® 0-8MPH ° 2.0HP"STEP INCLINE° PROGRAMMABLE SPEED Model No. 831.297241 Serial No. The serial number can be found in the location shown below. Write the sedal number in the space above. Serial Number _kCAUTION!: Read all safety precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. OWNER'S MANUAL SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase, when proper assembly and maintenance procedures detailed in the Owner's Manual are followed, SEARS will, free of charge, repair or replace and install a replacement part for any defective part, when this treadmill is used in a normal manner. This warranty does not apply when this treadmill is used for commercial or rental purposes. SERVICE IS AVAILABLE SIMPLY BY CONTACTING TER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
® 0-8MPH• 2.0HP* STEP INCLINE • PROGRAMMABLE SPEED TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... ASSEMBLY .............................................................................. 5 6 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND STORAGE .....................................................
IMP(: PRE( 1, st least 8 feet of clearance behind the treadmill. Do not place the treadmill near water, outdoors o[ on any surface that blocks an air opening. Do not operate where aerosol products ere used or where oxygen Is being admlnIstercd. 2. When connecting the power cord (sea PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD on page 7), plug the power cord directly into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 12 or more amps. No other applianCe should be on the same circuit. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
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ASSEMBLY Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. THE FOLLOWING TOOLS ARE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: The 7/32" allen wrench included and your own adjustable wrench _'_. . With the help of a second person, raise the Right Upright (27) and Left Upright (not shown) to a vertical position. Align the hole in the lower end of the Right Upright with the hole in the side of the Frame (50).
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT APPLYING SILICONE LUBRICANT To reduce the friction of the walking belt and minimize wear, a nonoil-, non-petroleum-base silicone lubricant must be applied to the .walking platform before the treadmill is used. Failure to apply lubricant will reduce treadmill performance. WITH THE POWER CORD UNPLUGGED, lift each side of the walking beltand spray lubricant generously onto the indicated area. Reapply lubricant after every ten hours of use, or whenever performance decreases.
DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE The heart of the treadmill is the state-of-the-art programmable console. The console offers both manual and program operation, and features an array of independent LCD displays to give you continuousexercise feedback. Please read these instructions carefully before operating the console. Note: If there is a sheet of protective plastic on the face of the console, peel it off before operating the console. AOv, JIrO_ 10 m _-m#,_.
Eachprogram is divided into eight equal time periods, called segments. The speed of the walking belt will change automatically at the beginning of each segment. A speed setting should now be programmed for each of the eight segments, using the eight programmable speed controls on the left side of the console. The control on the far left is for the first segment, and the control on the right is for the eighth segment. Move the controls up or down to program the desired speed settings.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND STORAGE Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time. 1. SYMPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a properly grounded outlet. (See PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD on page 7.
4. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT IS OFF-CENTER OR SLIPS WHEN WALKED ON a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first remove the safety key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the 3/16" 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 safety key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered. a ir b.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Th e following guldellnes Willhelp you to plan y0ur. _ i, :: :_:During the.fi_t fe._._onths of y0_e:
SUGGESTED STRETCHES •The following stretches can provide a gond warm-up or cooFdown, Correct form for each_stretch is sh-(_vn in the drawings below. Move slowly as you stretch_never'b0unce. TOE TOUC H STRETCH - Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as faras possible. Hold for 15 •counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and back.
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Each TREADMILL has its own MODEL NUMBER. Always mention this MODEL NUMBER when requesting service or repair parts for your TREADMILL. All parts listed herein can be ordered through SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. SERVICE CENTERS and most SEARS RETAIL STORES. If parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be transmitted to a SEARS PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER for handling. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. The MODEL NUMBER of the product (831.