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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS.,. .............................................................. BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................................. : ........................ ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR .................................................... HOW TO USE THE HAND PULSE SENSOR ..................................................... OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ...........................
The decals shown below have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, please call our Customer Service Department, toll-free, to order a free replacement decal (see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover of this manual). Apply the decal in the location shown. &WARNING • Never allow children to play on or around treadmill. • Storage latch must be fully engaged before treadmill Is moved or stored.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the innovative PROFORM ® 785 treadmill. The 785 treadmill blends advanced technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of your home. For your benefit, read this manual carefully before using the treadmill. If you have additional questions, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires a phillips screwdriver (_ (not included). 1.Note: One person must hold the Console Base (91) near the Upright (71) during steps 1,2, and 3. If this is not done, the wire harness connecting the console to the treadmill may be permanently damaged. Hold the Console Base (91) near the Upright (71).
4. Withthehelpofa secondperson,carefullyraisethe Uprights(71)untilthetreadmillis intheposition shown. , Locate the holes on the left side of the treadmill frame (1). If there are four holes, use the two holes toward the back of the treadmill to attach the Frame Guide (5). Attach the Frame Guide and the two Frame Guide Spacers (116) with two Small Screws (4). Be careful not to overtighten the Screws. Make sure that the thick end of the Frame Guide is at the bottom.
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR The state-of-the-art chest pulse sensor allows you to continuously monitor your heart rate while you exercise. Follow the instructions below to use the chest pulse sensor. shallow ridges. Using saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution, wet both electrode areas. Return the sensor unit to a position against your chest.
As you walk or run on the treadmill, position yourself near the center of the walking belt. For the console to display heart rate readings, the user must be within arms length of the console. The chest pulse sensor is designed to work with people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate reading problems may be caused by medical conditions such as premature ventricuiar contractions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PERFORMANT LUBE _ 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 platform. They will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE A B E F G H I _L,_;f,,_l f, . K L M N P O Q R S Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features to make your workouts more effective. When the console is in the manual mode, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of a button.
DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE STOP/PAUSE button--This the walking belt. N. button is used to stop Refer to the drawing on the opposite page. . A. Workout graphs--These graphs show the settings of the nine preset programs. During the AEROBIC 1 program, for example, the graph shows that the speed of the treadmill will gradually increase dudng the first half of the program, and then gradually decrease during the last half of the program. P= Q° B.
1+1 Press the START button to start the walking belt. B A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1.0 mph. Hold the handrails and begin walking. Insert the key fully into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. Note: When you are familiar with the console, you may go directly to step 5 if desired. The first time you use the console, please read and follow all steps. F.I To stop the walking belt for a moment, press the STOP/PAUSE button.
]II TIME/PACE display-This display shows the elapsed time and your current pace (pace is measured in minutes per mile). The display will change from one number to the other every seven seconds. The PACE indicator will light when your current pace is shown. Note: When a preset program or a custom program is selected, the display will show the time remaining in the program and your current pace.
O A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1.0 mph. Hold the handrails and begin walking. The console offers six speed programs: AEROBIC 1, AEROBIC 2, INTERVAL (20 MIN.), WEIGHT LOSS 1, WEIGHT LOSS 2, and INTERVAL (30 MIN.). Each program automatically controls the speed of the treadmill as it guides you through an effective workout. Follow the steps below to use a speed program.
The console offers two heart rate programs: the FAT BURN program and the AEROBIC program. Each program will automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near predetermined settings. Follow the steps below to use a heart rate program. B Insert the key fully into the console, See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. B Select the desired heart rate program. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will automatically be selected, as shown by the MANUAL indicator.
B When the program is completed, remove the key. ollow your progress with the LED track and the five displays. See step 8 on page 12. Step onto the foot rails. Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is set at 1.5%. Remove the key from the console. Store the key in a secure place. In addition, press the on/off switch to the off position. (See the drawing on page 11 .) • E! Enter your age. You must enter your age into the console to use the FITNESS TEST program.
Whenthecool-down periodis completed, thewalkingbeltwillslowtoa stop.Yourfitnesslevelwill thenbeshowninthe FITNESS TEST will end, and the TIME/PACE display will show a fitness level of 0 (FL:00). (See CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING IFI': 71 on page 7.) There are ten fitness levels--fitness level 10 (FL:I 0) is the highest. Remember, the FITNESS TEST is Note: The FITNESS TEST program cannot be stopped for a moment and then restarted.
r_ When the RECORD button is pressed, the indicator on the button will light. Speed and incline settings can be programmed only when the indicator on the button is lit. Custom programs are workout programs that you create. The programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill, and can be up to 40 minutes long. The programs are stored in the console's memory, and can be changed as many times as desired. Follow the steps below to create a custom program.
B Note: To stop the program for a moment, press the STOP/PAUSE button. All displays will pause and the TIME/PACE display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the START button. To end the program before it is completed, hold down the STOP/PAUSE button for two seconds. insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. Note: While the program is running, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be adjusted with the SPEED and INCLINE buttons.
HOW TO ADJUST THE FIRMNESS OF THE WALKING PLATFORM The walking platform is specially designed to cushion the impact as you walk or run on the treadmill. The firmness of the walking platform can be adjusted to any of three settings using the control on the right side of the treadmill. For a firmer walking platform, turn the control clockwise. For a softer walking platform, turn the control counterclockwise. If it is difficult to turn the control, lift up on the walking platform while turning the control.
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the storage position as described above. Make sure that the storage latch is closed fully over the latch catch. 1. Hold the upper ends of the treadmill. Place one foot on the base as shown. 2. Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the wheels. Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location. To reduce the risk of injury, use extreme caution while moving the treadmill.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please call our Customer Service Department toll. free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
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.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Burning Fat To burn fat, you must exercise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the low end of yourtraining zone as you exercise.
Cool-down tween workouts. After a few months, you may complete up to five workouts each week if desired. Finish each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching to cool down. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help to prevent post-exercise problems. The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.
PART LIST---Model No. PFTL78573 Ro398A To identify the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty.
Key No. Qty. 101 102 103 1O4 1O5 1O6 107 108* 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 Description Wheel Incline Motor Plate Shock Base Mount (top right) Base Mount (bottom right) Chest Strap Sensor Unit Motor/Pulley/Flywheel/Fan Motor Pivot Bolt Sensor Bracket Nut Sensor Screw Pulse Sensor Upright Base Endcap Left Foot Rail Left Endcap Key No. Qty.
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EXPLODED DRAWING--Model No. PFTL78573 R0398A 13 . 14 12 22 21 114 / 12 11 22 9 19 22 55 /" 17 / 56 22 122 8O 115 22 92 122 6 121 22 22 122 65 4 REMOVE THIS EXPLODED DRAWING FROM THE USER'S MANUAL. SAVE THIS EXPLODED DRAWING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. To identify pages the parts shown on this EXPLODED 26 and 27 of the user's manual.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). When ordering parts; please be prepared to give the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (PFTL78573). • The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (PROFORM ®785 treadmill). • The SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (see the front cover of this manual).
