Pro-Form 735CS User manual

PRO.FORM
Model No. 831.299262
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 6
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. 8
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL .................................................. 19
TROUBLE-SHOOTING ..................................................................... 20
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................... 22
PART LIST ............................................................................... 23
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. BackCover
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ........................................................... BackCover
Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING isattached in the centerof this manual.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
a, WARNING: To the ofb.m e ds orInJ.top o=, ..d ..
following Important precautfons and informatlun be/ore operating the tnmdmliL
1. It Is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill me adequately
Informed of all warnings and precautions.
2. Use the treadmill only as deacdbed.
3. Place the "m_dmlll on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do cot
place the treadmill on any surface that blocks
airoponfogs.Toprotecttheflooror cerpet
from damage, plsce a mat under the treadmill
4> Keet: the treadmill Indoors, sway from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill In a
garage or covered patio, sr near water,
5. Do not operate the tmiKImill where earceol
products are used or where Oxygen Is being
admlnlutm,ed.
patlon of 450 Joules,The surge suppressor
- m_ he Mecb'lueily rated for 120 volts AC and
15 ampa. To purchase a suede suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealur or ceil 1-800-366-
7278 and order part m_mbor146148.
12. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor sway from heated surfaea_
13. Nevor move the weiMng be!t while the powor
Is turmxl off. Oo nof Ol:_lhe _IU If
the power cord or plug is damaged, or If the
tremJmlli Is not working properly. (See
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ot_page 5 ff the tnmd-
rol!! Is cot working wopesty.)
14. Never start thetremlndll widlu you are slund-
IngontheweiMngbeiL Alwaysholdthe •
handreils while ueing the treadmill.
IS. Kcep children under the age of 12 and pats
away front the treadmill at all Umes.
7. The treadmill should not heuead b/persons
weighing more than 250 pounds.
8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time_
9. Wear appropriate exll_lea ling wha.
using the treadmill DOnot wear Is_ ufoll-
lug that could become caught In the treadmill.
Athle6c support clothes am recommended for
both men end women. Always weor athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feat,
wearing only atocldngs, or In sandals,
10. When cennectlng the power cord (see page 8),
I_ug the power cerd Into s surge suppressor
(not Included) and plug the surge suppressor
Into s grounded drcult capable of carrying lS
or more amps. No other appliance shOuld he
on the eamecirculL Donor uea an extension
cord.
15. Thet,_admlll Is capable of high speeds.
AdJuatthe spoed In small Inc_mts to avofd
sudden lumps In speed.
16. The pulse sensor Is not a medlcei deMce.
Vsrluus factors, including the ume_snlmve-
ment, may affeat the accuracy of heart rate
rendlugs. The pulse sensor lu Infopded ordy
mssu exerclue aid In de_erminlng heart rate
trends in generei.
17. Never _the tmedmlll une_ended whllu It
Is running= Alwm_ remove the key, unplug
thepmmr ce_d and move the on/off switch to
the off position when the treadmill Is not In
use. (SeeUm drawing on page 5 for the luce-
tion of the on/off switch.)
16. DO not attempt fo rabe, lower, or rcove the
treadmill until It is properly _(Sco
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW'TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TR_ on page 19.) You
must be able to sat_ Itft 45 pounds (29 kg) In
ordm'to raLse,lower, or move the tmadmm.
11. Use only a single-outlut surge suppressor that
Is UL 1449 limed as a transient voltage surge
suppressor ('rvss). The surge suppressor
must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of
400 volts or less and s minimum surge dlssl-
19. DOnot change the Incline of the tmedmlll by
plsclng objects tmda_the treadmill
20. When folding or moving the trNdmlll, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
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21. When using I-FILcom CD'n and videos, an
eisctt_nic "chirping" sound wlH alert you
when the speed ar_for incline of the tmadmgl
Is about to change. Always listen for the
"chirp" and be prepared for speed and/or In-
cgne changes. In some Instances, the speed
end/or Incline may change before the per-
sonal tndner descdbes the change.
22. When using PRt.com CD'n and videos, you
can manually override the speed and Incline
settings at any time by pressing the speed
end Incline buttons. However, when the next
"chirp" Is heard, the speed amVor incline will
change to the next eeffings of the CD or video
program.
24. Inspect and Ughten all parts of the treadmill
regu_dy.
25. Neve_ Insert or drop any object Into any
opening.
2e.DANGER: Amy, th,pew,r
cord I_istely after use, before cleaning
the treadmill,and beforeperformingthe main-
tenanes and adjustment procedures de-
scdbed in this manual Never remove the
motor hood unises Instructed to do so by an
sut_riz_ se_lca _Se_islng
other than theprocadures In this manual
should be pedonned by an authorized esrvica
repmsan_e oNy.
23. Always remove I-FItJ:om CD'e and videes 27.This treadmill is Intended for In-home use
from your CD player or VCR when you are not only. Do not use this treedmlll in any commeP
using them. cisl, rental, or lestflutional estUng.
I WARNING: _beg_nlng this or any exercise Program, comer your physician. This
Is especially impoltant for persons over the age of 35 or persons wlthpre-uisgng health problmmL
Reed el! Instructions before using. SEARS semen no responsibility for pemonal Injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The decals shown below have been placed on your treadmill. Ifadecal Is missing, or If It Is not legible,
please call our toll-free HELPLINE to order afree replacement decal (see the front cover of this manual).
Apply the decal In the location shown.
Note: This decal isshownat 38% of actual size.
ACAUTION
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selectingthe revolutionaryPROFORM ®
735CS treadmill. The 735CS treadmillcombinesad-
vanced technologywith innovativedesignto helpyou
getthe mostfrom yourexercise programin the conve-
nienceand privacyof yourhome.Andwhen you'renot
exercising,the unique735CS can be folded up, requir-
inglessthan half thefloor spaceofothertreadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. Ifyou have additionalquestions,
please call ourtoll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879,
Monday throughSaturday, 7 a.m. until7 p.m. Central
Time (excludingholidays).To help usassistyou,
please notethe productmodel numberand serialnum-
ber beforecalling.The modelnumberof the treadmill
is831.299262. The serial numbercan be foundon a
decal attachedtothe treadmill(see the front coverof
this manualfor the location).
Before readingfurther,please reviewthe drawing
belowand familiarize yourselfwith the partsthat are
labeled.
Water Bottle
Holder(Bottle
not included)
PulseSensor
LEFT SIDE
LockKnob
Walking Belt
Foot
BookHolder
Console
Handrail
RIGHT SIDE
On/Off Switch
Circuit
Breaker
Rear Roller
AdjustmentBolts
Powe Cord
Front
Wheel
-- Cushioned Walking Platform
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requlrea two people. Set the treadmillin a cleared area and remove allpackingmaterials. Do not
dispose ofthe packing materialsuntilassembly iscompleted.Assembly requires the Included allen wrenc._
and your own phillips screwdriver (_B_ ===_=..
Note: The undersideof the treadmill walkingbelt is coated withhigh-performance lubricant. During shipping,a
small amount of lubricantmay be transferredtothe top ofthe walking beltor the shippingcarton.This isa normal
condition and does not affect treadmillperformance.Ifthere is lubricanton top of thewalking belt,simplywipe off
the lubricantwith a softclothand a mild, non-abrasivecleaner.
1. With the helpof a secondperson,carefully raisethe
treadmilltothe uprightposition.
While asecondpersontips the treadmillto one side and
holds it, insertone ofthe ExtensionLegs (103) intothe
treadmillas shown. Make sure that the ExtensionLeg is
turned so the Base Pad (97) is onthe bottom.
Next, tip thetreadmillto the othersideand insertthe
otherExtensionLeg (notshown)in the same way.Lower
the side of the treadmillso that both ExtensionLegs
(103) are restingflat on the floor. 97
o
2. Holdthe treadmillfirmly with bothhands, and lowerthe
treadmilltothe floor. CAUTION: To decrease the pos-
sibility o1Injury, bend your legs and keep your back
straight.
3. With the helpof a second person,carefullytip the
Uprights(82) down as shown. Make sure that the
Extension Legs (103) remain In the Uprights.
Attach each ExtensionLeg (103) withtwo long Screws
(101) and a Base Pad (126) as shown.
With the helpof a secondperson, carefullytipthe
Uprights(82) backto the verticalposition.
Note: One replacement Base Pad (126) and Spacer (not
shown)are included.Ifa Base Pad (126) becomesworn
and needs to be replaced, usethe replacementBase
Pad. Ifa Thick Base Pad (97) needs to be replaced, use
the replacement Base Pad withthe Spacer.
2
,101
97
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4. Locate the plastictie in the poston the leftUpright (82).
Hold aHandrail Extension (85) in the positionshown.
Insertthe plastictie intothe Handrail Extensionas you
insertthe Handrail Extension intothe post.Attachthe
HandrailExtensionwiththree shortScrews (76). Note:
The plastic Ue Is tied to the Pulse Wire (84). Do not
damage the Pulse Wire. The Pulse Wire Is used with
the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 18).
Slidea Handrail Foam Grip (110) ontothe Handrail
Extension(85). I1itisdifficultto slideon the Foam Grip,
place a small amountofwarm water and dish soap inthe
Foam Grip.There may be one or two holesin the bottom
of the Foam Grip. Pressa PlasticFasteners (47) into
each hole.
Attachthe other Handrail Extensionand HandrailFoam
Gripto the rightUpright (not shown). Note: There isnot a
pulsewire in the right Upright.
5. Make sure thatthe LockKnob Sleeve (111) isfully in-
serted intothe left Upright(82).
Remove the Lock Knob (102) from the Lock Pin (115).
Make sure that the Lock Pin Collar(113) and the Spring
(112) are on the Lock Pin. Insertthe Lock Pinintothe left
Upright(82) and tighten the Lock Knobontoit.
5
PlasticTie
110
102
Post
85 76
-82
-115
6. Refer tofigure 6a. Lookat the left Rear Foot(59) at the
backof the treadmill. Ifthe left Rear Foottouchesthe
floor, go tostep 7. Ifthere isa space between the left
Rear Footand the floor, follow the instructionsbelow.
Hold the treadmillfirmly with both hands,and raise the
treadmillto the storagepositionas describedon page 19.
Refer tofigure 6b. Usinga phillipsscrewdriver,removethe
Screw (60), theRear Foot(59) Rear FootSpacer (11)
from the rightside. Reattach the rightRear Footwiththe
Screw. Hold thetreadmillfirmly with bothhands, and
lowerthe treadmillas describedon page 19.
Check the leftRear Foot again (not shown). Ifthe left
Rear Foot is still off the floor, raise the treadmill and re-
move the left Rear Foot. Snap the Rear Foot Spacer (11)
onto the left Rear Foot and reattach the Rear Foot and
Spacer to the treadmill. Carefully lower the treadmill.
6a
6b
59
60
7. Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the includedallen wrenchin a
secure place.The allenwrenchis used toadjustthe walkingbelt (see page 21).To protectthe flooror carpet
from damage, place amat underthe treadmill.
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBE", ahigh-performancelubricant.
IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the welklng belt or the welklng plat-
form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
DANGER: ,mprope, onm=o.
of the equipment-grounding conductor can
reeult In an inc4"easedrisk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified efecb4cism or sm'vlce.
man If you are In doubt as to whefher the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify
plug i_'ovided with the product--if It will
not fit the outlet, havea proper ouUet
installed by s qualmed electdelam
Yourtreadmill, likeany othertype of sophisticated
electronicequipment,can be seriouslydamaged by
suddenvoltage changesin your home's power.
Voltage surges,spikes,and noiseinterferencecan
resultfromweather conditionsor from otherappliances
beingturned on or off. To decrease the possibility of
your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge
suppressor with your tresdmlll (sea drawing 1 at
the right).
To purchase a surge suppressor, sea your local
PROFORM dealer or call toll-free 1-800-366-7278
and order part number 146148. Use onlya single-
outletsurgesuppressorthat is UL 1449 listedas a
transientvoltage surgesuppressor(TVSS). The surge
suppressormusthave a UL suppressedvoltageratmg
of400 volts or lessand a minimumsurgedissipationof
450 joules.The surge suppressormustbe electrically
rated for 120 voltsAC and 15 amps,
This product must be grounded. If itshouldmalfunc-
tionor break down, groundingprovidesa path of least
resistancefor electriccurrentto reducethe riskof elec-
tric shock.Thisproductisequipped witha cordhaving
an equipment-groundingconductorand a grounding
plug,Plug the power cord Into a surge suppressor,
and plug the surge suppressor Into an appropriate
outlet that Is properly Installed and grounded In
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Important: The treadmill Is not compatible with
GFCl-equlpped outlets.
This product is for useon anominal120-volt circuit,
and has a groundingplugthat lookslikethe plug illus-
trated in drawing1 below. A temporaryadapterthat
lookslike the adapter illustratedindrawing2 may be
usedto connectthe surgesuppressorto a 2-pole
receptacleas shownin drawing2 ifa properly
groundedoutletis notavailable.
_-Grounded Outlet Box
_ _._ _SurgeSuppressor
_ _'_...Groundmg Pin
GroundingPm_
GroundedOutlet (_roundingPlug'_
--Grounded Outlet Box
Adapter
J=_,_._da Surge Suppressor
The temporary adaptershouldbe used onlyuntila
properlygroundedoutlet(drawing1) can be installed
bya qualifiedelectncian.
The green-coloredrigidear, lug, orthe likeextending
from the adapter mustbe connectedtoa permanent
groundsuch as a properlygroundedoutletbox cover.
Whenever the adapter isused itmustbe heldin place
by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box
covers are not grounded. Contact a quellfled elec-
trfclan to determine If the outlet box cover Is
grounded before using an adapter.
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CONSOLEDIAGRAM
Manual/Program Indtcators Disl_lays LED Track Displays i-Fit.com Indtcator
MANL_L CO',rTROL _
i. ve
Note: if there is a thin sheet of cHeer plastic _l_ey___ CHip
on the face ofthe console,remove it.
a=CAUTION: e o. op ,,g
console, read the following premuW_ns.
• Do not stand on the walldng belt when turn-
ing on the power.
• Always _the clip (see the drawing
above) while operating the treadmill.
•Adjust the speed In small Increme.ts to
avoid sudden jumps In speed.
- To reducethe poua_W o_cle_t= sho_
keep the console dry. Avoid spillh_ liquids
on the console and p_ce only a =mlod wat_
bottle In the warm bottle holder.
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The treadmillconsoleoffers an impressive array of
features to help you getthe mostfrom yourexercise.
When the consoleis inthe manualmode, the speed
and mchneof the treadmtllcan be controlledwith a
touchof abutton.As you exerctse,the LED trackand
the four displayswtllprovidecontinuousexerctsefeed-
back. You can even measure yourheart rate usingthe
butlt-mpulse sensor.
Sixcertifiedpersonaltrainerprogramsare also offered.
Each programautomaticallycontrolsthe speed and in-
clineof the treadmdlas itguides you throughan effec-
tive workout
The console also features advanced iFit.commterac-
tivetechnology. IFit.comtechnologyts hkehavinga
personaltrainer right myourhome. Usingthe mcluded
audiocable, you can connectthe treadmillto your
home stereo,portablestereo,or computer and play
special iFit.comCD programs(CD's are availablesep-
arately). IFit.comCD programsautomattcallycontrol
the speed and mclineof thetreadmillas a personal
trainer guidesyou throughevery stepof yourworkout.
High-energymusicprovtdesadded motivation Each
CD featurestwo dtfferentprogramsdesignedbycertt-
fled personaltrainers.
In addition,you can connectthetreadmdltoyourVCR
and TV and play iFit.comvideoprograms(v]deocas-
settesare availableseparately). Vtdeo programs offer
the same benefitsas iFit.com CD programs,butadd
the excitementof workingout wtthaclassand an m-
structor--the hottestnewtrendat healthclubs.
With thetreadmillconnectedto yourcomputer,you
can also go to ournew interaetsite at www.iFit.com
and access even more programs.Choose from a se-
lectionof basicprogramsthat interactivelycontrol the
speed and mchneofyourtreadmtllto helpyou achieve
your personalexercise goals. Or, use tFttcorn audio
and videoprogramsdirectlyfromour internetsite. Visit
www.tFit.comfor completedetails
Byaddingan optionalupgrademoduleto the treadmtll,
you can use vtrtuallyendlessfeatures fromour mternet
stte.See www.tFtt.comtolearn aboutother tFitcorn
features. To purchasetFit.comCD's, iFtt.comvideo-
cassettes,or an opttonalupgrademodule,see your
localPROFORM dealer or call toll-free 1-800-735-
0768 For informattonaboutotheropttonalacces-
sories, see page 18
To use the manual mode of the console, followthe
stepsbeginnmgon page 10, To use a personal trainer
program, see page 12 To use iFIt.com CD or video
programs, referto page 15. To use IFIt.com pro-
grams directly from our internet site, see page 17.
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STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION
Make sure thatthe on/off
switch near the power
cord is in the on
position.Next, make sure
that thekey isremoved
from the consoleand the
Position
power cord isproperlypluggedin (see HOW TO PLUG
IN THE POWER CORD on page 8).
When you are ready to begin exercising,stepontothe
foot railsof thetreadmill. Find the clipattached to the
key (see the drawingon page 9), and slidethe clip
ontothe waistbandof yourclothing.
To use the manual mode ofthe console, followthe
stepsbelow.TOuse a personal trainer program, see
page 12.To use IFit.com CD or video programs,
referto page 15. To use IFIt.com programs directly
from our Internet site, see page 17.
Note: The console can displayspeed and distancein
eithermiles or kilometers (see SPEED/MIN-MILE DIS-
PLAY on page 11). For simplicity,all instructionsinthis
manual refer to miles.
B Ilnsertthe key fully Into the console.
When the key is
inserted,the four dis-
plays and various indi-
cators on the console
will light.
BSelect the manual mode.
When the key is in-
serted, the manual
mode willbe selected
and the MANUAL indi-
catorwill light.If a pro-
gram is selected,press
the PROGRAM button
repeatedlyto selectthe manual mode.
[]Press the START button or the SPEED L_button
to start the walking belt.
A momentafter the but-
ton is pressed, the walk-
ingbelt willbegin to
move at I mph. Hold the
handrails and carefully
begin walking.As you
exercise, changethe speed ofthe walkingbelt as
desired by pressingthe SPEED buttons.
To stopthe walkingbelt, press the STOP button.
The TIME/INCLINE/SEG TIME displaywill begin
to flash. To restartthe walkingbelt,pressthe
START button or the SPEED ,:3,button.
L_l Change the Incline of the treadmill as desired.
To change the inclineof
the treadmill,press the
INCLINE buttons.Each
time one ol the buttonsis
pressed,the inclinewill
changeby 0.5%, The in-
clinerange is 1.5% to
12%. Note: When one of
the INCLINE buttons is pressed, the TIME/IN-
CLINE/SEG TIME displaywillshow the incline
settingfor several seconds. Afterthe buttons are
pressed, itmay take a momentfor the treadmillto
reach theselected inclinesetting.
[]Follow your progress with the LED track and
the four displays.
The LED Track--The
LED trackrepresentsa
distance of 1/4 mile.As
you exercise,the indica-
tors around the track will
light one at a time until
you have completed 1/4
mile.Anewlap willthen begin.
DISTANCE/LAPS dis-
play--This displayshows
the distancethat you
havewalked or runand
the numberof lapsyou
have completed (one lap
I rrow
Lit.I.ol
DISTANCE LAPS
equals1/4 mile). The display willalternate
between one number and the other every seven
seconds, as shown by the arrows in the display.
T1MFJINCLINE/SEG
TIME display--When the
manual modeor an
iFit.comprogramisse-
lected,thisdisplayshows
the elapsedtime. When a
personaltrainer programisselected,this display
showsboththetime remainingin the programand
thetime remainingInthe currentsegmentofthe
program. The display will alternate between one
number and the other every seven seconds. Each
time the INCLINE buttons are pressed, this display
showsthe current incline setting.
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CALS/FAT CALS/
PULSE display--This
displayshows the ap-
proximate numbersof
caloriesand fat calories
you have burned (see
CALS FAT CALS
FAT BURNING on page 22). Every seven sec-
onds, the displaywillchangefrom one number to
the other, as shownbythe arrowsin the display.
Thisdisplay willalso show yourheart rate when
the pulsesensorisused (see step6 on thispage).
SPEED/MIN-MILE
display--This display
showsthe speed of the
walking belt and your
current pace (pace is
measured in minutesper
mile). Everyseven seconds, thedisplay will
change from one number tothe other, as shown
by the arrows in the display.
Note: The SPEED/MIN-MILE displaycan show
speed in either milesper houror kilometersper
hour.To determine whichunitof measurementis
selected,hold downthe STOP buttonwhile insert-
ingthe key intothe console.An "E," for english
miles,or an "M," for met-
rickilometers,willappear
inthe display.Pressthe
SPEED Abuttonto
change the unitof mea-
surement.When thede-
siredunitof measure- IIE !
SPEED MIN /MILE )
mentisselected, remove andthen reinsertthe
key. Note: For simplicity,all instructionsin this
manual referto miles.
Note:To resetthe displays,pressthe STOP but-
ton, remove thekey, and then reinsertthekey.
r_ Measure your pulse, If desired.
Stand on the
foot rails and Sensors
place your
handson the
metalcontacts
on the pulsebar.
Your palms
mustbe resting
on the upper
contacts,and u EKG PULSE
yourfingers must
be touchingthe _ _ 2 2
lowercontacts--
avoid moving CALORIES FAT CALORIES
your hands.
When yourpulse
isdetected, theheart-shaped indicatorin the
CALS/FAT CALS/PULSE displaywillflash
steadily and aseries ofdashes (-- --) willap-
pear. After a few seconds,yourheart rate willbe
shown. For the most accurate heart rate read-
Ing, continue to hold the contacts for about 15
seconds.
B When you are finished exercising, remove the
key.
Step ontothe foot rails,
press the STOP button,
and removethe key from
the console. Keep the
key ina secure place.
Note: If the displays
and various Indicators on the console remain
lit after the key Is removed, the console is In
the "demo" mode. Refer to page 18 and turn off
the demo mode.
When you are finishedusingthe treadmill,move
the on/offswitchnear the powercordto theoff
position.
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B Insert the key Into the console.
When the key is in- '_ _,,
serted, the fourdisplays [
and various indicators
on the console willlight.
B Select one of the personal trainer programs.
When the
key is in-
serted,the
manual
mode willbe
selected and
the MANUAL
indicatorwill
light.To se-
lectone of
the personal
trainerprograms, pressthe PROGRAM buttonre-
peatedlyuntilone ofthe six personaltrainer pro-
gram indicatorslights.
The consolefeatures two low intensityprograms,
two mediumintensityprograms,and two high in-
tensityprograms.The profileson the console
show how thespeed and inclineofthe treadmill
willchangeduringthe programs. The numbers
besidethe profilesshowthe maximumspeed and
inclinesettingsfor the programs.For example,the
upper leftprofileshowsthatthe treadmillwill
reach amaximumspeed of4.5 mph and a maxi-
mum inclineof 5% duringthe first program.
1_1 Press the START button or the SPEED Abutton
to start the program.
A moment afterthe button ispressed, thetread-
millwillautomaticallyadjust to the first speed and
incline settings for the program. Hold the handrails
and begin walking.
Each programis divided
intoseveral time
segmentsofdifferent
lengths.The TIME/
INCLINE/SEG TIME
displayshowsboththe
3"IME INCLINE SEG,TIME
timeremainingin the programand thetime
remaining inthe currantsegment of the program.
One speed settingand one inclinesettingare pro:
grammed foreach segment.When onlythree sec-
ondsremain inthe first segment, a seriesoftones
willsoundand thetreadmillwillautomaticallyad-
justtothe speed and inclinesettingsfor thesecond
segment.
The program willcontinuein this way untilthe
TIME/INCLINE/SEG TIME displaycountsdown to
zero. The walkingbelt willthen slowto a stop.
Ifthe speed or inclinesettingfor the currentseg-
ment istoo high or too low,you can manually
overridethe settingsby pressingthe SPEED or
INCLINE buttonson the console.However, when
the next segment begins, the treadmill will ad-
just to the next speed and Incline settings of
the program.
To stop the program,press the STOP button. The
TIME/INCLINE/SEG TIME displaywillbegin to
flash.To restarttheprogram,presstheSTART
buttonorthe SPEED abutton.To end the pro-
gram, pressthe STOP button,remove the key,
and then reinsertthe key.
L_lJFollow your progress with the LED track and
the four displays.
Refer to step5 on page 10.
r_ Measure your pulse, If desired.
See step 6 on page 11.
[]When the program Is completed, _nnove the
key from the console.
Whenthe programhas
ended, removethe key
from theconsole.Keep
the key ina safe place.
Note: If the displays
end Indlcetors on the
console remain lit after the key Is removed, the
console Is In the "demo" mode. Refer to page
18 and turn off the demo mode.
When you are finished usingthe treadmill, move
the on/offswitchnearthe powercordtothe off
position.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO
To use IFit.com CD'a, thetreadmill must be con-
nected to yourportable CD player, portablestereo,
home stereo,or computerwithCD player. See pages
13 and 14 for connectinginstructions.To use IFIt.com
vldeocassettes, the treadmillmustbe connectedto
yourVCR. See page 15 for connectinginstructions.To
use IFIt.com programs directly from our Internet
site, the treadmillmustbe connectedto yourhome
computer.See page 14 for connectinginstructions.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE CD PLAYER
Note: If your CD player has separate LINE OUT and
PHONES Jacks,see instrucUon A below. If your CD
player has only one jack, see Instruction B.
A. Plugone end of the audio cable intothejack on the
front of the treadmillnear the powercord. Plugthe
otherend ofthe cable intothe LINE OUT jack on
yourCD player. Plugyourheadphones intothe
PHONES jack.
A
il .
iI'-_-I('_'_ iAudio _Head-
i _ i Cable Wpnones
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B. Plugone end of the audio cable intothejack on the
frontof the treadmillnear the powercord. Plugthe
otherend ofthe cable intoa 3.5mm Y-adabter
(available at electronicsstores).Plugthe Y-adapter
intothe PHONES jack on yourCD player. Plug your
headphones intothe otherside ofthe Y-adapter.
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i
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Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT
jack, see Instruction A below. If your stereo has a
3.5ram LINE OUT jack, see Instruction B. If your
stereo has only a PHONES jack, see Instruction C.
A. Plugone end ofthe audiocable intothejack onthe
front of the treadmill near the power cord. Plug the
other end of the cable into the included adapter. Plug
the adapter into an AUDIO OUT jack on your stereo.
A
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i@/'-_ Cable t=
:---::::-:-:::-
B. Plugone end ofthe audio cable intothejack on the
front of thetreadmillnear the powercord. Plugthe
other end ofthe cable intothe LINE OUT jack on
your stereo.
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C. Plugone end ofthe audio cable intothejack on the
frontof thetreadmillnear the powercord. Plugthe
other end ofthe cable intoa 3.5mm Y-adapter
(available at electronicsstores). Plugthe Y-adapter
intothe PHONES jack on yourstereo. Plugyour
headphones intothe otherside ofthe Y-adapter.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO
Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack,
see Instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack Is
being used, see instruction B.
A. Plugone end ofthe audio cable intothe jackon the
frontof thetreadmill nearthe powercord. Plugthe
other end of the cable intothe includedadapter,
Plugthe adapter intothe LINE OUT jack on your
stereo.
A
I[ w
i"[_']"_'_'_ Audio Adapter_
_"-" ! Cable "T
B. Plug one end of the audio cable intothejack on the
front ofthe treadmillnear the powercord. Plugthe
otherend ofthe cable intothe includedadapter.
Plugthe adapter intoan RCA adapter (availableat
electronicsstores).Next, removethe wire that is
currentlypluggedintothe LINE OUT jack on your
stereo and plugthe wire intothe unusedside ofthe
RCA adapter. Plugthe RCA adapter intothe LINE
OUT jack on yourstereo.
B
II ................. RCA
i_---"] _ Audio Adapte_-
i_[_ Cable Adapter
Wire removedfrom ._,-c:_,..,
LINE OUT jack
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER
Note: If your computer has a 3.5mm LINE OUT Jack,
see Instruction A. If your computer has only a
PHONES jack, see Instruction B.
A. Plugone end ofthe audiocable intothe jack on the
front ofthe treadmillnear the powercord. Plugthe
other end of thecable intothe LINE OUT jack on
your computer.
A
iiiiii;ii;
'_ i'_"_i Audio
_ "_J iCable W
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B. Plugone end ofthe audio cable intothe jack on the
front ofthe treadmillnear the powercord. Plugthe
other end of the cable intoa 3.5mm Y-adapter
(available at electronicsstores). Plugthe Y-adapter
intothe PHONES jack on yourcomputer.Plugyour
headphonesor speakers intothe otherside ofthe
Y-adapter.
B
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HOWTOCONNECTYOURVCR
Note:IfyourVCRhasanunusedAUDIOOUTjack,
seeInstructionAbelow.IftheAUDIOOUTjackIs
beingused,seeinstructionB.IfyouhaveeTV
witha built-InVCR,seeInstructionB.IfyourVCR
Is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO
CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 14.
A. Plug one end of the audio cable intothe jackon the
frontofthe treadmillnear the powercord. Plugthe
otherend ofthe cable intothe includedadapter,
Plug theadapter intothe AUDIO OUT jack on your
VCR.
A
h
i_-I _'_i Audio Adapter
B. Plugone end ofthe audio cable intothe jack on the
frontofthe treadmillnear the power cord. Plugthe
other end ofthe cable intothe includedadapter.
Plugthe adapter intoan RCA adapter (available at
electronicsstores). Next, remove thewire thatis
currentlyplugged intothe AUDIO OUT jackon your
VCR and plug the wire intothe unused sideof the
RCA adapter. Plugthe RCA adapter intothe AUDIO
OUT jack onyour VCR.
B
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_........+.!
_'_3],'"_" _ RCA Adapter-
i L_J (_! Audio
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Wire removedfrom-----=,,.[::_=_
AUDIO OUT jack
To use iFit.comCD's or videocassettes,the treadmill
mustbe connectedto yourportableCD player,portable
stereo, home stereo,computerwith CD player, or
VCR. See ROW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO
YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER on page
13. Note: To purchase IFIt.com CD's or IFIt.com
vldeocassettes, see your local PROFORM dealer or
call toll-free 1-800735-0768.
Make surethat the on/off
switchnear the powercord
isin the on position.In
addition,make sure thatthe
powercord isproperly
pluggedin (see HOW TO IOn l
Position
PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 8).
When you are ready to beginexercising,stepontothe
foot railsof thetreadmill. Findthe clipattached tothe
key (see the drawingon page 9), and slidethe clip
ontothe waistbandofyourclothing.Followthe steps
belowto use an iFit.comCD or video. Note: The In-
structions Included In the CD case describe how to
use the CD with a variety of PROFORM treadmills.
Some Instructions may not apply to this treadmill.
When the key is
inserted,the four displays
and variousindicators
on the console will light.
B Insert the key fully Into the console.
B Prees the PROGRAM button.
When the key is in-
serted, the manual
mode willbe selected.
To use an iFit.comCD
or video program,press
the PROGRAM button.
The iFit.comindicator
will light.
[]Insert the IFIt.com CD or vldeecassette.
If you are usingan iFit.comCD, insertthe CD into
yourCD player. Ifyou are usingan iFit.comvideo-
cassette, insertthe videocassetteintoyourVCR.
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L_J Press the PLAY button on your CD player or
VCR.
A moment after the buttonispressed, your per-
sonaltrainer will begin guidingyou throughyour
workout.Simplyfollow yourpersonaltrainer's
instructions.Note: IftheTIME/INCLINE/SEG
TIME displayis flashing, pressthe START button
or the SPEED Abuttonon the console.The tread-
millwillnot respondto a CD or videoprogram
when the TIME/INCLINE/SEG TIME display is
flashing.
Duringthe CD or videoprogram, an electronic
"chirping" sound willalert youwhen thespeed
and/or inclineofthe treadmillisabouttochange.
CAUTION; Always listen for the "chirp" and be
prepared for speed and/or Incline changes. In
some Instances, the speed and/or Incline may
change before the personal trelner describes
the change.
If the speed or inclinesettingsare too highor too
low,you can manuallyoverridethe settingsat any
time bypressingthe SPEED or INCLINE buttons
on the console. However, when the next "chirp"
Is heard, the speed and/or Incline will change
to the next settings of the CD or video program.
To stopthe programat any time, press the STOP
buttonon the console.The TIME/INCLINE/SEG
TIME displaywillbeginto flash. To restartthe pro-
gram, press the START buttonor theSPEED A
button.After a moment,the walkingbelt willbegin
to move at 1 mph. When the next "chirp" Is
heard, the speed and Incline will change to the
next settings of the CD or video program. The
programcan also be stopped by pressingthe
STOP buttonon yourCD player or VCR.
When the CD or videoprogramiscompleted,the
walkingbeltwillstopand the TIME/INCLINE/SEG
TIME displaywillbegintoflash. Note:To usean-
otherCD or video program,pressthe STOP button
or remove the key and go tostep 1 on page 15.
Note: If the speed or Incline of the treadmill
does not change when a "chirp" Is heard:
• make sure that the IFIt.com Indicator Is lit and
that the TIMF.JINCLINFJSEGTIME display Is
not flashing. If the TIME/INCLINFJSEG TIME
display Is flashing, press the START button
or the SPEED abutton on the console
•adjust the volume of your CD player or VCR. If
the volume Is too high or too low, the console
may not detect the program signals
•make sure that the audio cable Is properly
connected, that It Is fully plugged In, and that
It Is not wrapped around a power cord
• Ifyou are using your portable CD player and
the CD skips, set the CD player on the floor or
another flat surface Instead of on the console.
[]Follow your progress with the LED track and
the four displays.
See step5 on page 10.
r_ Measure your pulse, If desired.
See step6 on page 11.
B When the IFIt.com CD or video program Is
finished, remove the key.
Stepontothe footrails
and remove thekey from
theconsole.Keep the
key in a secureplace.
Note; If the displays
and various Indicators on the console remain
lit after the key Is removed, the console Is In
the "demo" mode. Refer to page 18 and turn off
the demo mode.
CAUTION: Always remove IFIt.com CD's and
vldeocassettes from your CD player or VCR
when you are finished using them.
When youare finishedusingthetreadmill, move
theon/offswitchnear the powercordtothe off
position.
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Our new internetsiteat www.iFit.comallowsyouto
access a large selectionof programsthat interactively
controlyourtreadmilltohelpyou achieve yourspecific
exercise goals. In addition,you can play iFit.comaudio
and video programs directlyfrom the internet.By
addingan optionalupgrade moduleto the console,you
can usevirtuallyendlessfeatures on ourinternetsite.
Explorewww.iFit.comfor details. To purchase an up-
grademodule,calltoll-free 1-800-735-0768.
To useprograms from ourinternet site,the treadmill
mustbe connected toyour home computer.See HOW
TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER on page 14. In ad-
dition,you musthave at leasta 56K modem and an
accountwith an internetservice provider.A listof addi-
tional system and software requirementswillbe found
on our internetsite.
Next, make surethat the
on/oftswitch near the
powercord isin the on po-
sition.In addition,make
sure thatthe powercordis
properlyplugged in(see OnJ
Position
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 8).
Followthe stepsbelowto use a program from our
internetsite.
B Insert the key fully Into the console.
When the key is rh__
inserted,the fourdis-
plays and various indi-
cators on the console /
willlight.
B Press the PROGRAM button.
When the key isin-
serted, the manual
mode willbe selected.
To use a programfrom
our internetsite, press
the PROGRAM button.
The iFit.comindicator
willlight.
LS 1! _o .=o
l_lGo to your computer and start an internet
connection.
L_ Start your web browser, If necessary, and go to
our Internet site at www.IFIt.com.
[]Follow the desired links on our Internet site to
select a program.
Read and follow the on-line instructionsfor usinga
program.
r_ Follow the on-line Instructions to start the
program.
When you startthe program, an on-screencount-
down willbegin.
B Return to the treadmill and stand on the foot
rails. Find the clip attached to the key and slide
the key onto the waistband of your clothing.
When the on-screencountdownends,the program
willbegin and the walkingbeltwillbegin tomove.
Holdthe handrails,stepontothe walkingbelt,and
beginwalking.
Duringtheprogram,an electronic"chirping" sound
willalertyouwhen the speed and/orinclineof the
treadmill isabout to change. CAUTION: Always
listen for the "chirp" and be prepared for speed
and/or incline changes.
Ifthe speed or inclinesettingsare too highor too
low,you can manuallyoverridethesettingsat any
time by pressingthe SPEED or INCLINE buttons
on the console.However, when the next "chirp"
Is heard, the speed and/or Incline will change
to the next settings of the program.
To stopthe programat any time, press the STOP
buttonon the console.The TIME/INCLINE/SEG
TIME displaywillbegin toflash. To restartthe pro-
gram, press theSTART buttonor the SPEED a
button.Aftera moment,the walkingbelt willbegin
to moveat 1.0 mph.When the next "chirp" Is
heard, the speed and Incline will change to the
next settings of the program.
Whenthe program iscompleted,thewalkingbelt
willstopand the TIME/INCLINE/SEG TIME display
willbeginto flash.Note: To use another program,
press theSTOP buttonand go to step5 above.
Note: If the speed or Incline of the tresdmM
does not change when a "chirp" Is heard, make
sure that the IFIt.com Indicator Is lit and that
the TIMFJINCLINE/SEG TIME display Is not
flashing. In addition, make sure that the audio
cable Is properly connected, that It isfully
plugged In, and that It Is not wrapped around a
power cord.
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B FollowyourprogresswiththeLEDtrackand
thefourdisplays.
See step5 on page 10.
I_ Measure your pulse, If desired.
See step 6 on page 11.
li_ When the program Is finished, remove the
key.
Stepontothefoot railsand removethe key from
the console.Keep the key in a secure place. Note:
Ifthe displays and various Indicators on the
console remain nt after the key Is removed, the
console Is In the "demo" mode. Refer to the In-
strucUons at the right and turn off the demo
mode.
When you arefinishedusingthe treadmill,move
theon/offswitchnear the powercordto theoff
position.
THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE
The consolefeatures an informationmodethat keeps
trackof the total number ofhoursthat thetreadmillhas
been operated and the total numberof milesthatthe
walking belt has moved.The informationmode also
allowsyouto switchthe consolefrom miles per hour to
kilometersper hour. In addition,the informationmode
allowsyouto turnon and turnoffthe demo mode.
To selectthe informationmode,holddownthe STOP
buttonwhile insertingthe key intothe console.When
the informationmode isselected,the followinginforma-
tionwillbe shown:
The DISTANCE/LAPS
display will showthe total
number of miles that the
walking belt has moved. If2U
'DISTANCE LAPS
The TIME/INCLINE/SEG.
TIME displaywillshow the
totalnumber ofhoursthe
treadmillhas been used.
An "E," for englishmiles,or
an "M," for metrickilometers,
willappear inthe SPEED/
MIN-MILE display.Pressthe
SPEED A button to change
the unitof measurement.
TIME INCLINE SEG.TIME
E
SPEED k41N /MILLE (kin)
IMPORTANT: The CALO- _EKG PULSE
RIES/FATdlsplayCALORIES/ -- 1
PULSE should be ¢-_
blank. If a "d"appears inthe
display,the consoleis in the CALS FATCALS
"demo" mode.This modeis
intendedtobe used only
when atreadmillisdisplayed
ina store.When the console _ BEKI_PULSE
isinthe demo mode,the H
power cordcan be plugged
in,the key can be removed _FATCALS
fromthe console,and the dis-
playsand indicatorsonthe
consolewillautomatically lightin apreset sequence,
althoughthe buttonson theconsole willnotoperate. Ifa
"d" appears in the CALSJFAT CALSJPULSE display
when the Information mode is selected, press the
SPEED Vbutton so the CALSJFAT CALS./PULSE
display Is blank.
To exitthe informationmode, remove the key fromthe
console.
OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
An optionalchestpulse sensoradds even more
features tothe console.The chestpulse sensoroffers
hands-freeoperationand continuouslymonitorsyour
heart rateduringyourworkouts.To purchase the
optional chest pulse sensor, call the toll-free tele-
phone number listed on the back cover of this
manual.
OPTIONAL HAND WEIGHTS
Optionalhand weightslet
you includeupper-bodyexer-
cisein yourworkouts.The
handweightsfit intoconve-
nience holdersinthe con-
sole. To purchase the op-
tional hand weights, call
the toll-free telephone
number listed on the back
cover of this manual.
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HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL
HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE
Before folding the treadmill, adjust the Incline to the
lowest poslUon. If this Is not done, the treadmill may be
permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord.
CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) In order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
1. Hold the treadmillwithyour handsinthe locationsshown
at the right.CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of In-
jury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. As
you raise the tresdmlll, make sure to lift with your legs
rather than your back. Raise the treadmillabout halfway
to thevertical position.
2. Move yourright handtothe positionshown and holdthe
treadmillfirmly. Usingyour lefthand, pullthe latch knob
to the leftand holdit. Raisethe treadmilluntilthe latch
pin isalignedwith the holein the catch. Insertthe latch
pin intothe catch. Make sure that the latch pin Is fully
Inserted Into the catch.
To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a
mat under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of
direct sunlight. Do not leave the treadmill In the stor-
age position In temperatures above 85°Fahrenheit.
Open
Closed
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL
Before movingthe treadmill,convertthe treadmilltothe stor-
age positionas describedabove. Make sure that the latch
pin is fully Inserted Into the catch.
1. Holdthe handrails as shownand place one foot againsta
wheel.
2. Tiltthetreadmillback untilitroilsfreelyon thewheels.
Carefullymove the treadmilltothe desired location.Never
move the treadmill without tipping It back. To reduce
the risk of Injury, use extreme caution while moving
the treadmill. Do not attempt to move the treadmill
over an uneven surface.
3. Placeone foot on the base, and carefullylowerthe tread-
milluntil itis restinginthe storageposition.
HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE
1. Refer todrawing2 above. Holdthe treadmillwith yourrighthand as shown.Using yourlefthand, pullthe latch
knobtothe leftand holdit. Pivotthetreadmilldownuntilthe frame ispastthepin. Slowlyrelease the latchknob.
2. Refer to drawing 1. Hold the treadmillfirmly with bothhands, and lower the treadmill to the floor. CAUTION:
To decrease the possibility of Injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight.
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that
applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance Is needed, call our toll-free HELPLINE at
1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays).
PROBLEM: The power does not turn on
SOLUTION: a. Make surethat the powercord ispluggedintoa surgesuppressor,and thatthe surgesuppressor
isplugged intoa properlygroundedoutlet(see page 7). Use onlya single-outletsurge suppressor
that is UL 1449 listedas a transientvoltage surgesuppressor(TVSS). The surge suppressor
musthave a UL suppressedvoltage ratingof400 volts or lessand a minimumsurgedissipation
of450 joules.The surgesuppressormustbe electricallyrated for 120 voltsAC and 15 amps.
Important:The treadmillisnot compatiblewithGFCI-equipped outlets.
b. Afterthe power cordhas been pluggedin, make sure thatthe key isfullyinsertedintothe con-
sole. See step 1 on page 10.
c.Check the circuitbreaker locatedon the treadmill
near the powercord. Ifthe switchprotrudes as
shown,the circuitbreakerhas tripped.To resetthe
cimuitbreaker, wait for five minutesand then press
the switchback in.
d. Check the on/off switchlocatedon the treadmill
near thepower cord. The switchmustbe in theon
position.
C
Tripped ,,_ Reset
Tripped Reset
On
Position
PROBLEM: The power turns off during use
SOLUTION: a. Check the circuitbreaker locatedon the treadmillframe near the power cord(see 1. c. above). If
the circuitbreakerhas tripped,wait for five minutesand then pressthe switchback in.
b. Make sure thatthe power cord isplugged in.
c. Remove the key from the console. Reinsertthe key fullyintothe console.See step I on page 10.
d. Make sure that the on/off switch is in the on position.
e. Ifthe treadmillstillwillnot run, please call ourtoll-freeHELPLINE.
PROBLEM: The speed display on the console does not function properly
SOLUTION: a. Remove the key from the console and unplug the
power cord. Remove thescrewsfrom the hoodand
carefullyremove the hood.Locatethe Reed Switch
(21) and the Magnet (43) on the leftside ofthe Pulley
(42). Turn the Pulleyuntilthe Magnet isalignedwith
the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between
the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8". If
necessary, loosenthe Reed SwitchScrew (76) and
move the Reed Switch slightly.Retightenthe Screw.
Re-attach the hood,and runthetreadmillfor a few
minutestocheck for a correctspeed reading.
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