ProForm 831.297381 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

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

®

CAUTION

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

Model No. 831.297381
Serial No.

The serial number is found in the loca­tion shown below. Write the serial num­ber in the space above for reference.

Serial
Number
Decal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

TROUBLE-SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

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

Note: A HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION CHART, an EXPLODED DRAWING and a PART LIST are attached to
the center of this manual. Please save them for future reference.

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 8
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 and pets away from the tread­mill at all times.

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

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

9. 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 athletic

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

10. When connecting the power cord (see HOW
TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7),
plug the power cord into a surge protector
(not included) and plug the surge protector
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be
on the same circuit.

11. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at
15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or
less in length. Do not use an extension cord.

12. Keep the power cord and the surge protector
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 4 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)

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

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The decals shown at the left 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.

14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand­ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails or upper body arms while using the
treadmill.

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

16. To reduce the possibility of the treadmill

overheating, do not operate the treadmill
continuously for longer than 1 hour.

17. 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.

18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it

is running. Always remove the key when the
treadmill is not in use.

19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See

ASSEMBLY on pages 5 and 6, and HOW TO
MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 11.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg)
to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

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

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

22. Never insert any object into any opening.

23. Always unplug the power cord 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. 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. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for selecting the PROFORM®CROSS­WALK 2.5 treadmill. The CROSSWALK 2.5 treadmill
blends advanced technology with innovative design to
let you enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exer­cise in the convenience and privacy of your home.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the 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 831.297381. 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 review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Handrails

Console

Upper Body

Arms

Storage Latch

Key/Clip

Circuit Breaker

Uprights

Walking Belt

Cushioned
Walking Platform

Foot Rails

Power Cord

RIGHT SIDE

FRONT

BACK

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolt

Water Bottle

Holder (Water

Bottle is not

included)

Towel Rack Book Rack

Accessory Tray

Incline Leg

Incline Knob

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Read and follow step 1 below before removing the restraining tie (see drawing 1). If the restrain­ing tie is removed prematurely, serious bodily injury may result. Assembly requires two people. Set the tread-

mill in a cleared area and remove the packing materials except for the restraining tie. Do not dispose of the
packing materials until assembly is completed. Use the HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION CHART in the center of
this manual to identify the parts used in assembly. Assembly requires the included allen wrench , a

phillips screwdriver , and two adjustable wrenches .

1. Slide the Left Upright (1) onto the left side of the Base

(59). It may be necessary to firmly push down on the

Left Upright until it is fully seated on the Base.

Remove the restraining tie from the Base.

Attach the left handrail to the Base (59) with a Handrail
Bolt (93), 3/8” Washer (67), and Handrail Nut (4). Do not
tighten the Handrail Bolt yet. Using the allen wrench,
tighten two Upright Screws (63) into the Left Upright (1)
and the Base.

2. Slide the Right Upright (44) onto the right side of the

Base (59). It may be necessary to firmly push down

on the Right Upright until it is fully seated on the
Base. Be careful not to pinch the Wire Harness (25)
between the Right Upright and the Base.

Attach the right handrail to the Base (59) with a Handrail
Bolt (93), 3/8” Washer (67), and Handrail Nut (4). Do not
tighten the Handrail Bolt yet. Using the allen wrench,
tighten two Upright Screws (63) into the Right Upright (44)
and the Base.

Hand tighten the Handrail Nuts (4) used in steps 1 and 2.
Using a wrench, tighten the Handrail Bolts (93) used in
steps 1 and 2.

Remove the wire ties (not shown) attaching the Console
Base (9) to the Right Upright (44).

3. Set the Console Base (9) on the Left and Right Uprights
(1, 44).

While one person carefully feeds any slack Wire Harness
(25) down into the Right Upright (44), a second person
should carefully pull the slack Wire Harness from the
lower end of the Right Upright.

Attach the Console Base (9) with four Screws (75).

Align the holes in the Book Rack (62) with those in the
Console Base (9). Attach the Book Rack to the Console
Base with four Screws (75) as shown.

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25

75

75

44

62

75

75

9

1

63

1

59

93

Handrail

4

67

1

Restraining Tie

25

9

63

93

67

59

25

4

44

2

5

4. With the help of a second person, carefully lower the Left
and Right Uprights (1, 44) until the handrails are resting
on the floor.

5. Attach six Base Pads (57) to the bottom of the Base (59)
in the indicated locations. Note: One extra Base Pad
may be included.

See drawing 4 above. With the help of a second person,
raise the Left and Right Uprights (1, 44) until the Base
(59) is resting flat on the floor.

Before moving the treadmill, see HOW TO MOVE THE
TREADMILL on page 11.

6. Insert two Resistance Bracket Bolts (107) with Bracket

Washers (70) into the Left Upright (1). Slide two Star
Washers (103), a Spacer (106), and two more Star
Washers (103) onto the Bolts. Make sure that the

Spacer is turned so the widest side is facing the Left
Upright. Tighten the Bolts into the Resistance Bracket

(104) at the lower end of the left Upper Body Arm (96).
Note: It may be necessary to loosen the Resistance
Knob (97) and pivot the Resistance Bracket.

Attach the right Upper Body Arm (96) as described
above. Make sure that both Upper Body Arms are on the
correct side of the Console Base (9) as shown.

See drawing 2 on page 5. Feed the slack Wire Harness
(25) into the Base (59).

7. Remove the backing from the Adhesive Clip (77). Press

the Adhesive Clip onto the Rear Roller

Endcap (78) in the

indicated location. Press the Allen Wrench (76) into the
Adhesive Clip.

Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the
treadmill. Note: To protect the floor or carpet, place a

mat under the treadmill. For information on ordering a
mat, see REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover.

57

59

5

4

1

Handrails

44

59

7

76

77

78

106

The Left Upper
Body Arm must
be turned as
shown

6

104

9

97

96

96

1

103

103

107

70

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