Proform 831297761 Owner’s Manual

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Model No. 831.297761
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USER'S MANUAL

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY .................................................... .. ............. 2

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

= BEFOREYOU BEGIN...;... ................................................. ;'... ..... ; .... 5

ASSEMBLY ..................................... ; ......... --- _ . .... i-:* _• • ... _, • • • .-. -.. • .... 6

.... HOW TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR .. __.. _... ; ............ • ,_..__.,_..._• _.._,_.. •........,.:._.. _.., .... '..8

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ................................ _....... . .................. . ..... '..9-.

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE ........................... _'.._..... i' " """ "; ...... o-...'.. _=, • ;11

HOW TO USE THE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS AND THE INTERVAL pROGRAMS ... ..... ............... :13

• HOW TO USE THE FAT BURN AND AEROBIC PROGRAM • .--'. -i.. :'.,;;-- -; .. • ,.. - ..... - ..... , _15

:HOW TO USE THE FITNESS TEST PROGRAM .............. ...................... ; ..... ........ 16

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL ........ , ........................................ ;18

TROUBLE-SHOOTING ....................................... _. .............. .................. 20

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ......................................... , ...... ..... -;....... ... 22

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................... "...... :. _'......Back Cover

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING and a PART LIST are attached to the center of this manu_L Please save them
for future reference.

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, iffailure occurs due to defect inmaterial or workmanship in _is ..
SEARS TREADMILL EXERCISER, contact the nearest SEARS Service Center throughout the United" :

States and SEARSwill repair or replace theTREADMILL EXERCISER, free of charge.

This warranty does not apply when the TREADMILL EXERCISER isused comme_ally or for rental pur-

poses.

This warranty gives you specific legal fights, and you may also have other dghts which vary from state
to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!

• Never allow children
to play on or around

treadmill.

• 5torage latch must be
fully en.qaged before

treadmill is moved or
stored.

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'The decals shown have beeh.placed €)n_i_ur t:_eadmlll. If a decal Is .

missing, or If [t ls not legible, please call our toll-free HELPLINE to order.

.a free replacement decal (see the back cover of this manual). Apply the

decals Inthe location shown.'"

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the PROFOR/vP 725 TL tread- Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you,
mill. The 725 TL treadmill blends advanced technology please note the productmodel number and serial hum-

with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent bet beforecalling. The model number of the treadmill
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 addiUonalquestions,
please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879,

Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until7 p.m. Central

is 831.297761. The serial number can be found on a

decal attached to the treadmi!l (see the front cover of
this manual for the Iocationl_' ._

Before reading further, please mview"t_e drawing
below and familiarize yourself with th_ parts that are

labeled.

Stomgq

Power (

console

On/Off Switch Cimuit Breaker

Rack Water Bottle Holder

(Water Bottle is
not included)

Woodgraln'Finish

Cover Panel

(See page 18)

Belt

=oot Rails

Front Wheel

LEFT'.SIDE

"BACK

Cushioned Walking Plaffom

Rear Roller

Adjustment Bolt

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dis-
pose of the packing mateda!s until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the Included allen wrench I

and a phillips screwdriver ,-====_ (not Included).

1. With _e help of a second person, carefully tum the 1
treadmill Onto its right side as shown. -

Rrmly slide a Base Extension (76) into one side ofthe
Base (88). Using'the Allen Wrench (89), tighten an 86

Extension Bolt (13) into the Base Extension and the 76 \ '
Base:

Attach the other Base Extension (not shown) in the same
manner.

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2. Attach six Base Pads (43) to the Base (86) and the Base

Extensions (76) inthe indicated locations. Note: One

extra Base Pad may be included.

With the help of a second person, carefully raisethe

treadmill to the upright position so the Base (86) and the

Base Extensions (76) are resting on the floor.

3. Refer to HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE
on page 19. Follow the instructions to lower the treadmill.

Align the holes in the Book Rack (101) with the holes in
the Console Base (8.5). Attach the Book Rack with the
four Console Screws (6) as shown. •

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4. AttachthePulseSensor(114)totheHeadband(115).
Makesurethatthesensorwindowispressedthrough

theindicatedholeintheHeadband.

PreSsopentheclothes clip, and insert the pulse sensor

wire Into the clothes clip. Make sure that the pulse
sensor wire is resting against the hinge of the
clothes clip (see the Inset.drawing), "[he use of the

• oulse sensor is exolain_:l_r_ baoe 8. "

5. Remove the backing from the Adhesive Clip (90). Press

the Clip onto the Rear Roller Cover (82) in the indicated

location. Press the Alleri Wrench' tBg_intothe"Clio.

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.

Sensor

Window

Pulse Sensor Wire

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HOW TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR

The unique headband-style pulse sensor is specially
designed for greater accuracy, comfort, and durability.

-To get the beat performance from the pulse sen-

sor, please read the foUowing instructions.

:HOW TO ADJUST THEHEADBAND

For the pulse sensor to function propedy, the heed-

band should fit snugly around your head, without being
uncomfortable.

To adjust _

headband, in-

sert thead-

justmenttab

through one
of the holes

in _e head-

band. Note:

Each-tlme

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 cimulation.'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. Attach the clothes clip to your collar. The clothes

clipwill reduce the .movement Ofthe pulse sensor wire,
helping to ensure accurate pulse readings.

DISPLAY). For the best results, remember the follow-
inclimportant guidelines:

1. Before putting on the headband, rub your forehead
bdeflvto stimulate circulation.

:2. Make sure that the headband fits snugly, without.

being uncomfortable. Ifthe headband istoo loose or
too tight, your pulse may not be detected.

3. The headband must be worn with the sensor win-
dow centered on your forehead. Make sure that

there isno hair between the sensor windowand
your forehead. Make-up applied to the forehead

may interfere ..withpulse reedings..Note: If the pulse

•sensor does not detect you_pulse when the sensbr
window is centered on your forehead, try positidning
the sensor window above your dght or left eyebrow,

Depending on the shape of your forehead, itmay be
easier to detect your oulse fmm'a different position.

4. Make sure that the pulse sensor wire is fully
plugged into the jack on the console.

5. Because your pulse constantlychanges, the pulse

sensorwill sample your pulse every few seconds:
When you first put on the pulse sensor, it may take

up to ten seconds for an accurate pulse to be shown.

6. Avoid excessive head movement dudng exemise.

7. The sensor window should be cleaned weekly when

the treadmill is used regularly.Moisten a cotton swab

•with water, 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

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sensor isused with the console (see PULSE

Sensor-:
Window

Cloth_s:

HOW TO SOLVE COMMON PULSE PROBLEMS

1. Ifyou are weadng the pulse sensor and the NO

:'- PULSE DETECTED indicator lights; refer-!o-_uide-

. lines2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above.

2; If the pulse shown inthe PULSE display seems ex-

cessivelyhlgh or low, refer t0:_01deline 5;

3. Iferror code "E5" appears in the PULSE display,
refer to guidelines 2, 3; 4, 5, 6, and 7

4. Ifthe letters =PLS" appear in the PULSE display,

refer to guidelinea 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

CLEANING THE PULSE SENSOR AND HEADBAND

Remove the headband from the pulse sensor. Wipe
the pulse sensor with a damp cloth; never immerse

the pulse sensor in water. Hand wash the headband

in milddetergent, gently wdng itout, and let itair dry.

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated With

PERFORMANT LUBETM, a high-performance lub_e,ant.
IMPORTANT:Neverapply silicone spray or other :i

substances to the_walklng belt or the walking plat-
form. They will deteriorate the walking belt and

cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your home's power.
Voltage surges, spikes,.and noise interference can re-
sult from weather conditions or from otherappliances

being turned on or off.

To decrease the pos-

sibility of your treed-
mill being damaged,

always use a surge

protector (not in-

cluded) with your
treadmill.

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Pin

"_unding Plug

Surgeprotectorsare

sold at most hardware
stores and del_dment:

stores. Use only a UL-
listed stJrge pmtecto[,_..

rated at 15 amps, with a
14-gauge cord of five

feet or less in length.

This product, must be

grounded. If it should
malfunction or break

down, grounding pro-
vides a path of least re-

sistance for electric cur-
rent to reduce the risk of

•_Grounded Outlet Box

o:...l'l_ /, ;g:_ __Grounding Pin

Metal Screw

Grounded Outlet

electric shock. This product is e ui e • ^^..,

.... q pp d w!th a ,.ulu

navmg an equlpmem-gmund!ng condu_or and a

grounding plug. Plugthe power_'_dlnt_ a surge :

pl;otector, and plug the surge i_t_'rjn_to an ap.

proprlata outlet that Is i_r0perly in_t_ile_',_--._._ =
grounded In accordancewith all I_1"_i

ordlnancas.

This product is for use on a nominal.120:_,olt_1_=r_q_it......

and has a grounding plug that looks likethe_l;_ i{lus-

trated ir_drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that ::-i

looks like the adapter illustratedin drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge protectorto a 2-pole recep-

tacle as shown in drawing 2 if a propedy grounded out.

•let is not available.

The temporary adapter should be used only until a

::pl'opedygrounded out et (drawing 1) can be installed

by a qualified electrician.

The graen-colored rigid ear, lug, orthe like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent

ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.

Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place

by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box

covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec-
trician to determine If theoutlet b0xcover is"
grounded before using anadapter.

Treadmill

Adapter

\Surge Protector

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