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Model No. 831.298400
Serial No.
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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 O
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14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- 19. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by ing on the walking belt. Always hold the placing objects under the treadmill. handrails while using the treadmill. 20. When folding or moving the treadmill, make 15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. sure that the storage latch is fully closed. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed. 21. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly. 16. The pulse se
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ¨ Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM 535LE Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, treadmill. The 535LE treadmill combines advanced please note the product model number and serial num- technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the conve- is 831.298400. The serial number can be found on a nience and privacy of your home. And when youÕre not decal attached
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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. This is
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3. Slide the upper end of a Handrail (85) into the right 3 Upright (82) as shown. Note: It will be necessary to pivot the Handrail to the side and back repeatedly B (see arrow A) while pushing on the Handrail (see arrow B) to slide it fully into the Upright. Next, pivot the lower end of the Handrail down, push it toward the 85 right Upright, and then align it with the indicated hole. 82 82 Slide the other Handrail (85) onto the left Upright (82) as described above. 85 A Hole 4. With the help of
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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 DIAGRAM LED Track Pulse Sensor Incline Display Displays Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic Clip on the face of the console, remove it. Key Follow the steps below to operate the console. CAUTION: Before operating the Insert the key fully into the console. console, read the following precautions. 1 When the key is ¥ Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- inserted, one indicator ing on the power. will light in the incline display, one indicator ¥ Always wear the clip (s
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SPEED displayÑThis Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. 3 display shows the speed of the walking belt, in To change the incline of the treadmill, press the miles per hour or kilome- incline buttons. Each time one of the buttons is ters per hour. The letters pressed, the incline will change by 0.5%. The but- ÒMPHÓ or ÒKPHÓ will ap- tons can be held down to change the incline rapidly. pear to show which unit of measurement is selected. To change the unit of measurement, hold down the S
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If the displayed heart rate appears to be too high THE INFORMATION MODE or too low, or if your heart rate is not displayed, lift your thumb off the sensor and allow the display to To access the information mode, hold down the STOP/ reset. Press down again on the sensor as de- RESET button while inserting the key into the console. scribed above. Make sure that your thumb is posi- tioned as shown, and that you are applying the An ÒE,Ó for english miles, or an proper amount of pressure to the puls
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HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE 1 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 with your hands in the locations shown at the right. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of in- jury, bend your legs and keep y
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING 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: 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 properly grounded outl
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PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in length. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- b 3ÓÐ4Ó mance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged. Remove the key and UN- PLUG 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 shou
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en- ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body WARNING: Before beginning this begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal or any exercise program, consult your physi- is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread- cian. This is especially important for individu- mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre- your training zone. ex
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PART LISTÑModel No. 831.298400 R0399A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Motor Belt 59 2 Rear Foot 2 1 Pulley/Flywheel/Fan 60 2 Rear Foot Screw 3 4 Motor Nut 61 1 Ground Wire 4* 1 Motor/Pulley/Flywheel/Fan 62 1 Ground Wire Screw 5 2 Incline Motor Bolt 63 1 Belly Pan 6 1 Incline Motor Spacer 64 1 Rear Endcap 7 1 Incline Motor 65 2 Rear Roller Adj. Bolt 8 1 Stop Bracket 66 1 Motor 9 1 Small Nut 67 1 Latch Decal 10 2 Star Washer 68 2 Rear Platform Screw 11 1 Optic Switch 69 2 Cat
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EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No. 831.298400 R0399A 8 4* 112 5 7 9 16 27 6 3 10 52 66 11 1 14 10 2 16 26 28 13 24 15 16 19 16 16 29 15 17 3 74 18 30 76 16 39 21 22 48 25 15 40 15 5 39 15 33 31 41 106 23 38 92 36 35 16 32 75 43 16 75 45 41 18 44 37 33 42 32 15 46 106 71 51 44 76 45 76 44 46 70 69 44 44 68 55 45 58 46 76 56 47 56 47 44 12 68 80 49 56 45 57 76 58 16 67 47 47 46 59 80 60 54 62 47 36 65 63 53 64 65 59 62 36 61 60
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EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No. 831.298400 R0399A 88 90 34 87 93 89 79 89 89 89 77 50 79 89 82 84 85 83 86 95 102 15 91 84 97 16 16 98 62 101 96 15 20 16 101 16 103 34 99 83 86 104 36 105 97 97 95 20 94 78 98 98 100 103 72 101 73 104 36 16 97 78 98
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¨ The model number and serial number of your PROFORM 535LE Model No. 831.298400 treadmill 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 QUESTIONS? special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center. To request service or to order parts by telephone, call the toll-free If you find that: numbers listed at the left. ¥ you need help assembling or operating t
