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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
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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 of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis- that all users of this treadmill are adequately sipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor informed of all warnings and precautions. must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps. 2. Use the treadmi
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21. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill scribed in this manual. Never remove the regularly. motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative. Servicing 22. Never drop or insert any object into any other than the procedures in this manual opening. should be performed by an authorized service representative only. 23.DANGER: Always unplug the power 24. This treadmill is intended for in-home use cord immediately after use, before cleaning only. Do not use this
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM J8 tread- Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central mill. The J8 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 you’re 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. No tools are required for assembly. 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 t
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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 Program Indicators Displays LED Track Displays Program Indicators Manual Indicator Clip Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. Key STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION CAUTION: Before operating the Note: The treadmill console can display speed and console, read the following precautions. distance in either miles or kilometers (see SPEED/ PACE DISPLAY on page 9). For simplicity, all instruc- • Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- tions
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DISTANCE/LAPS Select the manual mode. 2 display—This display shows the distance that When the key is the walking belt has inserted, the manual Indicator moved and the number mode will be selected, of 1/4-mile laps you have as shown by the completed. The display will alternate between one manual indicator. If number and the other every seven seconds; the you have selected a indicator will light when the number of laps is workout program, shown. press the mode button repeatedly until the manual
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Note: The two AEROBIC programs are twenty Measure your heart rate, if desired. 6 minutes long; the four FAT BURN programs are thirty minutes long. The graphs on the sides of the Stand on the Metal Contacts console show how the incline or speed of the foot rails and treadmill will change during the programs. During place your the AEROBIC programs, for example, the incline hands on the or speed will gradually increase during the first ten metal contacts minutes and then gradually decrease during t
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If the program is too dif- Follow your progress with the LED track and 5 ficult or too easy, the the four displays. difficulty level of the pro- gram can be adjusted. See step 5 on page 9. Press the INCLINE ss or tt button. A number will Measure your heart rate, if desired. 6 begin to flash in the TIME/INCLINE display. This number is the maximum incline that the treadmill See step 6 on page 10. will reach during the program. Press the INCLINE ss or tt button repeatedly to change the maximum
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THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR THE OPTIONAL HAND WEIGHTS An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more Optional hand weights features to the console. The chest pulse sensor offers let you include upper- hands-free operation and continuously monitors your body exercise in your heart rate during your workouts. To purchase the workouts. The hand optional chest pulse sensor, please see the back weights fit into conve- cover of this manual. nience holders in the console. To purchase the optional han
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HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the storage Book Holder position as described above. Make sure that the latch pin is fully inserted into the catch. 1. Hold the handrails as shown and place one foot against a wheel. Do not hold or push on the book holder or the book holder may be damaged. 2. Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front wheels. Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location. Never move the treadmill without tipp
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MAINTENANCE AND 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 grou
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4. SYMPTOM: THE DISPLAYS OF THE CONSOLE DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY a. Remove the key from the console and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Remove the screws from the hood. Carefully remove the 1/8” 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 1/8”. If necessary, loosen the Reed Switch Screw (109) and move the Ree
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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. It
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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 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
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PART LIST—Model No. 831.297980 R0399A To identify parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key Key No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description 1 2 Center Track 51 1 Power Supply 2 2 Foot Rail 52 4 Plastic Stand-off 3 1 Left Foot Rail Cap 53 1 Power Cord 4 1 Front Roller Adjustment Nut 54 1 Grommet 5 4 Isolator 55 1 On/Off Switch 6 6 Bumper 56 1 Circuit Breaker 7 6 Platform Screw 57 1 Outlet Bracket 8 1 Walking Platform 58 1 Book Rack 9 2 Frame Pivot
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Key Key No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description 101* 1 Pulse Bar # 1 14” White Wire, 2 F 102 32 Screw # 1 8” White Wire, M/F 103 2 Pulse Bar Washer # 1 4” White Wire, M/F 104 2 Pulse Bar Bolt # 1 4” Black Wire, 2 F 105 4 Upright Endcap # 1 4” Black Wire, M/Ring 106 1 Upright Grommet # 1 9” Black Wire, M/F 107 1 Magnet # 1 8” Blue Wire, 2 F 108 1 Incline Motor Spacer # 1 8” Red Wire, M/F 109 1 Reed Switch Screw # 1 8” Green Wire, F/Ring 110 1 Reed Switch Clip # 1 User's Manual 111 2 Endcap Spac
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. 831.297980 R0399A 13 25 112 49 36 51 113 13 53 108 48 116 21 114 52 13 18 115 21 28 13 52 13 18 54 3 17 13 32 56 109 47 16 55 1 26 110 33 9 57 50 10 34 21 36 21 21 46 45* 5 7 2 107 44 13 14 18 6 35 40 8 12 7 36 10 5 11 37 21 7 17 102 38 39 102 4 82 13 13 13 80 67 9 7 5 72 28 102 19 79 63 63 61 83 80 111 1 63 62 13 59 63 102 63 5 13 76 78 2 66 65 63 44 111 67 63 69 68 74 76 63 72 75 19 75 44 73 100 74 75
