Proform 831295233 Owner’s Manual

ModelNo.831.295231
Seda[No.

SerialNumber

* Assembly

Operation
Maintenance

Part List and Drawing

User's Manual

Decal

,_ CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using

this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, [L 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3

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

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

OPERATHON AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ 10

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMHLL .................................................. 13

TROUBLESHOOTHNG ..................................................................... 15

CONDHTHONHNGGUHDELHNES............................................................... 17

ORDERHNG REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover

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

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWHNG and a PART LHSTare attached in the center of this manual

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARN ING: Toreducether a.ofburns,fire,e ectricehoc.,or njurytopersons,readthe

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 eight feet of clearance behind it and two

feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill 13.
on any surface that Mocks air openings. To

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

4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture 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 aH times. 18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.

7. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 250 pounds or lees.

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 tooee clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
AtHetic 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, using weights should be attempted only by

10. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor 1g. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor is running. Always remove the key and unplug
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 the power cord when the treadmill is not in
or more ampe. No other appliance should be on

the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.

11. Use only a single=outlet surge suppressor that
meets aH of the specifications described on
page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local Sears store or call 1-800-366=7278
and order part number 146148, or see your kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

local electronics store.

12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor couM result in damage to the con-

troi system of the treadmill If the control sys-
tem is damaged, the walking belt may change

speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly,
which may result in a fail and serious injury.

Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-

sor away from heated aurfacee.

14. 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 BE-

FORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)

15. Never start the treadmill whi_e you are stand°
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the

handrails while using the treadmill.

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

17.

The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including your movement,

may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings.
"Thesensor is intended only as an exercise aid

in determining heart rate trends in general

18. Do not use hand weights at speeds faster
than walking speeds. Using weights and not
holding the handrails may compromise your
ability to maintain your balance. Exercises

experienced users.

use.

20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is property assembled. (See
ASBEMBLYon page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 13.}
You must be able to safely Hft 45 pounds (20

21.When folding or moving the treadmill, make

sure that the storage latch is fully dosed.

22. inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.

23. Never insert any obiect into any opening.

maintenance and adjustment procedures de=
scribed in this manual Never remove the

motor hood unJess instructed to do so by an
authorized service representative. Servicing

other than the procedures in this manual
ahouJd be performed by an authorized ser-

vice representative onJy.

24.DANG ER: AIwoyeunplugthepower

cord immediately after use, before cleaning

the treadmill, and before performing the

25, This treadmill is intended for in-home use

only. Do not use this treadmill in a commet=
cial, rental, or institutional setting.

_ WARNING: Beforebeginningth_soranye,ere_seprogram,consultyourphysician.Th_s

is especiaJly important for persons over the age of 35 ot persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read aJl instructions before using. Sears assumes no responsibility for personaJ injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for sebcting the new PROFORM ®495 Pi
treadmill The PROFORM 495 Pi treadmHUcombines ad-

vanced technobgy with innovative design to heUpyou
get the most from your exercise in the convenience of
your home. And when you're not exercising, the PRO-

FORM 495 Pi treadmHUcan be foUdedup, requiring bss
than haft the floor space of other treadmHUs.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill, ffyou have questions after reading

Accessory Tray

Handrail

this manual call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663).
To heUpus assist you, phase note the product modeU

number and sedaUnumber before calling. The model
number of the treadmill is 831.295231. The serial num-

ber can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill
(see the front cover of this manual for the location).

Before reading further, please review the drawing

below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts,

Fan

Key/Clip

Upright

Storage Latch

Walking Belt

Foot Rail --

BACK

Rear RolleH

Reset/Off

_d// Circuit Breaker

__ Cushioned Walking Platform

for maximum exercise comfort

Assemblyrequirestwopersons.SetthetreadmHUinaclearedareaandremoveaHpackingmateriaUs,Donot
disposeofthepackingmateriaUsuntilassemMyiscompbted,

Note:Theundersideofthetreadmillwalkingbeltiscoatedwithhighoperformancelubricant,Duringshipping,a
smallamountoflubricantmaybetransferredtothetopofthewalkingbeltortheshippingcarton,Thisisanormal
conditionanddoesnotaffecttreadmillperformance,if thereislubricantontopofthewalkingbelt,simplywipeoff

thelubricantwithasoftclothandamild,nonoabrasivecleaner,

Assembly requires the included allen wrenches _ and your own phillips screwdriver
rubber mallet _x(_, and adjustable wrench _ .

For help identifying the assembJy hardware, see the drawings below, if a part is not in the parts bag, first
check to see if it has been pre-assembled, If a part is missing, call toll-free 1-888-533-1333.

E

Silver Ground
Screw (75)-1

1, Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.

1/2" Screw (48)-10

Wheel Nut (32)-2

3/4" Screw (2)-2

1" Tek Screw (39)-6

2" Bolt (64)-2

Handrail Bolt (37)-4

With the help of another person, carefully raise the

Uprights (69) to the vertical position, insert one of the
Extension Legs (63) into the treadmill as shown, (Note: it

may be helpful to tip the Uprights as you insert the

Extension Leg,) Make sure that the Base Pad (61) is

under the Extension Leg,

insert the other Extension Leg (63) in the same way,

63

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identify the Right Handrail (72), which has a Uargehob in
the bft side, Feed the Upright Wire (42) into the hob in
the bottom of the Right Handrail and out of the Uargehob
in the side, Note: it may be heUpfuUto use needbnose pli-
ers to pull the Wire Harness out of the hob,

Attach the upper end of the Right Handrail (72) with a

Handrail BoUt(37), Do not tighten the Bolt yet,

Attach the upper end of the Left Handrail (71) as de-
scribed above, Do not tighten the Bolt yet, Note: There

is not a wire harness on the bft side,

With the heUpof another person, carefully bwer the

Uprights (69) as shown, Note: it may be heUpfuUto pUace
one foot on one of the Extension Legs (63) as you tip the

Uprights, Make sure that the Extension Legs remain
in the Uprights.

71

Align the lower end of the Right Handrail (72) with the
hob in the Extension Leg (63), Attach the Right Handrail

with a Handrail Bolt (87), Attach the lower end of the Left

Handrail (71) in the same manner,

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