Freespirit CROSSTRAINER 55, 831.300280 User Manual

Model No. 831.300280
Serial No.

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USER’S MANUAL

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CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

RECUMBENT

WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

CYCLE EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the crosstrainer.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the crosstrainer.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the crosstrainer are ade­quately informed of all precautions.

3. The crosstrainer is intended for home use
only. Do not use the crosstrainer in a com­mercial, rental, or institutional setting.

4. Place the crosstrainer on a level surface,
with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or
carpet. Keep the crosstrainer indoors, away
from moisture and dust.

5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu­larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the crosstrainer at all times.

7. The crosstrainer should not be used by per­sons weighing more than 115 kg (250 lbs.).

that could become caught on the crosstrain­er. Always wear shoes for foot protection.

9. Before using the weight bench, always
adjust the seat to the farthest forward posi­tion. Never sit on the backrest or the head­rest; doing so could cause the crosstrainer
to tip, resulting in injury.

10. Keep your back straight when using the
crosstrainer; do not arch your back.

11. The crosstrainer includes three pairs of
hand weights. Do not use other weights with
the crosstrainer.

12. When you stop pedaling, allow the pedals to
slowly come to a stop.

13. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin­ing heart rate trends in general.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the crosstrainer; do not wear clothing

WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.

This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health prob­lems. Read all instructions before using. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

14. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling down.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

•Do not sit on seatback or headrest
The machince could tip over,
causing injury.

•Always position the seat
adjustment in the full forward
setting before using the bench.

•The bench should be used only
with the weights provided.

CAUTION

Congratulations for selecting the new FREESPIRIT
CROSSTRAINER 55. The unique FREESPIRIT

®

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CROSSTRAINER 55 combines a comfortable recum­bent cycle with a convenient weight bench to let you
enjoy both aerobic exercise and strength training
exercise in the convenience of your home.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the crosstrainer. If you have questions after

reading this manual, please call our manufacture’s
Customer Service Department toll-free at

Handlebar

Water Bottle Holder (no water bottle is included)

WARNING Decal

1-888-936-4266, Monday through Friday 8h00 until

18h30 eastern time (excluding holidays). To help us
assist you, please note the product model number
and serial number before calling. The model number
is 831.300280. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the crosstrainer (see the front cover
of this manual for the location of the decal).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Fan

Console

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Adjustment Knob

Backrest

CAUTION Decal

Seat

Adjustment Pin

Hand Weight

CAUTION: The decals shown at the
right are found on the crosstrainer in
the locations indicated above. If a decal
is missing or illegible, our manufac­ture’s Customer Service Department
toll-free at 1-888-936-4266 to order a free
replacement decal. Apply the decal in
the location shown. Note: The decals are

not shown actual size.

Wheel

Foot

Pedal/Strap

Adjustment Knob

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ASSEMBLY

M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt (65)–2

M10 Zinc Nylon

Locknut (66)–2

M10 Black Nylon

Locknut (63)–2

M10 Zinc Split

Washer (85)–2

1/2” Nylon

Locknut (52)–1

M4 x 16mm

Screw (73)–6

M6 Flat

Washer (71)–1

M6 x 25.4mm Button

Screw (79)–1

M8 Nylon

Locknut (61)–4

M6 x 16mm

Screw (64)–5

M6 x 50mm Screw (69)–1

M10 x 45mm Button

Screw (74)–2

M4 x 22mm

Screw (91)–2

M10 x 52mm Zinc Button

Bolt (68)–2

1/2” x 70mm Button Bolt (51)–1

M8 x 14mm Button

Screw (88)–1

M8 x 39mm Button

Bolt (76)–2

M8 x 12mm Button

Screw (94)–4

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the packing
materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included

allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver
and a rubber mallet .

As you assemble the crosstrainer, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The
number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page

22. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly.

assembled for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

Note: Some small parts may have been pre-

, an adjustable wrench

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1. While another person lifts the front of the Frame (1),
attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame with two
M10 x 1
Nylon Locknuts (63).

Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels (30) are not
touching the floor.

12mm Carriage Bolts (65) and two M10 Black

Make sure that the Front

1

30

65

30

2. Orient the Frame Rail (3) as shown, with the hexago-

nal holes in the indicated position. Insert the end of the
Frame Rail into the Rear Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as
shown. Attach the Rear Stabilizer Covers with two M10
x 45mm Button Screws (74).

3. Locate the Knob (not shown) on the Seat Carriage (4).
Turn the Knob counterclockwise two or three turns to
loosen it. Next, pull the Knob, slide the Seat Carriage
onto the Frame Rail (3), and then release the Knob.
Make sure that the Seat Carriage is oriented as shown.

Move the Seat Carriage back and forth slightly until
it locks into position. Then, tighten the Knob.

Slide the Frame Rail (3) onto the indicated round tubes
on the Frame (1). Attach the Frame Rail with two M10
x 52mm Zinc Button Bolts (68), two M10 Zinc Split
Washers (85), and two M10 Zinc Nylon Locknuts (66).

2

Hexagonal

Holes

3

1

68

2

66

3

85

1

63

74

7, 8

4

3

Knob

Set the six Hand Weights (not shown) on the Rear
Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as shown on page 3.

4. With the help of a second person, slide the Backrest

Frame (5) onto the top of the Seat Carriage (4). Next,
slide the bracket on the Seat Frame (6) over the
rounded brackets on the Backrest Frame. Align the
indicated holes in the Seat Frame, the Backrest
Frame, and the Seat Carriage, and insert the 1/2” x
70mm Button Bolt (51) into the holes. Then, tighten the
1/2” Nylon Locknut (52) onto the Bolt until there is no
movement in the Seat Frame.

Pivot the Backrest Frame (5) up until it is nearly vertical.
Insert the
the rounded brackets on the Backrest Frame and
through the corresponding hole in the Seat Carriage (4).

Adjustment Pin (29) into the lowest hole in

7, 8

4

52

6

Align
these
holes

51

5

29

4

5

5. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Frame (6) with three
M6 x 16mm Screws (64).

5

12

6

64

64

6. Attach the Backrest (10) to the Backrest Frame (5)
with two M6 x 16mm Screws (64), an M6 x 50mm
Screw (69), and an M6 Flat Washer (71).

7. While another person holds the Upright (13) in the
position shown, connect the Upper Wire Harness (35)
to the Lower Wire Harness (36). Carefully pull the

upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
any slack from the Wire Harnesses.

Turn the Knob (not shown) on the right side of the
Frame (1) counterclockwise two or three turns to
loosen it. Next, pull the Knob, insert the Upright (13)
into the Frame, and then release the Knob.

Upright up and down slightly until it locks into
position.
Harnesses (35, 36). Tighten the indicated M6 x

25.4mm Button Screw (79) into the slot in Upright.

Be careful to avoid pinching the Wire

Move the

6

10

7

13

Slot

1

79

5

71

69

64

35

36

Knob

8. While another person holds the Console (16) in the
position shown, connect the wire harness on the
Console to the Upper W
excess wire harness into the Upright (13).

Attach the Console (16) to the Upright (13) with four
M4 x 16mm Screws (73).

ing the wire harnesses.

Attach the Water Bottle Holder (89) to the Upright (13)
with two M4 x 22mm Screws (91).

ire Harness (35). Insert the

Be careful to avoid pinch-

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73

13

35

Wire

Harness

89

91

16

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9. Slide the two Handlebar Collars (77) onto the Left

Handlebar (11). Insert the Right Handlebar (15) into
the Left Handlebar
the Left Handlebar, and the Right Handlebar with two
M4 x 16mm Screws (73).

Attach the Handlebar Bracket (95) to the Left and
Right Handlebars (11, 15) with four M8 x 12mm
Button Screws (94).

Attach the Handlebar Bracket (95) to the Upright (13)
with two M8 x 39mm Button Bolts (76), two M8 Nylon
Locknuts (61), and an M8 x 14mm Button Screw (88).

The Console (16) requires four “D” batteries (not

10.

included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
Remove the indicated screw from the battery drawer.
Pull the battery drawer open and insert four batteries.

Make sure that the batteries are oriented as
shown by the markings inside the battery drawer.

Close the battery drawer and reattach the screw.
Note: When the batteries are installed correctly, the fan
will turn on for a moment.

. Connect the Handlebar Collars,

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10

11

73

94

61

94

73

13

77

88

15

94

95

94

77

76

16

Batteries

Screw

11. Identify the Left Pedal (24), which is marked with an

“L”. Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Left Pedal counterclockwise into the Left Crank
(42). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown) clockwise
into the Right Crank Arm (not shown) in the same
way. Important: Tighten both Pedals as firmly as

possible. After using the crosstrainer for one
week, retighten the Pedals. For the best perfor­mance, the Pedals must be kept properly tightened.

Adjust the Left Pedal Strap (25) to the desired position
and press the end of the Strap onto the tab on the Left
Pedal (24). Adjust the Right Pedal Strap (not shown)
in the same way.

12. Make sure that all parts of the crosstrainer are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be left

o protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the

over after assembly is completed.
crosstrainer

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T

Arm

11

25

24
Ta b

Battery
Drawer

42

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HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE

The crosstrainer features a recumbent cycle for aerobic exercise, and a convenient weight bench for strength
training exercise. To use the recumbent cycle, see pages 8 to 18. To use the weight bench, see page 19.

HOW TO ADJUST THE BACKREST

When the recum
bent cycle is used,
the backrest should
be in the upright
position. To adjust
the backrest, first
pull out the adjust­ment pin. Raise the
backrest until it is
nearly vertical, and
then insert the
adjustment pin into
the indicated hole
in the rounded
brackets and the
corresponding hole
in the seat carriage.

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

For effective exer­cise, the seat
should be in the
proper position. As
you pedal, there
should be a slight
bend in your knees
when the pedals
are in the farthest
position. To adjust
the seat, first turn
the indicated
adjustment knob
counterclockwise
two or three turns
to loosen it (if the knob is not loosened enough, it may
scratch the rail). Next, pull the knob, slide the seat car
riage to the desired position, and then release the
knob.

Move the seat carriage back and forth slightly

until it locks into position. Then, turn the knob clock

wise until it is tight.

­Backrest

Brackets

Pin

Seat

Carriage

Rail

Knob

Seat

Carriage

HOW TO ADJUST THE UPRIGHT

The upright can be
adjusted to the
height that is the
most comfortable for
you. To adjust the
upright, first turn the
indicated adjust­ment knob counter­clockwise two or
three turns to
loosen it (if the knob
is not loosened enough, it may scratch the upright).
Next, pull the knob, slide the upright to the desired
height, and then release the knob.

up and down slightly until it locks into position.
Then, turn the knob clockwise until it is tight. IMPOR­TANT: After you adjust the upright, make sure that
your knees will not touch the handgrip pulse sen­sor when you pedal.

HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS

To adjust the pedal
straps, first pull the
ends of the straps
off the tabs on the
pedals. Adjust the
straps to the
desired positions,
and then press the
ends of the straps
back onto the tabs.

HOW T

The included hand weights can be used for a variety of

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strength training exercises with the weight bench (see
page 19). In addition, the hand weights can be used
with the recumbent cycle. As you pedal, press the hand

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weights over your head, raise the hand weights out to
your sides until your hands are level with your shoul­ders, or do arm curls with the hand weights.

O USE THE HAND WEIGHTS

Knob

Move the upright

Tab

Upright

Strap

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