NordicTrack E 3700 Treadmill, E 3700, NETL9513.5 User Manual

lass HC Fitness Product

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Model No. NETL9513.5
Serial No.

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

Serial Number Decal

QUESTIONS?

As a manufacturer, we are com­mitted to providing complete
customer satisfaction. If you
have questions, or if there are
missing or damaged parts,
please call:

08457 089 009

USER’S MANUAL

Or write:
ICON Health & Fitness, Ltd.
Customer Service Department
Unit 4
Revie Road Industrial Estate
Revie Road
Beeston
Leeds, LS118JG
UK

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CAUTION

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the centre of this manual.

NordicTrack is a registered trademark of IP, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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.

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 2.5 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it and

0.5 m (2 ft.) on each side. 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 135 kg (300 lbs.).

8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.

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

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

13. Never move the walking belt whilst 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 whilst you are stand­ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails whilst using the treadmill.

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

16. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user’s move­ment, 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.

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

18. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 26.) You
must be able to safely lift 20 kg (45 lbs.) to
raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

19. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.

10. When connecting the power cord (see page 9),
plug the power cord into an earthed circuit. No
other appliance should be on the same circuit.
When replacing the fuse, an ASTA approved
BS1362 type should be fitted to the fuse car­rier. A 13 amp fuse should be used.

11. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 3­conductor, 1mm2(14-gauge) cord that is no
longer than 1.5 m (5 ft.).

Keep the power cord away from heated sur

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faces.

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

21. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an
electronic “chirping” sound will alert you
when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill
is about to change. Always listen for the
“chirp” and be prepared for speed and/or in­cline changes. In some instances, the speed
and/or incline may change before the per­sonal trainer describes the change.

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22. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, you
can manually override the speed and incline
settings at any time by pressing the speed

nd incline buttons. However, when the next

a
“chirp” is heard, the speed and/or incline will
change to the next settings of the CD or video
program.

23. Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos from
your CD player or VCR when you are not
using them.

24. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.

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

DANGER: Always unplug the power

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cord immediately after use, before cleaning

he treadmill, and before performing the main-

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tenance and adjustment procedures de­scribed in this manual. Never remove the
motor hood unless instructed to do so by an
authorised service representative. Servicing
other than the procedures in this manual
should be performed by an authorised service
representative only.

27. This treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use this 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. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The decals shown have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it
is not legible, please call our Customer Service Department to order a free replace­ment decal (see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover of this man­ual). Apply the decal in the location shown.

Note: The decal shown at
the right is 50% of actual
size.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary NordicTrack

3700 treadmill. The E 3700 treadmill combines ad-

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vanced technology with innovative design to help you
get the most from your exercise program in the conve­nience of your home. And when you’re not exercising,

he unique E 3700 treadmill can be folded up, requiring

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less than half the floor space of other treadmills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill

. If you have questions after read-

Book Holder

Fan

Handrail

LEFT SIDE

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ing this manual, please call our Customer Service

epartment at 08457 089 009.To help us assist you,

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please note the product model number and serial num­ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill
is NETL9513.5. The serial number can be found on a

ecal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of

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this manual for the location).

Before reading further, please familiarise yourself with
the parts that are labelled in the drawing below.

Water Bottle Holder*

Console

Pulse Sensor

Key/Clip

Foot Rail

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Latch Knob

Walking Belt

RIGHT SIDE

On/Off

Circuit Breaker

Adjustable Cushion

(See page 25)

No water bottle is included.

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ASSEMBLY

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

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dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included hex key
and your own phillips screwdriver , wire cutters , and rubber mallet .

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 (69) until the treadmill is in the position shown.

See the inset drawing. Insert one of the Extension Legs
(102) into the treadmill as shown. Make sure that the
Extension Leg is turned so the Base Pad (99) is on the
bottom. Note: It may be helpful to tip the Uprights (69) for­ward and tap on the Extension Leg with a rubber mallet
as you insert the Extension Leg.

Insert the other Extension Leg (not shown) in the same
way.

2. Press the Latch Knob Sleeve (70) into the left Upright (69).

Remove the Latch Knob (68) from the Latch Pin (74).
Make sure that the Latch Pin Collars (72) and the Spring
(71) are on the Latch Pin as shown.

Insert the Latch Pin (74) into the Latch Knob Sleeve (70)
and the left Upright (69).

Tighten the Latch Knob (68) back onto the Latch Pin (74).

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69

69

102

99

2

68

72

71

72

74

70

3. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the

Uprights (69) down as shown. Make sure that the

Extension Legs (102) remain in the Uprights.

Attach each Extension Leg (102) with two 1” Screws
(148) and a Base Pad (99) as shown. Note: Attach the
lower Screw (without the Base Pad) first.

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
Uprights (69) back to the vertical position.

Note: One replacement Base Pad (99) may be included.
Use the Base Pad to replace any Base Pad that becomes
worn.

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3

69

99

102

99

148

102

148

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4. Cut the plastic tie holding the Upright Wire Harness (98)

in the right Upright (69).

Have a second person hold the Handrails (66) near the

prights (69) as shown. Connect the Upright Wire

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Harness (98) to the wire harness extending from the
Console Base (81). The connectors should slide to-

gether easily and snap into place. If they do not, turn
one connector and then try again.

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81

98

98

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Insert the connectors and the Upright Wire Harness (98)
into the hole in the right Upright (69). Set the Handrails

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(66) on the Uprights, being careful not to pinch the wires.

5. Insert two Handrail Bolts (78) with Handrail Washers (77)

into the right Upright (69) and the right Handrail (66). Be

careful not to damage the Upright Wire Harness (not
shown). Next, lift the right Handrail slightly and align the

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69

Handrail Bolts with the holes in the Handrail. Thread the
Bolts into the Handrail.

Do not tighten the Bolts yet.

Attach the left Handrail (not shown) in the same way.
Then, tighten all four Handrail Bolts (78).

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6. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Place a mat beneath the

treadmill to protect the floor. For your benefit, familiarise yourself with the information on pages 28 to 30.

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HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR

OW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR

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he chest pulse sensor consists of two components:

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the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawing
below). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap into
one end of the sensor unit, as shown in the inset draw­ing. Press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle
on the chest strap. The tab should be flush with the
front of the sensor unit.

Chest Strap

Tabs

Tab

Sensor Unit

Next, wrap the
chest pulse sen­sor around your
chest and attach
the other end of
the chest strap to
the sensor unit.
Adjust the length
of the chest strap,
if necessary. The
chest pulse sen­sor should be under your clothes, tight against your
skin, and as high under the pectoral muscles or
breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that the logo on
the sensor unit is facing forward and is right-side-up.

Pull the sensor unit away from your body a few inches
and locate the two electrode areas on the inner side
(the electrode areas are covered by shallow ridges).
Using saline solution such as saliva or contact lens so­lution, wet both electrode areas. Return the sensor unit
to a position against your chest.

Sensor

Unit

Buckle

ried. If the chest pulse sensor is not dried after

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each use, it may remain activated longer than nec-

ssary, draining the battery prematurely.

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• Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm, dry place.
o not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag

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or other container that may trap moisture.

• Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to direct

sunlight for extended periods of time; do not expose
it to temperatures above 50° C (122° F) or below

-10° C (14° F).

• Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit

when using or storing the chest pulse sensor.

• Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth—never

use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The chest
strap may be hand washed and air dried.

CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING

The instructions on the following pages explain
how the chest pulse sensor is used with the con­sole. If the chest pulse sensor does not function
properly, try the steps below.

• Make sure that you are wearing the chest pulse sen-

sor as described at the left. Note: If the chest pulse
sensor does not function when positioned as de­scribed, move it slightly lower or higher on your chest.

• Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens

solution to wet the two electrode areas on the
sensor unit. If heart rate readings do not appear until
you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.

• As you walk or run on the treadmill, position your-

self near the centre of the walking belt. For the

console to display heart rate readings, the user
must be within arm’s length of the console.

The chest pulse sensor is designed to work with

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people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate
reading problems may be caused by medical
conditions such as premature ventricular contrac
tions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.

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CHEST PULSE SENSOR

• Thoroughly dry the chest pulse sensor after each
use. The chest pulse sensor is activated when the
electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate
monitor is put on; the chest pulse sensor shuts off
when it is removed and the electrode areas are

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The operation of the chest pulse sensor can be

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affected by magnetic interference caused by high
power lines or other sources. If it is suspected that
this is a problem, try relocating the treadmill.

• The CR2032 battery may need to be replaced (see
page 30).

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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

ubstances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear.

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HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

This product must be earthed. If it should malfunction or break

down, earthing provides a path of least resistance for electric cur­rent to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped
with a power cord having an equipment-earthing conductor and an
earthing plug.

be replaced with a manufacturer-recommended power cord.

See drawing 1. Plug the indicated end of the power cord into the
socket on the treadmill.

See drawing 2. Press the pins on the power cord into the metal clips
in the adapter as shown. Close the adapter cover over the end of the
power cord and tighten the screw in the adapter. Important: Make

sure that the adapter cover is secure and the screw has been
tightened before using the power cord.

See drawing 3. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and earthed in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. Important: The treadmill is not compatible with

GFCI-equipped outlets.

Important: If the power cord is damaged, it must

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2

Screw

Adapter

3

Socket on Treadmill

Adapter

Cover

Pins

Metal

Clips

Outlet

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-earthing conductor can result in an in-

creased risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as
to whether the product is properly earthed. Do not modify the plug provided with the product—if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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Main

Display

Program

Display

Pulse

Sensor

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

Key

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The advanced console offers a selection of features
designed to help you get the most from your exercise.

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 even
measure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sen­sor or the chest pulse sensor.

Sixteen preset workout programs are also offered. Each
program automatically controls the speed and incline
of the treadmill to give you an effective workout.

In addition, the console offers two heart rate programs
that automatically adjust the speed and incline of the
treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target level
whilst you exercise.

Pulse

Sensor

Clip

You can even create custom workout programs and
store them in memory for future use.

The console also features iFIT.com interactive technol­ogy. Having iFIT.com interactive technology is like
having a personal trainer in your home. Using the in­cluded audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to
your home stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR
and play special iFIT.com CD and video programs
(iFIT.com CDs and videocassettes are available sepa­rately). iFIT.com CD and video programs automatically
control the treadmill as a personal trainer coaches you
through every step of your workout. High-energy music
provides added motivation.

To purchase iFIT.com
CDs and videocassettes, visit our Web site at
www.iFIT.com.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you can
also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com and access
programs directly from the internet. Explore

www.iFIT.com for more information.

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CAUTION: Before operating the

onsole, read the following precautions.

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• Do not stand on the walking belt when turn­ing on the power.

• Always wear the clip (see the drawing below)

hilst operating the treadmill.

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Make sure the on/off circuit breaker is in the on

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position.

Locate the on/off circuit
breaker on the treadmill

ear the power cord.

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Make sure the on/off cir­cuit breaker is in the “on”
position.

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Position

• Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed.

• The pulse sensors are not medical devices.
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.

• If you have heart problems, or if you are over
60 years of age and have been inactive, do
not use the heart rate programs. If you are
taking medication regularly, consult your
physician to find whether the medication will
affect your exercise heart rate.

• To reduce the possibility of electric shock,
keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids
on the console and place only a sealed water
bottle in the water bottle holder.

GETTING STARTED

Attach the clip to the waistband of your clothes.

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Stand on the foot rails
of the treadmill. Find
the clip attached to the
key and slide the clip
onto the waistband of
your clothes. Next, in­sert the key into the
console. Test the clip by carefully taking a few

steps backward until the key is pulled from the
console. If the key is not pulled from the con­sole, adjust the position of the clip as needed.

Then, remove the key from the console.

Plug in the power cord.

Clip

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See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on
page 9.

Insert the key fully into the console.

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Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Attach the
clip securely to the waistband of your clothes.

Next, insert the key into the console. After a
moment, the program display and the main display
will light. Note: When the key is inserted, the
treadmill incline system may automatically
calibrate itself—the treadmill will rise to the highest
incline level and then return to the lowest incline
level. During calibration, the left side of the main
display will show two dashes (– –) and the seg­ment time indicator will flash.

Enter your weight.

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Although you can use the console without enter­ing your weight, the console will count your calorie
expenditure more accurately if you enter your
weight. To enter your weight, press either of the
Age/Weight Set buttons. The words “ENTER
WEIGHT” and the current weight setting will ap­pear in the main display. Press the Age/Weight
Set buttons again to enter your weight. The but­tons can be held down to enter your weight
quickly. Your weight will then be saved in memory.

To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 12. To use a preset program,
see page 14. To create and use a custom program,
see pages 16 and 17. To use a heart rate program,

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see page 18. To use an iFIT.com CD or video
gram

, see page 22. To use an iFIT.com

rectly from our Web site, see page 24.

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE

Insert the key fully into the console.

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See GETTING STARTED on page 11.

Select the manual mode.

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hen the key is inserted, the manual mode will

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automatically be selected. If a program has been
selected, press the Select Goal button repeatedly
until the words “MANUAL MODE” appear in the
main display.

Press the Start button or the Speed + button to

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start the walking belt.

A moment after the button is pressed, the walking
belt will begin to move at 1 mph. Hold the handrails
and begin walking. As you exercise, change the
speed of the walking
belt as desired by press­ing the Speed + and –
buttons. Each time a
button is pressed, the
speed setting will
change by 0.1 mph; if a
button is held down, the
speed setting will change in increments of 0.5
mph. To change the speed setting quickly, press
the 1-step Speed buttons. The speed range is 0.5
mph to 12 mph.
pressed, it may take a moment for the treadmill to
reach the selected speed setting.

To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button.
The time will begin to flash in the main display. To
restart the walking belt, press the Start button or
the Speed + button.

Note: The first time the treadmill is used, inspect
the alignment of the walking belt, and align the
walking belt if necessary (see page 29).

Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.

Note: After

the buttons are

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To change the incline of
the treadmill, press the

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Incline
Each time a button is
pressed, the incline will

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buttons.

change by 0.5%. To change the incline quickly,
press the 1-step Incline buttons. The incline range

s 0% to 12%. Note: After the buttons are pressed,

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it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the
selected incline setting.

ollow your progress with the LED track, the

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Training Zone display, and the main display.

The LED track—When

the manual mode or the
iFIT.com mode is se­lected, the program dis­play will show an LED
track representing 1/4
mile. As you exercise, the indicators around the
track will light, one at a time, until you have walked
or run 1/4 mile. A new lap will then begin.

The Training Zone display—As you exercise, the
Training Zone display will show the approximate
intensity level of your exercise. As the intensity in­creases, additional indicators will light.

The Main Display—The main display will show
the following information:

Incline—The left side of
the main display shows
the incline level of the
treadmill.

Time/Pace—When the
manual mode or the
iFIT.com mode is se­lected, the next section
of the main display will
show the elapsed time
and your current pace (pace is measured in

utes per mile

number to the other every few seconds; the Pace
indicator will light when your pace is shown.
a program is selected, the display will show the
time remaining in the program, your current pace,
and the time remaining in the current segment of
the program.

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