Pro-Form 975S User manual

Model No. 831.288282
Serial No.
Serial
Decal
EXERCISE
EQUIPMENT
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HELPLINE!
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 4
HOW TO USE THE PROFORM ®975S ....................................................... 8
HOW TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR ...................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE .......................................................... 12
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................ 13
PART LIST ........................................................................... 14
EXPLODED DRAWING ................................................................. 15
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................ Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................... Back Cover
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before
using the PROFORM ®975s.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before 9. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
using the 975s. while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the 975s are adequately 10. The 975s is intended for in-home use only.
informed of all precautions. Use the 975s Do not use the 975s in a commercial, rental,
only as described in this manual, or institutional setting.
3. Use the 975s indoors on a level surface.
Keep the 975s away from moisture and
dust. Place a mat under the 975s to protect
the floor or carpet.
4. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
11. CAUTION DECAL PLACEMENT: The decal
shown below has been placed on the 975s.
If the decal is missing, or if it is not legible,
please call our toll-free HELPLINE to order a
free replacement decal. Apply the decal in
the location shown.
5. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the 975s at all times.
6. The 975s should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds.
.Wear appropriate clothing when exercising;
do not wear loose clothing that could
become caught on the 975s. Always wear
athletic shoes when using the 975s.
8. Always keep your back straight when using
the 975s. Do not arch your back.
&CAUTION
Decal shown at
75% actual size
WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is espe-
cially 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
Thank you for selecting the innovative PROFORM °_'
975s. The PROFORM 975s offers a unique form of
low-impact exercise that offers greater cardiovascular
benefits and increased muscle toning. The 975s
features adjustable resistance to let you tailor your
exercise to the level that's perfect for you. And when
you're not exercising, the 975s can be folded for
compact storage.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the PROFORM 975s. If you have additional
questions, 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 831.288282. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the 975s (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.
Console
Handlebar with --
Pulse Sensor
FRONT Seat
-- Backrest
Pedal
Strap--
\\
Seat Handle
--Seat Frame
BACK
Pedal
LEFT SIDE
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ASSEMBLY
Place all parts of the PROFORM °_975s in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of
the packing materials until assembly is completed.
Assembly requires the included tools and your own adjustable wrench
PART CHART
Use the part drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below
each drawing refers to the key number of the part. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly.
Note: Some small parts may have been pre-attached for shipping. If apart is not in the parts bag, check
to see if it has been pre-assembled.
M6 Split Washer (67)-4 M10 Split Washer (26)-3 M10 Flat Washer (71)-4
M6 Nylon Locknut (66)-4 M10 Nylon Locknut (72)-4 M4 x 16mm Screw (34) -- 1
#8 x 5/8" Screw (22)-4 M6 x 16mm Hex Head Screw (24)-8 M6 x 25mm Hex Head Screw (14)-4
M6 x 38mm Button Head Bolt (18)-4 M10 x 25mm Button Head Screw (25)-3
M10 x 105mm Button Head Bolt (70)-4
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Loosen the Lock Knob (68) on the right side of the
Frame (1). Slide the Seat Frame (3) out until it
stops. Tighten the Lock Knob.
Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with three
M10 x 25mm Button Head Screws (25) and three
M10 Split Washers (26). Be careful not to pinch
the Reed Switch Wire (13) or the Resistance
Cable (10).
Route both Extension Wires (41) up through the
Upright (2) as shown.
Attach the Handlebar (4) to the Upright (2) with two
M6 x 25mm Hex Head Screws (14) and two M6 Split
Washers (67), but do not tighten the Screws yet.
Make sure that the Screws are threaded into the
indicated holes. Note: Two additional Screws will
be attached in step 5.
Connect the Reed Switch Wire (13) and the two
Extension Wires (41) to the corresponding wires on
the Console (8).
If your Console (8) has a ground wire, attach it to
the Upright (2) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (34).
Next, attach the Console (8) to the Upright (2) with
four #8 x 5/8" Screws (22).
Press the Resistance Knob (9) onto the Resistance
Control (10). Be sure that the mark on the Knob is
correctly aligned.
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3
4
25
67
41 4
Console
Wires
41 ,," Ground
Wire
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5. 5
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,
Finish attaching the Handlebar (4) to the Upright (2)
with two more M6 x 25mm Hex Head Screws (14)
and two more M6 Split Washers (67). Tighten all
four Hex Head Screws.
Attach the Seat Bracket (69) to the Seat Frame (3)
with four M10 x 105mm Button Head Bolts (70), four
M10 Flat Washers (71), and four M10 Nylon
Locknuts (72).
Attach the Seat (16) to the Seat Bracket (69) with
four M6 x 16mm Hex Head Screws (24).
Attach a Seat Handle (17) to the Seat Bracket (69)
with two M6 x 38mm Button Head Bolts (18) and
two M6 Nylon Locknuts (66).
Attach the other Seat Handle (17) to the Seat
Bracket (69) in the same manner.
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72
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8
17
24
18
69
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9. Attach the Backrest (15) to the Seat Bracket (69)
with four M6 x 16mm Hex Head Screws (24).
10. Identify the Left Pedal (45) (there is an "L" on the
Left Pedal for identification). Using an adjustable
wrench, tighten the Left Pedal counterclockwise into
the left arm of the Crank (29).
Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown) clockwise into
the right arm of the Crank (29).
Adjust the Pedal Strap (27) on the Left Pedal (45) to
the desired position. Press the Pedal Strap onto the
adjustment tab on the Left Pedal.
Adjust the Pedal Strap on the Right Pedal (not
shown) in the same manner.
11. The Console (8) requires either two or three "AA"
batteries (not included); alkaline batteries are
recommended. Open the battery cover (not shown)
on the back of the Console. Press the batteries into
the battery clip. Make sure that the negative (-)
ends of the batteries are touching the springs.
Close the battery cover. Note: If the battery clip
holds three batteries, you must insert three batteries.
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10
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24
27
Battery
Clip
@Batteries
12. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the PROFORM _"_975s.
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HOW TO USE THE PROFORM ®975S
HOW TO ADJUST THE POSITION OF THE SEAT
FRAME
The Seat Frame (3) can be adjusted to the position
that is the most comfortable for you. To adjust the
Seat Frame, first loosen the Lock Knob (68) on the
right side of the Frame (1). Slide the Seat Frame for-
ward or backward to the desired position. Tighten the
Lock Knob.
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HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To adjust each Pedal Strap (27), first pull the end of
the Pedal Strap off the adjustment tab on the Pedal
(45). Align a different hole in the Pedal Strap with the
adjustment tab. Press the Pedal Strap onto the
adjustment tab.
Adjustment Tab 45
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALING RESISTANCE
The pedaling
resistance can
be adjusted
with the
Resistance
Knob (9)locat-
ed on the
Console (8). To
increase the
resistance, turn
the Resistance Knob clockwise; to decrease the resis-
tance, turn the Resistance Knob counterclockwise.
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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE
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_P_D TIM_ DIST. ON / R_;T PROGRAM
Note: If there is a thin
sheet of clear plastic on
the face of the console,
remove it.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE
The innovative console offers a manual mode and
three pacer programs. The pacer programs are
designed to help you achieve your exercise goals by
pacing your exercise. The programs include an 18
MPH/90 RPM program, a 12 MPH/60 RPM program,
and a 6 MPH/30 RPM program. The console also fea-
tures five monitor modes that provide continuous exer-
cise feedback, Note: On some consoles the pro-
grams are listed in MPH and on others in RPM.
Both sets of programs are identical.
HOW THE PACER PROGRAMS OPERATE
When you use a
pacer program, an
indicator will light
on each track of
the RA.C.E.R.
display. The outer
track shows a tar-
get pace; the inner
track will show o o o o o
your actual pace.
The target pace
will change periodically during the 18 MPH/90 RPM
and 12 MPH/60 RPM programs; as the target pace
changes, simply adjust your pace to keep both indica-
Actual Target
Pace, _ Pace
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tors even. Important: The target pace is agoal
pace. Your actual pace may be slower than the tar=
get pace, especially during the first few months of
your exercise program. Be sure to exercise at a
pace that is comfortable for you.
The graphs on the left side of the console show how
the target pace will change during each program (see
the drawing above). Each graph is divided into ten
columns, and each column represents 1/10 of a mile.
The bars in each column show what the target pace
will be during that 1/10 of a mile. For example, in the
first column of the 12 MPH/60 RPM graph, there is
one bar. This shows that during the first 1/10 of a mile
in this program, the target pace will be 6 MPH (30
RPM). In the second column, there are two bars, indi-
cating that the pace is now 12 MPH (60 RPM).
DESCRIPTION OF THE MONITOR MODES
The five monitor modes provide continuous exercise
feedback. The modes are described below.
• Speed--This mode shows your pace, in miles per
hour.
• Time--This mode counts the length of time you
have exercised. Note: If you stop exercising for ten
seconds or longer, the time mode will pause.
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• Distance (DIST)--This mode shows the total num-
ber of miles you have cycled, up to 999. The display
will then reset to zero and continue counting.
• Laps--This mode shows the number of quarter-mile
laps you have completed.
• Calories (CAL)--This mode shows the approximate
number of calories you have burned.
STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION
Before the console can be operated, the batteries
must be installed. (See assembly step 11 on page 7
for installation instructions.) Follow the steps below to
operate the console.
[I Turn on the power
To turn on the
power, press the
on/reset button or
simply begin exer-
cising. When the ON/ RESETPROGRAM
power is turned on,
the entire display
will appear for two seconds. The console will then
be ready for use. Note: If batteries were just
installed, the power will already be on.
B elect one of the three pacer programs or the
manual mode
When the power is
first turned on, the
console will be in
the manual mode.
To select one of the
pacer programs,
repeatedly press
the program button.
The program indi-
cator will show
which program you
have selected. The
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programs will be selected in the following order:
the manual mode, the 6 MPH/30 RPM program,
the 12 MPH/60 RPM program, and the 18 MPH/
90 RPM program. Note: Once you select a pacer
program, you can reselect the manual mode by
repeatedly pressing the program button.
Begin your workout
If you selected the manual mode, one indicator on
the inner P.A.C.E.R. track will light. As you exer-
cise, this indicator will move around the quarter-
mile track.
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If you selected a I
Target
pacer program, two o o I
indicators on the
P.A.C.E.R. track will
light. The indicator
on the inner track Pace
will show your actual
pace. The indicator
on the outer track
will move around the track at the programmed
pace. As you exercise, adjust your pace so that
the indicators on the inner and outer tracks
remain even. As the program progresses, the tar-
get pace will change periodically; as the target
pace changes, you should also adjust your pace.
Important: The target pace is agoal pace. Your
actual pace may be slower than the target
pace, especially during the first few months of
your exercise program. Be sure to exercise at
apace that is comfortable for you.
Follow your progress with the monitor modes
When the power is
turned on, the con-
sole will scan
through the five
modes automatically,
A flashing mode indi-
cator will show which
mode is currently dis-
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Mode Indicator
played. When the Laps mode is displayed, an "L"
will also appear. If desired, the display can be
reset by pressing the on/reset button.
The PROFORM °_
975s also features
an innovative hand-
grip pulse sensor.
The pulse display
allows you to monitor
your heart rate during your workout. To use the
pulse sensor, see page 11.
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PULSE
Turn off the power
To turn off the power, simply wait for about six
minutes. If the pedals are not moved and the
console buttons are not pressed for six minutes,
the power will turn off automatically.
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