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USER'S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 O
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13. Never move the walking belt while the ASSEMBLY on pages 5 and 6, and HOW TO power is turned off. Do not operate the MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 10.) You treadmill if the power cord or plug is dam- must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) aged, or if the treadmill is not working prop- to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. erly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 4 if the treadmill is not working properly.) 19. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is full
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM 490GS at 1-888-936-4266 Monday through Friday 8h00 until treadmill. The 490GS treadmill combines advanced 17h30 eastern time (excluding holidays). To help us technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an assist you, please note the product model number and excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the conve- serial number before calling. The model number of the nience and privacy of your home. And when you’re not treadmill is
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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 the included allen wrench and your own phillips screwdriver . 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. Thi
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3. Hold one of the Handrails (1) at an angle as shown and 3 insert the upper end as far as possible into the right Upright (11). Keep the lower end of the Handrail away 11 from the treadmill to avoid scratching the finish. Next, ro- 1 tate the lower end of the Handrail to the position shown by the dotted line. Slide the other Handrail (not shown) into the Left Upright (11) as described above. 3a. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights (11) down so the Extension Legs (34) a
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT TM THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT vides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding TM PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant. conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord Important: Never apply silicone spray or other sub- into a surge protector, and plug the surge protec- stances to the walking
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it be- fore operating the console. Follow the steps below and on page 9 to operate the console. CAUTION: Before operating the console, read the following precautions. Insert the key fully into the power switch. 1 • Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- ing on the power. Inserting the key will not turn on the dis- • Always wear the clip (see the drawing at plays. The displays will the lower
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Start the walking belt. Measure your pulse, if desired. 3 6 After you have moved the speed control to the To measure your pulse, Sensors RESET position, slowly slide it upward until the stand on the foot rails walking belt begins to move at slow speed. and place both thumbs Carefully step onto the walking belt and begin ex- on the pulse sensors as ercising. Change the speed of the walking belt as shown. The pulse sen- desired by sliding the speed control. sors are pressure acti- vated—fully pres
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HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, 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 with your hands in the locations shown at the right. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. As you raise the treadmill, make sure to lift with your legs rather than your back. Raise the treadmill abo
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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 thumb, press the storage latch and hold it. Pivot the treadmill until the frame and foot rail are past the storage latch. Storage Unlatched Latch 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. 11
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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 1-888-936-4266 Monday through Friday 8h00 until 18h30 eastern time (excluding holidays). 1. SYMPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge protector, and that the surge protector is plugged into a properly grounded ou
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5. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON a. Use only a CUL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of 1,5 m (5 ft) or less in length. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill performance may b decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged. 5–7 cm Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclock- wise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is properly tightened, you should be
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Fat Burning WARNING: Before beginning this To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively or any exercise program, consult your physi- low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During cian. This is especially important for individu- the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre- accessible carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after existing health problems. the first few minutes does your bo
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EXERCISE FREQUENCY tween workouts. After a few months, you may com- plete up to five workouts each week if desired. The key To maintain or improve your condition, complete three to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be- part of your everyday life. SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown in the drawings at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never 1 bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your k
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PART LIST—Model No. PCTL74100 R0201A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 Handrail 48 4 Platform Screw 2 1 Key/Clip 49 4 Isolator 3 2 Small Screw 50 1 Front Roller/Pulley 4 1 Battery Cover 51 1 Front Roller Adj. Bolt 5 2 Foot Rail 52 2 Incline Wheel 6 1 Lift Motor 53 2 Extension Leg Screw 7 1 Motor Lock Bolt 54 1 Power Cord 8 1 Speed Potentiometer 55 1 Power Cord Grommet 9 1 Speed Control Knob 56 1 Circuit Breaker 10* 1 Console Assembly 57 2 Frame Pivot Washer 11 1 Upright/Base
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REMOVE THIS EXPLODED DRAWING AND PART LIST FROM THE MANUAL Save this EXPLODED DRAWING and PART LIST for future reference. Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. For information about ordering replacement parts, see the back cover of the User’s Manual. 34
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PCTL74100 R0201A 12 2 22 75 22 59 13 9 10* 46 13 11 1 15* 8 21 23 27 20* 13 24 33* 13 41 25 59 14 18 13 75 19 75 22 13 61 74 76 13 34 13 39 25 17 4 36 40 13 29 13 37 25 78 28 47 38 48 45 38 44 55 54 49 7 30 70 70 56 43 5 25 50 71 26 73 48 51 48 39 5 49 70 38 67 53 91 25 68 42 58 88 49 72 31 25 62 32 48 53 57 31 41 73 70 87 34 33* 65 81 38 64 86 39 38 62 37 75 40 40 39 36 6 38 25 25 74 49 39 84 1 39 73 33 33 88 59 66 63 77 73 52 69 39 39 72 85 59 61 66 33 33 60 79 35 1
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, simply call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-936-4266 Monday through Friday 8h00 util 17h30 eastern time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information when calling: ® • The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (PROFORM 490GS treadmill) • The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (PCTL74100) • The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PART (see the EXPLODED DRAWING and PART LIST at- tached in the cent
