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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR .................................................... OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL ...................
The decals shown 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 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover). Apply the decal in the location shown. CAUTION Never allow children on or around treadmill. Storage latch must be fully engaged before treadmill is moved or stored. KEEP HANDSAND FEETAWAY FROMTHIS AREAWHILE THE TREADMILLIS IN OPERATION.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the IMAGE ®10.6Q treadmill. The IMAGE ®!0.6Q treadmill combines advanced technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an effective form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience 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 831.297573.
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. No tools are required for assembly. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a smalI amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is a normal condition and does not affect treadmill performance.
HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR use, it may remain activated longer than necessary, draining the battery prematurely. The heart rate monitor consists of two components: the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawing below). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap through one of the holes in the sensor unit. Press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap. The tab should be almost flush with the front of the sensor unit.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE TM, a high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in drawing 1 below.
DIAGRAM OF THE A B CONSOLE C D E F G \ H L P Q Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effective. When the console is in the manual mode, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of a button.
DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE K. SET WEIGHT buttons--These buttons are used to enter your weight into the console. Refer to the drawing on the opposite page. L. A. Workout profiles--These profiles show how the incline of the treadmill will change during incline programs, how the speed will change during speed programs, and how your heart rate will change during pulse driven programs. M. N. START button--This P. INCLINE/TIME display--This display shows both the incline of the treadmill and the elapsed time.
B I1 For the PULSE/CALORIES display to show your heart rate, the heart rate monitor must be worn. To put on the heart rate monitor, see HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR on page 6. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9. Note: When you are familiar with the operation of the console, you may go directly to step 5 if desired. The first time you use the console, please read and follow all steps. B O disappear in a counterclockwise direction.
B Follow your progress with the four displays. DISTANCE/LAP dis- PULSE/CALORIES dis- play--This display shows both the dis- play--Tills display o ,,_s_ ,_o_,_e o tance you have walked and the number of laps you have completed (one lap equals 1/4 mile). The display will alternate between one number and the other every seven seconds. shows bothheart your rate heart [ [_]5_ rate (if the - ] monitor is worn) and the approximate number of calories you have burned.
B D B For the PULSE/CALORIES display to show your heart rate, the heart rate monitor must be worn. To put on the heart rate monitor, see HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR on page 6. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9. Select one of the incline or speed programs. O If an incline program is selected: When the START button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1.
tf a speed program is selected: When the START button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1.0 mph, the speed setting shown in the first column of the LED matrix. After one minute (or 90 seconds if a thirty-minute program is selected), the second column of the LED matrix will begin to flash and the speed will adjust to the speed setting shown in the second column.
B Put on the heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitor must be worn when a pulse driven program is used. See HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR on page 6. Note: A pulse driven program can be started without a heart rate reading; however, the speed and/or incline of the treadmill will automatically decrease if your heart rate is not detected during the program. O ill Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9.
_"_ Press the RECORD button and program the desired speed and incline settings. When the RECORD button is pressed, the indicator on the button will light. Speed and incline settings can be programmed only when the indicator on the button is lit. Refer to the LED matrix. Each custom Insert the key into the console, See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9. B Select one of the custom programs. To select one of the -- -- ,t! o program is divided into one-minute segments.
HOW TO SELECT THE INFORMATION When the first one-minute segment of the program is completed, a!l columns of the LED matrix will move one position to the left, the speed setting of the second segment will be shown in the flashing column, and the speed of the treadmill will change accordingly. The incline will also change according to the settings that you programmed previously. The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total time and distance accumulated on the treadmill.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, unplug the power cord. Caution: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown at the right. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. As you raise the treadmill, make sure to lift with your legs rather than your back.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. If further assistance is needed, call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet (see page 7).
b. C. If the walking belt has shifted to the right, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt counterclockwise, and the right bolt clockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmilI for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered. If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Burning Fat To burn fat, you must exercise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goat is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your exercise untii your heart rate is near the low end of your training zone as you exercise.
Cool-down tween workouts. After a few months, you may complete up to five workouts each week if desired. Finish each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching to cool down. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help to prevent post-exercise problems. The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.
PART LIST--Model No. 831.297573 R0399A Note: To identify the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached at the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 ! 55 Frame Screw 53 54 2 2 Sensor Wire Shock 3 4 5 6 5 4 2 2 Isolator Nut Spring Bolt Cushion Spring Isolator 55 56 57 58 1 8 5 1 Walking Belt Belly Pan Spacer Motor Pivot Nut Cushion Shaft 7 8 9 !0" 11 12 2 8 2 ! 1 1 Cushion Adj. Rack Rack Screw Cushion Adj.
Key No. 105 106 107 108 109 110 !11 112 113 !14 115 116 Qty, 2 1 2 2 1 2 ! 1 1 ! 1 1 Description Key No, Platform Washer 117 118 119 # # # # # # # Stop Bracket Incline Decal Small Star Washer Incline Disk Console Bracket Screw Incline Motor I-Bolt Receiver Belly Pan Hinge Upright/Base Upright Cover (left outside) Qty.
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SEARS The model number and serial number of your IMAGE ®10.6Q treadmilI are listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal. Model No. 831.297573 QUESTIONS? All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center. To request service or to order parts by telephone, call the toil-free numbers listed at the left.
