Model No. 831.297793 Serial No. Find the serial number in the location shown below. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Decal EXERCISE EO u I P M E NT O HELPL|NE! 1-800-736-6879 kCAUTION Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. 'S AL SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
® TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL .................................................. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING ...................
iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS DANG ER: Toreduce theriskofburns, fire,electric shock, orinju topersons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this tread mill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions, of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps. 2.
21. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly. 22. Never drop or insert any object into any e pening. 23.DAN G ER: Always thepower unplug cord immediately after use, before cleaning the treadmill, and before performing the maintenance and adjustment procedures de- scribed in this manual. Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM ®J6si treadmill. The J6si treadmill combines advanced tech- 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 831.297793.
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. Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own phillips screwdriver @_C]_, adjustable With the help of a second person, carefully raise the treadmill to the upright position. While the other person tips the treadmill to one side and holds it, insert one of the Extension Legs (103) into the treadmill.
While a second person holds the Right Handrail (85) and the Console Base (87) near the right Upright (82), cut the indicated plastic ties off the Right Handrail. Do not cut the other plastic tie off the Right Handrail, Next, cut the plastic tie off the Upright Wire Harness (34) in the right Upright (82). Do not drop the Upright Wire Harness into the right Upright, Do not Refer to the inset drawing. Connect the Upright Wire Harness (34) to the Console Wire Harness (48).
7. AttachtheConsoleBase(87)totheLeftandRight Handrails (74,85)withfourLongScrews(114). 7 87 Refer to assembly step 6. Tighten the four Handrail Bolts (78) used in assembly step 6, 8. Press two Small Upright Plugs (79) into the holes near the upper ends of the Uprights (82). 9. Remove the backing from the Adhesive Clip (99). Press the Adhesive Clip onto the base of the right Upright (82) as shown. Press the Allen Wrench (100) into the Adhesive Clip. S O 99 10.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT 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. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available. Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE TM, a high-performance lubricant.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM Incline Display LED Track Displays SI'_ED mODE Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION CAUTION: Before operating the Note: The treadmill console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers (see SPEED DISPLAY on page 12). For simplicity, all instructions in this section refer to miles. console, read the following precautions. • Do not stand on the walking belt when turning on the power.
B Press the START/STOP walking belt. Press the MODE button to select the desired mode, When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected, as shown by the MANUAL indicator. The manual mode can also be selected by repeatedly pressing the MODE button. SPEED A moment after the START/STOP button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move. Hold the handrails and carefully begin walking.
_.'t SPEEOd" I '11 Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. display shows the speed of the walking belt, in To change the incline of the treadmill, press the incline buttons. Each time one of the buttons is pressed, the incline will change by 0.5%. The buttons can be held down to change the incline rapidly. % 1 miles per hour or kilome_] SPE_ ters per hour. The letters "MPH" or "KPH" will appear to show which unit of measurement is selected.
PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING When key. you are finished exercising, remove the Make sure to stand on the foot rails and avoid moving your hands while measuring your heart rate. Excessive movement may interfere with heart rate readings. If the pulse sensor is not used correctly, your heart rate will not be shown. Step onto the foot rails and remove the key from the console. Keep the key in a secure place. In addition, move the on/off switch to the off position and unplug the power cord.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be permanently damaged. Next, 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.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. 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). 1. SYMPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON a.
4, SYMPTOM: The walking belt slows when walked on a. Use only a UL-listed surge suppressor, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in length. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill performance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn.
CONDITIONING _WARNING: GUIDELINES uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone. It may also be helpful to use one of the console's FAT BURN programs (see pages 10 to 13). Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.
SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch--never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and back. 2. Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended.
PART LIST--Model No. 831.297793 RO299A To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No, Qty, Description Key No, Qty, Description Key No, Qty, Description 1 1 Motor Belt 44 6 Platform Screw 87 1 Console Base 2 3 4* 5 1 4 1 3 Pulley/Flywheel/Fan Motor Nut Motor/Pulley/Fly.
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The model number and serial number of your PROFORM _"J6si treadmill 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, 831,297793 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 toll-free numbers listed at the left.
