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13. 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
treadmill is not working properly. (See BE-
FORE YOU BEGIN on page 4 if the treadmill
is not working properly.)    

14. Never start the treadmill while you are

standing on the walking belt. Always hold
the handrails while using the treadmill.

15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.

Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed. 

16. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.

17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while

it is running. Always remove the key and un-
plug the power cord when the treadmill is
not in use. 

18.  Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the

treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See

ASSEMBLY on pages 5 and 6, and HOW TO
MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 10.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg)
to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 

19. When folding or moving the treadmill, make

sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

20. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill

every three months.

21. Never drop or insert any object into any 

opening.

22.

DANGER:

Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the
maintenance and adjustment procedures
described in this manual. Never remove the
motor hood unless instructed to do so by
an authorized service representative.
Servicing other than the procedures in this
manual should be performed by an autho-
rized service representative only.

23. This treadmill is intended for in-home use

only. Do not use this treadmill in any com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.

WARNING:

Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This

is especially 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The decal shown below has been placed on your treadmill. If the
decal is missing, or if it is not legible, please call our toll-free
HELPLINE to order a free replacement decal (see the back cover
of this manual). Apply the decal in the location shown.

Note: The decal is shown at 38% of actual size.

Summary of Contents for 490GS 831.299371

Page 1: ...er in the space above for future reference CAUTION Read all precautions and in structions in this manual before using this equipment Save this manual for future reference SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN...

Page 2: ...weighing 250 pounds or less 8 Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time 9 Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the treadmill Do not wear loose cloth ing that could become ca...

Page 3: ...make sure that the storage latch is fully closed 20 Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill every three months 21 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 22 DANGER Always unplug the po...

Page 4: ...hrough 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 num ber before calling The model number of the treadmill is 831...

Page 5: ...xtra Pad if one becomes worn or needs to be replaced Handrail Washer 75 2 Handrail Bolt 74 2 Extension Leg Screw 53 2 Screw 3 2 11 1 ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people Set the treadmill in a cleare...

Page 6: ...3 14 11 5 3 Hold one of the Handrails 1 at an angle as shown and insert the upper end as far as possible into the right Upright 11 Keep the lower end of the Handrail away from the treadmill to avoid s...

Page 7: ...ment grounding conductor and 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...

Page 8: ...down to the RESET position Note Each time the walking belt is stopped the speed control must be moved to the RESET position before the walking belt can be restarted 2 1 CAUTION Before operating the c...

Page 9: ...ulse if desired To measure your pulse stand on the foot rails and place both thumbs on the pulse sensors as shown The pulse sen sors are pressure acti vated fully press them down Do not press too hard...

Page 10: ...is fully engaged over 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...

Page 11: ...ur left thumb press the storage latch and hold it Pivot the treadmill until the frame and foot rail are past the storage latch 2 Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to th...

Page 12: ...reaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord see 1 c above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in b Make sure that the power cord is pl...

Page 13: ...g the allen wrench turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise and the right bolt counterclockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to over tighten the walking belt Plug in the power cord ins...

Page 14: ...stem your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exercise is ac tivity that requires large amounts of oxygen for pro longed periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscle...

Page 15: ...lat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for both legs To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend...

Page 16: ...Reed Switch Clip 44 1 Reed Switch 45 1 Magnet 46 1 Console Base Key No Qty Description 47 2 Frame Pivot Spacer 48 4 Platform Screw 49 4 Isolator 50 1 Front Roller Pulley 51 1 Front Roller Adj Bolt 52...

Page 17: ...8 48 39 51 11 23 22 22 58 70 53 36 37 38 40 33 33 33 60 33 33 33 26 73 61 63 64 70 47 53 34 68 67 48 5 62 5 35 84 83 39 83 39 86 40 57 28 62 16 38 38 87 1 13 13 13 13 4 3 3 59 75 55 54 81 80 41 49 73...

Page 18: ...Model No 831 299371 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM 490GS treadmill a part is missing or you need to schedule repair service call our toll free HELPLINE 1...

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