Sears Lifestyler EXPANSE 1500,831.297331 Owner's Manual

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Model No. 831.297331

Serial No.

The serial number can be found in

the location shown below. Write the
serial number in the space above.

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,&CAUTION!:

Read all safety precautions and
instructions in this manual

before using this equipment.
Keep this manual in a safe place
for future reference.

OWNER'S MANUAL

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

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FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, when proper assembly and maintenance procedures detailed in

the owner's manual are followed, SEARS will, free of charge, repair or replace and installa replacement
part for any defective part, when this treadmillis used ina normal manner.

This warranty does not apply when this treadmillis used for commercial or rental purposes.
SERVICE IS AVAILABLE SIMPLY BY CONTACTING YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CEN-

TER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rights which vary from state

to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT.817WA,

NOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 4

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

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

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

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND STORAGE ....................................................... 11

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................... 13

PART LIST ................................................ : ............................. 14

EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 15

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

WAR NING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.

This is especially important for persons over the _ge 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WAR NING: to reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or Injury to persons, read the fol-

lowing important safety precautions and information before operating the treadmill.

1. Position the treadmill on a level surface, with
at least 8 feet of clearance behind the tread-

mill. Do not place the treadmill near water, out-
doors or on any surface that blocks an air

opening. Do not operate where aerosol prod-
ucts are used or where oxygen Is being admin-

istered.

2. When connecting the power cord (see PLUG-

GING IN THE POWER CORD on page 7), plug
the power cord directly into a grounded circuit
capable of carrying 12 or more amps. No other
appliance should be on the same circuit. Keep
the power cord away from heated surfaces. If
an extension cord Is needed, use only a 14-
gauge general-purpose cord of five feet or less
in length with a three-wire conductor.

3. 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 tread-
mill is not working properly. (See BEFORE
YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the treadmill is not
working properly.)

6. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the

handrail when exercising on the treadmill.

7. Never allow more than one person on the

treadmill at a time. The treadmill should not be
used by persons weighing more than 250

pounds.

8. Keep small children away from the treadmt:l at

all times. Never leave the treadmill unattended
while it is running. Always turn off the power

when the treadmill is not in use.

9. Never drop or insert any object into any open-
ing.

10. To reduce the possibility of overheating, do

not operate the treadmill continuously for
longer than I hour.

11. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust
the speed slowly to avoid sudden jumps in
speed.

4. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill; do not wear loose clothing

that could become caught in the treadmill.

Always wear athletic shoes; never use the
treadmill with bare feet, wearing only stock-
ings or in sandals. Athletic support clothes are

recommended for both men and women.

5. The pulse earclip is not a medical device.

Various factors, including the user's move-
ment while exercising, may affect the accuracy
of heart rate readings. The pulse earclip is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.

12. Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.

13. Always unplug the power cord before perform-
ing the maintenance and adjustment proce-

dures described In this manual. Never remove
the safety cover 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the SEARS LIFESTYLEFP
EXPANSE 1500 treadmill. The LIFESTYLER
EXPANSE 1500 treadmill blends advanced technolo-

gy with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent
form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience

and privacy of your home.

For your safety and benefit, read this manual care-
fully before using the treadmill. If you have addi-
tional questions, please call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday

through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain 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

831.297331. 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 familiadze yourselfwith the partsthat are
labeled.

Console,

Safety

Earclip

Walking

FRONT

Power Cord

BACK

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

On/Off Switch

Foot

RIGHT SIDE