Sears 485E User manual

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USER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART ........................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 6
HOW TO USE THE PROFORM ®485E ....................................................... 9
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 11
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................ 12
PART LIST ........................................................................... 14
EXPLODE D DRAWING ................................................................. 15
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................... Back Cover
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ....................................................... Back Cover
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WARNING:To reduce the risk Of serious Injury, read the following important precautions before
,us,ng ne5E. 8. the 485E, Always wear athletic shoes for foot
9. When mounting and dismounting the 485E,
always hold the handlebars or the T handle
3. It Is the responsibility of the owner to and step onto and off the pedal that Is in the
ensure that sit users Of the 485E are ade- lowest position.
quately Informed of all precautions.
: :: 10. Each time you stop exercising on the
• 4. PI_ the 485E on alevel surface, with a mat 485E, allow the pedals to come to
:: beneath it to protect the floor or carpet, a complete stop before dismounting.
:-i. Keep the 485E indoors, away from moisture
:: _ dOsL 11. Always keep your beck straight when using
........................ the 485E. Do not arch your beck.
5; nspeot and tighten all parts regularly.
•Replace any worn parts Immediately. 12. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
while exercising, stop mmediately and
•: 6, Keep chl dren under the age of 12 and pets begin cooling down,
away from the 485E at all times.
_:_:i:i:]::. • 13. The 485E is ntended for In-home use only.
5, The 485E should not be used by persons Do not use the 485E In a commercial, rental
:weighing more than 250 pounds_ or institutional setting
consult your phys clan This s espe-
roblems. Read

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the PROFORM ®
485E low-impact elliptical exerciser. The 485E is an
incrediblysmooth exerciser that moves your feet in a
natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your
knees and ankles. And the unique 485E 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 PROFORM •485E, If you have additional
questions, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-
800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until
7p.m. Central "13me(excluding holidays). To help us
assist you, please note the product model number
and serial number before calling. The model number
is 831.285735. The serialnumber can be found on a
decal attached to the 485E (see the front cover of this
manual for the locationof the decal).
Before reading further, please look at the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.
FRONT
Water Bottle Holder
(Bottle not included)
Book Holder
Resistance Knob
T-Handl e
Handlebar
Updght
Side Shield
Pedal Disk
LEFT SIDE Pedal Pedal Arm BACK
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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
Use the chart below to identifythe small parts used in
assembly. The number in parenthesis below each part
is 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 ls not In the parts bag, check to see if it has
been pre-attached.
Handlebar Spacer (39)--2
1/4" x 3/4" Screw (54)--2
1/4" Black Nylon Locknut (55)--2
#8 x 3/4" Round Head Screw (16)--10
3/8" Nylon Locknut (29)---4
F
Weld Spacer (49)--2 3/4" Axle Cap (43).--4* 5/8" Axle Cap (57)--2*
Pedal Arm Spacer (41)--3*
Pedal Arm Bushing (42)_4
Pivot Bushing (56)--4*
Rear Pedal Arm Bushing (11)--4
Extra parts may be Included.
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the PROFORM ®485E in a cleared area and remove the
packing matedals. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
Assembly requires a phillipsscrewdriver _, two adjustable wrenches _, and a rubber
mallet _.
1. Feed the console wire down through the Upright (3)
as shown. While another person holds the Upright
near the Frame (1), tie the console wire and the
Sensor Wire (25) together as shown in drawing la.
Next, connect the console wire to the Sensor Wire.
Gently pull the Resistance Cable (26) and the
console wire out of the top of the Upright (3) until
there is no slack between the Upright and the
Frame (1).
Slide the Upright (3) onto the welded boltson the
Frame (1). Be careful to avoid pinching the
Resistance Cable (26) and the Sensor Wire (25).
Tighten a 3/8" Nylon Locknut (29) onto each welded
bolt.
2. Feed the console wire back down intothe Upright (3).
Attach the Console (6) to the Upright with four #8 x
3/4" Round Head Screws (16). Be careful to avoid
plnchlng the console wire.
Press the Resistance Knob (50) onto the Resistance
Control (26).
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Console
25
29
Console
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3. Find the Left Pedal (31), which has a ridge on the
fightside. Attach the Left Pedal to one of the Pedal
Arms (12) with three #8 x 3/4" Round Head Screws
(16) as shown.
Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal to the other
Pedal Arm (not shown).
4. Make sure that there are two Pedal Arm Bushings
(42) in each Pedal Arm (12).
Slide a Handlebar Spacer (39) and the Pedal Arm (12)
with the Left Pedal (31) onto a Handlebar (8) as
shown. (Note: These parts fit tightly; it may be helpful
to use the rubber mallet). Refer to the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 5 and identify the
3/4" Axle Caps (43). Tap a 3/4" Axle Cap onto the
Handlebar.
Repeat this step to attach the other Pedal Arm (12) to
the other Handlebar (8).
5. Make sure that there are two Rear Pedal Arm
Bushings (11) in each Pedal Arm (12).
Slide a Pedal Arm Spacer (41) and the left Pedal Arm
(12) onto the left Crank Arm (59) (these pads fit tight-
ly; it may be helpful to use the rubber mallet). Be
careful not to confuse the left Pedal Arm with the
right Pedal Arm (not shown); look at the position
of the left Handlebar (8) to Identify the left Pedal
Arm.
Tap a3/4" Axle Cap (43) onto the left Crank Arm (59).
Repeat this step to attach the right Pedal Arm (not
shown).
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31
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42
31
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6. 6
Refer to drawing 6a. Push the left {_edalArm (12)
until the left Crank Arm (59) is at the back of the Side
Shields (4, 5) as shown.
Slide a Weld Spacer (49) and a Pivot Bushing (56)
onto the left axle on the Upright (3). Make sure that
the open side of the Weld Spacer is facing the Upright
and that the Pivot Bushing is turned as shown.
Slide the left Handlebar (8) onto the left axle on the
Upright (3). Make sure that the Handlebar slides onto
the Pivot Bushing (56) on the axle. Slide another
Pivot Bushing (56) onto the axle and start it into the
Handlebar. Using a rubber mallet and the extra Pedal
Arm Spacer (41, not shown), tap the Pivot Bushing
into the Handlebar. Remove the Pedal Arm Spacer.
Tap a 5/6" Axle Cap (57) onto the axle.
Repeat this step to attach the right Handlebar (not
shown).
7. Attach the T-Handle (10) to the Upright (3) with two
1/4" x 3/4" Screws (54) and two 1/4" Black Nylon
Locknuts (55).
8. 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
clipas shown. Make sure that the batteries are
turned so the negative ends of the batteries
(marked "-") are touching the springs In the
battery clip.
9. Make sure that all parts of the 485E are properly
tightened, Place a mat under the 485E to protect the
floor or carpet from damage.
56
12
59
54
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Battery
Clip --
@Batteries
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HOW TO USE THE PROFORM ®485E
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE 485E
To mount the 485E, 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.
Pedal Disk
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.
Resistance Knob
To dismount the 485E, allow the pedals to come to a
complete stop. CAUTION: The 485E 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 low-
est pedal.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE
The console is designedto helpyou get the most
from your workouts.Asyou exercise, you can watch
your progressaround the LED track, while the
displayprovides continuousexercise feedback.
The six modes of the displayare describedbelow.
O00eO00
-- P..A.G
000(_000
LED Track
SCAN CAt- tAP_
SPEED TIME DIST MO_ ON/RESET
Speed--This mode displaysyour current exercise
speed, in miles per hour.
"rime--This mode displays the length of time you
have exercised. Note: Ifyou stop exercising, the time
mode willpause 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 displaysthe approximate number
of Calodes you have burned.
Scan--This mode displaysthe speed, time, distance,
laps, and calorie modes, for 5 seconds each, in a
repeatingcycle.
BATI'ERY INSTALLATION
Before the console can be operated, two =AA" batter-
ies must be installed. Ifyou have not installed batter-
ies, see assembly step 8 on page 8.
HOW TO OPERATE THE CONSOLE
Ifthere isa thin sheet of clear plasticon the face of
the console, remove it.
1. To turn on the power, press the on/reset button or
simply begin exemising.When the power is turned
on, one LED indicator willlight in the LED track,
and the entiredisplay willappear for two seconds.
The console will then be ready for operation,
2. Select one ofthe 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 _..AL LAPS
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5P_D T/ME OLRT
Mode Indicators
scan mode is selected, and a flashingmode 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
/
J;F-AN CAL LAP5
,r,,9
NPEED TIME DIS'E,
mode button repeatedly.The mode indicatorswill
show which mode is selected. (Make sure that the
scan mode is not selected.)
3. The LED track representsadistanceof 1/4 mile. As
you exercise, the indicatorsaroundthe track will
lightone at a time untilyou have completed 1/4
mile.A new lap willthen begin.
4. To reset the display,press the on/reset button.
5. To tum offthe power, simplywait 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.
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