Image 10.6 User manual

i'MAG 10.6
SEa/AIR8
Model No. 831.297562
Serial No.
The serial number can be found in
the location shown below. Write the
serial number in the space above.
Serial Number
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EXERCISE
EQUIPMENT
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HELPLINE!
1-800-736-6879
OWNER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUGK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS .......
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BEFORE YOiJ BEGIN ........................
ASSEMBLY .................................
HOW TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR .............
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............ . ..
MANUAL MODE OPERATION ................... . .
HOW TO CONTROL'THE SPEED ................
HOW TO CONTROL THE INCLINE ..............
HOW TO USE THE FAT CALORIE MONITOR ....................
PROGRAM MODE OPERATION ..................................
HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT PROGRAM .................
HOW TO USE THE PULSE MODE ..............................
HOW TO USE THE FAT BURN AND FAT BURN PLUS PROGFLAMS . . .
HOW TO USE THE FITNESS TEST PROGRAM ....................
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HOW TO CREATE CUSTOM WORKOUT PROGRAMS ..................................... 16
HOW TO USE A CUSTOM WORKOUT PROGRAM ........................................ 17
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND STORAGE ....................................................... .2.0
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES .................. . . . ,., .22.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................... .. .... . . Back Cover
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*I FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY l
For one (1) year from.the date of p_rchase, iffailure occursdue todefect in material or workmanship in
this SEARS TREADMILL EXERCISER, contact the nearest SEARS See/ice Center throughoutthe
United States and SEARS willrepair or replace the TREADMILL EXERCISER, free ofcharge.
ThLswarrantydoes notapply when the TREADMILL EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental pur-
poses.
Thiswarranty gives you specJ'ficlegal dghts, and you may also have other dghtswhich vary from state
tostate.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT• 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for sel_=ctingthe IMAGE" 10.6 treadmill.
•The sophisticated IMAGE 10.6 treadmill blendsstate-
of-the-art technology with innovativedesignto letyou
enjoy a motivatingand effective form ofexercise in the
convenlence and privacy ofyour home.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. Ifyou have add'dionalquestions,
please call our toll-free HELPUNE at 1-800-736-6879,
Monday thrf_ughSaturday, 7 a.m. until7 p.m. Central
Time (excluding holidays). To help us assistyou,
please note the productmodel number and sedal num-
ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill
is 831,297562. The seda[ number can be found on a
decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of
this maneai for the location of the decal).
Before readingfurther, please review the drawing "
below and famili,'idzeyourself with the parts that are
labeled.
Console,
Handrail,
Pulse Console Knob
FRONT
Circuit Breaker
E]eltTool
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolt.
BACK
Knob
;ushion Foot
RIGHT SIDE
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill Is fullyassembled.
Assembly can be completed using the Included 7/32" allen wrench _.
1. Find the Right Upright (15), which contains the Upright Wire
Harness (12) (sea the inset drawing), Hold an Upright Spacer
(25) Inside the lower end of the Right Upright. Insert a 3/8" x
3 1/2" Bolt (27), with one of the four Upright Washers (26), Into
the lower hola in the Right Upright, and through the Updght
Spacer. Slide aStar Washer (49) onto the Boll Finger tighten
the Boltinto the indicated hole in the Frame (50).
Insert a3/8" x 3 1/2" Bolt (27), with an Upright Washer (26),
through the other hole in the lower end of the Right Upright (15).
Finger tighten the Bolt into the Frame (50).
Attach the Left Upright (not shown) in the same manner.
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2. Hold the right end oftheConsole Crossbar (6) near the Right
Upright (15). Connect the Console Wire Hamess (10) to the
Upright Wire Harness (12). The small latch on the Console
W',raHarness shouldsnap onto the Upright Wire Hamess (see
the Inset drawing). If the Wire Harnesses do not fit together
easily,,turnthem; do not force the Wire Harnesses together.
Slide the ends of the 6" Cable Looms (30) against the ends of
the Wire Harnesses (10, 12). Insert the Cable Looms intothe
Right Upright (15). Be careful not to damage the Wire
Harnesses.
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3. Slide the ends of the Console Crossbar (6) intothe Right and
Left Updgh_e(15, 2) as shown. Insert a Console Knob (3) into
each Upright, and thread the Console Knobs into the ends of
the Console Crossbar. Rotate the Console (9) to the desired
angle, and tighten the Console Knobs.
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4. Tap an Upright Endcap (4) into each of the Uprights (15, 2).
See assembly step 1. Using the included 7/32" allen wrench,
tighten the four 3/6. x 3 1/2" Bolts (27).

5.PlugtheIoworendoftheUprightWireHarness(12)intothe
20"WireHamese(45).Thesmaglatchonthe Uprightwire
Harness should snap onto the 20" Wire Harness (see the
upper Inset drawing), ffthe Wire Harnesses do not f_ together
easW, turnthem; do not forcethe wire Harasses together.
Slidethe ends of the 12"Cable Looms(36) againsttheends of
theWire Harnesses (12, 45) (see the lower inset drawing). Be
"carefulnot to damage the Wire Harnesses.
6. Press_e Belt T'o_l(8_"mt6 _h_'opening In the Left Reai;
Endcap"(82). The use of the Belt Tool is explained on page 21.
7. Attach the Pulse Sensor (14) toone of the Headbands (93 or
107). Make sure that the sensorwindow is pressedthrough
the indicated hole in the Headband.
The use of the pulse sensor isexplained on pages 7 and 8.
7Sensor
window 93 or 107
Make sure that all pads are tightenedbefore you use the treadmill, The use of all remainingparts will be
explained in other sectionsof this manual. Note: To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat
under the treadmill.

How TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR
The treadmillfeatures astate-of-the-art cordlesspulse
sensor, specially designed for greater accuracy, com-
fort, and durability. Please read the following
Instructions before using the pulse sensor.
HOW TO INSTALL BATI'ERIES
The pulsesensor requirestwo "AAA" battedea.
Alkaline battedea are recommended. To Install batter-
lss, first slide off the batten/cover as shown below; :
\ tteries
Note the markings inside the battery compartment
showing which direction batteries must be tumed.
Insed two "AAA" batteries into the battery compart-
manL Replace the battery cover.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADBAND
For the pulse sensor to function properly, the head-
band mustfit snugly around your head, without being
uncomfortable. To adjustthe headband, insertthe
adjustment
tab through
the appropri- Adjustment
ate hole in
the head-
band. Note:
Each time
you exer-
cise, the
headband
may expand
slightly dur-
Ing the first
few minutes
of use. it may be necessary to readjust the head-
band perlodlcally.
HOW TO PUT ON THE PULSE SENSOR
Rub your forehead briefly to stimulate circulation. Put
on the headband as shown at the top of this page.
Make sure that the sensor window is Centered on-your
forehead, and that there is no hair between the sensor
window and your forehead.
_ensor
Headband,
PROPER ORIENTATION OF THE PULSE SENSOR
The transmitter on the pulse sensor is angled down-
ward, as shown below. For the pulse sensor to func-
tionproperly0the transmitter must be pointed within
30°of the center of the console (the shaded area in
the drawing). If you turn your head too far away from
the console, the signal from the pulse sensor wli! not
be received.
Pulse Sensor
Center of
GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE PULSE
READINGS
The instructionson page 11 explain how the pulse
sensor is used with the console (see HOW TO USE
THE PULSE DISPLAY). For the best results, remem-
ber the following importantguidelines:
1. Before putting on the headband, rub your forehead
for a moment to stimulate circulation.
2. Make sure that the headband fits snugly around
your head, withoutbeing uncomfortable. If the
headband is too looseor too tight, your pulse-may
not be detected. 7

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01.The headband must be wornwith the sensorwin-
dow centered on your forehead (see HOW TO PUT
ON THE PULSE SENSOR on page 7). The small
button nextto the sensorwindow must be
depressed. Make sure that there Is no hair In frontof
the pulse sensor or between the sensorwindow and
your forehead. Make-up applied to the forehead
may also Interfere withpulse readings.
Note: If the pulse sensordoes not detect your pulse
•when the sensor windowis centered on yourfore-
heed, trypositioningthe sensorwindow above your
right or left eyebrow. Depending on the shape of
your forehead, your pulsemay be detected more
easily from a slightlydifferent position.
4. Avoid turning your head more than 30°away from
the console, or the console may not pick up the
signal from the pulse sensor.
5. The sensor window shouldbe cleaned weekly when
the treadmill isused regularly. Moisten a cotton
swab with water, and carefully wipe the sensorwin-
dow.
6. Because your pulse constantlychanges, the pulse
sensor will sample and average your pulse every
few seconds. When you first put on the pulse sen-
sor, it may take up to ten seconds before an accu-
rate pulse Is shown.
7. If the pulse sensor does not functionproperly,check
the batteries (see HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES
on page 7).
HOW TO CLEAN THE PULSE SENSOR AND
HEADBAND
To clean the pulsesensor, first remove the headband.
Wipe the pulse sensor dean with a damp cloth.Never
Immerse the pulse sensor In water. To dean the
headband, handwash itin milddetergent, gentlywring
it out, and allowit to air dry.
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features awalking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUSETM, a high-performance lubricant.
IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walldng plat-
form. They will deteriorate the walking belt end
cause excessive wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
risk of electric shock, This product is equipped with a.
cord having an equlpment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. Plug the power cord into asurge
protector, and plug the surge protector into an
appropriate outlet that Is properly Installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has agrounding plug that looks like the plug Illus-
trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that
locks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge protector to a 2-pole recep-
tacle as shown in draw',ng2 if a properly grounded out-
let is not available.
The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly groundedoutlet (drawing 1) can be installed
by aqualified electrician.
Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your home's power.
Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can
resultfrom weather con-
ditions or from other
appliances being turned 1
on or off. To decrease
the possibility of your
treadmill belg._ dam-
aged, always use a
surge protector (not
Included) with your
treadmlll.
Surge protectorsare
sold at most hardware
stores and department
stores. Use only a UL-
listed surge protector,
rated at 15 amps, with a
14-gauge cord of rNe
feet or less in length.
Thls product must be
grounded. If itshould
malfunction or break
down, groundingpro-
vides a path of least
resistance for electdc
current to reduce the
The green-colored dgid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place
by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box
covers are not grounded. Contact aqualified elec-
trician to determine If the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.
Grounded Outlet Box
/Adapter
_.. ;_/_ __Grounding Pin
_L'u g_'_ _°_/_u ndii g
Metal Screw _J
Treadmill Power Cord--.
Grounding
Plug 'Surge Protector

DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE
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THE FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The treadmillconsole offersan impressivearray of
features to make your workouts more effective and
enjoyable. In the manual mode, the speed and incline
of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of abut-
ton. As you exercise, six displayswill providecontinu-
ous exercise feedback. Ifyour goal is tobum fat, the
built-in Fat Calode Monitor will show you when your
exercise intensityis too low,ton high,or perfect for
burningfat. In the program mode, the console offers
six preset workout programs and two specialfat bum-
ing programs,each designedtoguide you through a
different type ofworkout. In addition,there is aunique
FITNESS TEST program that measures your relative
fitness level. You can even create yourown workout
programs, and save them in the console's memory.
Carefully read these Instructions before operating
the console. Note: Ifthere is a thin sheetof clear pies-
on the face of the console,peel itoff.
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER
If the key isin the con-
sole, remove it. Make
sure that the on/off
switch locatednear
the power cord is in
the "on"position.
•_On w .
Position
Plug in the power cord (see HOW TO PLUG iN THE
POWER CORD on page 9). All displaysand indica-
tors willflash three times. Note: If the key is in the
console when the power cordis plugged in, the letters
"PO" will flash in the SPEED display. If this occurs,
remove the key.
Stand on thefoot railsofthe treadmill. Findthe dip
attached to thekey, and slidethe cliponto the waist-
bandof yourclothing.Always stand on the foot rails
when turning on the power or starting the walking
bell Always wear the clip while exercising.
Insert the key intothe console.The NO PULSE
DETECTED indicator,the MANUAL CONTROL indica-
tor,the TIME Ind'_.ator,and the six displays willlight.
The PULSE displaywillf_sh the letters "AGE" three
times, and the CALORIES display willflash the letters
'l.bS" (pounds)three times.
HOW TO ENTER YOUR AGE AND WEIGHT
Forsome of the console's features to function proper-
ly,your age and weight must be entered intothe con-
sole. Ifyou have not entered your age and weight, fol-
lowthe instructionsbelow.
Press one of
the AGE SET
buttons.The
letters=AGE"
willflash in the
PULSE dis-
play. Pressthe AGE SET buttons again to enter your
age. The first time one of the buttons is pressed, the
current age settingwill be shown. The age settingwill
then change by I year each time one ofthe buttons is
pressed. If one of the buttons is held down, the age
settingwillchange in increments of 5 years.
Afteryou haveenteredyour age, pressthe WEIGHT SET
buttonstoenteryour weight.The first time one of the
buttons ispressed, the current weight setting will be
shown in the CALORIES display.The weight setting
willthen change by 1 pound each time one of the but-
tons is pressed. If one of the buttonsis held down, the
weight settingwill change in increments of 5 pounds.
Once you have entered your age and weight, they will
be saved in the console's memory, even if the power
cord is unplugged.