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USER'S MANUAL
CAUTION
Read all precautions and
instructions in this manual
before using this equipment.
Keep this manual for future
reference.
Model No. 831.285270
Serial No.
Serial
Number
Decal
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
Write the serial number in the
space above for future reference.
®

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical.
2. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to
ensure that all users of the elliptical are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. Place the elliptical on a level surface, with a
mat beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust.
5. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the elliptical at all times.
7. The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds.
8. Wear appropriate clothing when using the
elliptical. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. When mounting and dismounting the ellipti-
cal, always hold the handlebars or the T-
handle and step onto and off the pedal that
is in the lowest position.
10. Each time you stop exercising on the
elliptical, allow the pedals to come to
a complete stop before dismounting.
11. Always keep your back straight when using
the elliptical. Do not arch your back.
12. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.
13. The elliptical is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use the elliptical in a commer-
cial, rental, or institutional setting.
WARNING:Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.
This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health
problems. Read all instructions before using. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury
or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the PROFORM®
545S low-impact elliptical exerciser. The 545S is an
incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a
natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your
knees and ankles. And the unique 545S features
adjustable resistance, upper-body and stationary han-
dlebars, and a multi-mode exercise monitor to help
you get the most from your exercise. Welcome to a
whole new world of natural, elliptical-motion exercise
from PROFORM.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical. If you have additional ques-
tions, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-
736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7
p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). To help us
assist you, please note the product model number
and serial number before calling. The model number
is 831.285270. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the elliptical trainer (see the front
cover of this manual for the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please look at the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.
Resistance Knob
FRONT
BACK
LEFT SIDE Pedal Arm
Pedal Disk
Side Shield
Pedal
Book Holder
Upright
Water Bottle Holder
(Bottle not included)
T-Handle
Handlebar

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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
Use the chart below to identify the small parts used in
assembly. The number in parenthesis below each part
refers to the key number of the part, from the PART
LIST on page 14. The number after the dash indicates
the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small
parts may have been pre-attached for shipping. If
a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has
been pre-attached.
Pedal Arm Spacer (41)—2*
M4 x 19mm Flange
Screw (9)—6 M4 x 16mm
Screw (16)—4 M6 Nylon
Locknut (55)—2 M10 Nylon
Locknut (29)—6
M10 x 68mm Carriage Bolt (60)—2
M6 x 16mm Button
Screw (54)—4
5/8” Axle Cap (57)—2*
3/4” Axle Cap (43)—4*
Nylon Spacer (39)—2
M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (47)—2
* Extra parts may be included.

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1. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (33) to the Frame (1) with
two M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (47) and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (29).
2. Hold the Console Bracket (45) near the Upright (3)
and insert the Resistance Cable (26) down through
the Upright. Feed the Extension Wire (62) up through
the Console Bracket.
Attach the Console Bracket (45) to the Upright (3)
with two M6 x 16mm Button Screws (54) and two M6
Split Washers (38). Make sure not to pinch the
Resistance Cable (26) or the Extension Wire (62).
ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the elliptical in a cleared area and remove the packing mate-
rials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
Assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , two adjustable wrenches , and a rubber
mallet .
2
1
47
33
1
29
29
3
45
62
38 54
54
26 38
3. Making sure that the Reed Switch Wire (25) and the
Resistance Cable (58) are in the indicated slot in the
Frame (1), slide the Front Stabilizer (34) into the Frame.
Do not allow the Wire or the Cable to get pinched.
While a second person holds the Upright (3) near the
Frame (1), connect the Reed Switch Wire (25) to the
Extension Wire (62). Next, connect the Resistance
Cable (26) to the Lower Cable (58) in the following way:
• Refer to drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket,
and insert the tip of the Resistance Cable (26) into
the wire clip on the Lower Cable (58) as shown.
• Refer to drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance
Cable (26) and slide it into the metal bracket on the
Lower Cable (58) as shown.
• Refer to drawing C. Using pliers, squeeze the prongs
on the upper end of the metal bracket together.
Pull any slack Resistance Cable (26) out of the top of
the Upright (3). Attach the Upright to the Front
Stabilizer (34) with two M10 Nylon Locknuts (29).
Attach the Upright to the Frame (1) with two M10 x
68mm Carriage Bolts (60) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (29).
29 3
62
25 26
58
29
1
3
34
Slot
60
ABC
58
26 26 Metal
Bracket
Metal
Bracket
58

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5. Make sure that there are two Pivot Bushings (56) in
each Handlebar (8) and in the Upright (3).
Tap a 5/8” Axle Cap onto one end of the Pivot Axle
(2). Apply a thin film of the included grease to the
Pivot Axle.
Insert the Pivot Axle (2) through one of the Handlebars
(8) and the Upright (3).
5
2
857
56
56
56
3
Grease
6
83
56
56
57
2
6. Slide the other Handlebar (8) onto the Pivot Axle (2).
Secure the Handlebars to the Upright (3) by tapping a
5/8” Axle Cap (57) onto the end of the Pivot Axle.
4. While a second person holds the Console (6) near
the Console Bracket (45), connect the Extension Wire
(62) to the console wire. Make sure the slack
Resistance Cable (26) is pulled out of the Upright (3).
Attach the Console (6) to the Console Bracket (45)
with four M4 x 16mm Screws (16). Push the
Resistance Control Knob (50) onto the Resistance
Control (26).
4
6
50
26
45
62
16
Console
Wire
3

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10. The Console (6) requires two “AA” batteries (not
included). Alkaline batteries are recommended.
To install batteries, first locate the battery clip under
the Console (6). Insert two batteries into the battery
clip as shown. Make sure that the batteries are
turned so the negative ends of the batteries
(marked “–”) are touching the springs in the
battery clip.
11. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical are properly tightened. Place a mat under the elliptical to protect
the floor or carpet from damage.
6
10
7
8
9
55
63
31
12
11
11
9
43
43
12
39
31
Grease Grease
8
59
41
63
54
10
3
Batteries
Battery
Clip
7. Attach the T-handle (10) to the Upright (3) with two
M6 x 16mm Button Screws (54) and two M6 Nylon
Locknuts (55).
8. Make sure that there are four Pedal Arm Bushings
(11) in each Pedal Arm (12).
Identify the Left Pedal (31), which has an “L” molded
into its bottom surface. Attach the Left Pedal to one of
the Pedal Arms (12) using three M4 x 19mm Flange
Screws (9).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) in the same way.
9. Apply a thin film of grease to the left Handlebar (8)
and the Crank Arm (59) in the indicated locations.
Slide a Nylon Spacer (39) onto the Handlebar (8) and
a Pedal Arm Spacer (41) onto the Crank Arm (59).
Next, slide the Pedal Arm (12) with the Left Pedal
(31) onto the Handlebar and the Crank Arm. Secure
the Pedal Arm by tapping one 3/4” Axle Cap (43) onto
the Handlebar and another one onto the Crank Arm.
Attach the other Pedal Arm (not shown) to the right
side of the elliptical in the same way.

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
To mount the elliptical, firmly hold the handlebars or
the T-handle and carefully step onto the pedal that is
in the lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal.
Push the pedals until they begin to move with a con-
tinuous motion. Note: The pedal disks can turn in
either direction; it is recommended that you turn
the pedal disks in the direction shown below;
however, to give variety to your exercise, you may
choose to turn the pedal disks in the opposite
direction.
To dismount the elliptical, allow the pedals to come to
a complete stop. CAUTION: The elliptical does not
have a freewheel; the pedals will continue to
move until the flywheel stops. When the pedals are
stationary, step off the highest pedal first. Then, step
off the lowest pedal.
HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE OF THE
PEDALS
As you exercise,
you can adjust
the resistance of
the pedals with
the resistance
knob on the
console. To
increase the
resistance,
turn the knob
clockwise; to
decrease the
resistance, turn the knob counterclockwise.
Pedal
Pedal Disk
Resistance Knob

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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE
The console is designed to help you get the most
from your workouts. As you exercise, you can watch
your progress around the LED track, while the
display provides continuous exercise feedback.
The six modes of the display are described below.
Speed—This mode displays your current exercise
speed, in miles per hour.
Time—This mode displays the length of time you
have exercised. Note: If you stop exercising, the time
mode will pause until you resume.
Distance—This mode displays the total distance you
have completed, in miles.
Laps—This mode displays the number of 1/4-mile
laps you have completed around the LED track.
Calorie—This mode displays the approximate number
of Calories you have burned.
Scan—This mode displays the speed, time, distance,
laps, and calorie modes, for 5 seconds each, in a
repeating cycle.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Before the console can be operated, two “AA” batter-
ies must be installed. If you have not installed batter-
ies, see assembly step 10 on page 8.
HOW TO OPERATE THE CONSOLE
If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of
the console, remove it.
1. To turn on the power, press the on/reset button or
simply begin exercising. When the power is turned
on, one LED indicator will light in the LED track,
and the entire display will appear for two seconds.
The console will then be ready for operation.
2. Select one of the five modes:
Scan mode—
When the power
is turned on, the
scan mode will
automatically be
selected. One
mode indicator
will show that the
scan mode is selected, and a flashing mode indica-
tor will show which mode is currently displayed.
Note: If a different mode is selected, you can
select the scan mode again by repeatedly pressing
the mode button.
Speed, time,
distance, laps,
or calorie mode—
To select one of
these modes for
continuous
display, press the
mode button repeatedly. The mode indicators will
show which mode is selected. (Make sure that the
scan mode is not selected.)
3. The LED track represents a distance of 1/4 mile. As
you exercise, the indicators around the track will
light one at a time until you have completed 1/4
mile. A new lap will then begin.
4. To reset the display, press the on/reset button.
5. To turn off the power, simply wait for about four
minutes. Note: The console has an “auto-off”
feature. If the pedals are not moved and the
console buttons are not pressed for four
minutes, the power will turn off automatically
in order to conserve the batteries.
Mode Indicators
LED Track