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Model No. 831.297793
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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 J6si Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central treadmill. The J6si treadmill combines advanced tech- Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, nology with innovative design to let you enjoy an excel- please note the product model number and serial num- lent form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill and privacy of your home. And when youÕre not exer- 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 raise the 1 treadmill to the upright position. While the other person tips the treadmill to one side
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4. While a second person holds the Right Handrail (85) and 4 the Console Base (87) near the right Upright (82), cut the 48 87 indicated plastic ties off the Right Handrail. Do not cut the other plastic tie off the Right Handrail. Next, cut the plastic tie off the Upright Wire Harness (34) in the 34 right Upright (82). Do not drop the Upright Wire Harness into the right Upright. Do not cut Refer to the inset drawing. Connect the Upright Wire Left Right Ground Wire Harness (34) to the Console Wi
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7. Attach the Console Base (87) to the Left and Right 7 Handrails (74, 85) with four Long Screws (114). 87 74 Refer to assembly step 6. Tighten the four Handrail 85 Bolts (78) used in assembly step 6. 114 114 8. Press two Small Upright Plugs (79) into the holes near 8 the upper ends of the Uprights (82). 79 82 9. Remove the backing from the Adhesive Clip (99). Press 9 the Adhesive Clip onto the base of the right Upright (82) as shown. Press the Allen Wrench (100) into the Adhesive Clip. 82 100 9
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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 Incline Display LED Track Displays Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic Clip 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 DISPLAY on page 12). For simplicity, all instructions ¥ Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- in this section refer to miles. ing on the powe
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Press the MODE button to select the desired Press the START/STOP button to start the 2 4 mode. walking belt. When the key is A moment after the START/STOP button is inserted, the manual pressed, the walking belt will begin to move. mode will be Hold the handrails and carefully begin walking. selected, as shown by the MANUAL indi- If the manual mode is selected: As you exercise, cator. The manual change the speed of the walking belt as desired by mode can also be pressing the SPEED buttons. In
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SPEED displayÑThis Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. 5 display shows the speed of the walking belt, in To change the incline of the treadmill, press the miles per hour or kilome- incline buttons. Each time one of the buttons is ters per hour. The letters pressed, the incline will change by 0.5%. The but- ÒMPHÓ or ÒKPHÓ will ap- tons can be held down to change the incline rapidly. pear to show which unit of measurement is selected. To change the unit of measurement, hold down the S
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PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING When you are finished exercising, remove the 8 key. ¥ Make sure to stand on the foot rails and avoid moving your hands while measuring your heart Step onto the foot rails and remove the key from rate. Excessive movement may interfere with heart the console. Keep the key in a secure place. rate readings. If the pulse sensor is not used correctly, your heart rate will not be shown. In addition, move the on/off switch to the off posi- tion and unplug the power cord
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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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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 walking belt slows when walked on a. Use only a UL-listed surge suppressor, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in length. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill performance may b 3ÓÐ4Ó decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG 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 should be able
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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 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
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PART LISTÑModel No. 831.297793 R0299A To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key Key Key No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description 1 1 Motor Belt 44 6 Platform Screw 87 1 Console Base 2 1 Pulley/Flywheel/Fan 45 4 Isolator 88 1 Console 3 4 Motor Nut 46 4 Isolator Screw 89 4 Pulse Sensor Plate 4* 1 Motor/Pulley/Fly./Fan 47 17 Belly Pan Fastener 90 1 Key/Clip 5 3 Incline Motor Bolt 48 1 Console Wire Harness 91 1 In
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EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No. 831.297793 R0299A 8 4* 112 7 5 9 16 27 6 3 10 66 24 52 11 1 14 2 10 16 26 28 13 15 113 16 19 115 106 16 29 3 15 17 18 30 76 116 106 39 21 22 69 25 15 40 15 5 39 15 33 31 41 81 23 109 38 36 35 16 32 111 106 43 111 45 41 18 44 102 33 42 32 15 46 37 71 51 76 45 44 76 44 110 76 46 70 16 76 44 44 68 55 45 58 76 46 110 76 56 56 47 47 76 44 12 68 49 45 57 76 58 16 67 47 47 46 59 60 62 54 47 36 65 63 53 64 65 59 62 36 61 60
