Healthrider 831.297970 User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL

Model No. 831.297970
Serial No.

CAUTION

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

Serial Number Decal

Find the serial number in the location
shown below. Write the serial number
in the space above for reference.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

SETTING UP THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

CONSOLE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING and a PART LIST are attached in the center of this manual. Please save them
for future reference.

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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 oxygen is 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 at a time on the tread­mill.

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.

9. Always wear athletic shoes when using the

treadmillÑnever use the treadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

For maximum walking belt life, never use
shoes with heavy treads.

10. When connecting the power cord (see page

9), 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.

11. 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.

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

13. 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.)

14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand­ing on the walking belt.

15. Always hold the handrails when walking or
running on the treadmill.

16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds; ad­just the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.

17. 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.)

18. Never drop or insert any object into any

opening.

19. When operating the treadmill, keep hands
and feet from underneath the treadmill.

20. You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully engaged.

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

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23. 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.

24. 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 at the right and below have been placed
on your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legi­ble, please call our toll-free HELPLINE to order a free re­placement decal (see the back cover of this manual).
Apply the decal in the location shown.

IMPORTANT:
Incline must be set at lowest
level before folding treadmill
into storage position.

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Congratulations for purchasing the SOFTSTRIDER
S200ª treadmill by HealthRider. The SOFTSTRIDER
S200 offers an impressive array of features that will
help you to achieve your fitness goals in the conve­nience of your home. From the advanced console to
the ultra-soft walking belt, the SOFTSTRIDER S200 is
designed to make each workout more effective and
enjoyable. And when youÕre not exercising, the SOFT­STRIDER S200 can be folded away, taking less than
half the space of conventional treadmills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the SOFTSTRIDER S200 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 of the treadmill is 831.297970. 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

*Water bottle is not included

Storage Latch

Console

Book Holder

Accessory Tray

Water Bottle Holder*

Key/Clip

Circuit

Breaker

On/Off
Switch

Cushioned Walking Belt for
maximum exercise comfort

Foot Rail

Power

Cord

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

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SETTING UP THE TREADMILL

Set-up 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 set up. 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 or the shipping carton. This is a normal
condition and does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply 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 (82) until the Front Wheels (77) are resting on
the floor as shown.

2. Remove the paper backing from the Wrench Clip (71).
Press the Wrench Clip onto the Frame (92) in the indi­cated location. Press the Allen Wrench (72) into the
Wrench Clip. Note: The use of the Allen Wrench is
described on pages 16 and 17.

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77

72

92

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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
ÒTROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEÓ section on pages 16 and 17 before using the treadmill.

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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).

Surge suppressors are sold at most hardware stores
and department stores. 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.

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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2

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Plug

Surge Suppressor

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Adapter

Lug

Metal Screw

Grounded Outlet

Grounding Pin