PRO "FORM PERFORMANCE ® TREADMILL Model No. 831.297062 Serial No. The serial numberis foundin the location shown below. Write the serial numberin the space above for future reference, USER'S MANUAL Serial Number Decal EXERCISE EOU I PM ENT HELPLINE! 1-800-736-6879 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL .................................................. TROUBLE-SHOOTING ......................................
Is turned off. DO not oparate _ besdmlll If sure that the storage latch Is fully closed. 19. Inspect and tighten all parts of the troadmlll FORE YOU BEGIN on page 4 if the treadmill standing on the walking hell Always hold the handrails while using the treadmill. 15. The treadmill Is capable of h!gh speeds Adjust the speed in small Increments to avoid sudden jumps In speed. plug the power _ not In use. 21. This treadmill is Intended for in-home use only.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM ®J4 treadmill. The J4 treadmill combines advanced technology with innovativedesign to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of your home. And when you're not exercising, the unique J4 can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills. Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excludingholidays).
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials untilassembly is completed.Assembly requires the Included allen wrench _ and your own phillips screwdriver ._=====_. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performancelubricant. During shipping,a small amount of lubricant may be transferredto the top of the walking belt or the shippingcarton.
3. Hold one of the Handrails (1) at an angle as shown and insert the upper end into the right Upright (11) as far as possible. Keep the lower end of the Handrail away from the treadmill to avoid scratching the finish. Next, rotate the lower end of the Handrail (1) to the position shown by the dotted line. Note: It may be necessary to pull back on the lower end of the Handrail in order to positionthe Handrail against the bracket on the Extension Leg (34).
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a groundingplug that lookslike the plug illustrated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustratedin drawing2 may be used to connect the surge suppressorto 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 f PRO.F_ SPEED o RI D.-I TIME • DO not stand on the walk- / DI STAN_CE the power. iI ON CALS / RES_TF / FAT CALS the drawing at the left) while using the treadmill. When the key Is removed Displays walking belt will stop. Increments. AWARNING: • MiSuse of t_l _.oducx n),_y _ulr _,_ _ttpu,_ iniury • Do n_ stand o_ _lkpr_ ba_t v_en SPEED CI NTROL • Thetralnlng zones marked © Speed Control more informaUon.
Insertingthe key will not turn on the displays. The displays will turn on when the ON/RESET button is pressed or when the walking belt is started. Note: If you just installed batteries, the displays willalready be on. CALORIES/FAT CALArrows ORIES display--This CALS/_ CALS display shows the approximate numbers of calories and fat calories you have burned. (See FAT BURNING on page 14.) Every seven seconds, the display will change from one number to the other.
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 locationsshown 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.
HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left thumb, press the storage latch and hold it. Pivot the treadmill until the frame and foot rail are past the storage latch. 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the treadmill to the floor.
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 st 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 s.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). 1. SYMPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor,and that the surge suppressoris plugged into a properly groundedoutlet (see page 7).
4. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON a. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, 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 GUIDELINES trainingzone. It may also be helpfulto set the speed controlon the console to FAT BURN to help you maintain the properintensitylevel. (See page 9.) Aerobic Exercise If your goal is to strengthenyour cardiovascularsystem, your exercise must be "aerobic." Aerobic exercise is activity that requireslarge amountsof oxygen for prolonged periodsof time. This increasesthe demand on the heart to pump bloodto the muscles, and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood.
Training Zone Exercise to cool down. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help to prevent post-axercise problems. After warming up, increase the intensity of your exercise until your pulse is in your training zone for 20 to 60 minutes. (During the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your pulse in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes.) Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise--never hold your breath.
PART LIST--Model Key No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10" 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20* 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 2 1 11 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 1 10 3 2 2 2 2 2 7 4 4 4 No. 831.
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SEARS The model number and serial number of your PROFORM ®J4 treadmillare listedon a decal attached to the frame. See the front cover of this manual to find the locationof the decal. Model No. 831.297062 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.
