BLADEZ POWERMILL BF-6527HRP User manual

INTRODUCTION:
C ongratulations for selecting POWERMILL BF-6527HRP as your primary
source of fitness. BLADEZ treadmills offer many exercise programs that
benefit users of all levels and ages. The treadmill is designed to make your
workouts more effective and enjoyable.
Please read this manual carefully before using your BF-6527HRP
POWERMILL. This will allow you to get a full understanding of all the
features BLADEZ’ treadmills provide. If you have a questions or concerns,
please contact BLADEZ Corporation or any authorized BLADEZ FITNESS
distributors in your area.
BLADEZ Corporation
20155 Ellipse
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: custom[email protected]
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
It is very important to get yourself familiar with the frequently used
components of your POWERMILL.
Revision Date: 01/15/2004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 3
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................. 5
3. GETTING STARTED................................................................................................10
4. PROGRAMS DETAILS............................................................................................15
5. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.............................................................................19
6. EXPLODED VIEWS.................................................................................................20
7. PARTS LIST ..............................................................................................................21
8. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................22
9. WARRANTY.............................................................................................................24

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SECTION 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using the treadmill.
Notice: Consult your family physician or health care professional to develop a
well planned exercise program to fit your health needs. If you encounter any
pain or breathing discomfort while working out, STOP!, and consult a
physician before continuing.
WARNING!
1. It is wise to always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet
immediately after use.
2. It is mandatory that you unplug the treadmill prior to cleaning to
reduce the risk of electric shock, serious burns, and the risk of injuries.
3. The treadmill should never be left unattended when in operation.
Unplug the treadmill from the outlet when not in use or when
servicing the treadmill.
4. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or
near children, invalids, or disabled persons.
5. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual.
Do not use any attachment not recommended by the manufacturer.
6. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is
not working properly. Call your service center for any service concerns
before taking your treadmill in for repair.
7. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
8. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10.Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
11.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug
from outlet.
12.Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only.
13.This appliance is intended for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it malfunctions or breaks down, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric currents, to reduce the risk of
electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord which has an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING! – An improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of an electrical shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided to you. If it does not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal 110-120-volt circuit and has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in the figure. Make sure that the
product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug.
No adapter or extension cord should be used with this product.
GROUNDING METHODS
GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDING
PIN

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SECTION 2
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY PART LIST
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
a Bolt
,
M5 x P0.8 x 10 4
b
Bolt
,
M5 x P0.8 x 15 2
c Bolt
,
M8 x P1.25 x 15 8
d
Bolt
,
M8 x P1.25 x 60 8
e Screw Ø5 x 25 2
f Allen wrench 5m
m
1
g
Allen wrench 6m
m
1
h Power Cor
d
1
i Safety key 1

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Illustrations of treadmill assembly.
A minimum of two people are
required to assemble this
treadmill. Also, read and
understand all instructions
thoroughly before assembling
the treadmill.
1. Tie the attached black
guide wire to the wire
connector and feed the
wire slowly through the
bottom right upright (D)
opening and pull the
connector from the top.
2. Secure the left (C) and
right (D) uprights onto
the treadmill base with
eight (c) bolts.
3. Press the left (E) and
right (F) side covers
into position and
secure them with four
Screws (a).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
4. Insert the drink tray holder
(M) inside the uprights and
secure with 4 screws (k)
5. Feed the handrail wires
through the console
mounting pipe (G and H)
openings and pull them out
from the top. Insert the
handrails (I and J) onto the
console mounting pipes (G
and H). (J) has the speed
control switch and the (I)
has the elevation control
switch. Make sure that the
holes are aligned up with
eachother.
M
k

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
6. Pull the wires from the
right upright and feed
through a hole underneath
the console mounting pipe
as shown in zoomed view.
Pull the wire connector
from the top of the
console mounting pipe
and rest the handrail on
top of the uprights. Secure
them with 4 bolts (d).
7. Connect wire connectors
coming out from the
console (A) and the
console mounting pipes
on both ends. Place the
console (A) on top of the
console mounting pipes
and secure it with 4 bolts
(d) using 5mm Allen
wrench.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
8. Tighten all handrail bolts.
Press to snap the left and
right handrail covers (K
and L) in place and secure
them with 2 screws (e).

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SECTION 3
GETTING STARTED
FOLDING:
To fold your treadmill into the upright position first be sure to set the elevation to 0 %
elevation. The treadmill will not lock into the upright position if the treadmill is not at 0
% elevation.
Using both hands, lift the treadmill by the end caps and push it up until the retaining shaft
locks the treadmill into place.
UNFOLDING:
To unfold the treadmill from the upright position simply depress the unfolding pedal with
your right foot and guide the deck down with both hands. Make sure that you do not let
go until the deck is firmly on the floor.
End Cap
Casters
Retaining Shaft
UnfoldingPedal
MOVING THE TREADMILL
The treadmill will need to be locked in the upright position as illustrated above.
Grab the end caps with two hands and slowly pull the deck down towards
your body until the casters are able to roll freely. Keep the treadmill at that angle
until you are done with your move.

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GETTING STARTED CONTINUED
SAFETY KEY & CLIP
Your Bladez treadmill is equipped with a safety key that will disable the treadmill if it is
not in place. You should attach the clip end to your clothing. The magnet end goes into
the recess of the console. If at any time you need to stop the treadmill quickly simply
pull the safety key off the console. This will cut all power to the treadmill and it will
come to a complete stop. To resume your workout, place the safety key back in place.
You will then need to program your workout again.
BEFORE STARTING
Straddle the running belt and stand on the plastic side rails. Insert the safety key and
attach the rope to your clothing. Do not stand on the walking belt while starting or
stopping the treadmill.
QUICK START
1. Turn on POWER
2. Press START. The running belt will start to move at 0.5 MPH.
3. Adjust Speed with the keys.
4. Adjust Incline with the keys.
TO STOP
1. Step off running belt onto the plastic side rails
2. Press STOP. The running belt will stop
Note: For an immediate stop, pull out the safety key from the safety key
recess and the treadmill will stop abruptly.
MANUAL PROGRAM SET UP
1. Turn on POWER
2. Press MODE key ~ Manual light will be flashing
3. Press ENTER key ~ Time will be flashing.
4. Adjust time with the keys.
5. Press START
6. Adjust Speed with the keys.
7. Adjust Incline with the keys.

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GETTING STARTED CONTINUED
PROGRAM SET-UP
1. Turn on POWER
2. Press MODE key ~ Manual light will be flashing.
3. Adjust the programs from P1-P5 with the keys.
4. Press ENTER ~ Level light will be on.
5. Adjust the levels from L1-L5 with the keys.
6. Press START
HEART RATE PROTECTION PROGRAM SET UP
1. Turn on POWER
2. Press MODE key ~ Manual light will be flashing
3. Adjust the program to HRP using the keys.~HRP light will be on.
4. Press ENTER ~ The age light will be flashing.
5. Adjust your age using the keys.
6. Press ENTER ~ The heart rate light will be flashing.
7. Adjust your maximum target heart rate using the keys.
Note: The computer sets your low-end target heart rate by calculating
your maximum heart rate.
8. Press ENTER ~ Time will be flashing.
9. Adjust your time using the keys.
10.Press START
The speed and incline will slowly adjust to get and keep you within your
target heart rate zone.
The treadmill must be receiving your heart rate signal by the chest
strap.
USING HEART RATE
GRIP PULSE – To periodically check your heart rate, grab the sensors at the
base of the console. The PULSE LED will flash and after about 9 seconds
your pulse will be shown in the pulse window.
HEART RATE CHEST STRAP – Using your chest strap, you can monitor
your heart rate at any time during your workout. The heart rate strap will
send your heart rate to the display and your pulse will be displayed.

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GETTING STARTED CONTINUED
USING BODY FAT
1. Turn on POWER
2. Press BODY FAT ~ Age will be flashing
3. Adjust your age with the keys.
4. Press ENTER ~ Gender will be flashing
5. Adjust your gender with the keys.
6. Press ENTER ~ Height will be flashing
7. Adjust your height with the keys
8. Press ENTER ~ Weight will be flashing
9. Adjust your weight with the keys
10.Press ENTER
11.Hold the heart rate sensor firmly for 30 seconds for best results.
Your body fat will be displayed in terms of percent and body type.
KEY FUNCTIONS
START – This key is used to begin any treadmill program or quick start.
MODE – This key is used to enter into the program mode. It is also used to
change the values on the display readout such as changing from
ELEVATION to PULSE.
STOP – This key is used to stop the treadmill at any time. Press the STOP
button and hold for 3 seconds and the treadmill will reset itself.
This key is used to change values during programming
It is also used to adjust the speed on the treadmill.
This key is used to adjust the elevation on the treadmill.
INSTANT SPEED KEYS – You can change the speed of the treadmill by
pressing one of the Instant Speed Key buttons. Each key represents the
assigned value in Miles per hour (MPH).

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GETTING STARTED CONTINUED
INSTANT ELEVATION KEYS – You can change elevation of the treadmill
by pressing one of the Instant Speed Keys buttons. Each key represents the
assigned value percent of incline (0-15%)
HANDRAIL CONTROLS –
The right handrail controls the speed of the treadmill and can be adjusted at
any time during your workout.
The left handrail controls the elevation of the treadmill and can be adjusted
at any time during your workout.
CONSOLE FEEDBACK
TIME – This will read the number of minutes left in the program that you
have selected. In Quick start it will read the number of minutes
that you have been exercising.
CALORIES – This reading is the amount of body heat in calories burned
during your workout. This is an estimated value
ELEVATION/PULSE – Elevation will read as a percent of incline (0-15%)
Pulse will read in beats per minute. (BPM)
SPEED – This is how fast you are moving in terms of miles per hour. (MPH)
DISTANCE – Total distance traveled during your workout. This value is
displayed in miles.

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SECTION 4
PROGRAM DETAILS
Each pre-set program P1-P5 has its own 5 levels of workout choices as shown in the
following profiles.
Each program has the same warm up and cool down set up before getting into the actual
exercise programs as shown in the following.
Warm Up Profile
0
2
4
6
0246
Time
Speed
Speed
Cool Down Profile
0
2
4
6
0246
Time
Speed
Speed
Warm up: (First 5 minutes) with 0% Elevation
Speed 3.0 mph 3.5 mph 4.0 mph 4.5 mph 5.0 mph
Time 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute
Cool down: (Last 5 minutes) with 0% Elevation
Speed 5.0 mph 4.5 mph 4.0 mph 3.5 mph 3.0 mph
Time 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute

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PROGRAM DETAILS
P1
ELEVATION SPEED ELEVATION SPEED
P2

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PROGRAM DETAILS CONTINUED
ELEVATION SPEED
P3
ELEVATION SPEED
P4

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PROGRAM DETAILS CONTINUED
ELEVATION SPEED
P5

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SECTION 5
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
If the running belt has shifted to left or
right off the center or simply skid when
running, please refer to the following
1. Turn the power off.
2. Use a 6mm wrench to tighten the
rear roller bolt on the side of the
treadmill toward which the belt is
moving as shown.
3. Tighten about 1/4 of turn
(clockwise).
Note: If the belt does not move
back to the center of the treadmill,
make another adjustment to the
same bolt until the running belt
moves closer to the center.
Once the running belt has been
adjusted closer to the center, the
treadmill can be powered on again.
It is recommended that the deck be
lubricated every 6~12 months according to
the frequency of usage.
Use 6mm Allen wrench to loosen the bolts
in the end caps. Remove excessive
accumulations of dust, dirt, and other
substances from running deck. Use a clean
soft cloth.
Warning! Do not use cleaner under the
running belt.
Pull up running belt, dispense lubricant on
deck, and spread evenly.
After lubricating deck, center the belt,and
tighten the end caps. Check belt condition
and adjust if necessary referring to the
steps above.
Rear Roller Bolt
6 mm wrench
0.5~4.0 Mile lubricate every 1 year
4.0~7.0 Mile lubricate every 6 months
7.0~10.0 Mile lubricate every 3 months

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EXPLODED VEIW
BF6527 HRP
BF-6527HRP