Sears Lifestyler EXPANSE 1500 User manual

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Model No. 831.297331
Serial No.
The serial number can be found in
the location shown below. Write the
serial number in the space above.
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,&CAUTION!:
Read all safety precautions and
instructions in this manual
before using this equipment.
Keep this manual in a safe place
for future reference. OWNER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY
For 90 days from the date of purchase, when proper assembly and maintenance procedures detailed in
the owner's manual are followed, SEARS will, free of charge, repair or replace and installa replacement
part for any defective part, when this treadmillis used in anormal manner.
This warranty does not apply when this treadmillis used for commercial or rental purposes.
SERVICE IS AVAILABLE SIMPLY BY CONTACTING YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CEN-
TER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT.817WA,
NOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY .............................................................................. 6
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. 7
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND STORAGE ....................................................... 11
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................... 13
PART LIST ................................................ :............................. 14
EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 15
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................. Back Cover
WAR NING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.
This is especially important for persons over the _ge 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WAR NING: to reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or Injury to persons, read the fol-
lowing important safety precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
1. Position the treadmill on a level surface, with
at least 8 feet of clearance behind the tread-
mill. Do not place the treadmill near water, out-
doors or on any surface that blocks an air
opening. Do not operate where aerosol prod-
ucts are used or where oxygen Is being admin-
istered.
2. When connecting the power cord (see PLUG-
GING IN THE POWER CORD on page 7), plug
the power cord directly into a grounded circuit
capable of carrying 12 or more amps. No other
appliance should be on the same circuit. Keep
the power cord away from heated surfaces. If
an extension cord Is needed, use only a 14-
gauge general-purpose cord of five feet or less
in length with a three-wire conductor.
3. Never move the walking belt while the power is
turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if the
power cord or plug is damaged, or if the tread-
mill is not working properly. (See BEFORE
YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the treadmill is not
working properly.)
6. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrail when exercising on the treadmill.
7. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time. The treadmill should not be
used by persons weighing more than 250
pounds.
8. Keep small children away from the treadmt:l at
all times. Never leave the treadmill unattended
while it is running. Always turn off the power
when the treadmill is not in use.
9. Never drop or insert any object into any open-
ing.
10. To reduce the possibility of overheating, do
not operate the treadmill continuously for
longer than I hour.
11. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust
the speed slowly to avoid sudden jumps in
speed.
4. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill; do not wear loose clothing
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Always wear athletic shoes; never use the
treadmill with bare feet, wearing only stock-
ings or in sandals. Athletic support clothes are
recommended for both men and women.
5. The pulse earclip is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move-
ment while exercising, may affect the accuracy
of heart rate readings. The pulse earclip is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.
12. Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.
13. Always unplug the power cord before perform-
ing the maintenance and adjustment proce-
dures described In this manual. Never remove
the safety cover unless instructed to do so by
an authorized service representative.
Servicing other than the procedures in this
manual should be performed by an authorized
service representative only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the SEARS LIFESTYLEFP
EXPANSE 1500 treadmill. The LIFESTYLER
EXPANSE 1500 treadmill blends advanced technolo-
gy with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent
form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience
and privacy of your home.
For your safety and benefit, read this manual care-
fully before using the treadmill. If you have addi-
tional questions, please call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday
through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time
(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please
note the product model number and serial number
before calling. The model number of the treadmill is
831.297331. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of
this manual for the location).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiadze yourselfwith the parts that are
labeled.
Console,
Safety
Earclip
Walking FRONT
Power Cord
BACK
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
On/Off Switch
Foot
RIGHT SIDE

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 assembly iscompleted.
THE FOLLOWING TOOLS ARE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: The included 7/32" allen wrench _
and your own adjustable wrench _.
1. With the help of a second person, raise the Right Upright (19)
and the Left Upright (notshown) to avertical position.
Align the hole in the lower end of the Right Upright (19) with the
hole in the side of the Frame (50). Insert a 3/8" x 4" Bolt (24),
with a Rat Washer (23), into the Right Upright,and tighten the
Boltinto the Frame. Tighten the Boltthat isalready in the Right
Upright.
'Repeat the step with the Left Upright (not shown).
2. With the help of a second person, raise the Left and Right
Handrails (3, 11)+Insert a 3/8" x 1/4" Bolt(15) into each of the
Uprights (86, 19), and tighten the Boltswith the 7/32" Allen
Wrench (85).
3. Remove the paper backing from the Wrench Clip (74). Press the
Wrench Clip onto the Frame (50) in the indicated location. Press
the 3/16" Allen Wrench (73) intothe Wrench Clip.
2 3 11
15 86
4. Slide the metal Clothes Clip onto the Pulse Earclip in the indicat-
ed location. The use of the Pulse Earclip is explained in the
PULSE/CALORIES Display section on page 10.
Make sure that all parts are tightened before using the treadmill.
Note: The floor beneath the treadmill should be covered to
protect it.
4Pulse E_clip __
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
MAINTENANCE-FREE WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a maintenance-free walking
belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE TM, a high-
performance lubricant. During the first few hours of
use, it is normal for a small amount of white powder to
appear on the foot rails and the walking platform. The
white powder is high-performanca lubricant from the
walking belt.
IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walking plat-
form. They will deteriorace the walking belt and
cause excessive wear.
PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD
This product must be grounded. If it should mal-
function or break down, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electdc shock.
This,product is equipped with a cord having an equip-
ment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANG ER: Improper connectionofthe
equipment-grounding conductor can result in arisk of
electric shock. Check with aqualified electrician or
serviceman ifyou are in doubt as to whether the prod-
uct is propedy grounded. Do not modify the plug pro-
vided with the product-_-ifitwill not fit the outlet, have
aproper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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.
Atemporary adapter that looks like the adapter illus-
trated in Drawing 2 may be used to connect this plug
to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Drawing 2 if a
propedy grounded outlet is not available. The tempo-
rary adapter should be used only until aproperly
grounded outlet (Drawing 1) can be installed by a
qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug,
or the like extending from the adapter must be con-
nected to a permanent ground such as a propedy
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 a qualified electrician to deter-
mine if the outlet box cover is grounded before
usnng an adapter.
Grounded
Box
Grounding Plug
Pin
3rounded Outlet
2Grounded
Box
Grounding Pin
Lug "'_t_
Metal Screw
Grounding
Plug
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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE
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The heart of the ireadmill isthe unique electroniccon-
sole. The console offers both manual and program
modes, and features an array of displays to provide
you with continuous exercise feedback• When the con-
sole is in the manual mode, the speed and inclinecan
be changed with the touch ofa button. In the program
mode, the console will control the treadmill automati-
cally according to preset programs you select. Please
read these Instructions carefully before operating
the console. Note: If there isa thin sheet of clear plas-
ticon the face of the console, peel itoff before operat-
ingthe console.
TURNING ON THE POWER
MANUAL MODE OPERATION
SpeedControl
When the power is turned on,the console will be in the
manual mode. For your safety, the walking belt will be
stationary. The speed of the walking belt iscontrolled
with the SPEED buttons. Each time the SPEED
increase button is pressed, the speed will increase by
0.1 mile per hour (mph), beginning at 0.5 mph. Each
time the SPEED decrease button is pressed, the
speed willdecrease by 0.1 mph. The buttons can be
held downto change the speed rapidly. The speed
range is 0.5 to 10 mph.
Make sure that the
safety key is not in the
console, and that the
on/off switch located
near the power cord is
in the "on" position.
Plug in the power cord
oNj
Position
(see PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD on page 7).
All displays and indicators will flash three times. Note:
If the safety key is in the console when the power cord
is plugged in, the letters "PO" willflash in the SPEED
display. If this occurs, simply remove the safety key.
WAR NING: AftertheSPEEDbuttons
are pressed, it will take a few seconds for the walk-
ing belt to reach the selected speed setting. Adjust
the speed gradually until you are familiar with the
treadmill.
Press the SPEED increase button until the walking belt
is moving at slow speed. Hold the handrails, step care-
fully onto the walking belt and begin exemising.
Change the speed of the walking belt as desired by
pressing the SPEED buttons. To stop the walking belt,
press the STOP button.
Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip
attached to the safety key, and slide the cliponto the
waistband of your clothing.
Insert the safety key into the console. The MANUAL
indicator, the CALORIES indicator and the five dis-
plays will light.
kWARNING: Donotstandon thewaffl-
Ingbolt when turning on the power or starting the
walking belt. Always wear the cllp while operating
the treadmill.
Incline Control
To vary the intensityof your exercise, the incline of the
treadmill can be changed. The incline iscontrolledwith
the INCLINE buttons.Each time one of the buttonsis
pressed, the inclinewill change by 0.5%. The INCLINE
buttons can be held down to change the incline rapidly.
The incline range is 1% to 12%. Note: Because the
INCLINE display has two digits,the display will show
10% when the incline is set at either 10% or 10.5%,
and 11% when the incline is set at either 11% or
11.5%. After the INCLINE buttons are pressed, it will

take a few seconds for the treadmill to reach the
selected incline setting.
PROGRAM MODE OPERATION
ed the WALK/INCLINE mode or RUN/INCLINE mode,
red indicators will show the speed setting of each seg-
ment, and green indicators,will show the incline setting
of each segment.
In the program mode, the console Willcontrolthe tread-
mill automatically according to preset programs you
select. The console offers a selection of four preset
programs, each designed to guide you through a differ-
ent type of workout.
To select epreset program, press the MOUNTAIN,
VALLEY, INTERVAL or RANDOM button. The indica-
tor on the button you press will light.
Next, press the MODE buttontoselect the WALK mode,
RUN mode, WALK/INCLINE mode or RUN/INCLINE
mode. Indicators will light to show which mode you
have selected. If you select the WALK mode, the con-
sole will control only the speed of the treadmilldudng
the program, and the speed range will be 1.5 to 4.5
mph. If you select the RUN mode, the console willcon-
trol the speed of the treadmill, and the speed range will
be 3.5 to 8.5 mph. If you select the WALK/INCLINE
mode or RUN/INCLINE mode, the console will control
both the speed and incline of the treadmill, and the
incline range will be 2% to 12%. Note: Ifyou select the
WALK mode or RUN mode, the incline can be con-
trolled during the program with the INCLINE buttons.
CURRENT SEGMENT Column __
Each program is divided into twentY equal time peri-
ods, called segments. If you selected the WALK mode
or RUN mode, one speed setting will be programmed
for each segment. If you selected the WALK/INCLINE
mode or RUN/INCLINE mode, one speed setting and
one incline setting will be programmed for each seg-
ment. The columns of indicators on the leftside of the
console show the settings ofthe segments. The CUR-
RENT SEGMENT column shows the setting(s) ofthe
first segment, and the three columns to the right show
the settings of the next three segments (the settings of
only four segments are shown at a time). If you select-
ed the WALK mode or RUN mode, rod iodicatorswill:
show the speed setting of each segment. If you select-
The two indicators in the column to the left of the CUR-
RENT SEGMENT column show the minimum and
maximum speed or incline settings of the program you
have selected. If desired, the difficulty level of the pro-
gram can be adjusted with the FITNESS LEVEL but-
tons. If the WALK mode was selected, the speed set-
ting of each segment will change by 0.3 mph each time
one of the FITNESS LEVEL buttons is pressed. If the
RUN mode was selected, the speed setting of each
segment willchange by 0.5 mph each time one of the
buttons is pressed. If the WALK/INCLINE mode or tne
RUN/INCLINE MODE was selected, the incline setting
of each segment will change by 1% each time one of
the buttons is pressed. Note: The difficulty level of the
program can be increased only until-the upper indica-
tor in the left column is lit,and decreased only until the
lower indicator in the left column is lit.
The program is set to last for 20 minutes, as shown in
the TIME display. The program can be set to last for a
different length of time, if desired, by pressing the
TIME buttons. Each time one of the buttons is pressed,
the length of time will change by twenty seconds. Ifthe
buttons are held down, the length oftime will change in
increments of I minute. The program can be set to last
for a minimum of 5 minutesup to a maximum of80
minutes.
To start the program, stand on the foot rails of the
treadmill and press the PROGRAM START button.
The first segment ofthe program will begin, and the
treedmill will automatically adjust to the setting(s) of
the first segment, shown in the CURRENT SEGMENT
column. Hold the handrails,step carefully onto the
walking belt and begin exercising. (If you selected the
WALK mode or RUN mode, the inclinecan be changed
dudng the program with the INCLINE buttons.)
The TIME display will show the time remaining in the
PROGRAM. When onlythree seconds remain in the
first segment, a tone willsound and the TIME display
will flash three times. When the firstsegment is com-
pleted, the second segment will begin, the settings of
all segments will move one column tothe left, and the
treadmill will adjust to the setting(s) ofthe second seg-
ment, shown in the CURRENT SEGMENT column.
The program will continue in this manner until the
twentieth segment isshown in the CURRENT SEG-
MENT column, and no time remains. A tone will then
sound, indicating that the program iscompleted, and
the walking belt will slow to a stop.
Note: The difficultylevel of the program can be adjust-
ed during the program by pressing the FITNESS 9

LEVEL buttons. The length of time that the program
will last can be changed by pressing the TIME buttons.
If you want to stop the program before the program is
completed, press the STOP button.
When the program iscompleted, a different prpgram
can be selected, or the console can be switched to the
manual mode by pressing the MANUAL button.
DISPLAY OPERATION
TIME Display
When the console is in the manual mode, the TIME
display will show how long the walking belt has been
moving, up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. (if the
treadmill is runfor more than 99 minutes and 59 sec-
onds, the walking belt will automatically slow to a stop.
This is a safety feature that prevents the treadmill from
being left running for long periods of time.)
If desired, a time goal can be set. To set atime goal,
first stop the walking belt. Next, press the TIME but-
tons to set the length oftime that you plan to exercise.
Each time one of the buttons is pressed, the length of
time willchange by ten seconds. Ifthe buttons are held
down, the length of time will change in increments of 1
minute. A time goal can be set for a _ninimum of 10
seconds up to a maximum of 99 minutesand 50 sec-
Onds.As you exercise, the time will be counted down.
When the time goal is completed, a tone willsound
and the walking belt will slow to a stop.
When a program is selected, the TIME display will
show the time remaining in the selected program.
PULSE/CALORIES Display
To usethe
PULSE display,
press the
PULSE button.
The indicator on
the PULSE but-
ton willlight.
Plug the pulse
earclip into the
jack on the front
ofthe console,
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_pulse Eamlip
attach the earclip to your leftear lobe, and slidethe
clothesclip onto your collar. When yourpulse is detect-
ed, the PULSE indicator will flash with each heartbeat.
After afew seconds, your pulse will be shown in the
PULSE display. If your pulse isnot shown, rubyour ear
lobe and reposition the earcJip.Itmay be helpful to
stand still whilemeasuring your pulse.
To use the CALORIES display, press the CALORIES
button. The indicator on the CALORIES button will
light. The display will show the approximate number of
nutdtional Calodes that you have burned.
DISTANCE Display
The DISTANCE display will show the distance that you
have walked or run, in miles.
The console also keeps track of the total number of
miles accumulated on the treadmill. To find this infor-
mation, press the DISTANCE button.The total riumber
of miles accumulated on the treadmill will be shownfor
three seconds.
SPEEDDisplay
This displayshows the current speed setting.
INCLINE Display
This display shows the current incline setting.
TURNING OFF THE POWER
To tum offthe power, remove the safety key from the
console. Store the safety key in asecure location.
INFORMATION MODE
The console features an information mode that keeps
track of tap time and distance, as well as the total time
and distance accumulated on the treadmill. To select
the information mode, hold down the STOP button
while inserting the safety key into the console.
When the information mode is selected, the SPEED
display willshow the letter "I"," indicating that tap time
and distance are shown. The TIME display will show
the tap time, up to 9,999 hours. The DISTANCE dis-
play willshow the tap distance, up to 999 miles. (If the
tap distance exceeds 999 miles, the DISTANCE and
PULSE/CALORIES displays together will show the trip
distance, up to 99,999 miles.) While the tap time and
distance are displayed, the displays can be reset to
zero by pressing the TIME decrease button.
To view the total time and distance, press the TIME
increase button. The TIME display will show the total
time. The DISTANCE display will show the totaldis-
tance. (If the total distance exceeds 999 miles, the
DISTANCE and PULSE/CALORIES displays together
will show thetotal distance.)
To exitthe information mode, remove the safety key.
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