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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 H
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14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- THE TREADMILL on page 16.) You must be ing on the walking belt. Always hold the able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order handrails while using the treadmill. to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. 20. When folding or moving the treadmill, make Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sure that the storage latch is fully closed. sudden jumps in speed. 21. Inspect and tighten all parts of
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ¨ Thank you for selecting the IMAGE 10.4Q treadmill. 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. ¨ The IMAGE 10.4Q treadmill combines advanced tech- until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). To help nology with innovative design to let you enjoy an effec- us assist you, please note the product model number tive form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and serial number before calling. The model number of and privacy of your home. And when youÕre not exer- the
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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. 1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the 1 Uprights (115) until the treadmill is in the position shown. 115 2. Press the Lock Knob Sleeve (100) into the left Upright 2 (115). 115 Remove the Lock Knob (99) from the Lock Pin (103). 101 Make sure that the Lock Pin Collar
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HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR use, it may remain activated longer than necessary, draining the battery prematurely. The heart rate monitor consists of two components: ¥ Store the heart rate monitor in a warm, dry place. the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawing Do not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag below). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap or other container that may trap moisture. through one of the holes in the
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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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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE A B C D E F A G H I J K L M N O Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE CAUTION: To reduce the risk of The treadmill console offers an impressive array of serious injury, read the following precautions features designed to make your workouts more effective. before operating the console. ¥ Do not stand on the walking belt when When the console is in the manual mode, the speed turning on the power or st
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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE M. Key with clipÑThe key turns the console on and off. The clip is designed to be worn on the waist- Refer to the drawing on the opposite page. band of your clothes. A. Step-by-step instructionsÑThese instructions N. SPEED buttonsÑThese buttons are used to provide a quick overview of console operation. change the speed of the walking belt. The speed range is 0.5 mph to 10 mph. Note: When the B. DISTANCE displayÑThis display shows the START button is pressed, the walking
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The incline of the HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE treadmill can be adjusted with the INCLINE buttons. Insert the key into the console. Each time one of the 1 buttons is pressed, the See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9. incline will change by 0.5%. The buttons can be held down to change the incline quickly. The incline Select the MANUAL mode. range is 1% to 12%. Note: After the buttons are 2 pressed, it may take a moment for the treadmill to When the key is inserted, the manual mode will reach
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CALS./FAT CALS./ Note: To change the PULSE displayÑThis unit of measurement, display shows three first hold down the different numbers: the STOP button while approximate number inserting the key into of calories you have the console. The burned, the number of fat calories you have burned, CALS./FAT CALS./ and your heart rate (if the heart rate monitor is PULSE display will worn). The display will change from one number to show an ÒEÓ for the next every seven seconds. (If the fitness ÒEnglishÓ (
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Press the RECORD button and program the HOW TO CREATE A CUSTOM PROGRAM 5 desired speed and incline settings. When the RECORD button is pressed, the indicator Custom programs are workout programs that you on the button will light. Speed and incline settings create. Custom programs automatically control both can be programmed only when the indicator on the speed and the incline of the treadmill, and can be the button is lit. up to 40 minutes long. The programs are stored in the consoleÕs memory
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To stop the walking belt temporarily, press the HOW TO USE A CUSTOM PROGRAM STOP button. All displays will pause and the TIME display will begin to flash. To restart the walking belt, press the START button. To stop the walking Insert the key into the console. belt and end the program, hold down the STOP 1 button for two seconds. The console will then be in See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9. the same state as if the key had just been inserted. Select one of the custom programs. Note: While
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Put on the heart rate monitor. HOW TO USE THE FITNESS PROGRAM 4 The heart rate monitor must be worn when the fitness program is used. To put on the heart rate The fitness program is designed to measure the relative monitor, see HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE fitness level you have achieved. For the best results, MONITOR on page 6. Note: The fitness program the fitness program should be used at a time when your can be started without your heart rate being energy level is high; the fitness program sh
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When the cool-down period is completed, the HOW TO SELECT THE INFORMATION MODE walking belt will slow to a stop. Note: During the last ten seconds of the cool-down period, the The console features an information mode that keeps incline of the treadmill will automatically adjust track of the total time and distance accumulated on the to 1%. Keep your feet and objects from treadmill. To access the information mode, hold down beneath the treadmill. After the fitness program is the STOP button while
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HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE 1 Before folding the treadmill, 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. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. As you raise the treadmill, make sure to lift with your legs rather than your back. Raise the treadmill a
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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Hold the lock knob with your left hand and pull it to the side. Pivot the treadmill down a few inches. Lock Knob Catch 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the 2 treadmill to the floor. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. 17
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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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PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first remove a the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn the left adjustment bolt clock- wise 1/4 of a turn. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered. b. If the walking belt has shifted to the right, first remove b the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn the
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Burning Fat WARNING: Before beginning To burn fat, you must exercise at a low intensity level this or any exercise program, consult your for a sustained period of time. During the first few physician. This is especially important for in- minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible dividuals over the age of 35 or individuals carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after the first few with pre-existing health problems. minutes of exercise does your body begin to u
