b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor-
mance may decrease and the walking belt may be-
come damaged. Remove the key and
UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD
. Using the allen wrench, turn both
rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a
turn. When the walking belt is properly tightened, you
should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 5 to
8 cm (2 to 3 in.) off the walking platform. Be careful to
keep the walking belt centred. Plug in the power cord,
insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes.
Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.
c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, call our Customer Service Department.
PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-centre or slips when walked on
SOLUTION:
a. If the walking belt is off-centre, first remove the key
and
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD
.
If the walking
belt has shifted to the left,
use the allen wrench to
turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn;
if
the walking belt has shifted to the right,
turn the
bolt counterclockwise 1/2 of a turn. Be careful not to
overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord,
insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes.
Repeat until the walking belt is centred.
b. If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove
the key and
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD
. Using
the allen wrench, turn both rear roller bolts clockwise,
1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is correctly tight-
ened, you should be able to lift each side of the walk-
ing belt 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in.) off the walking platform.
Be careful to keep the walking belt centred. Plug in
the power cord, insert the key and carefully walk on
the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walk-
ing belt is properly tightened.
PROBLEM: The heart rate monitor does not function properly
SOLUTION:
a. If the heart rate monitor does not function properly, refer to CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROU-
BLESHOOTING on page 10.
b. If the heart rate monitor still does not function properly, the battery
should be replaced. To replace the battery, locate the battery cover
on the back of the sensor unit. Insert a coin into the slot in the cover
and turn the cover counterclockwise to the “open” position. Remove
the cover. Next, remove the old battery from the sensor unit. Insert
a new
CR 2032 battery
, making sure that the writing is on top.
Make sure that the rubber gasket is in place in the sensor unit.
Reattach the battery cover and turn it to the closed position.
Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts
5–8 cm
b
b
a
CR2032
Battery
Gasket
b
Congratulations for selecting the new HealthRider
®
SoftTrac 225P treadmill. The 225P treadmill combines
advanced technology with innovative design to help
you get the most from your exercise in the conve-
nience and privacy of your home. And when you’re not
exercising, the unique 225P can be folded up, requiring
less than half the floor space of other treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill
. If you have additional questions,
please call our Customer Service Department at
08457
089 009
. To help us assist you, please note the prod-
uct model number and serial number before calling.
The model number of the treadmill is HETL40530. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the lo-
cation).
Before reading further, please familiarise yourself with
the parts that are labelled in the drawing below.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Handrail
Upright
Storage Latch
Key/Clip
Circuit Breaker
Walking Belt
Cushioned Walking Platform
for maximum exercise comfort
Foot Rail
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Console
Water Bottle Holder
(Bottle not included)
Incline Leg
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