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L PRO.FORM oT.. . oB,c ..A,.,. CROSSTRAINe-R • . • _ammllll TABLE OF CONTENTS FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ................................................. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... .................. 2 3 5 ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... HOWTO OPERATE THE TREADMILL .................................
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
The decal shown below has been placed on the CROSSTRAINER. 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for purchasing the revolutionary CROSSTRAINER from PROFORM ®.The unique CROSSTRAINER offers both aerobic exercise and strength training exercise to help you achieve total fitness in the convenience of your home. And when you're not exercising, the CROSSTRAINER can be folded up, taking a fraction of the space needed for both a treadmill and a bench. toll-free HELPLINE at 1-860-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays).
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 is completed. Assembly requires a phillips screwdriver (not included). . 2. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (102) until the CROSSTRAINER is in the position shown at the right. 1 Locate the Left Weight Rack (82), which can be identified by the hole near the top.
4. Put a 2-lb. Weight (79) on the upper hooks on the Right Weight Rack (99). Put a 4-lb. Weight (80) on the center hooks on the Right Weight Rack. Put a 6-lb. Weight (81) on the lower hooks on the Right Weight Rack. Put the remaining Weights on the Left Weight Rack (not shown). 79 8O 81 5. Remove the backing from the Adhesive Clip (129). Press the Adhesive Clip onto the base of the Updghts (102) in the indicated location. Press the Allen Wrench (116) into the Adhesive Clip. 102 _9f"'_116 6.
HOW TO OPERATE THE TREADMILL HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD The CROSSTRAINER0 like any other type of sophisticated electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home's 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 the CROSSTRAINER being damaged, always use a surge suppressor (see drawing 1 at the right).
HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE To use the treadmill, the bench must be folded to the ;torage position. See HOW TO FOLD THE BENCH ;O THE STORAGE POSITION on page 14. Caution: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to lower the treadmill. To lower the treadmill, hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Hold the treadmill knob with your left hand and pull it to the left. Pivot the treadmill down a few inches.
DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE Monitor Displays STEP BY STEP CONSOLE OPERATION Start the walking belt. Step onto the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing above), and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothing. After you have moved the speed control to the RESET position, slide it slowly upward until the walking belt begins to move at slow speed. Carefully step onto the walking belt and begin exercising.
HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL TO THE STORAGE POSITION DISTANCE display-This display shows the total distance that you have walked or run, in miles. [ SPEED display--This display shows the speed of the walking belt, in miles per hour. CALORIES/FAT ,nrl €Lr.3J OISTANCE I _1.2 Lt j SPEED Before folding the treadmill, unplug the power cord. Caution: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise the treadmill. Hold the treadmill in the locations shown below.
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE TREADMILL training zone. It may also be helpful to set the speed control on the console to FAT BURN to help you maintain the proper intensity level. (See page 10.) Aerobic The following guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program. Remember--these are general guidelines onty. For more information, view the included videocassette.
Training Zone Exercise to cool down. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help to prevent post-exercise problems. After warming up, increase the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is in your training zone for 20 to 60 minutes. (During the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your heart rate in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes.) Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise--do not hold your breath.
HOW TO OPERATE THE WEIGHT BENCH HOW TO LOWER THE BENCH FOR USE To adjust the backrest to the To use the bench, the treadmill must be folded to the storage position. See HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL TO THE STORAGE POSITION on page 11. level position, first raise the backrest slightly. Pivot the end of the To lower the bench, first hold the end of the bench as shown--do not hold the leg.
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE WEIGHT BENCH Next, pedorm 6 to 10 of the exercises shown on the included chart. To give balance and variety to your workouts, vary the exercises from workout to workout. Begin with 1 set of 12 repetitions for each exercise. (A "repetition" is one complete cycle of an exercise, such as one sit-up. A %el" is a series of repetitions performed without pausing.) As your fitness level increases, perform 2 or 3 sets for each exercise. Always rest for at least 1 minute after each set.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most problems can be solved by following the steps in this section. If further assistance is needed, call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a propedy grounded outlet (see page 8).
PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using 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 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 centered. b.
HOW TO MOVE THE CROSSTRAINER Before moving the CROSSTRAINER, make sure that the bench and treadmill are folded to the storage position, and that the lock pins are fully engaged (see HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL TO THE STORAGE POSITION on page 11, and HOW TO FOLD THE BENCH TO THE STORAGE POSITION on page 14). To move the CROSSTRAINER, first hold the handrails and place one foot on the base as shown. Next, tilt the CROSSTRAINER back until it rolls freely on the front wheels.
PART LIST--Model Key No. Part No.
EXPLODED DRAWING--Model No. 831.297460 RO_97A 5 6 7 8 9' 37 28 15 23 16 55 i 25 56 27 i 17 ' 2 54 24 7 25 27 26 129 71 116.
Remove this EXPLODED DRAWING from the user's manual. Save this EXPLODED DRAWING for future reference. To identify parts shown on this EXPLODED DRAWING, refer to the PART LIST on page 19 of the user's manual.
S A/RS Model No. 831.297460 QUESTIONS? If you find that: The model number and sedal number of your PROFORM ® CROSSTRAINER are listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal• All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center• To request service or to order parts by telephone, call the'toll-free numbers listed at the left.
