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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 OPERA
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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 or see your local electronics store. that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the con- 2. Use the treadmill only as descri
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21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make treadmill, and before performing the mainte- sure that the storage latch is fully closed. nance and adjustment procedures described in this manual. Never remove the motor hood un- 22. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the less instructed to do so by an authorized ser- treadmill regularly. vice representative. Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed 23. Never insert any object into any opening. by an authorized
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM number and serial number before contacting us. The 6.0 GSX treadmill. The 6.0 GSX treadmill offers an im- model number of the treadmill is PFTL51105.3. The pressive array of features designed to make your serial number can be found on a decal attached to the workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the lo- when you’re not exercising, the unique 6.0 GSX tread- cation).
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5 ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. 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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2. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the 2 Uprights (84) to a vertical position. Console Have the second person hold the console assembly near Assembly the Uprights (84) as shown. Look under the console as- sembly and locate the Console Wire Harness (78). Cut the plastic ties securing the Upright Wire Harness (77) to the right Upright (84). Next, connect the Upright Wire Harness to the Console Wire Harness (78). Make 78 sure to connect the connectors properly (see the 77 inset
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If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 16), follow the steps below to install the receiver included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Make sure that the key is removed from the console and that the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated Screw (3) and the Access Door (76) from the back of the Console Base (85). 2. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indicated wire Wire extending from the Console Base (85). Hold the re- 85 Small ceiver so the small cylinder is orie
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate icone spray or other substances to the walking outlet that is properly installed and grounded in belt or the walking platform. Su
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM Key Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic Clip Handgrip Pulse Sensor on the face of the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE In addition, the console features four preset programs. Each program automatically controls the speed and in- The treadmill console offers an impressive array of cline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effec- features designed to make your workouts more tive workout. The console also offers two heart rate pro- effective. grams that co
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER mph. As you exercise, change the speed of the Note: To prevent damage to the walking platform, walking belt as desired always wear clean shoes when using the treadmill. by pressing the Speed increase and decrease Plug in the power cord buttons. Each time a (see page 9). Next, locate button is pressed, the speed setting will change the reset/off circuit breaker Reset by 0.1 mph; if a button is held down, the speed Position near the power cord. Make setting will change in
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The left side of the dis- sor, remove the plastic. Before using the handgrip play will show the incline pulse sensor, make sure that your hands are level of the treadmill, the clean. Note: If you use the handgrip pulse sensor elapsed time, and the and the optional chest pulse sensor at the same distance you have time, the console will not display your heart rate walked or run. Note: accurately. When a program is selected (except for heart rate program 2), the display will show the time remain-
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When only three seconds remain in the first seg- HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM ment of the program, both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash and a Insert the key into the console. series of tones will sound. If the speed and/or in- 1 cline of the treadmill is about to change, the speed See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page setting and/or the incline setting will flash in the 11. display to alert you. When the first segment is completed, all speed Select a preset progr
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Follow your progress with the display. HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM 4 See step 5 on page 11. Measure your heart rate if desired. CAUTION: If you have heart prob- 5 lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and See step 6 on page 12. have been inactive, do not use the heart rate programs. If you are taking medication regu- Turn on the fan if desired. larly, consult your physician to find whether the 6 medication will affect your exercise heart rate. See step 7 on page 12. When you are finished
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series of tones will sound. If a different target Enter a target heart rate setting. 4 heart rate is programmed for the next segment, the speed setting and the incline setting will flash If heart rate program 1 in the display to alert you. When the first segment is selected, the maxi- ends, all target heart rate settings will move one mum target heart rate column to the left. The target heart rate setting for setting of the program the second segment will then be shown in the will appear in the
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THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE mode, the power cord can be plugged in, the key can be removed from the console, and the indicators in the The console features an information mode that keeps display will automatically appear in a preset sequence, track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has although the buttons on the console will not operate. If a been operated and the total number of miles that the “d” appears when the information mode is selected, walking belt has moved. The infor
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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 per- manently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold the metal frame firmly in the location shown by the arrow at the right. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of injury, do not lift the treadmill by the
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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame down until the catch is past the latch pin. Open Catch Latch Knob Latch Pin 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands, and lower the treadmill to the floor. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of injury, do not lower the treadmill by gripping only the plastic foot rails. Do not drop the frame to the floor. Make sure to bend your legs
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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 the toll-free telephone number on the front cover of this manual. 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 outlet (see page 9). Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor t
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With the help of a second person, carefully raise the 41 84 Uprights (84) to the position shown. Carefully pivot the Hood (41) off. Locate the Reed Switch (63) and the Magnet (46) on Top the left side of the Pulley (47). Turn the Pulley until the View Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure 1/8” that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8”. If necessary, loosen the Screw 46 3 (3), move the Reed Switch slightly, and then retighten 63 the Screw. Reattach the Hood, an
