HealthRider 299301 Owner's Manual

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USER'S MANUAL

Model No. 831.299301
Serial No.

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc­tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this man­ual for future reference.

Write the serial number in the space
above for future reference.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual. Please save the EXPLODED DRAWING
for future reference.

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HealthRider¨is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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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.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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 in this
manual.

3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with
eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not place
the treadmill on any surface that blocks air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois­ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.

5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.

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

7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds. Never allow
more than one person on the treadmill at a
time.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth­ing that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended
for both men and women. Always wear ath-

letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

9. When connecting the power cord (see page 7),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be
on the same circuit. Do not use an extension
cord.

10. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor
that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage
surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppres­sor must have a UL suppressed voltage rat­ing of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge

dissipation of 450 joules. The surge suppres­sor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC
and 15 amps. To purchase a surge suppres­sor, visit your HealthRider dealer or call
1-800-366-7278 and order part number 14657.

11. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres­sor away from heated surfaces.

12. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See
BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread­mill is not working properly.)

13. Never start the treadmill while you are stand­ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.

14. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.

15. Do not use the hand weights at speeds higher
than a walk. Using hand weights and not hold­ing the handrails may compromise your ability
to maintain your balance. Exercises using
hand weights should be attempted only by ex­perienced users.

16. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord and move the on/off switch to
the off position when the treadmill is not in
use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the loca­tion of the on/off switch.)

17. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO MOVE
THE TREADMILL on page 21.) You must be
able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order
to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

18. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

19. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
every three months.

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20. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.

21. DANGER: Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the
maintenance and adjustment procedures de­scribed in this manual. Never remove the
motor hood unless instructed to do so by an

authorized service representative. Servicing
other than the procedures in this manual
should be performed by an authorized ser­vice representative only.

22. The treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use the treadmill in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The decals shown below have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal is missing or illegible, please call
our toll-free HELPLINE to order a free replacement decal (our HELPLINE is listed on the front cover of
this manual). Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The large decal is shown at 38% of actual size.

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Congratulations for purchasing the SOFTSTRIDER
S300iª treadmill by HealthRider¨. The SOFTSTRIDER
S300i offers an impressive array of features to help
you achieve your fitness goals in the convenience of
your home. From the advanced console to the cush­ioned walking belt, the SOFTSTRIDER S300i is de­signed to make each workout more effective and en­joyable. And when youÕre not exercising, the SOFT­STRIDER S300i can be folded away, taking less than
half the floor space of conventional treadmills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the SOFTSTRIDER S300i treadmill. If you

have additional questions, please call our toll-free
HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through
Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding
holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod­uct model number and serial number before calling.
The model number is 831.299301. The serial number
can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill (see
the front cover of this manual for the location).

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Handrail

Lock Knob

Console

Book Holder

Hand Weights

Water Bottle Holder

Chest Pulse Sensor Holder*

*For information about the optional chest

pulse sensor, see page 20.

Water bottle is not included.

Key/Clip

Circuit

Breaker

On/Off
Switch

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

Cushioned
Walking Platform

Power

Cord

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two people. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not

dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled. No tools are required.

Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a
small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt, the sides of the walking platform, or
the shipping carton. This does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt or
on the sides of the walking platform, wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the

Uprights (103) until the Wheels (99) are resting on the
floor as shown.

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99

103

2. Next, make sure that the Lock Knob Sleeve (68) is fully
inserted into the left Upright (103).

Remove the Lock Knob (67) from the Lock Pin (72). Make
sure that the Lock Pin Collar (70) and the Spring (69) are
on the Lock Pin. Insert the Lock Pin into the left Upright
(103) and tighten the Lock Knob onto it.

70

72

68

69

67

103

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3. Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill. Place a mat beneath the treadmill
to protect the floor or carpet. For your benefit, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE section on pages 22 and 23.

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

THE PERFORMANT LUBETMWALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBETM, a high-performance lubricant.

IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone 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 CORD

Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your homeÕs power.
Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can
result from weather conditions or from other appliances
being turned on or off. To decrease the possibility of

your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge
suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at
the right).

To purchase a surge suppressor, see your
HealthRider dealer or call toll-free 1-800-366-7278
and order part number 14657. Use only a single-out-

let surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a tran­sient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge
suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating
of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of
450 joules. The surge suppressor must be electrically
rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps.

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc­tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec­tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor,

and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus­trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole
receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly
grounded outlet is not available.

The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed
by a qualified electrician.

The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place
by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box

covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec­trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.

DANGER: Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service­man if you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the productÑif it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

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Grounded Outlet Box

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Plug

Surge Suppressor

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Adapter

Lug

Metal Screw

Grounded Outlet

Grounding Pin

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The treadmill console offers an impressive selection of
features to help you get the most from your exercise.

When the console is in the manual mode, the speed
and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a
touch of a button. As you exercise, the four displays
will show your workout time, the number of calories
you have burned, the distance you have walked, the
incline level of the treadmill, and the speed of the walk­ing belt. If you purchase an optional handgrip pulse
sensor or chest pulse sensor, the console will also
show your heart rate.

The console also offers four preset workout programs.
Each program automatically controls the speed and in­cline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effec­tive workout. The included hand weights can be used for
upper body exercise as well. If you purchase the op­tional chest pulse sensor, the consoleÕs two pulse pro­grams can also be used. Each program controls the
speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate
within a preset range during your workouts.

The console also features advanced iFit.com technol­ogy. IFit.com technology is like having a personal
trainer right in your home. Using the included audio
cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home
stereo, portable stereo, or computer and play special
iFit.com CD programs (CDÕs are available separately).
IFit.com CD programs automatically control the speed
and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer guides
you through every step of your workout. High-energy

music provides added motivation. Each CD features
two programs designed by certified personal trainers.

In addition, you can connect the treadmill to your VCR
and TV and play iFit.com video programs (videocas­settes are available separately). Video programs offer
the same benefits as iFit.com CD programs, but add
the excitement of working out with a class and an
instructorÑthe hottest new trend at health clubs.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to our new internet site at www.iFit.com
and access basic programs that interactively control
the speed and incline of your treadmill to help you
achieve your specific exercise goals. Or, use iFit.com
audio and video programs directly from our internet
site. Visit www.iFit.com for complete details.

By adding an optional upgrade module to the treadmill,
you can use virtually endless features from our internet
site. See www.iFit.com to learn about other iFit.com
features.

To purchase iFit.com CDÕs, iFit.com videocassettes,
or an optional upgrade module, call toll-free 1-800-735-

0768. For information about the optional handgrip pulse
sensor or chest pulse sensor, see page 20.

To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 10. To use a preset program,
see page 12. To use a pulse program, see page 13.

To use iFit.com CD or video programs, see page 17.
To use iFit.com programs directly from our inter­net site, see page 19.

DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE

Note: If there is a thin
sheet of clear plastic
on the face of the
console, remove it.

A

B

C

K

O

P Q

R

J

F

G

H

D E

I

L

M

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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE

Refer to the drawing on page 8 to identify the features
described below.

A. Water bottle holderÑThis holder keeps your water

bottle handy during your workouts (no water bottle
is included).

B. Hand weight holderÑThese compartments hold the

included hand weights.

C. Book holderÑThis holder allows you to read a good

book or enjoy your favorite magazine while you get
in shape.

D. Incline buttonsÑThese buttons control the incline of

the treadmill. The incline range is 1.5% to 10%.

E. Speed buttonsÑThese buttons control the speed of

the walking belt. The speed range is 0.5 mph to 10
mph.

F. Stop buttonsÑThese buttons are used to stop the

walking belt. Note: Pressing either button will stop
the walking belt.

G. Start buttonÑThis button is used to start the walking

belt.

H. Waistband clipÑThis clip is designed to be worn on

the waistband of your clothes. If the key is pulled
from the console, the walking belt will automatically
stop.

I. KeyÑThis key turns the console on and off.

J. Time/Segment Time displayÑWhen the manual

mode or an iFit.com program is selected, this display
will show the elapsed time. When a preset program
or a pulse program is selected, the display will show
both the time remaining in the program and the time
remaining in the current segment of the program.
The display will alternate between one number and
the other every seven seconds.

K. Cross Training indicatorÑDuring the Fitnesswalk

and Cardiojog programs, this indicator will periodi­cally flash. The included hand weights can be used
while the indicator is flashing to add upper body
exercise to your workouts.

L. Calories/Pulse displayÑThis display shows the ap-

proximate number of calories you have burned.
When the optional chest pulse sensor is worn, the
display will also show your heart rate. The display
will alternate between one number and the other
every seven seconds. If the optional handgrip pulse
sensor is used, the display will show your heart rate
continuously while your hands are on the pulse sen­sor.

M. Distance/Incline displayÑThis display shows the

distance you have walked and the incline level of
the treadmill. The display will alternate between one
number and the other every seven seconds. Note:
Each time the Incline buttons are pressed, the dis­play will change to show the incline setting.

N. Speed displayÑThis display shows the speed of

the walking belt.

O. Enter button and ▲▲and

▼▼

buttonsÑThese buttons

are used to enter your age when pulse programs
are used.

P. Select Workout buttonÑThis button is used to select

the manual mode, the four preset programs, the two
pulse programs, and iFit.com programs. Note: If the
walking belt is moving when the Select Workout
button is pressed, the walking belt will slow to a
stop and the displays will be reset.

Q. Mode indicatorsÑThese indicators show whether

the manual mode, a preset program, a pulse pro­gram, or an iFit.com program is selected.

R. Program profilesÑThese profiles show how the tar-

get heart rate will change during pulse programs
and how the speed and incline of the treadmill will
change during preset programs.

Note: The console can display exercise feedback
in either miles or kilometers (see SPEED DISPLAY
on page 11). For simplicity, all instructions in this
section refer to miles.

WARNING: Do not use the

hand weights at speeds higher than a walk.
Using hand weights and not holding the
handrails may compromise your ability to
maintain your balance. Exercises using
hand weights should be attempted only by
experienced users.