ProForm 831.297791, User Manual

Page 1: ...ual before using this equipment Save this manual for future reference Serial Number Decal Model No 831 297791 Serial No Find the serial number in the location shown below Write the serial number in the space above for reference SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...ERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 9 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 14 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING 15 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 17 PART LIST 19 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY Back Cover Note An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual 2 ...

Page 3: ...voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis sipation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps 12 Keep the power cord and the surge suppres sor away from heated surfaces 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 pro...

Page 4: ... is intended for in home use only Do not use this treadmill in any commer cial 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 s...

Page 5: ...onday through 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 297791 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 familia...

Page 6: ...s completed Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own phillips screwdriver adjustable wrench and scissors 3 Cut the plastic tie off the bracket on the base of each Upright 82 Next cut the plastic tie off the Left Handrail 74 Position the Left Handrail on the left Upright 82 The bracket on the base of the left Upright should be inside of the lower end of the Left Handrail as shown in...

Page 7: ...Right Wire Left Wire Ground 82 34 4 7 5 Note that there is still a plastic tie in the Right Handrail 85 do not remove this plastic tie Set the left side of the Console Base 87 on the Left Handrail 74 Insert as much of the wires as possi ble into the Right Handrail 85 and down into the right Upright 82 Next set the right side of the Console Base 87 on the Right Handrail 85 Insert all excess Console...

Page 8: ...ke sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill To protect the floor or carpet place a mat under the treadmill 82 79 8 Press two Small Upright Plugs 79 into the holes near the upper ends of the Uprights 82 8 100 99 82 9 Remove the backing from the Adhesive Clip 99 Press the Adhesive Clip onto the base of the right Upright 82 as shown Press the Allen Wrench 100 into the Adhesive C...

Page 9: ...ctor 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...

Page 10: ...implicity all instructions in this section refer to miles Before operating the console make sure that the on off switch lo cated near the power cord is in the on posi tion Next plug in the power cord see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 9 Note If the key is in the console remove it before plugging in the power cord Step onto the foot rails of the treadmill Find the clip attached to the key se...

Page 11: ...l begin to move Hold the handrails and carefully begin walking If the manual mode is selected As you exercise change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED buttons To stop the walking belt press the START STOP button The TIME PACE display will begin to flash To restart the walking belt press the START STOP button again To stop the walking belt and reset the displays press t...

Page 12: ...even seconds as shown by the arrows in the display SPEED displayÑThis display shows the speed of the walking belt in miles per hour or kilome ters per hour The letters ÒMPHÓ or ÒKPHÓ will ap pear to show which unit of measurement is selected To change the unit of measurement hold down the START STOP button while inserting the key into the console An ÒE Ó for english miles or an ÒM Ó for metric kil...

Page 13: ...he total number of hours the treadmill has been used The SPEED display will show the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved To exit the information mode remove the key from the console PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE SHOOTING Make sure to stand on the foot rails and avoid moving your hands while measuring your heart rate Excessive movement may interfere with heart rate readings If the pulse se...

Page 14: ...tures 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 handrails as shown and place one foot against a wheel Do not hold or push on the book holder or the book holder may be damaged 2 Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on ...

Page 15: ...To reset the circuit breaker wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in d Check the on off switch located on the treadmill near the power cord The switch must be in the on position 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 ...

Page 16: ...ise and the right bolt coun terclockwise 1 4 of a turn each 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 cen tered 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 counterclockw...

Page 17: ...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 the highes...

Page 18: ...illes Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat 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 each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles tendo...

Page 19: ...11 Rear Foot Screw 61 1 Ground Wire 62 3 Ground Wire Screw 63 1 Belly Pan 64 1 Rear Endcap 65 2 Rear Roller Bolt 66 1 Motor 67 1 Latch Decal 68 2 Rear Platform Screw 69 1 Access Plate 70 1 Latch Catch 71 1 Walking Platform 72 5 8Ó cable Tie 73 4 4Ó cable Tie 74 1 Left Handrail 75 2 Handrail Endcap 76 7 Reed Switch Screw 77 1 Storage Latch 78 4 Handrail Bolt 79 2 Small Upright Plug 80 4 Cage Nut 81...

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Page 22: ...anual Model No 831 297791 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM J6si 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 ...