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Model No. 831.297690
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- THE TREADMILL on page 11.) You must be ing on the walking belt. Always hold the able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to handrails while using the treadmill. raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. 20. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid placing objects under the treadmill. sudden jumps in speed. 21. When folding or moving the treadmill,
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ¨ Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM J6 tread- Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central mill. The J6 treadmill combines advanced technology Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent please note the product model number and serial num- form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill privacy of your home. And when youÕre not exercising, is 831.
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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 , adjustable wrench and scissors . 1. With the help of a second person, carefully lay the 1 treadmill on its right side. 82 Insert an Extension Leg (103) into the base of the left Up
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4. Note that there is still a plastic tie in the Right 4 87 Do not Handrail (85); do not remove this plastic tie. Remove this Position the Right Handrail (85) on the right Upright (82) Plastic 48 as shown. The bracket on the base of the right Upright Tie should be inside of the lower end of the right Handrail, as 78 shown in the inset drawing. 78 96 96 While holding the Console Base (87) near the Right Handrail (85), feed the Console Wire Harness (48) into 82 85 82 the Right Handrail. Next, pl
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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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Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. 3 SPEED displayÑThis display shows the speed To change the incline of the treadmill, press the of the walking belt, in incline buttons. Each time one of the buttons is miles per hour or kilome- pressed, the incline will change by 0.5%. The but- ters per hour. The letters tons can be held down to change the incline rapidly. ÒMPHÓ or ÒKPHÓ will appear to show which unit of measurement is selected. To change the unit of measurement, hold down the STO
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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). 1. SYMPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON 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
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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. 831.297690 R0998B Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Motor Belt 65 2 Rear Roller Adj. Bolt 2 1 Pulley/Flywheel/Fan 66 1 Motor 3 4 Motor Nut 67 1 Latch Decal 4* 1 Motor/Pulley/Flywheel/Fan 68 2 Rear Platform Screw 5 3 Incline Motor Bolt 69 2 Catch Screw 6 1 Incline Motor Spacer 70 1 Latch Catch 7 1 Incline Motor 71 1 Walking Platform 8 1 Stop Bracket 72 5 8Ó cable Tie 9 1 Small Nut 73 4 4Ó cable Tie 10 2 Star Washer 74 1 Left Handrail 11 1 Optic Switch 75 2
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EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No. 831.297690 R0998B 8 4* 112 5 7 9 16 27 6 3 10 66 24 52 11 1 14 2 10 16 26 28 13 15 16 19 113 16 16 29 15 3 17 18 30 76 39 21 22 25 15 40 15 5 39 33 15 31 23 41 116 38 109 36 35 16 32 111 23 43 111 45 41 18 44 33 115 42 32 15 46 37 71 51 76 45 44 76 44 46 70 69 44 44 68 55 45 58 46 76 56 47 56 47 44 12 110 68 49 45 76 57 58 16 67 47 47 46 59 60 62 54 110 47 36 63 65 53 64 65 59 62 61 36 60
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EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No. 831.297690 R0998B 88 114 90 114 87 108 48 78 117 80 80 96 118 79 117 81 75 34 117 77 96 75 50 78 74 117 79 85 82 84 83 86 72 95 73 102 92 91 96 80 97 84 16 93 98 78 62 101 107 92 20 93 101 103 93 34 106 83 80 86 104 105 97 95 97 20 99 94 98 98 96 103 78 100 101 104 93 97 98
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¨ The model number and serial number of your PROFORM J6 Model No. 831.297690 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 the
