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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

THE PERFORMANT LUBE

TM

WALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBE

TM

, a high-performance lubricant.

IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walking plat-
form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD 

Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your homeÕs power.
Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can 
result from weather conditions or from other appliances
being turned on or off. 

To decrease the possibility of

your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge
suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at
the right).

Surge suppressors are sold at most hardware stores
and department stores. Use only a single-outlet surge 
suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage
surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must
have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or
less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules.
The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for
120 volts AC and 15 amps.

This product must be grounded. 

If it should malfunc-

tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-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 with all local codes and ordinances.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus-
trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole 
receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly 
grounded outlet is not available. 

The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly 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 connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly 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 elec-
trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.

DANGER:

Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service-
man if you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the productÑif it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet 
installed by a qualified electrician.

1

2

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Plug

Surge Suppressor

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Adapter

Lug

Metal Screw

Grounded Outlet

Grounding Pin

Summary of Contents for 831.297001

Page 1: ...efore using this equipment Save this manual for future reference Serial Number Decal Model No 831 297001 Serial No The serial number is found in the location shown below Write the serial number in the space above for future reference SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ... all times 7 The treadmill should be used only by persons 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 caught in the treadmill Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women Always wear athletic shoes Never use the treadmill with ...

Page 3: ...the storage latch is fully closed 20 Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill every three months 21 Never insert any object into any opening 22 Always unplug the power cord before per forming the maintenance and adjustment procedures described in this manual Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representa tive Servicing other than the procedures in ...

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 297001 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 familiarize yo...

Page 5: ...lp of a second person carefully raise the treadmill to the upright position so that both Extension Legs 34 are resting flat on the floor 2 Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to the floor To decrease the possibility of injury bend your legs and keep your back straight Extension Leg Screw 53 Ð4 Latch Screw 35 Ð2 53 53 34 40 34 40 1 ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people...

Page 6: ...pright 11 see draw ing 3 Then rotate the lower end of the Handrail back to the position shown by the dotted line Repeat if neces sary until the holes are aligned Make sure that the lower end of the Handrail see drawing 3a is against the bracket on the Extension Leg Tighten an Extension Leg Screw 53 into the bracket and the Handrail Attach the other Handrail not shown as described above 4 Attach th...

Page 7: ...ductor 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 with all local codes and ordinances This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus trated in drawing 1 below A temporary adapter that looks like the adapt...

Page 8: ...s not in cluded Alkaline batteries are recommended Open the battery cover as shown below Insert three batter ies into the battery compartment making sure that the negative Ð ends of the batteries are touching the springs in the battery compartment Close the bat tery cover push up on the battery cover tab and then push the tab forward as shown Be sure that the tab locks into place STEP BY STEP CONS...

Page 9: ... page 14 Every seven seconds the display will change from one number to the other Arrows in the display will indicate which number is currently shown To reset the displays at any time press the ON RESET button When you are finished exercising stop the walking belt and remove the key Step onto the foot rails stop the walking belt and remove the key from the console The displays will turn off about ...

Page 10: ...ect 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 HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the stor age position as described above Make sure that the stor age latch is closed fully over the catch 1 Hold the upper ...

Page 11: ...our 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 the floor To decrease the possibility of in jury bend your legs and keep your back straight Storage Latch Unlatched ...

Page 12: ...aker has tripped To reset the circuit breaker wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in 2 SYMPTOM THE POWER TURNS OFF DURING USE a Check the circuit breaker 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 plugged in c Remove the key from the c...

Page 13: ...terclockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to over tighten 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 centered b If the walking belt has shifted to the right first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt counterclockwise and the right bolt clock...

Page 14: ...rcise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be Òaerobic Ó Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood For aerobic exercise adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near t...

Page 15: ...es as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Hamstrings back of knees and back 2 Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg Reach toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Hamstrings lower back and gro...

Page 16: ...7 1 Frame Pivot Spacer Left 48 4 Platform Screw 49 4 Isolator 50 1 Front Roller Pulley Key No Qty Description 51 1 Front Roller Adj Bolt 52 2 Incline Wheel 53 4 Extension Leg Screw 54 1 Power Cord 55 1 Power Cord Grommet 56 1 Circuit Breaker 57 2 Frame Pivot Washer 58 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 59 2 Roller Guard 60 1 Motor Belly Pan 61 2 Cable Tie Clamp 62 2 Rear Platform Screw 63 1 Releasable Tie 64 1 Ch...

Page 17: ... 39 25 25 39 60 92 92 92 26 81 61 63 64 13 66 49 90 53 34 56 55 54 69 66 68 67 70 71 66 72 73 74 75 48 5 49 13 62 33 5 88 84 83 39 85 83 39 77 81 80 79 76 79 82 52 66 38 78 31 77 38 66 86 76 42 25 40 31 57 28 62 16 38 38 15 39 39 87 1 25 25 32 6 6 7 49 13 49 13 3 3 3 3 4 25 24 8 13 3 3 59 59 91 81 61 93 93 25 92 92 EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No 831 297001 R0998A ...

Page 18: ...anual Model No 831 297001 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM J4 treadmill a part is missing or you need to schedule repair service call our toll free HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 MondayÐSaturday 7 amÐ7 pm Central Time excluding holidays REPLACEMENT PARTS If parts become worn and need to be replaced call the following toll free number 1 800 FON PART 1 800 366 72...

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