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¨ TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS DANGER: 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 12. Keep the power cord and the surge protector that all users of this treadmill are adequately away from heated surfaces. informed of all warnings and precautions. 13. Never move the walking belt while the power 2. Use the treadmill only as described in th
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21. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by 25.DANGER: Always unplug the power placing objects under the treadmill. cord immediately after use, before cleaning the treadmill, and before performing the main- 22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make tenance and adjustment procedures de- sure that the storage latch is fully closed. scribed in this manual. Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an 23. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill authorized service re
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ¨ Thank you for selecting the PROFORM 785EX tread- at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. mill. The 785EX treadmill combines advanced technol- until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To ogy with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent help us assist you, please note the product model form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and number and serial number before calling. The model privacy of your home. And when youÕre not exercising, number of t
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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. No tools are required for assembly. Note: The treadmill walking deck 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. If there is lubricant
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT TM THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge TM PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant. protector, and plug the surge protector into an ap- IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other propriate outlet that is properly installed and substances to the walking belt or the walk
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM LED Matrix and Track Program Indicators Displays Displays Program Indicators Manual Indicator Clip Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic Key on the face of the console, remove it. treadmill and six programs control the speed of the treadmill as they guide you through effective workouts. CAUTION: Before operating the You can even create custom workout programs and console, read the following precautions. save them in the consoleÕs memory for future use. ¥ Do not stand on the
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Follow your progress with the LED track and HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 5 the four displays. Insert the key into the console. The LED TrackÑ 1 When the manual A moment after the mode is selected, the key is inserted, the LED matrix will display four displays, the a track. The track rep- LED track, and resents a distance of various indicators 1/4 mile. As you exer- will light. cise, the indicators around the track will light one at a time until you have completed 1/4 mile. A new lap Select the
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CALS/FAT CALS/ HOW TO USE THE WORKOUT PROGRAMS PULSE displayÑThis display shows the ap- The four incline programs automatically control the proximate numbers of incline of the treadmill as they guide you through effec- calories and fat calories tive workouts; the six speed programs automatically you have burned (see control the speed of the treadmill. Follow the steps FAT BURNING on page 19). Every seven seconds, below to use a workout program. the display will change from one number to the ot
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If you selected a If an incline program is selected, the speed of the speed program, a treadmill can be changed during the program with number will flash in the the SPEED buttons. If a speed program is se- SPEED/PACE display. lected, the incline of the treadmill can be changed This number is the max- with the INCLINE buttons. imum speed that the walking belt will reach during the selected program. The program will continue until the incline or If you want to change the maximum speed setting, spe
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adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill to the HOW TO CREATE CUSTOM PROGRAMS desired levels with the SPEED and INCLINE but- tons. Every few times the SPEED buttons are The Custom 1 and Custom 2 programs are workout pressed, one additional indicator will light or programs that you create. The programs control both darken in the CURRENT PERIOD column. the speed and the incline of the treadmill, and can be up to 40 minutes long. The programs are stored in When the first period is completed,
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To select a custom To stop the program for a moment, press the program, press the STOP button. The displays will pause and the Program mode button TIME/INCLINE display will begin to flash. To Indicator repeatedly until one restart the program, press the START button. To of the two custom end the program at any time, hold down the STOP program indicators button for two seconds. The MANUAL mode will lights. then be selected. Press the START button to start the program. Follow your progress with th
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HOW TO USE THE HAND WEIGHTS THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The included hand An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more weights let you add features to the console. The chest pulse sensor offers upper body exercise hands-free operation and continuously monitors your to your workouts. As heart rate during your workouts. To purchase the you walk on the tread- optional chest pulse sensor, please call toll-free at mill, hold the 2-pound 1-800-291-0994. weights at your sides or press the weigh
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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. CAU- TION: 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 injury, bend your legs and keep you
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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE Open 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the pin. Slowly release the latch knob. Latch Closed Knob Pin 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the treadmill to the floor. CAUTION: To decrease the possibil- ity of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. 16
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MAINTENANCE AND 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 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain 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
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4. SYMPTOM: THE DISPLAYS OF THE CONSOLE DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY a. Remove the key from the console and UPLUG THE POWER CORD. Remove the screws from the hood. Carefully remove the 1/8Ó hood. Locate the Reed Switch (26) and the Magnet (107) on the 12 left side of the Pulley (12). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is 109 aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between 107 26 the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8Ó. If necessary, loosen the Reed Switch Screw (109) and move the Reed
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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 is or any exercise program, consult your physi- to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill cian. This is especially important for individu- until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre- training zone. It ma
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretchÑnever bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward 1 from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and back. 2. Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot
