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Model No. 831.295230
Serial No.
TREADMILL EXERCISER
User’s Manual
Serial Number
Decal
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Part List and Drawing
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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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 12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge that all users of this treadmill are adequately suppressor could result in damage to the con- informed of all warnings and precautions. trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys- tem is damaged, the wa
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21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make maintenance 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 22. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the authorized service representative. Servicing treadmill regularly. other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized ser- 23. Never insert any object into any opening. vice representative only. 24.DANGER:
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® ® Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM 495 Pi this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). treadmill. The PROFORM 495 Pi treadmill combines ad- To help us assist you, please note the product model vanced technology with innovative design to help you number and serial number before calling. The model get the most from your exercise in the convenience of number of the treadmill is 831.295230. The serial num- your home. And when you’re not exercising, the PRO- ber can b
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ASSEMBLY 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 a normal condition and does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the wal
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2. Identify the Right Handrail (72), which has a large hole in 2 the left side. Feed the Upright Wire (42) into the hole in the bottom of the Right Handrail and out of the large hole in the side. Note: It may be helpful to use needlenose pli- 71 ers to pull the Wire Harness out of the hole. 37 Attach the upper end of the Right Handrail (72) with a Hole 42 Handrail Bolt (37). Do not tighten the Bolt yet. 37 Hole Attach the upper end of the Left Handrail (71) as de- scribed above. Do not tighten t
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4. Attach each Extension Leg (63) with two 1” Tek Screws 4 64 69 66 (39) and a Thin Base Pad (100) as shown. Attach the lower Tek Screw, without the Thin Base Pad, first. 39 Attach the two Thick Base Pads (57) to the base of the Uprights (69) with two 1” Tek Screws (39). 57 32 Attach the two Wheels (66) with two 2” Bolts (64) and 100 66 two Wheel Nuts (32) as shown. Do not overtighten the 32 64 Bolts; the Wheels should be able to spin freely. 57 With the help of another person, carefully raise
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7. Set the Console Base (47) on the Right Handrail (72) and 7 the Left Handrail (71). Attach the Console Base with four 47 3/4” Screws (2). Start all four Screws before tightening 72 71 them; do not overtighten the Screws. 2 2 8. Press the Upright Wire (42) into the slot in the underside 8 47 of the Console Base (47) in the indicated area. Cover the Upright Wire with the Right Grip Plate (36). Be careful not to pinch the Upright Wire. Tighten three 1/2” Screws (48) into the Right Grip Plate and
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT TM THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate TM PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant. outlet that is properly installed and grounded in IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other accordance with all local codes and ordinances. substances to the walking belt or the walk
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM Note: If there is a thin sheet Pulse Sensor Key of plastic on the console, Clip remove the plastic. slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothes. Insert the key into the console. A tone will sound and CAUTION: Before operating the the three displays will light. Test the clip by carefully console, read the following precautions. taking a few steps backward until the key is pulled from the console. If the key is not pulled from the • Do not stand on the walking belt when tur
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To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button. change the unit of measurement. When the de- The Time/Distance display will begin to flash. sired unit of measurement is selected, remove the key and then reinsert it. Note: During the first few minutes that the treadmill To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re- is used, inspect the alignment of the walking belt, move the key, and then reinsert the key. and align it if necessary (see page 15). Change the incline of the treadmill as desir
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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 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
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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Press the storage latch to the left. Pivot the treadmill down until the frame and foot rail are past the storage latch. Storage Latch Catch 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the tread- mill to the floor. Do not drop the treadmill frame to the floor. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. 14
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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 toll-free 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). 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 10). Use only a single-outlet surge suppres- sor that meets all o
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PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 10. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- b mance may decrease and the walking belt may be- 2”–3” come damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is properly tightened, you should be able to lift
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal WARNING: Before beginning this is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread- or any exercise program, consult your physi- mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in cian. This is especially important for individu- your training zone. als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre- existing health problems. For maximum fat burning, adju
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from 1 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
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PART LIST—Model No. 831.295230 R0804B Key Key Key No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description 1 1 Hood 38 2 Washer 77 2 Wire Tie Screw 2 17 3/4” Screw 39 6 1” Tek Screw 78 1 Reset/Off Switch 3 1 Motor Belt 40 2 Fan Screw 79 1 Power Cord 4 1 Motor Tension Bolt 41 1 5/32” Allen Wrench 80 1 Power Cord Grommet 5 5 3/8” Washer 42 1 Upright Wire 81 1 Belly Pan 6 1 Motor Star Washer 43 1 Console 82 2 Belt Guide 7 1 Flywheel 44 1 Latch Spacer 83 4 Belt Guide Screw 8 1 Motor 45 4 Isol
