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Model No. 831.298302
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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 sor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating that all users of this treadmill are adequately of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis- informed of all warnings and precautions. sipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for
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20. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it 24. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill is running. Always remove the key, unplug regularly. the power cord and move the on/off switch to the off position when the treadmill is not in 25. Never drop or insert any object into any use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the loca- opening. tion of the on/off switch.) 26.DANGER: Always unplug the power 21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the cord immediately after use, before cleanin
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ¨ Congratulations for selecting the innovative PROFORM Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central 985 CD treadmill. The 985 CD treadmill features revo- Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, lutionary CD COACH technology and an impressive please note the product model number and serial num- array of other features to help you get the most from ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill every workout. And when youÕre not exercising, the is 831.2983
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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. A phillips screwdriver (not included) may be needed 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 c
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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 Display Console Displays Program Select Buttons Pause/ Play Buttons Stop Button Lift here to open Headphone Jack CD player Clip FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE Key ¨ The PROFORM 985 CD console offers an impressive array of features to help you get the most from your workouts. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be CAUTION: Before operating the changed with a touch of a button. As you exercise, four console, read the foll
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To stop the walking belt, press the STOP button. HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE The four displays will pause and the TIME/PACE display will begin to flash. To restart the walking belt, press the SPEED ss button. To stop the walk- Before using the console, make sure that the power ing belt and reset the displays, press the STOP cord is properly plugged in. button, remove the key, and then reinsert the key. (See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on Adjust the incline as desired. page 7.) In addition, make
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INCLINE/DISTANCE the headphones while the key is in the console. displayÑThis display If the headphones become unplugged during shows the distance that exercise, stop the treadmill and remove the the walking belt has key before plugging the headphones back in. moved and the incline level of the treadmill. Every seven seconds, the To keep the headphone Wire Clip display will change from one number to the other. wire out of the way, slide The DISTANCE indicator will light when the dis- the wire in
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When Disc 1 begins walking belt will begin to move. To stop the program playing, a Ò1Ó will appear before it is completed, press the STOP button. in the CD display. During track 1 of Disc 1, your Adjust the volume if desired. 6 personal trainer will demonstrate CD To adjust the volume, COACH technology. press the VOLUME but- CAUTION: Be sure to tons. The current volume Program Select listen to track 1 on setting will appear in the Buttons Disc 1 before using the CD display. There are two workou
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Kirk Niebergall HOW TO SELECT MILES OR KILOMETERS HOW TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL CDÕS The console can display speed and distance in miles A variety of exciting CD's is available for purchase. or kilometers. To check the unit of measurement, hold Each CD set includes two new 30-minute workout down the STOP button while programs. inserting the key into the con- To purchase additional CDÕs, refer to the card accom- sole. The CALORIES/FAT panying this treadmill. CALORIES display will show an ÒE,Ó
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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 per- manently 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
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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 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 performance may b decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged. 3ÓÐ4Ó 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 If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system, WARNING: Before beginning your exercise must be Òaerobic.Ó Aerobic exercise is this or any exercise program, consult your activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for pro- physician. This is especially important for longed periods of time. This increases the demand on individuals over the age of 35 or individuals the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the with pre-existing health problems. lungs to
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Cooling Down Exercise Frequency End each workout with five to ten minutes of stretching To maintain or improve your condition, complete three to cool down. This will develop muscle flexibility and workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be- will help to prevent post-exercise problems. tween workouts. After a few months, you may com- plete up to five workouts each week if desired. The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life. SUGGESTED STRET
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PART LISTÑModel No. 831.298302 R0699A 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 52 4 Plastic Stand-off 2 2 Foot Rail 53 1 Power Cord 3 1 Left Foot Rail Cap 54 1 Grommet 4 1 Front Roller Adjustment Nut 55 1 On/Off Switch 5 4 Isolator 56 1 Circuit Breaker 6 4 Bumper 57 1 Outlet Bracket 7 4 Platform Screw 58 2 Motor Tension Bushing 8 1 Walking Platform 59 2 Belt Guide 9 2 Fr
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Key Key No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description 103 1 4Ó Wire Harness 128 2 Crossbar Plastic Washer 104 10 Console Fastener 129 2 Rhythm Mix CD Set 105 4 Upright Endcap 130 8 Isolator Screw 106 1 Upright Grommet 131 1 Motor Isolator 107 1 Magnet 132 1 Console Plate 108 1 Console Base Back 133 1 50Ó Wire Harness 109* 1 Console Assembly # 1 12Ó Blue Pigtail Wire 110 1 Reed Switch Clip # 1 8Ó Blue Wire, 2 Female 111 1 Incline Motor Spacer # 1 4Ó Blue Wire, Male/Female 112 1 Optic Disk # 1 8Ó Gree
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EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No. 831.298302 R0699A 13 128 123 45* 39 23 25 113 53 111 49 33 114 35 51 116 14 112 114 34 13 56 54 115 21 38 13 13 13 55 20 44 21 33 52 57 86 13 32 17 131 72 58 26 110 48 13 21 50 3 13 21 23 132 72 21 10 2 16 37 36 62 44 47 46 9 13 43 5 1 2 7 32 4 18 10 9 21 130 1 8 61 5 86 7 86 7 82 86 130 130 86 7 80 11 5 67 130 86 63 118 63 79 80 59 20 118 5 83 13 86 67 63 63 130 78 120 75 20 63 44 76 68 102 76 120 122 73 121 44 75
