Proform 831295350 Owner’s Manual

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Model No. 831.295350
SeriaJ No.

User's Manua_

Serial Number

Decal

* Assembly
* Operation

* Maintenance
* Part List and Drawing

,_ 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, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMHLL .................................................. 23

TROUBLESHOOTHNG ..................................................................... 25

CONDiTiONiNG GUiDELiNES ............................................................... 27

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

foJJowing important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.

1. it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure and order part number 146148, or see your
that aJl users of this treadmiJi are adequateJy locaJ eJectronics store.
informed of aHwarnings and precautions.

12. Failure to use a propedy functioning surge

2. Use the treadmill only as described, suppressor could result in damage to the con=

3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
Jeast eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. Do not pJace the treadmill

troJ system of the treadmill. IFthe eontroJ sys-
tern is damaged, the waJking belt may change

speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedJy_

which may resuJt in a faJJand serious injury.

a mat under the treadmiJl.

4. Keep the treadmilJ 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 15.
away from the treadmill at aJJtimes.

7. The treadmill should be used onJy by persons
weighing 380 pounds or less.

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

9. Wear appropriate exercise cJothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear Joose cJothes
that eouJd become caught in the treadmill.
AthJetic 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.

18. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor

(not included) and pJugthe 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 singJe-outiet surge suppressor that
meets aH of the specifications described on
page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local Sears store or can 1=800=388o7278

14. Never move the walking belt while the power

16. The treadmill is capabJe of high speeds.

t7. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

18. Never Jeave the treadmill unattended while it

19. Do not attempt to raise, Jower, or move the

20. When folding or moving the treadmill make

sot away from heated surfaces.

is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the

treadmill Jenot working properJy. (See BE-
FORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the treadmHJ is

not working properly.)

Never start the treadmill whiJe you are stand-

ing on the waJking belt. Always hold the
handrails whiJe using the treadmill.

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

Various factors, including your movement,

may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings.
The sensor is intended onJy as an exercise aid

in determining heart rate trends in general

is running. AJways remove the key and unpJug
the power cord when the treadmiJi is not in

use=

treadmill until it is properJy assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 8, and NOW TO FOLD

AND MOVE ]'HE TREADMILL on page 23.)
You must be abJe to safely lift 45 pounds (20

kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmiJL

sure that the storage latch is fully dosed.

21.When using iFIT.com programs, an elec-

tronic "chirping" sound will alert you when

24. inspect and properly tighten aH parts of the
treadmill regularly.

the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is

about to change. Always listen for the

25. Never insert any object into any opening.

"chirp" and be prepared, mnsome instances,
the speed and/or incline may change before
the personal trainer describes the change.

28.DANG ER: A_wayeunplugthepower

cord immediately after use, before cleaning

the treadmill, and before performing the

22. When using iFIT.com programs, you can man=
ually override the speed and incline settings

by pressing the speed and incline buttons.
However, when the next "chirp" is heard, the

speed and/or incline will change to the next
settings o_the CD or video program.

23. Remove iFmT.com CDs and videos from your
CD player and VCR and disconnect your IVIP3

maintenance and adjustment procedures de-
scribed 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 ser-

vice representative only.

27. This treadmill is intended for in-home use

player when you are not using them. only. Do not use this treadmill in a commer-

cial, rental, or institutional setting.

A_WAR NING: Beforebeginn_ngthisoranye,erciseprogram,coneuJtyourphye_c_an.Thee

is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with preoexisting health problems.
Read aH 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 have been placed on your treadmill, if a decal is missing, or if it
is not tegibJe, please call toll-free 1-888-533-1333 and order a free replacement decal

(see the front cover of this manua0. Apply the decal in the tocation shown. Note:
The decals are not shown at actual size.

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Protect yourself and

others from risk of serious

injury. Read the user's
manual and :

side rails when

•Sland only on the
starting or stopping
treadmill,

,Change speed in

small increments,

'Hold handrails to

prevent falling, and

operating tl_admilL

,Stop if you feel faint,

dizzy, or short of

breath.

mill ismoved or

stored.

,Reduce incline to its

lowestlevelbefore
foldingtreadmill into

storage position,

not in use,

.Keep clothing,

fingers, and hail

,Never try to adjust

or fix the belt while
it is moving.

'Always wear

athletic shoes while
operating treadmill,

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM ®400 GI
treadmill, The PROFORM 400 GI treadmill combines

advanced technology with innovative design to help you
get the most from your exercise in the convenience of
your home, And when you're not exercising, the PRO-

FORM 400 GI treadmill can be folded up, requiring 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 reading

Accessory Tray

Handrail

this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663),
To help us assist you, please note the product model

number and serial number before calling, The model
number of the treadmill is 831,295350, 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

Console

Key/Clip

Upright

Storage Latch

Walking Belt

Foot Rail --

BACK

Rear RolleH

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

RIGHT SIDE

__ Cushioned Walking Platform

for maximum exercise comfort

Assemblyrequirestwopersons.SetthetreadmHUinaclearedareaandremoveaHpackingmateriaUs,Donot
disposeofthepackingmateriaUsuntilassemMyiscompbted,

Note:Theundersideofthetreadmillwalkingbeltiscoatedwithhighoperformancelubricant,Duringshipping,a
smallamountoflubricantmaybetransferredtothetopofthewalkingbeltortheshippingcarton,Thisisanormal
conditionanddoesnotaffecttreadmillperformance,ifthereislubricantontopofthewalkingbelt,simplywipeoff

thelubricantwithasoftclothanda mild,nonoabrasivecleaner,

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

For help identifying the assernbJy 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.

Silver Ground 1" Tek

Screw (75)-1 1/2" Screw (48)-10 3/4" Screw (2)-2 Screw (39)-6

E

2" Bolt (64)-2

Wheel Nut (32)-2

H©

5/16" Star

Washer (97)-2

1. Make sure that the power cord is unpJugged.

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,

3" Bolt (37)-2

4" Bolt (98)-2

63

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

61

UdentifytheRightHandrail(72),whichhasaUargehoUein
theUeftside,FeedtheUprightWire(42)intothehoUein
thebottomoftheRightHandrailandoutofthelargehoUe
intheside,Note:UtmaybeheUpfuUto useneedUenosepli-
erstopulltheWireHarnessoutofthehoUe,

AttachtheupperendoftheRightHandrail(72)tothe

rightUpright(69)witha3"BoUt(37),Donottightenthe

BoJtyet,AttachtheUowerendoftheRightHandrailwith
a4"BoUt(98)anda 5/16"StarWasher(97),Donot

tightentheBoltyet,
AttachtheupperendoftheLeftHandrail(71)totheUeft

Upright(69)witha3"BoUt(37),DonottightentheBoJt
yet,AttachtheUowerendoftheLeftHandrailwitha4"

Bolt(98)anda5/16"StarWasher(97),Donottighten
theBoltyet,Note:Thereisnotawireharnessonthe

leftside,

71

42

72

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Hole

With the help of another person, carefully lower the

Uprights (69) as shown, Note: It may be helpful to place
one foot on one of the Extension Legs (63) as you tip the

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

Attach each Extension Leg (63) with two 1" Tek Screws
(39) and a Base Pad (57) as shown, Attach the tower
Tek Screw, without the Base Pad, first,

Attach two Base Pads (57) to the base of the Uprights
(69) with two 1" Tek Screws (39),

Attach the two Wheels (66) with two 2" Bolts (64) and
two Wheel Nuts (32) as shown, Do not overtighten the

Botts; the Wheels should be able to spin freely,

With the help of another person, carefully raise the

Uprights (69) to the vertical position,

See step 2, Tighten the two 3" Bolts (37) and 4" Bolts
(98),

69 66 64

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HoUdthe Consob Base (47) near the Left Handrail (71),
Attach the ends of the two ground wires on the Consob

Base to the indicated small hob in the Left Handrail with
the SHver Ground Screw (75),

Touch the Right Handrail (72} to discharge any static.

Press the end of the Upright Wire (42) into the socket in the
bottom of the Consob Base (47), The connector shouJd
shale easily into the socket and snap into place, if the
connector does not slide easily and snap into pUace,turn

the connector and then insert it,

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Ground

Wires

47

Small

71

Set the Console Base (47) on the Right Handrail (72) and
the Left Handrail (71), Attach the Console Base with four

1/2" Screws (48), Start all four Screws before tighten-
ing them; do not overtighten the Screws.

47

42

6

72

48

47

71

8

Press the Upright Wire (42) into the shotin the underside
of the ConsoHe Base (47) in the indicated area, Cover the

Upright Wire with the Right Grip Hate (36), Be carefut

not to pinch the Upright Wire. Tighten three 1/2"
Screws (48) into the Right Grip Hate and the ConsoHe

Base,

Attach the Left Grip Hate (32) over the ground wire and
the other wires with three 1/2" Screws (48), Be careful

not to pinch any of the wires.

47

48

Attach the Storage Latch (29) and the Latch Spacer (44)
to the HeftUpright (69) with two 3/4" Screws (2) as shown,

Do not overtighten the Screws.

44

9, Make sure that aH parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmil!. Note: Extra hardware may

be incHuded, Keep the incHudedaHHenwrenches in a secure pHace,The HargeaHHenwrench is used to adjust the
waHMngbeHt(see page 26), To protect the floor or carpet, pHacea mat under the treadmiHH,

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