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Model No. 831.297970
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¨ TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SETTING UP THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 GROUNDING INSTR
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge sup- that all users of this treadmill are adequately pressor must have a UL suppressed voltage informed of all warnings and precautions. rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules. The surge
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other than the procedures in this manual 23. DANGER: Always unplug the power should be performed by an authorized ser- cord immediately after use, before cleaning vice representative only. the treadmill, and before performing the maintenance and adjustment procedures de- 24. The treadmill is intended for in-home use scribed in this manual. Never remove the only. Do not use the treadmill in any motor hood unless instructed to do so by an commercial, rental, or institutional setting. authorized s
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for purchasing the SOFTSTRIDER additional questions, please call our toll-free S200ª treadmill by HealthRider. The SOFTSTRIDER HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through S200 offers an impressive array of features that will Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding help you to achieve your fitness goals in the conve- holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod- nience of your home. From the advanced console to uct model number and serial nu
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SETTING UP THE TREADMILL Set-up requires two people. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is set up. No tools are required. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is a normal condition and does not affect treadmill performance
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT TM THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus- Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that TM PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant. looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole substances to the wal
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CONSOLE OPERATION I C K L B J M A D E F G N O Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic H on the face of the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE CAUTION: Before operating the The advanced console offers a selection of features console, read the following precautions. designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and effective. When the console is in the manual mode, the ¥ Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with ing on t
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M. Program ProfilesÑThese profiles show how the DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE speed or incline of the treadmill will change during workout programs. During the Speed 1 program, for example, the speed will gradually increase during Refer to the drawing at the top of page 8. the first half of the program, and then gradually decrease during the last half. A. Water Bottle HolderÑKeeps your water bottle handy during your workouts. N. SELECT ButtonsÑThese buttons are used to select the manual mode and th
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Press the START button or the SPEED + button. HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 5 A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1.0 mph. Hold the hand- Insert the key into the console. rails and begin walking. As you exercise, change 1 the speed of the walking belt as desired with the See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9. SPEED buttons. Each Note: When you are familiar with the console, time a button is pressed, you may go directly to step 5. While learning to the speed
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SPEED displayÑThis HOW TO USE THE SPEED PROGRAMS AND display shows the speed THE INCLINE PROGRAMS of the walking belt, in miles per hour or kilome- ters per hour. The Speed 1, Speed 2 and Speed 3 programs automat- ically control the speed of the treadmill as they guide How to select miles per you through effective workouts; the Incline 1 and Incline hour and kilometers 2 programs automatically control the incline of the per hour: Hold down the treadmill. PAUSE/STOP button while inserting the k
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SPEED buttons. To stop the program for a mo- Enter your age if desired. 4 ment, press the PAUSE/STOP button. The dis- plays will pause and the TIME display will begin to See step 4 on page 10. flash. To restart the program, press the START button or the SPEED + button. To end the program Adjust the maximum incline or speed setting. 5 at any time, hold down the PAUSE/STOP button for two seconds. The console will then be in the If you selected the same state as if the key had just been inserted.
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THE INFORMATION MODE THE OPTIONAL PULSE SENSORS The console features an information mode that keeps Two optional pulse sensors add even more features to track of the total time and distance accumulated on the the console. To purchase one of the pulse sensors, treadmill. The information mode also allows you to refer to the card accompanying the treadmill. switch the console from miles per hour to kilometers per hour. An optional hand pulse sensor mounts To select the information mode, hold down t
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HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. Caution: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold the treadmill in the locations shown at the right. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. As you rai
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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, push the storage latch to the left. Pivot the treadmill until the storage latch is past the catch. Storage Latch Catch 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. 15
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 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 toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. The power does not a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the turn on surge suppressor is plugged into a prope
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PROBLEM SOLUTION 4. The walking belt is a. If the walking belt has shifted to the a off-center or slips left, first remove the key and UNPLUG when walked on THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise, and the right bolt counter- clockwise, 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. If the walkin
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system, WARNING: Before beginning your exercise must be Òaerobic.Ó Aerobic exercise is this or any exercise program, consult your activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for pro- physician. This is especially important for longed periods of time. This increases the demand on individuals over the age of 35 or individuals the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the with pre-existing health problems. lungs to
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Cooling Down Exercise Frequency End each workout with five to ten minutes of stretching To maintain or improve your condition, complete three to cool down. This will develop muscle flexibility and workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be- will help to prevent post-exercise problems. tween workouts. After a few months, you may com- plete up to five workouts each week if desired. The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life. SUGGESTED STRET
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PART LISTÑModel No. 831.297970 R0499A Key Key Key No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description 1 1 Rear Roller 51 1 Power Supply w/Clips 101 6 Center Grip Tape 2 6 Isolator 52 1 Controller 102 1 Choke Bracket 3 5 Hood Screw 53 1 Power Cord Grommet 103 2 Console Screw, Long 4 4 Hood Bracket Clip 54 1 Power Cord 104 3 Incline Warning Decal 5 1 Handrail 55 1 Pulse Sensor Housing 105 1 Left Rear Grip Tape 6 1 Walking Platform 56 2 Handrail Bolt 106 1 Choke 7 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 57
