Proform 831297741 Owner’s Manual
SEARS
Model No. 831.297741
Serial No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ....................................
•BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..........................................
"ASSEMBLY ..................................................
HOW TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR ..............................
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ................................
" HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE ............................
HOW TO USE PROGRAMS A, B,C, AND D ......................
HOW TO USE THE FAT BURN AND AEROBIC PROGRAMS ........
HOW TO USE THE FITNESS I'EST PROGRAM ...................
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL ......................
TROUBLE-SHOOTING .........................................
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ....................................
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ........................................................... Back Cover
Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING and a PART LIST are attached to the center of this manual. Save the
EXPLODED DRAWING and PART LIST for future reference.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank youfor selectingthe PROFORM" 730si tread-
mill.The 730si treadmill blendsadvanced technology
with innovativestylingto provideyou with an excellent
form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and
privacyof your home. The 730si offers an impressive
array offeatures designed to make your workouts more
enjoyable and effective. And when you're notexercis-
ing, the unique 730sl can be folded up, requiring less
than half the floor space ofother treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. Ifyou have additional questions,
Water Bottle*
Holder
Storage Latch,
Tray
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please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879,
Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central
13me(excluding holidays). To help us assistyou,
please note the product model number and serial num-
ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill
is831.297741. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the treadmill (see the frontcover of
this manual for the location).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the pads that are
labeled.
Console
Key/Clip
BACK
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolt
Foot Rails
Handrails,
Walking Belt,
Circuit Breaker
On/Off
FRONT
Cushioned Walking
Platform for maximum
exercise comfod
RIGHT SIDE
4"
ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dis-
pose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Tools required for assembly: The included allen
wrench _ andyour phillips screwdriver _ and two adjustable wrenches _ .
1. Attach six Base Pads (95) to the bottomof the Base (73)
in the indicated locations (see the insetdrawing). Note:
One additional Base Pad will be used in assembly step 6,
and one extra Base Pad is included.
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2. Firmly hold the Uprights (6, 88) as shown. Raise the
Uprights until the base and the front Wheels (66) are
resting on the floor.
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3. Loosen the Crossbar Bolts (t) in the ends of the Console
Crossbar (9). Pivot the Console (10) to the angle shown.
Look under the Left and Right Crossbar Brackets (3, 36)
and find the two small holes in each end of the Console
Crossbar (9). Tighten Crossbar Screws (84) intoall four
holes.
Rotate the Console (10) upward untilit stops. Using the
7/32" end of the Allen Wrench (83), tighten the Crossbar
Bolts (1) in the ends of the Console Crossbar (9).
4. Next, the treadmill should be raised to the storage posi-
tion. Hold the treadmill with your hands inthe locations
shown at the righL To decrease the possibility of In-
jury, bend your legs and keep your back stralght. As
you raise the treadmill, make sure to lift with your
legs rather than your back. Raise the treadmill about
halfway to the vertical position..
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5
5. Move yourdght hand to the position shown at the right,
and hold the treadmiti firmly. Using your left hand, rift the
storage latch. Raise the treadmill untilthe lockingpin
• snaps intothe storage latch. Make sure that the locking
pln Is Inslde the storage latch, and that the storage
latch Is fully closed.
.
See the upper Inset drawing. Attach a Base Pad (95) to
the bottomof the Stabilizer Plate (81) in the indicated lo-
cation.
Stand behind the lreadmilL Hold the RightCrossbar
Bracket (36) and the Left Crossbar Bracket (not shown).
Place onefoot on the base in the indicated location.
Tip the treadmill back slightly.While the treadmill is held
in this position, a second person should slidethe
Stabilizer Plate (81) onto the base (see the lower inset
drawing). Keeping your foot on the base, carefully tip the
treadmillup until it is restingon the base. Make sure that
the Stabilizer Plate (81) stays on the base.
Storage Latc_
6
36
Attach the Stabilizer Plate (81) to the base with a
Stabilizer Plate Bolt (91), two Stabilizer Plate Washers
(94), and the Stabilizer Plate Nut (89) as shown.
7.
Refer to assembly drawing 5 at the top of this page. Hold
the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as
shown. Using your left hand, liftthe storage latch. Pivot
the treadmill slightlyuntilthe locking pin is out ofthe stor-
age latch.
Hold the treadmill firmlywith both hands, and iower the
treadmill to the floor. To decrease the possibility of In-
Jury, bend your legs and keep your back stralght.
8. Remove the paper backing from the Wrench Clip (28).
Press the Wrench Clip ontothe Frame (49) in the indi-
cated location. Press the Allen Wrench (83) intothe
Wrench Clip.
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9. AttachthePulsesensor(105)toonectthe Headbands
(106 or 107). Make sure that the sensor window is
pressed through the indicated hole in the Headband.
Press open the clothes clip, and insed the pulse sensor
wire into the clothes clip. Make sure that the pulse
sensor wire Is resting agalnst the hinge of the
clothes clip (see the Inset drawing), The use of the
pulse sensor is explained on page 8.
Make sure that all pads are tightened before you use the treadmill. Note: Place a mat beneath the treadmill to
protect the floor or carpet.
_" " - Clothes
9 Sensor 105
Window
107
Pulse Sensor Wire
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'HOLYTO'USE THE PULSE'SENSOR
The uniqueheadband-stTle pulse sensorIs specta ly
designedfor greater accuracy, comfod, and durability.
To get the best performance from the pulse sen-
sor, please read the f611owing Instructions.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADBAND
Forthe pulse sensor to function properly,the head-
band should fit snugly around your head, without being
uncomfortable.
To a_ust the
headband, in-
sed the ad-
justmenttab
throughone
ofthe holes
in the head-
band. Note:
Each time
you exer-
cise, the headband may expand slightly during the
first few minutes of use. It may be necessary to
readjust the headband periodically.
HOW TO PUT ON THE PULSE SENSOR
Rub your forehead bdefly to stimulate circulation.Put
on the headband as shown below, with the sensor win-
dow centered on your forehead. Make sure that there
is no hair between the sensor window and your fore°
head. Attachthe clothes clip to your collar. The clothes
clipwillreduce the movement of the pulse sensor wire,
helping to ensure accurate pulse readings.
DISPLAY). For the best results, remember the follow-
ingimpodant guidelines:
1. Before puttingon the headband, rub your forehead
brieflyto stimulate circulation.
2. Make sure that the headband t'dssnugly, without
being uncomfortable. If the headband is too loose or
tight, yourpulse may notbe detected.
The headband must be wornwith the sensor win-
.
dow centered on your forehead. Make sure that
there is no hair between the sensor window and
yourfo_'ehead.Make-up applied to the forehead
may interfere with pulse readings. Note: If the pulse
sensor does not detect your pulse when the sensor
window is centered on yourforehead, try positioning
the sensor window above your dghtor left eyebrow.
Dependingon the shape of your forehead, it may be
easier to detect your pulsefrom a different position.
4. Make sure that the pulse sensor wire is fully
plugged intothe jack on the console.
5. Because your pulse constantlychanges, the pulse
sensorwillsample your pulse every few seconds.
When you first put on the pulsesensor, it may take
up to ten seconds for an accurate pulseto be shown.
6. Avoidexcessive head movement during exercise.
7. The sensorwindow should be cleaned weekly when
the treadmillis used regularly. Moisten a cottonswab
withwater,and carefully wipe the sensor window.
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IMPORTANT: To avoid static build-up that may
damage the console, wear the pulse sensor only
while you are on the treadmill.
GUIDELINES FOR ACCURATE PULSE READINGS
The instructionson page 12 explain how the pulse
8"
sensor is used with the console (see PULSE
Sensor
Window
Clothes
HOW TO SOLVE COMMON PULSE PROBLEMS
1. If you are weadng the pulse sensor and the NO
PULSE DETECTED indicatorlights,refer to guide-
I_nes2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above.
.
If the pulseshown in the PULSE display seems ex-
cessivelyhighor low, refer to guideline 5.
3.
If error code "E5" appears in the PULSIE display,
refer to guidelines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
4. If the letters =PLS" appear Inthe PULSE display,
refer to guidelines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
CLEANING THE PULSE SENSOR AND HEADBAND
Remove the headband from the pulse sensor. Wipe
the pulse sensorwith a damp cloth; never Immerse
the pulse sensor In water. Hand wash the headband
in milddetergent, gently wdng it out, and let itair dry.
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