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ProForm 831.29605.1 manual

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    Serial Number Decal Model No. 831.29605.1 Serial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 TREADMILL EXERCISER User ’ s Manual • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Part List and Drawing[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS I MPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 A SSEMBLY . . . . . .[...]

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    13. Keep the power cord and the surge supp res - sor away from heated surfaces. 14. Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if t he power cord or plug is damaged, or if the treadmill is not working properly. (See TROUBLESHOOTING on page 22 if the tread- mill is not working properly.) 15. Never start t[...]

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    T hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® X P 550E treadmill. The XP 550E treadmill offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And when you’re not exercising, the unique XP 55 0E tr ead- mill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills.[...]

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    ASSEMBL Y M ake sure that the power cord is unplugged. Assembly requires two persons. S et the treadmill in a cleared area and remo ve al l pac kin g mat eria ls. D o no t dis pose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a sma[...]

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    6 2 . Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that the collar and the spring are on the pin. Insert the pin into the Left Bottom Handgrip (43), and t ighten the knob back onto the pin. Place the treadmill in the storage position (see HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE on page 21). 4 3 Pin Collar Knob Spring 2 3. Have a second person hold the Upr[...]

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    If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 20), follow the steps below to install the receiver inclu ded with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated Screw (95) and the Access Door (96) from the left side of the Console Base (101). 2. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indi[...]

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    8 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT T HE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- icone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER COR[...]

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    9 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effec - tive. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can ev[...]

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    10 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord (see page 8). Locate the reset /off c ircuit breaker near the power cord. Make s ure that the circuit breaker is in the reset position. Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 9) and slide the clip onto the waistband of your cloth es. Nex[...]

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    1 1 The left side of the dis- play will show the incline l evel of the treadmill, the elapsed time, the ap- p roximate number of grams of carbs you have burned, and the distance you have walked or run. Note: Each time the incline changes, the display will show the incline setting for a few seconds When a program is selected, the display will show t[...]

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    12 H OW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM I nsert the key fully into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10. S elect one of the four preset programs. To select one of the four preset programs, press the Program Select but- ton repeat- edly. As each preset program is selected, the maximum speed setting of the program and the maximum incline set[...]

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    13 Follow your progress with the display. See step 5 on page 10. Measure your heart rate if desired. S ee step 6 on page 11. Turn on the fan if desired. See step 7 on page 11. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. When the program has ended, make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at the lowest set- ting. Next, r[...]

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    14 E nter a target heart rate setting. If heart rate program 1 is selected, the target heart rate setting for the program will flash in the display. If desired, press t he Heart Rate increase and decrease buttons to change the target heart rate setting (see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 24). Note: The same target heart rate setting will be programmed [...]

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    15 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO USE IFIT.COM PROGRAMS To use iFIT.com MP3 or CD programs , the treadmill m ust be connected to your MP3 player, CD player, p ortable stereo, home stereo, or computer. See pages 15 and 16 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com programs directly from our Web site , the treadmill must be connected to your compu[...]

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    16 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO N ote: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is b eing used, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of a long 1/8” to RCA stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the input jack on the console. Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack[...]

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    17 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR N ote: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is b eing used, see instruction B. If you have a TV with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 16. A. Plug one end of a long 1/8” to RCA s[...]

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    18 If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings at any t ime by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the console. However, when the next “chirp” is h eard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the program. To stop the walking belt at any time, press the Stop button [...]

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    19 HOW TO USE AN IFIT.COM PROGRAM DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access basic programs, audio programs, and video programs directly from the internet. Additional options are s oon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for details. To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must be connected to your home comp[...]

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    20 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE T he console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has b een operated and the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved. The information mode also al- lows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the[...]

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    HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be perma- n ently damaged. Remove the key and unplug the power cor d. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg ) to raise, lower, or move the tread[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING 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 toll-free 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® ( 1-800-469-4663). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor[...]

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    With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprigh ts (97 ) as sho wn. Carefully pivot the Hood (93) o ff. L ocate the Reed Switch (22) and the Magnet (19) on the left side of the Pulley (18). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8”. If[...]

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    24 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex- ercise program. For more detailed exercise informa- tion, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with [...]

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    25 SUGGESTED STRETCHES T he 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 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, the[...]

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    P ART LIST—Model No. 831.29605.1 R 505B Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Left Foot Rail 2 8 Foot Rail Screw 3 1 Console 4 2 Isolator Decal 5 1 Catch 6 2 Front Isolator 7 2 Isolator 8 4 Console Mounting Screw 9 2 Isolator Bracket Cover 10 2 Isolator Screw 11 1 Roller Bushing 12 2 Isolator Bolt 13 1 Walking Platform 14 2 Belt G[...]

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    27 K ey No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 101 1 Console Base 102 1 Optic Disk 103 14 Ground Screw/Choke Screw 104 1 Key Clip 105 2 Handrail Extension 106 1 Fan 107 2 Base Pad Spacer # 1 12” Blue Wire, M/F # 1 14” Blue Wire, F/F # 1 6” Blue Wire, F/F # 1 6” Black Wire, R/R # 1 20” Black Wire, M/F # 1 22” Red Wire, M/F # 1 8?[...]

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    Part No. 228529 R505B Printed in USA © 2005 Sears, Roebuck and Co. FULL 90 DA Y W ARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase, if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this Sears Treadmill Exerciser, contact the nearest Sears Service Center throughout the United States and Sears will repair or replace the Treadmill Exerciser[...]