Bodyguard T280P User manual

T280P – T280C – T300
TREADMILLS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Part no: 691022
T280P illustrated
BODYGUARD®FITNESS,
division of Procycle CANADA
9095, 25thAvenue, Saint-Georges (Québec) Canada G6A 1A1
The name “Bodyguard Fitness®” and heart logo are registered trademarks of Procycle Group Inc.

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1. OPERATING YOUR T280P–T280C–T300 .................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Getting to Know your T280P–T280C–T300 Computer Display Monitor ............................................................................................. 6
1.2 Pausing During an Exercise ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Saving an Exercise ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Viewing Exercise Parameters........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2. SETTING UP THE COMPUTER TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT.......................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Access to “Settings Menu”................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Language Feature.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Weight Unit Feature............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 User Identification Feature................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.5 Distance Unit Feature.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.6 Time, Distance or Calories Feature............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.7 Warm Up and Cool Down Feature ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.8 Heart Rate Control Options Feature............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.9 Heart Rate Access Options Feature ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.10 Beeper Feature.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.11 Speed Limits ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.12 Big Number Option............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.13 Learn Program .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.14 Heart Rate Recovery......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.15 Max Duration ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.16 Pause Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
3. T280P–T280C–T300 EXERCISE PROGRAMS......................................................................................................................................... 14
4. HEART RATE RECEIVER .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Possible Chest Strap, Heart Rate Problems..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Possible Contact Heart, Rate Problems ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
5. COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS
Acess to”Diagnostics” menu..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
6. MAINTENANCE INFORMATIONS
General Care..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Belt and Running Deck .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Lubricant Application. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Quick Troubleshooting Check List .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Error Codes....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

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Important Safety Notice
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE OR USE THIS EXERCISE EQUIPMENT.
To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the engineering that has gone into your machine, we recommend that you read this
manual carefully before attempting to assemble and use the T280P–T280C–T300. Save these instructions and refer to this manual if you
are unfamiliar with the operation of the T280P–T280C–T300.
WARNING – Before attempting to use any of this equipment you should read this instruction manual carefully. Use of this equipment by
people with heart or other medical problems may result in serious injury. You should consult with a physician prior to using this equipment.
It is recommended to periodically consult your physician as you continue to use this equipment. Immediately cease exercise if you feel dizzy,
faint or short of breath. Use of this equipment in a manner other than as prescribed by the instructions herewith may result in serious
injury.
AVERTISSEMENT– Une lecture attentive de ce manuel d’instructions est recommandée avant de commencer à utiliser cet appareil. Son
utilisation peut provoquer des blessures sérieuses chez les personnes souffrant de troubles cardiaques ou autres problèmes médicaux. Il
est recommandé à ces personnes de consulter leur médecin avant d’utiliser cet appareil. Il est aussi recommandé de consulter régulière-
ment le médecin au cours de la période d’entraînement. Si vous êtes pris de vertiges ou d’étourdissements, si vous vous sentez défaillir ou
avez le souffle court, cessez immédiatement l’exercice. L’utilisation de cet appareil d’une manière inadéquate ou autre à celle décrite dans
ce manuel d’instructions peut entraîner des blessures sérieuses.
For Your Personal Safety
Do not place towels or clothing on any part of the treadmill.
Do not place liquids near the computer console, electrical power plug, ON/OFF switch or any part of the treadmill.
Before attempting to disconnect the power, exit the program screen, then turn power OFF. To reduce any risks of electrical shock, do not
pull the power cord by the cable. Gently remove the power cable by the head from the wall outlet.
Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord is damaged or if the treadmill is not working correctly. If the power cord is damaged, please
contact your distributor or manufacturer to have it replaced. The rating of the new power cord must be 15 amps (125 volts AC).
For the International version of the T280P–T280C–T300, note that the power cord to be used for replacement must be rated 10 Amps
(250 Volts AC) and must be 2.5 meters (or 8 feet) long minimum.
Keep the power cord away from all moving parts of the treadmill, such as the elevation arm assembly and front transport wheels.
Do not use an extension cord that is not properly grounded. Keep all extension cords clear of all moving parts of the treadmill.
The treadmill should not be boxed in with other furniture or obstacles. Place the equipment in a way that the power can be easily disconnec-
ted. Keep all sides of the treadmill clear of any obstructions.
Do not allow children near the treadmill when in operation. Do not allow children unsupervised near the treadmill and keep the safety key in
a safe place away from children.
Wear proper exercise footwear when using the treadmill. Do not use the treadmill in bare feet or in socks. It is normal for the treadmill belt
to discharge soil or rocks that are on the sole of your shoes. It is always good practice to clean the soles of your shoes before using the
treadmill.
Never use the treadmill with more than one person on the belt.
Never try to accelerate or decelerate the speed of the running belt by pushing on it or trying to stop it, with or without power.
Always face towards the computer display and do not run backwards on the belt.

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Electrical Information
CAUTION – This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. The three-wire grounding plug (polarized) will fit only a grounded AC
outlet. Do not use an extension cord or outlet if it does not accept three-wire grounding plugs.
Contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet.
WARNING – To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this machine to rain or moisture. Do not place machine outdoors.
Do not place machine near swimming pools, sauna rooms or high humidity environments. Refer servicing to qualified Bodyguard®Service
personnel only.
If you have any questions about the assembly, proper use or repair of your treadmill, please call your local Bodyguard®
Dealer. All necessary adjustments or repairs during the warranty period must be made by an Authorized Bodyguard® Dealer.
IMPORTANT NOTICE : This treadmill should be connected in a dedicated 15 Amps Circuit in order to avoid functional problems.
Should you need more information, you can call our Customer Service Department at:
1- 418-228-8934/ 1 888 407-3784
Know Your Heart Rate
To determine your recommended heart rate level, select the type of exercise program you wish to follow.
Your MAXIMUM HEART RATE (MHR) is calculated as follows: MHR = 220 – Age
20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your Age
Your Heart Rate(beats/minute)
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
It is not recommended to exercise above 90% of your MHR.
Exercise in 80-90% MHR area for an aerobic exercise.
Exercise in 70-80% MHR area for a moderate, healthy heart zone.
Exercise in 60-70% MHR area if you wish
to train in a fat burning zone.
Difficult to achieve exercise benefit below 60% MHR.

Enter key
Central information window
Speed profile (bright green)
Elevation profile (light green)
Other programs key
Flashing dot under profiles indicates
your progress in a program. The program starts from the
left and ends at the extreme right side
Safety key
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1. Operating your T280P–T280C–T300
Each T280P–T280C–T300 treadmill contains a L.E.D. (light emitting diode) computer display monitor. The control functions, unique
programs and features have been designed with you in mind, to offer the best possible exercise by displaying important and clear
information regarding your excercise progress.
Please familiarize yourself with the functions of the computer display monitor and each program to allow you to have the best possible
exercise.
The T280P–T280C–T300 come with a magnetic security key. The key’s magnet must be inserted in the appropriate slot in the console for
the treadmill to be functional. For security purposes, make sure to attach the key’s clip to your clothes prior to starting an exercise.
1.1 Getting to know the T280P – T280C – T300 Computer Display Monitor
The computer display monitor consists of a main viewing screen, a central informational window and two additional informational windows.
T300 COMPUTER DISPLAY MONITOR
Horizontal rectangles represent speed and elevation values.
Each tick represents either 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or 1.5% elevation change.
T280P–T280C COMPUTER DISPLAY MONITOR
Horizontal rectangles (dot) represent speed and elevation values.
Each tick represents either 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or 1.5% elevation change.
Numeric Keypad
Pause Cool Down Clear/Stop
Central information window
Speed profile (bright green)
Elevation profile (light green)
Flashing dot under indicates your progress in a program.
The program starts from the left and ends at the extreme
right side
Safety key

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Each exercise program starts from the left part of the screen and terminates when it reaches the right part of the screen.
A flashing dot will indicate your progression in the program.
As the speed and elevation increase, the corresponding profile will move towards the top of the viewing screen. At the top of the screen, a
scrolling message center displays all your exercise parameters from the start of the program.
The two informational windows will display SPEED, DISTANCE, CALORIES, ELAPSED TIME, PACE and ELEVATION.
SPEED indicates the treadmill belt speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour, ranging from 0.1 to 12 mph or 0.2 to
19.2 km/h for the T300 and from 0.5 to 12 mph or 0.8 to 17.6 km/h (for the T280P - T280C).
CALORIES will indicate total of your caloric expenditure from the start of the exercise.
DISTANCE displays the total distance in miles or kilometers from the start of the exercise,
ranging from 0.00 to 99.00 miles or 0.00 to 99.00 km.
ELAPSED TIME indicates the amount of time accumulated from the start of any program. The time will range from
0 to a maximum of 99 minutes.
PACE indicates how long it will take to complete one mile or one kilometer at that current speed.
Pace per mile or kilometer is shown in minutes and seconds.
ELEVATION will display the slope of the running belt in terms of percentage. As an example, one percent (1%) slope is equal to one foot (or
one meter) climbed for each 100 feet (or 100 meters) covered.
NOTE– The parameter like calories displays an evaluation of the real values of your exercise parameters. The evaluations are based on
formal information, tests and are supported by specialists and physicians.
Keys
During an exercise, you can change the value shown on each informational window by pressing the adjacent round select key once. If you
wish to have the information displayed in a scanning mode, simply hold down the round select key for three seconds and release it. You can
also activate any window to scan by repeating the above sequence. To remove the scan, just press the round select key once again.
The INCREASE and DECREASE Speed keys allow you to modify the speed of the running belt during an exercise. These keys also allow you to
select the programs and parameters prior to each exercise. During any exercise program, you can modify the speed of the belt by pressing
or holding either the INCREASE or DECREASE Speed key. If you continuously hold down a Speed key, the speed display will change by a tenth
of a mile (or kilometer) per hour (0.1 mph or 0.1 km/h).
Release the Speed key when you have selected your desired exercise speed.
Notice that the treadmill belt will slowly change to your desired speed. The desired SPEED L.E.D. will be displayed flashing on the
display window on the left, while the actual belt speed slowly ramps up to your target speed. Once the speed has been attained
the SPEED L.E.D. will stop flashing.
The CLEAR/STOP key allows you to cancel a program selection or to clear data not entered yet if you are using a T280P-T280C. If using a
T300, this key will allow you to get into a PAUSE mode or to cancel any program.
NOTE– Use the CLEAR/STOP key to stop the running belt should you encounter difficulty or need to stop quickly during an exercise.
NUMERIC KEYPAD: Use Numeric keys to enter exercise time, belt speed, weight, distance and target heart rate (T280P–T280C only).
NOTE– These keys also become Quick Speed keys during a program because they can be used to enter directly the speed whole numbers
you want to reach without having to use the SPEED INCREASE or DECREASE keys. You just need to select the speed with the numeric
keypad keys and press the ENTER key at the top on the right hand side of your computer display monitor. However, if you want to go to 6.5
mph, you need to push 6 and press the ENTER key, you will see your entries on the central information window. Then, with the INCREASE
Speed key, go from 6 mph to 6.5 mph.
ENTER KEY: Press this key to accept entries of workout setup values.
NOTE – To enter data, you could use either the JustGoTM/ENTER key or the green “ENTER” key at the top on the right hand side of your
computer display monitor.
COOL DOWN: Press this key to begin an automatically customized workout cool-down (T280P–T280C only).
PAUSE: Press this key to stop the belt and hold the current workout (T280P–T280C only).

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Scanning Feature
During an exercise you will be able to view nine scanning exercise parameters on the central informational window along with the exercise
program. The parameters that will be displayed are:
• DISTANCE is shown in miles or kilometers for the entire exercise.
• CALORIES indicates the caloric expenditure based on your actual exercise.
• PACE is shown in minutes and seconds.
• ELEVATION is shown in % of elevation.
• HEART RATE displays your actual heart rate if the optional chest strap is used. The display is shown in beats per minute.
• TREM (time remaning) indicates the amount of time left once a program has started.
or DIST. REM (distance remaining) if you chose distance in your settings or CAL. REM (calories remaining) if you chose calories in your
settings.
• CAL./HOUR (calories per hour) indicates the hourly caloric expenditure based on your actual exercise.
• SPEED displays the actual speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
All these parameters scroll on the central informational window.
1.2 Pausing During an Exercise
You can pause any exercise by pressing the PAUSE key (T280P-T280C). When this key is pressed during an exercise, the motor will stop
and the running belt will slow down to 0 mph (0 km/h) within a few seconds. The stop is gradual, allowing the user to come safely to a
complete stop.
The elevation will remain at the level just prior to the pause.
To pause an exercise:
1. Press the CLEAR/STOP key whenever you feel the need to stop the exercise (T280P-T280C) or if you need to momentarily pause the
exercise (T300).
A message will appear on the screen indicating the amount of time remaining in the pause. The pause countdown will only start once the
running belt has come to a complete stop.
2. If you wish to continue the exercise, simply press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to start the running belt.
3. If you wish to cancel the exercise during the pause, simply press the CLEAR/STOP key. The exercise will be terminated and a summary
of your exercise parameters plus the option to save the exercise will be displayed. If your pause is over the duration of the pause time, the
exercise will terminate automatically.
1.3 Saving an Exercise (custom programs)
Once any program is finished or is prematurely terminated, the user has the option to save 15 elevations and speed levels and recall it at a
later date. This feature is very useful when a particular exercise is interesting and motivational. With the T280P–T280C–T300, you have
the ability to create or modify an existing program and save it with the ability to recall it including the heart rate control program.
The T280P–T280C–T300 has the unique feature of saving a heart rate control program and being able to recall this exercise and do it
without the chest strap.
Saving an exercise program allows the computer to store 15 speed and elevation changes made during your exercise.
The speed and elevation levels saved are the ones before it moves to the next segment. With the T280P–T280C–T300, you have the ability
to create or modify an existing program (personalize) and save it with the ability to recall it.
When any program is finished or is prematurely terminated, the exercise parameters will first appear and then a menu will be displayed in
which you have the option to save the exercise.
The option will be displayed as “TO SAVE THIS EXERCISE PRESS ENTER IF NOT PRESS STOP”.
If you wish to save the exercise at the end of the program, the T280P–T280C–T300 has four custom program slots.
1. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key while your parameters are scrolling.
2. The T280P–T280C–T300 will indicate to you under which CUSTOM number it has been saved.
NOTE– If the memory is full press the INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the CUSTOM program you would like to overwrite.
Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
If you do not wish to save the exercise, press the CLEAR/STOP key to return to the welcome screen.

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1.4 Viewing Exercise Parameters
At the end of each exercise program, the computer will display four exercise parameters. These parameters will be
TOTAL DISTANCE, CALORIES BURNED, TOTAL EXERCISE TIME, and AVERAGE SPEED.
•TOTAL DISTANCE displays the distance travelled for the entire exercise.
• CALORIES BURNED displays the approximate caloric expenditure for the entire exercise.
• TOTAL EXERCISE TIME displays the length of the exercise in minutes and seconds.
• AVERAGE SPEED displays the average speed value for the entire exercise.
The total exercise parameters on the T280P–T280C–T300 will loop for 2 minutes, showing your exercise parameters until you press
CLEAR/STOP to exit back to the welcome screen. If you do not wish to view the exercise parameters, press the CLEAR/STOP key to return to
the welcome screen.
2. Setting Up the Computer to Your Environment
The T280P–T280C–T300 treadmills offer unique features that allow the user to tailor the treadmill to its current environment. The treadmill
computer can also display a series of diagnostic features and calibration features. T280P–T280C–T300 treadmills allow you to select and
modify the following settings:
• Language (English, French, Spanish) • Heart Rate Access Options
• Weight Unit (Pounds or Kilograms) • Beeper (On or Off)
• User ID • Speed Limits
• Distance Unit (Miles or Kilometers) • Big Number Option
• Time, Distance or Calories • Learn Program
• Warm Up (On or Off) • Heart Rate Recovery
• Cool Down (On or Off) • Pause Time
• Heart Rate Control Options • Max Duration
2.1 Access to ”Settings Menu”
To view the above settings, you must enter into the “SETTINGS MENU” as followed:
1. Turn power ON.
2. While the introduction screens are displayed, simultaneously hold down the elevation INCREASE and the SELECT TOP keys.
3. Release the ELEVATION INCREASE and the SELECT TOP keys once entered into the Settings menu.
2.2 Language Feature
You can display all the instructions and information on the computer display screen in a choice of three languages.
To select a language: Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
1. Select the LANGUAGE option, and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2. Select the language you wish to be displayed on the screen. Choose from English, French and Spanish. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE keys
to select the language.
3. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
From now on, all text will be displayed in the language you selected.
2.3 Weight Unit Feature
The weight unit can be selected to display in pounds or kilograms.
To select a weight unit: Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
1. Select the WEIGHT UNIT option, and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2. Select the weight unit you wish to be displayed on the screen. Choose from POUNDS or KILOGRAMS. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE keys
to select.
3. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
From now on, weight values entered will be in the selected units.

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2.4 User Identification Feature
The User Identification feature allows the treadmill to recognize individuals and automatically enter their weight along with additional
information. The T300 will recognize two and the T280P–T280C will recognize four. The users will have the possibility to view or reset their
own training statistics.
Whenever the User Identification feature is used, the weight will be automatically entered at each exercise program.
Therefore, user weight will not be asked during the program set up. Also, the user’s age will be automatically entered during the Heart Rate
Control program to calculate the maximum heart rate.
The User ID feature gives access to the following options:
• ACTIVATE USER ID
• CREATE USER ID
• VIEW STATISTICS
• EDIT USER ID
• RESET STATISTICS
• DELETE USER ID
Activate User
To activate the User Identification feature:
Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
1. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2. Select the ACTIVATE USER ID option and press JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
3. Press INCREASE or DECREASE key to choose ON or OFF to activate or deactivate it and then press the JustGoTM/ENTER key
to accept.
Now that the User ID feature is activated; you will be prompted, at the beginning of each program, to select a User
Identification.
Create User
To create a User ID’s:
1. Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
2. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
3. Select the CREATE USER option and press JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
4. You will immediately be sent to the lowest empty location, if the MEMORY is full you will have to go to the DELETE USER option.
5. A total of six alpha-numeric characters can be used to name the USER ID. Use the INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select any letter from
A to Z or number from 0 to 9 as the first character. If you wish to leave a space between characters, simply
select SPACE (blank character) between the 9 and the A characters. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept this character.
Now the second character must be selected. Repeat this procedure until you have selected a USER ID name.
If you wish to modify a character before all six spaces are accepted, press the CLEAR/STOP key to backspace.
6. Now you have to enter your age. Simply use the QUICK key to select your age. Press the JustGoTM/ ENTER key to accept your age.
7. Enter your weight, press the INCREASE or DECREASE key to select your weight and then press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept it.
8. Then press the CLEAR/STOP key to go back to the USER ID main menu.
Edit User
To edit the different User ID’s:
Select the USER ID option and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
1. Select the user you want to edit by using the INCREASE or DECREASE key and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept it.
2. Enter your weight, press the INCREASE or DECREASE key to select your weight and then press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept it.
3. Now you have to enter your age. Simply use the INCREASE or DECREASE key to select your age. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to
accept your age.
4. Press the CLEAR/STOP key to go back to the USER ID main menu.
View Statistics
To view the statistics of a User Identification:
Select the VIEW STATISTICS option and press JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
Select the User Identification for which you wish to see the statistics. These parameters represent the accumulated values of all the exerci-
ses of a user while the User Identification feature was activated.
• TOTAL DISTANCE displays the distance traveled in miles (or in kilometers depending on your settings).
• TOTAL CALORIES displays the accumulated calories expended.
• TOTAL TIME displays the total exercise time.

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Reset Statistics
To reset the statistics of a User Identification:
Select the RESET STATISTICS option and press JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
Select the User Identification for which you wish to reset the statistics. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to reset the statistics of this User Identification.
If you do not wish to reset the statistics of this User Identification, press the CLEAR/STOP key. The Reset Statistics feature can help to
monitor your progress week after week or between seasons.
Delete User
To delete a User Identification:
Select the DELETE USER option and press JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
Select the User Identification you wish to delete. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to delete this User Identification.
If you do not wish to delete this User Identification, press the CLEAR/STOP key.
NOTE– If you choose to delete a user, you will clear all saved parameters under that user’s name.
2.5 Distance Unit Feature
The distance unit can be selected to display in miles or kilometers.
To select a distance unit: Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
1. Select the DISTANCE UNIT option, and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2. Select the distance unit you wish to be displayed on the screen. Choose from MILES or KILOMETERS. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE
keys to select the distance unit.
3. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
From now on, distance and speed values entered will be in the selected units.
2.6 Time, Distance or Calories Feature
The TIME, DISTANCE or CALORIES feature allows you to select either time, distance or calories as your exercise target.
To access TIME, DISTANCE or CALORIES: Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
1. Select the TIME, DISTANCE or CALORIES menu with the INCREASE or DECREASE keys and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to enter it.
2. Make your choice between time, distance or calories with the INCREASE or DECREASE keys and press the JustGoTM/ENTER
key to accept it.
From now on, the new value of your exercise will be in the selected value.
Table of minimum and maximum values
Here’s a table of the minimum and the maximum values that you can choose as a duration depending on your Settings choice.
Time DISTANCE CALORIES
MIN. 5 minutes 1 mile ou 1km 25 calories
MAX. 99 minutes 99 miles ou 99 km 2000 calories
2.7 Warm Up and Cool Down Feature
Doing a warm up period before an exercise and a cool down period after an exercise is strongly recommended for your safety. In your
T280P–T280C–T300, you have a feature that will allow you to warm up and cool down on your treadmill.
If the warm up or cool down option is activated, a warm up screen will be displayed prior to each exercise as well as a cool down screen
after each exercise. Be aware that the warm up and cool down screens are not available for the JustGoTM program in which you need to
establish your own warm up and cool down periods.
The warm up has an adjustable duration of one to four minutes and that period is divided in 3 parts.
Warm up:
Part 1: Is 40% in intensity of the first segment exercise.
Part 2: Is 60% in intensity of the first segment exercise.
Part 3: Is 80% in intensity of the first segment exercise.

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NOTE– The default value of the warm up is 3 minutes.
The cool down has an adjustable duration of one to four minutes and has only one part.
Cool down:
Part 1: Is a half in intensity of the last segment exercise with a maximum of 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h).
NOTE– The default value of the cool down is 3 minutes.
The calories, time and the distance are not accumulated in the “WARM UP OR COOL DOWN” modes.
The warm up or cool down option can be activated or deactivated separately.
To activate or deactivate the warm up or cool down option:
Enter into the Settings menu, See Section 2.1.
1. Select the WARM UP or COOL DOWN option, and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2. Choose from ON or OFF. Press the speed INCREASE or DECREASE to choose and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
3. To adjust the duration of the warm up or cool down, use the speed keys.
From now on, the warm up or cool down option will be in the selected mode.
NOTE – If you wish to cancel the warm up or cool down while you perform it, simply press the CLEAR/STOP key to interrupt the feature.
2.8 Heart Rate Control Options Feature
The heart rate control feature lets you choose from three different operating modes. The first mode is “SPEED AND ELEVATION MODE”. In this
mode, the machine will bring you to your target heart rate by doing changes in speed and elevation, but you can make your own changes at
anytime. The second mode is “SPEED MODE”. In this mode, the machine will bring you to your target heart rate by changing the speed but it will
let you do any change manually at any time. The computer will adjust the speed to keep you in your target heart rate. The third mode is
“ELEVATION MODE”. In this mode, the machine will bring you to your target heart rate by changing the elevation but it will let you do any change
manually at any time. The computer will adjust the elevation to keep you in your target heart rate. Note that the default mode is “SPEED AND
ELEVATION MODE”.
To select the mode you want to choose:
Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
1. Select HEART RATE CONTROL option and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the mode you want to choose and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept. The computer
will indicate to you the mode you have just chosen and it will be active from now on.
2.9 Heart Rate Access Options Feature
The Heart Rate Access Options feature allows you to activate the Heart Rate Control Options feature from any program. You can choose from
two different operating modes. The first mode is “SPEED MODE”. In this mode, the machine will bring you to your target heart rate by changing
the speed but it will let you do any change manually at any time. The computer will adjust the speed to keep you in your target heart rate. The
second mode is “ELEVATION MODE”. In this mode, the machine will bring you to your target heart rate by changing the elevation but it will let you
do any change manually at any time. The computer will adjust the elevation to keep you in your target heart rate.
Note that the default mode is “SPEED MODE”.
To select the mode you want to choose:
Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
1. Select HEART RATE ACCESS OPTIONS and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the mode you want to choose and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept. The computer
will indicate to you the mode you have just chosen and it will be active from now on.

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2.10 Beeper Feature
The beeper can be activated or deactivated.
To activate or deactivate the beeper:
1. Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
2. Select the BEEPER option, and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
3. Select the mode in which you wish the beeper to be. Choose ON or OFF with the SPEED keys and press JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
From now on, the beeper will be in the selected mode.
2.11 Speed Limits
MINIMUM and MAXIMUM speeds can be set into the treadmill.
To select this option:
Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
1. Select the SPEED LIMITS option, and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2. Select the MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM value with the ELEVATION
INCREASE AND ELEVATION DECREASE keys. To modify the value, use the SPEED
INCREASE OR DECREASE keys.
Press the JustGo TM/Enter key to accept (the values will not be considered if you
don’t press the ENTER key to accept).
Please refer to the following values to know the possible range of values.
2.12 Big Number Option
The big number option allows you to display LARGE numbers on the main screen.
Profile will not be shown in this mode.
The big number option can be activated or deactivated. While in this option, you can select 7 different ways of display.
To select a big number option:
Enter into the Setting menu, see section 2.1.
1. Select the BIG NUMBER OPTION, and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2. Select the option you wish to be displayed on the screen. Choose from, NONE, All, Speed, Distance, Calories, Time or Heart Rate.
Press the INCREASE or DECREASE key to select the option.
3. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
From now on, all the information will be displayed on screen as the option you selected.
NOTE– All the programs will be displayed in Big Numbers except for the Track and the Runner’s Interval program.
2.13 Learn Program
Bodyguard machines have the incredible ability to learn (pre-program) profiles. This is especially useful if you would like to build a workout
profile in advance. You now have the ability to build a program without actually doing it. This is great if you are customizing a program for a
client for example.
To use learn program:
Enter into the Settings menu, see section 2.1.
1. You will be prompted to a screen that will ask you to increase or decrease either Speed and Elevation.
Adjust both parameters and look at the side select windows where you are going.
2. Once you are satisfied press ENTER to lock it and move to the next SEGMENT.
3. Repeat this procedure until the whole profile has been filled in.
- You can learn up to four (4) programs in the T280P–T280C–T300.
- To use a LEARN program, choose LEARN from the program selection window.
T300
Minimum 0,1MPH (0,2 KM/H)
Maximum 12 MPH (19,2 KM/H)
Default
value
0,2 to 19,2 KM/H
(0,1 to 12 MPH)
T280P–T280C
Minimum 0,5 MPH (0,8 KM/H)
Maximum 19,2 KM/H (12 MPH)
Default
value
0,8 to 19,2 KM/H
(0,5 to 12 MPH)

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2.14 Heart Rate Recovery
Your T280P–T280C–T300 is pre programmed with a unique and useful program that is used to help determine your fitness level. After a
program (workout) it can be used to count the time between the actual and your predetermined resting heart rate.
In order to use this program you will need to turn ON Heart Rate Recovery in the settings menu. By default, this option is turned off. You
would need to enter in you resting heart rate.
Fit Levels
Although it is difficult to assess each individual based on a generic chart, it is agreed that a quicker time from an exercise level heart rate to
a resting (predetermined) heart rate is beneficial to cardio fitness. The best way to use this program is to use it today.
Using Recovery
It will only work while using the optional chest strap. After your exercise is complete, stay on the machine with your chest strap facing the
console. Try not to move. It is best to keep your arms to your side as to not interfere with the signal. Stay in this position until the computer
has finished reading the heart rate signal. Depending on your fitness level this could be a few minutes or longer.
NOTE – Using Heart Rate Recovery with Cool/Down. Note that the Heart Rate Recovery will start counting only after the Cool/Down has
ended. If you are using Warm/Up and Cool/Down your Heart Rate Recovery will only start at the end. In order to benefit from Heart Rate
Recovery we recommend to deactivate the Cool/Down option.
2.15 Max Duration
To modify the maximum duration of any workout:
Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
1. Select the MAX DURATION option, and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key.
2. Use the Speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to choose from TIME, DISTANCE or CALORIES. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
3. Use the Speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to adjust the maximum to the desired value (5 to 99 minutes for Time, 0.5 to 99 miles or
Km for distance or 25 to 2000 Calories). Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2.16 Pause Time
To modify the pause time:
Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1.
1. Select the PAUSE TIME option, and press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
2. Select from 1 to 5 minute pause times. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the pause time.
3. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept.
NOTE– The T280P–T280C–T300 only will allow you to go up to a 30 minute pause time.
3. T280P – T280C –T300 Exercise Programs
• Five Program Levels • One Walk Program
• One JustGoTMProgram • One Hill Climb Program
• One Manual Program • One Speed Run Program
• One Cardiovascular Program • One Track Program
• Interval Program • Runner’s Interval Program (T280C - T300)
• One Random Program • 4 Memory Programs
• One Weight Loss Program • 4 Learn Programs
• One Heart Rate Control Program • Heart Rate Access Feature
A program is a pre-set hill pattern. You will get the same profile (hills and valleys) every time you select the same specific exercise program.
By increasing the levels you can change the predetermined hill profiles. The programs allow you to monitor your progress and they add fun
and interest to your exercise.
Each segment time is equal to the selected exercise time divided by 15 segments.
Therefore, a 45 minute exercise results in a 3 minute segment time.
WARNING
BEFORE SELECTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, FIRST STRADDLE YOUR FEET
ON THE FOOT RESTS. NEVER START ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM
WITH ONE OR BOTH FEET ON THE RUNNING BELT.

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Program Levels
The Cardiovascular, Interval, Random, Hill Climb and Speed Run programs have 5 individual exercise levels. LEVEL 1 is the easiest and
LEVEL 5 is the most difficult. This feature allows you to alter the intensity of your workout.
JustGoTM Program
The JustGoTM program allows you to start a manual exercise with the push of one key. Since the JustGoTM program is the initial program, it
will always be displayed first for easy selection. You have total control of the speed and elevation of the belt at all times during this program.
Use the JustGoTM program if you like to walk or run at fairly constant speeds with little or no changes during the exercise.
During the exercise, the speed and elevation that you select will remain for the entire exercise until the next change you make.
Your progression in the exercise is shown by one flashing dot.
To start exercising in the JustGoTM program:
1. Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key when the JustGoTM program is displayed on the screen. The running belt will slowly start
at 0.5 mph or 0.8 km/h and at 0% elevation with the exercise duration automatically set to the maximum.
The JustGoTM program does not allow the user to predetermine the exercise duration or enter a weight amount.
Therefore, the caloric expenditure and calories per hour values will be based on a user of 150 pounds or 68 kilograms.
The calorie values should therefore be used only as references when in the JustGoTM program.
2. Change the speed and elevation at all times by pressing the respective Speed and Elevation INCREASE and DECREASE keys.
3. You can pause, resume, end the program and save the program at anytime. It is not necessary to exercise the full duration to save the program.
Manual Program
The Manual program allows you to create your own exercise as you progress in the program. The speed and elevation are completely
controlled by the user at all times. At a glance, the JustGoTM and Manual programs seem very similar due to the fact that the user controls
both the speed and elevation at all times. The difference is that in the Manual program, you can select your exercise duration and weight for
a more accurate display of the calories.
During the exercise, the speed and elevation that you select will remain for the entire exercise until the next change you make. Your pro-
gression in the exercise is shown by one flashing dot.
To select the Manual program:
Press the MANUAL key (T280P – T280C only) or the INCREASE or DECREASE key until you reach the Manual program.
Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept and follow the instructions shown in the central information window.
Cardiovascular Program
The Cardiovascular program has been designed to allow you to train at moderate intensity levels with short duration, high intensity periods
followed by a quick recovery period. The Cardiovascular program has predetermined speed and elevation profiles according to the selected
exercise levels. You can change the speed and elevation during the exercise if you find it too easy or hard.
The speed profile has a set of high intensity segments to greater work your heart muscles. Changing the speed manually will cause only that
segment to change. Changing the elevation manually will cause the entire profile to change.
The following table shows the different speeds and elevations for each level.
Level Speed (mph) Speed (km/h) Elevation (%)
1 1.0 to 4 1.6 to 6.4 0.0 to 2.0
2 3.0 to 6 4.0 to 9.6 0.0 to 3.0
3 4.0 to 7 8.0 to 11.2 0.0 to 4.0
4 5.0 to 8 8.0 to 12.9 0.0 to 5.0
5 6.0 to 9 9.7 to 14.5 0.0 to 6.0
To select the Cardiovascular program:
Press the CARDIOVASCULAR key (T280P – T280C only) or the INCREASE or DECREASE key until you reach the Cardiovascular program.
Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept and follow the instructions shown in the central information window.
Interval Program
The Interval Training program allows you to exercise with constant high intensity workouts and rest periodically at set recovery periods.
The Interval Training program has predetermined speed and elevation profiles according to the selected exercise levels. You can
change the speed and elevation during the exercise if you find it too easy or hard.
If you are at a rest (low intensity) segment, then changing the speed manually will cause all the other segments to change.
If your are at a peak (high intensity) segment, then changing the speed manually will cause all the peak segments to change. Changing the
elevation manually will cause the entire elevation profile to change.

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The following table shows the different speeds and elevations for each level.
Level Speed (mph) Speed (km/h) Elevation (%)
1 0.5 to 2.0 0.8 to 3.2 0.0 to 1.0
2 1.0 to 3.0 1.6 to 4.8 0.0 to 2.0
3 1.0 to 4.0 1.6 to 6.4 0.0 to 2.0
4 1.0 to 5.0 1.6 to 8.0 1.0 to 2.0
5 2.0 to 5.0 3.2 to 8.0 0.0 to 3.0
To select the Interval program:
Press the INTERVAL key (T280C - T280P only) or the INCREASE or DECREASE key until you reach the Interval program. Press the JustGoTM/
ENTER key to accept and follow the instructions shown in the central information window.
Random Program
The Random program will display a completely new exercise each time the Random program is selected. This unique feature allows an al-
most infinite amount of exercise programs to be displayed at the touch of a key. Each new Random program will have a programmed speed
and elevation profile, resulting in automatic speed and elevation changes. If you wish, you can change the speed or elevation at anytime
during the exercise. The computer can display over 4 billion random programs.
The following table shows the different speeds and elevations for each level.
Level Speed (mph) Speed (km/h) Elevation (%)
1 0.5 to 2.0 0.8 to 3.2 0.0 to 1.0
2 1.0 to 3.0 1.6 to 4.8 0.0 to 2.0
3 2.0 to 4.0 3.2 to 6.4 0.0 to 2.0
4 2.0 to 5.0 3.2 to 8.0 0.0 to 3.0
5 3.0 to 5.0 4.8 to 8.0 0.0 to 4.0
To select the Random program:
Press the RANDOM key (T280P – T280C only) or the INCREASE or DECREASE key until you reach the Random program.
Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept and follow the instructions shown in the central information window.
Heart Rate Control Program (HRC) and Weight Loss Program (Requires wireless chest strap)
The Heart Rate Control and Weight Loss Program allows you to exercise at a predetermined heart rate level. By selecting the desired heart
rate level (Weight Loss in Weight Loss program), the running belt and elevation will automatically adjust to decrease or increase the exercise
intensity.
By selecting your age, plus the intensity level that you want to work your heart at (Only HRC), a target heart rate level is calculated by the computer.
NOTE – This program can only be used with the optional heart rate chest strap available from your Authorized Bodyguard®Dealer. Use of the
heart rate chest strap will allow the treadmill belt to change speed along with a change in elevation. To achieve optimal results,
it is recommended to place the chest strap directly over the skin. The strap should be very snug since any significant amount of shock or impact
due to fast running may temporarily produce wrong heart rate signals. You should not be more than arm’s length from the front handle bar to
achieve the best signal. If at anytime the heart rate receiver does not detect a signal from the chest strap for more than a few seconds, the
following message will appear ‘‘UNSTABLE HR SIGNAL PLEASE CHECK CHEST STRAP’’.
WARNING – Before attempting to use any of this equipment, you should read the instruction manual carefully. Use of this equipment by people
with heart or other medical problems may result in serious injury. You should consult with a physician prior to using this equipment.
It is recommended to periodically consult your physician as you continue to use this equipment. Immediately cease exercise if you feel dizzy, faint
or short of breath. Use of this equipment in a manner other than as prescribed by these instructions herewith may result in serious injury.
To select the Heart Rate Control program or Weight Loss program:
1. Press the Speed DECREASE key to select HEART RATE or WEIGHT LOSS. Press the JustoGoTM /Enter key to accept the Heart Rate Control
program or Weight Loss program.
2. Select the exercise duration. Press the Speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the appropriate exercise duration.
Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept.
3. Select your weight. Press the Speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the appropriate weight. Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept.
4. Select your age to allow the computer to indicate your maximum allowable heart rate level. Press the Speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to
select your age. The age will vary from 10 to 100 years. Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept.
5. Select an exercise intensity based on your preferred level of exercise. The 60% level is a good guide for those interested in training in the fat
loss range. The 70% level is suitable for those interested in training in the cardiovascular range. The 80% level requires the most effort and is
suitable for persons with a higher level of fitness. Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept the intensity (60% is a default in Weight Loss Program).
6. You can modify the heart rate level suggested by the computer or press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept it and start the exercise.
7. To start the exercise, press the JustGoTM /ENTER key.

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During the Heart Rate Control or Weight Loss program, you can change the speed or elevation by pressing the Speed or Elevation INCREASE or
DECREASE keys. Keep in mind that the computer will then gradually readjust the speed and/or elevation to compensate for the change in speed
or elevation you made by gradually bringing your ACTUAL heart rate near the TARGET heart rate level.
WARNING – If you feel that the running belt is moving too fast for your fitness level and you cannot keep up, press the CLEAR/STOP key and
terminate the exercise program. You can try the program again, but at a lower INTENSITY level (60%). If this is still too fast for you, do not use
the Heart Rate Control program until your fitness level allows you to safely exercise at your TARGET heart rate level.
During the exercise, the main computer screen will show a speed or elevation profile like the other programs, but will display your ACTUAL heart
rate and your TARGET heart rate on the message center. Once the exercise has started, your ACTUAL heart rate should be lower than the
TARGET heart rate. The computer then will gradually regulate the speed and elevation simultaneously to increase your exercise intensity level,
resulting in a higher ACTUAL heart rate.
Your heart rate will be displayed on the message center as ACTUAL heart rate and TARGET heart rate (T). For example: HRATE 110/115T.
NOTE– You can change your target heart rate while in the program by pressing the JustGoTM /ENTER key and modify it by using the
Speed DECREASE or INCREASE keys and by pressing the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept it.
Walk Program
The Walk program allows you to create your own exercise as you progress in the program. The speed and elevation are completely controlled by
the user at all times. At a glance, Manual and Walk programs seem very similar due to the fact that the user controls both the speed and
elevation at all times. The difference is that in the Walk program, you can’t go over 4.0 MPH (6.4 KM/H) and 6% of elevation.
During the exercise, the speed and elevation that you select will remain for the entire exercise until the next change you make. Your progression
in the exercise is shown by the flashing dot.
To select the Walk program:
Press the OTHER PROGRAMS key (T280P – T280C only) or the INCREASE or DECREASE key until you reach the Walk program.
Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept and follow the instructions shown in the central information window.
Hill Climb Program
The Hill Climb program provides both a programmed hill and speed profiles. The programmed hill profile will cause the running belt to elevate and
descend at various points during your exercise. The programmed speed profile will cause the speed to change. You can change the speed and
elevation during the exercise if you find it too easy or hard.
The speed and elevation will change as you progress into the program. Changing the speed manually will cause only that segment to change.
Changing the elevation manually will cause the entire elevation profile to change.
The following table shows the different elevations for each level.
Level Elevation %
1 0 to 3
2 1 to 4
3 2 to 6
4 3 to 7.5
5 4 to 10
To select the Hill Climb program:
Press the OTHER PROGRAMS key (T280P – T280C only) or the INCREASE or DECREASE key until you reach the Hill Climb program.
Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept and follow the instructions shown in the central information window.
Speed Run Program
The Speed Run program like the Hill Climb program controls a certain parameter. Speed Run is speed changes. Selecting a higher level will
default a higher speed profile. Elevation changes are user controlled.
The speed will change as you progress into the program. Changing the speed or elevation manually will cause the rest of the program to change.
The following table shows the different speeds for each level.
Level Speed (mph) Speed (km/h)
1 1 to 4 1.6 to 6.4
2 1 to 5 1.6 to 8.1
3 2 to 6 3.2 to 9.7
4 3 to 7 4.8 to 11.3
5 4 to 8 6.4 to 12.9
To select the Speed Run program:
Press the OTHER PROGRAMS key (T280P – T280C only) or the INCREASE or DECREASE key until you reach the Speed Run program.
Press the JustGoTM/ENTER key to accept and follow the instructions shown in the central information window.

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Track Program
The Track program is one that enables you to choose from 1-99 laps of a 400 Meter (or about a 1/4 mile) Olympic track. Each Track
program allows the user to completely control their speed from the start of the exercise until the end since there is no automatic speed
control during the Track program.
The Track program will display an oval track screen that will show your progression on the track. The central information window will show
you how many laps have been done in your workout. Elevation although not usually found on any track can be used on the treadmills.
To select the Track program:
Press the OTHER PROGRAMS key (T280P – T280C only) or the INCREASE or DECREASE key until you reach the Track program.
Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept and follow the instructions shown in the central information window.
Runner’s Interval Program (T280C-T300)
The Runner’s Interval program is made for serious runners who want to simulate track workouts and create any workout they choose.
The program enables to select interval distance, number of repeats, Pace, Recovery Time and Recovery Pace wanted.
The parameters values are:
Interval distance: 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400 or 1600 meters
Number of repeats: 1 to 20
Pace: number of min. for 1 mile or number of min. for 1 kilometer
Recovery Time: 20 sec. to 20 min.
Recovery Pace: number of min. for 1 mile or number of min. for 1 kilometer
The Recovery Time will count down. The last 3 seconds of the recovery time will appear on the display and an audible beep will
indicate the start of the next interval.
The program will start with a recovery segment, so that you are not starting from a dead stop.
The program will display an oval track of 400 meters that will show your progression on the track.
Example: 8 x 400’s meters @ 5:15 min. Pace with a 1 min. 30 sec. Recovery Time at 15:00 min. Pace.
To select the Runner’s Interval Program:
1. Press the other programs key.
2. Press the DECREASE key to select Runner’s Interval Program. Press ENTER key to accept.
3. Select your weight. Press the numbers on the keypad or the speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the appropriate weight.
Press JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept.
4. Select successively the Interval distance, number of repeats, Pace (by entering the required speed in order to choose the closest
PACE wanted), Recovery Time and Recovery Pace using on each selection the speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select
the appropriate value (values permitted are described above). Press JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept each selection.
5. To start the exercise, press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept.
WARNING– This is for serious runners only. There is fast acceleration involved…
Memory & Learn Programs
These programs allow you to recall previously completed or edited exercises. After each exercise is finished, you are prompted to save the
current exercise or not. All programs, except the Track Program can be saved as Memory Programs.
The Learn Programs are the ones that were previously edited in the Settings menu under Learn Programs.
To select an exercise:
Press the Speed DECREASE key to select Memory or Learn Programs. Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept the program.
An edited program will appear on the screen. You can select a particular saved or edited exercise by pressing the Speed INCREASE and
DECREASE keys until the desired name is displayed.
NOTE– By selecting a saved or a Learn Program in memory, you cannot enter an exercise level.
Select the exercise duration. Press the Speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the appropriate exercise duration.
Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to accept.
Select your weight. Press the Speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the appropriate weight. Press the JustGoTM /ENTER key to
accept and start the exercise.

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Using Contact Heart Rate
This machine has a built-in Contact Heart Rate System that allows you to verify your heart rate without the need of a chest strap. By holding
the contact bars, you will see your current pulse on screen. (In order for the Contact Heart Rate to work properly, the palms must not be
too moist.)
Heart Rate Access Feature (Requires wireless chest strap)
The Heart Rate Access feature allows you to selectively enter into a Heart Rate Control program without quitting your exercise. It will allow
you to choose, when you are ready, to change your current workout to a Heart Rate Control. You will need to be wearing the optional wire-
less chest strap when choosing to use this feature.
The Heart Rate Access feature allows the user to change any program at any time during the selected workout to Heart Rate Control. On
screen, you will see the program remaining change to a flat-line as it would look like in a normal Heart Rate Control program. The part of the
program that you just did though would remain unchanged.
How to Use Heart Rate Access™
While in a program you would press the JustGoTM/ENTER key. On screen you would see the message “Heart Rate Control Activated”
followed by a screen showing your target Heart Rate. Once your Heart Rate has been confirmed, the remainder of the selected workout
time would be in the form of a normal Heart Rate Control. If you pressed the button and were not wearing a chest strap, the unit would
disregard the button push and continue in the normal selected program.
1. JustGoTM, Manual, Walk and Cardiovascular programs
• These programs would change SPEED only or ELEVATION only, depending on your selected SETTINGS in Heart Rate Access options.
2. Speed Run and Track programs • These programs will make SPEED changes only.
3. Hill Climb program
• This program will make ELEVATION changes only.
4. Memory programs
• These programs will make changes according to the type of changes that were done in the program that has been
recalled from memory. For example, if you did a Speed Run program and you pressed the JustGoTM /ENTER key, you would get SPEED
changes only.
5. Override
• In all programs, you can make SPEED and ELEVATION changes manually.
6. Saving
• You will also be able to save any program at the end except the TRACK program.
7. Profile
• You will also be able to see the profile and where the unit made a change to Heart Rate Access.
Changing Your Target Heart Rate in a Program
The normal Heart Rate Control program allows you to make Target Heart Rate changes at anytime while in a program by pressing the
JustGoTM/ENTER key. The difference is now that by pressing the JustGoTM/ENTER key, it will bring you into Heart Rate Access; by
pressing the JustGoTM/ENTER key again, you will be asked to make a new Target Heart Rate change.
4. Using a Heart Rate Receiver
The Bodyguard®Heart Rate receiver inside each T280P–T280C–T300 treadmill is specifically designed to work in conjunction with the
optional Heart Rate chest strap. The Heart Rate chest strap allows the computer to monitor your heart rate, or pulses per minute. This
value is shown on the computer screen and should only be used as a guide in helping you achieve your personal fitness goals.
If no Heart Rate chest strap is used, no heart rate value (0) will be displayed on the computer screen. Before using any Heart Rate chest
strap on any exercise equipment, it is important to consult with a physician prior to commencing any exercise program.
WARNING – Before attempting to use any of this equipment, you should read the instruction manual carefully. Use of this equipment by
people with heart or other medical problems may result in serious injury. You should consult with a physician prior to using this equipment.
It is recommended to periodically consult your physician as you continue to use this equipment. Immediately cease exercise if you feel dizzy,
faint or short of breath. Use of this equipment in a manner other than as prescribed by these instructions herewith may result in serious
injury.
As a guide to effective exercising, to determine your recommended heart rate training zone, find your age on the heart rate chart (refer to
page 5) and read the heart rate target zone based on various intensity levels. These levels include fat burning zone, cardiovascular zone and
aerobic zone.
Tip – Sometimes you will need to moisten the back of the heart rate chest strap to obtain a signal. Use a few drops of water to moisten the
chest strap, then place directly over the skin. The chest strap does not work properly when placed over clothing.

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Possible Chest Strap Heart Rate Problems
All Bodyguard® machines are compatible with the Polar wireless heart rate system. This includes a chest strap and a receiver. The receiver is an
integral part of the machine and it is hidden inside. The chest strap is an option on all machines and can be purchased from Bodyguard®Fitness.
If you are having some problems with the reception, please use the following troubleshooting check list.
The above table should help properly diagnose the problem. There is also misconceptions that the signal is immediate.
The chest strap electrodes need to be moistened in order to send a strong signal. Radio and neon light interferences can also reduce the
strength of the signal.
Possible Contact Heart Rate Problems
In order to properly diagnose any problem with the contact heart rate system, please refer to the following procedures.
This machine uses a hand ECG (Electrocardiogram) printed circuit board along with wires and a set of metal plates. The hand ECG board is an
integral part of the machine and is hidden inside.
Troubleshooting Check List – Table 1
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
• No signal.
• Dead battery in strap.
• Electrodes are not wet.
• Using wrong strap.
• Change battery.
• Put water on electrodes.
• Use Polar compatible strap.
• Weak signal.
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are not wet enough.
• Strap is not tight enough.
• Too much body fat.
• Chest size too small or too big.
• Receiver has a problem.
• Change battery.
• Put water on electrodes.
• Put on tighter.
• No solution.
• Position strap accordingly.
• Verify signal in Diagnostics,
see Heart Rate Test section.
• Erratic signal.
• Using wrong strap.
• Interference with other signals.
• Electrodes are not wet enough.
• Use Polar compatible strap.
• Move the machine away frompotential interference
sources.
• Put water on electrodes.
Troubleshooting Check List – Table 2
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
• No reading
• Hands have not been in contact
with the metal plates long enough
• Defective hand contact board
• Wires are not connected properly
• Wait for 5-10 seconds before a reading
• Change ECG board
• Verify Wiring
• Erratic reading
• Hands may move too much on the plates
• Defective board hand contact board
• Strong neon lights too close to console
• Interference with other signals
• Do not move your hands
• Change board
• Move the climber
• Use only this machine to verify
5. Computer Diagnostics
Access to “Diagnostics” menu
To determine the condition of the various electrical and mechanical components, you will need to enter
into the DIAGNOSTICS menu as follows:
1. Turn power OFF.
2. Simultaneously hold down the speed INCREASE and DECREASE keys and turn power ON.
3. Release the speed INCREASE and DECREASE keys once entered into the Diagnostics menu.
4. Press JustGoTM /ENTER to access Diagnostic items.
When you access the Diagnostics menu, you will notice the following message: “TXXX VERSION”
The message above indicates the version of the computer software installed in your computer display monitor. This information is helpful in
diagnosing certain computer related conditions. Keep in mind that the version number may change depending on the model number of your
T280P–T280C–T300 treadmill.