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    Model No. PFTL39706.0 Serial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. USER'S MANUAL QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If y ou have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, PLEASE CONTAC[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .[...]

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    3 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 2. Use the treadmill only as described. 3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least eight feet of clearance behind it and two feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill on any surface that bl[...]

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    4 21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed. 2 2. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly. 23. Never insert any object into any opening. 24. DANGER: Always unplug the power cord immediately after use, before cleaning the treadmill, and before performing the main- tenance and[...]

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    5 T hank you for selecting the PROFORM ® 4 00 X tread- m ill. The 400 X treadmill combines advanced technol- ogy with innovative design to help you achieve your fit- ness goals in the convenience and privacy of your home. And when you’re not exercising, the 400 X treadmill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other tread[...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials; do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. N ote: The und ersi de o f th e tr eadm ill walk ing belt is coated w[...]

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    7 2 . Attach a Wheel (66) to the base of the Uprights (69) with a Wheel Bolt (64) and a Nut (13) as shown. Do not overtighten the Wheel Bolt; the Wheel should turn freely. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the tread- mill onto its other side. See assembly step 1, and attach the other Extension Leg (63) and the remaining two B ase Pads[...]

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    8 42 6. Touch the Right Handrail (72) to discharge any static. Slide the sleeve off the connector on the Upright Wire (42) as shown in the inset drawing. Ne xt , pr es s th e en d o f the Upright Wire into the socket in the bottom of the Console Base (47). The connector should slide easily into the socket and snap into place. If the connector does [...]

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    9 10. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included allen wrenches in a secure place; the large allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 26). To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the treadmill. 9. Att ac h t he L at ch Hou si ng ( 2[...]

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    10 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 CO[...]

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    1 1 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make each workout more effective and enjoyable. 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[...]

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    12 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER P lug in the power cord (see page 1 0). Next, locate the r eset/off circuit breaker on the treadmill frame near the power cord. Make sure that the circuit breaker is in the “reset” position. Next, stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Locate the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 11), and slide the[...]

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    13 The upper left corner of the display will s how the approximate number of calories y ou have burned dur- ing your workout. Note: When the calorie goal program is selected, the display will show the number of calories still to be burned. The lower left corner of the display will show the elapsed time and the distance that you have walked or run d[...]

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    14 H OW TO USE A SPEED & INCLINE PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. S elect a speed & incline program. To select a speed & in- cline program, press the Program button re- peatedly until “P–1” or “P–2” appears in the display. When a speed & incline program is selected, the m[...]

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    15 H OW TO USE A DISTANCE PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Select a distance program. To select a distance program, press the Program button repeat- edly until “P–3” or “P–4” appears in the display. When a dis- tance program is selected, the maximum speed setting of the program will flash[...]

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    16 H OW TO USE THE CALORIE GOAL PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. E nter your weight if desired. See step 2 on page 12. Select the calorie goal program. To select the calorie goal program, press the Program button re- peatedly until a goal of 50 calories and the words “SET CALS. GOAL” appear in t[...]

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    17 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 17 and 18 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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    18 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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    19 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 18. A. Plug one end of a long 1/8” to RCA s[...]

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    20 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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    21 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 t o be available. See www.iFIT.com for details. To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must be connected to your home com[...]

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    22 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE T he console features an information mode that keeps track of treadmill usage information and allows you to s elect a system of measurement. To select the information mode, inser t the key into the conso le wh ile holding down the Stop button, and then relea se th e Sto p butt on. When the information mode is selec[...]

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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- c ome permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Ho[...]

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    24 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame down until it is past the latch pin. 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands , and lower it to the floor. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of injury, do not lower the frame by gripping on[...]

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    25 TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the[...]

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    26 PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on S OLUTION: a . Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 10. b . If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- mance may decrease and the walking belt may be- come damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD . Using the allen wre[...]

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    27 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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    P ART LIST—Model No. PFTL39706.0 R0606A Key N o. Qty. Description Key N o. Qty. Description Key N o. Qty. Description 1 1 Hood 2 25 3/4” Screw 3 1 Motor Belt 4 2 Motor Tension Bolt 5 1 Right Rear Endcap 6 2 Motor Star Washer 7 1 Flywheel 8 1 Drive Motor 9 2 Foot Rail Cover 10 1 Reed Switch 11 1 Latch Warning Decal 12 2 Frame Spacer 13 9 Nut 14 [...]

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    Part No. 238793 R0606A Printed in USA © 2006 ICON IP, Inc. HOW T O ORDER REPLACEMENT P ARTS To order replacement parts, see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information: • the MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFTL39706.0) • the NAME of the product (PROFORM 400 X treadmill) • the SERI[...]