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Model No. 831.297940
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USER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SET-UP . . .
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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 suppressor must have a UL suppressed volt- that all users of this treadmill are adequately age rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum informed of all warnings and precautions. surge dissipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor must be electrically ra
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21. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill do so by an authorized service representa- every three months. tive. Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an au- 22. Never insert any object into any opening. thorized service representative only. 23. Always unplug the power cord before per- 24. This treadmill is intended for in-home use forming the maintenance and adjustment only. Do not use this treadmill in any com- procedures described in this manual. Nev
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ¨ Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). To help 730 SIGHTLINE treadmill. The 730 SIGHTLINE blends us assist you, please note the product model number advanced technology with innovative design to let you and serial number before calling. The model number of enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the treadmill is 831.297940. The serial number can be the convenience and privacy of your home. found on a dec
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SET-UP Setting up the treadmill requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until set-up is completed. Scissors (not included) are needed. 1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the 1 treadmill to the position shown at the right. 2. Cut the shipping tie. 2 Refer to HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 11. Follow the instructions on page 11 to lower the treadmill. Make
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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE Monitor Displays LED Track Incline Control Clip Key Speed Control Pulse Sensor CAUTION: Before operating the ¥ Adjust the speed in small increments. console, read the following precautions. ¥ The settings marked above the speed control ¥ Do not stand on the walking belt when turning (warm-up/cool-down, fat burn, aerobic, and on the power. performance) are general guidelines only. See page 14 for more information. ¥ Always wear the clip while using the treadmill. When the
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Follow your progress with the LED track and To reset the displays, 4 the four displays. press the START/ RESET button. The dis- The LED plays will darken for a TrackÑThe LED moment and then light. track represents a distance of 1/4 Measure your pulse, if desired. 5 mile. As you ex- ercise, the indica- Stand on the foot rails and place your thumb on the tors around the pulse sensor as shown. The pulse sensor is pres- track will light one sure-activatedÑfully press it down. (Do not press at a ti
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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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HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, unplug the power cord. Caution: You must be able to safely lift 65 pounds (30 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Grasp the storage handle with your right hand as shown. Caution: To avoid pinching your hands, do not hold the treadmill in any location other than the storage Do not handle. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend hold here your legs and keep your back stra
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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the storage handle with your right hand as shown. Using your left thumb, slide open the storage latch and hold it open. Hold the left upright with your left hand and pivot the treadmill until the upright support is past the storage latch. 2. Hold the storage handle firmly with you right hand, and lower the treadmill to the floor. Caution: To avoid pinching your hands, do not hold the treadmill in any location other than the storage handle. To de- creas
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. 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). 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 7). Use only a single-outlet surg
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c. If the walking belt slips when walked on, first re- c move the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn both front roller adjust- ment bolts clockwise 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is correctly tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly t
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near one of the lower two numbers in your WARNING: Before beginning training zone. It may also be helpful to set the speed this or any exercise program, consult your control on the console to FAT BURN to help you main- physician. This is especially important for in- tain the proper intensity level (see page 8). dividuals over the age of 35 or individuals with pre-existing health problems. Aerobic Exerc
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PART LISTÑModel No. 831.297940 R1297A Key No. Part No. Qty. Description Key No. Part No. Qty. Description 1 143089 1 Motor Hood 61 143102 1 Belly Pan 2 126996 16 Hood Screw/Spacer Screw 62 143103 1 Right Foot Rail 3 013576 26 Hood Support Screw 63 138141 1 Latch Warning Decal 4 141081 1 Hood Support 64 132449 2 Incline Leg Pivot Bolt 5 131738 1 Storage Latch 65 129639 1 Console Cover 6 141506 1 Emergency Off Switch 66 109265 2 Belt Guide 7 141001 1 Base 67 141446 1 Reed Switch 8 136728 29 Screw
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EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No. 831.297940 R1297A 32 43 102* 88 84 21 101 20 100 103 8 76 97 21 5 98 65 86 25 21 56 77 3 21 3 2 21 21 95 75 103 21 21 96 2 8 21 96 21 86 18 21 25 8 2 86 90 103 93 89 2 93 83 86 25 86 90 82 86 89 80 85 8 25 86 92 91 92 90 85 86 86 103 91 89 25 28 83 90 89
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74 2 8 107 2 29 57 45 55 54 58 49 1 59 53 45 2 59 55 3 2 8 3 52 60 49 49 39 4 94 41* 2 42 40 51 50 61 27 62 49 46 38 37 8 25 34 36 45 30 6 44 48 64 66 3 33 46 8 46 26 104 23 104 105 3 3 8 25 35 3 31 65 22 47 99 46 9 104 24 8 28 25 19 67 8 46 3 8 25 27 25 68 70 69 71 26 19 85 38 20 72 2 12 10 24 78 87 38 11 8 19 79 73 8 23 7 25 64 17 74 72 72 81 15 80 71 25 16 8 72 13 14 70 19 74 8
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DO NOT ALTER ¨ The model number and serial number of your PROFORM 730 Model No. 831.297940 SIGHTLINE 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 asse
