2) Nut Caps.

Figure 7 - Install Stationary Handlebar

M8 washer

M4 x 16mm

allen bolt

(short)

M8 x 57mm

allen bolt

(long)

M8 washer

nut

cap

M8

nylon

nut

stationary
handlebar

vertical column

left swing arm

M10 x 57mm

allen bolt

left swing

arm cover

M4 x 16mm

phillips bolt

left connecting arm

M4 x 16mm

phillips bolt

M10

nylon

nut

M10

washer

spacer

pulse sensor
extension wire

left vertical
column arm

pulse sensor
wire

snap cap

M10

nylon nut

M10 washer

bushing cap

M10 large washer

left swing arm

vertical

column

left swing
arm cover

“U” bracket