pRO.FORM o PERFORMANCE TREADMILLs SWARS Model No. 831.297781 Serial No. Write the seriai number in the space above for future reference. Senal Number De!ai E--XIE..RC I 5 IE: ..... EQUIPMENT Ill| HELPLINE! 1-800-73.6-6879 ,USER'S ,MANUAL SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS • ""'"" ........... "- .... ------------.-.--.-............. BEFORE YOU BEGIN : ...................................................................... ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR .................................................... OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL ° • • oo • ° .o I.
The decals shown have been A(_WARNING! 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 the back cover of this • Never allow children to play on or around treadmill. : Storage latch must be fully engaged before treadmill is moved or stored. manual). Apply the decal in the location shown. Q Q .
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting-the innovative PROFORM ° 725 treadmill. The 725 treadmill blends advanced technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of your home. 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 831.297781.
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included alien wrenc-=_, screwdriver "==_=_), and scissors _. an_..your own adjustable wrench _"="-_, phillips _J . Refer to the drawing on page 4 and identify the left side of the treadmill. With the help of a second person, carefully lay the treadmill on its left side.
4. See HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE on 4 page 21. Follow the instructions on page 21 to lower the treadmill. Shipping Cut the two shipping ties from the Right and Left Handrails (72, 73). " . Align the hole in the lower end of the right Handrail Arm (10) with the hole in the frame tab as shown. Attach the Handrail Arm with a Handrail Bolt (7) and a Handrail Nut 5 (8). Repeat this step on the left side. 7 . Remove the backing fromthe Adhesive Clip (91).
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR The state-of-the-art chest pulse sensor allows you to continuously monitor your heart rate while you exercise. Follow the instructions below to use the shallow ridges. Using saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution, wet both electrode a.reas. Return the sensor unit to a position against your chesL chest pulse sensor.
• As you walk or run on the treadmill, position yourself near the center of the walking belt. For the console to display heart rate readings, the user must be within arm's length of the console. The chest pulse sensor is designed to work with people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate reading problems may be caused by medical conditions such as premature ventricular contractions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.
OPERATION THE PERFORMANT AND ADJUSTMENT LUBE TM WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUB.ETM, 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 CONSOLE FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an iml_ressive array of features to make your workouts more effective. When the console is in the manual model the Speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of a button. As you exercise, you fenwatch your •progresson the LED track while the four displays " provide continuous exercise feedback. ,.
DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE N. Key with clip---The key turns the console on and off. The clip is worn on the waistband of your clothes. Refer to the drawing on the opposite page. O. INCLINE buttons--These A. Workout graphs--These graphs show the settings of the seven preset programs. During the AEROBIC program, for example, the graph shows that the speed of the treadmill will gradually increase during the first haft of the program, and then gradually buttons are used to change theincline of the treadmill.
Press the START button to start the walking belt. -.:,:._::..:;:::_:.:_:-::,:.:.:_..:.._.:..+:...... II :._.._- .........::..-..... . :.-.._:.;--:+:-.-..-.:.:-.-:_:-...,.;::::..:_.:.:._:,-_:.:-..:-. _...:--. _ _.::.....J A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1.0 mph. Hold the handrails and begin walking. Insert the key fully into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11.
TIME/PACEdisplay-- DISTANCE/LAPS 7_Ei p_.E This display shows the I ! 17 " --I. I-'11 elapsed time and your t I L_i- ._/_-i J O current pace (pace is measured in minutes per ............. mile). The display will change from one number to the other every, seven seconds. The PACE indicator will light when your current pace is shown. Note: When a preset program or a custom program is selected, the display will show the time remaining in the program and your current pace.
Press the START button to start the program. l_._W_TO E_:.:._.,_• :..•_:.:.:•: :_:_.:.:..•-..:._ _ _ -_:.::•:...:._...-.. .U S _..L._:_..-:.. E _ .TH :_._ :..-...::. _ _-.-...-*:._•" S ._:i•_-.-.:..::.: >,p_.E ._'.-. _::_.-.::...:.-: >_._ E _ .;:-..>_ p ....R .,:O_:*._•G -_.:.;.,. RA •_:,;.....> :.•_ M ::;-:_._:_... i-::_:-::.:_._ S__ _i_i_!!!_ . _ ._..;_:,: . _ _.._:•; ::_:_: :_::i.__: :_:_:'.. • A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1.0 mph.
The console offers two heart rate programs: the FAT BURN program and the AEROBIC program. Each program will automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near •predetermined settings. Follow the steps below to use a heart rate program. a Insert the key fully into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. B Select the desired heart rate program. V_/henthe key is inserted, the manual mode will automatically be selected, as shown by the MANUAL indicator.
O ollow your progress with the LED track and the four displays. B When the program is completed, remove the key. Step onto the foot rails. Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is set at 1.5%. Remove the key from the console. Store the key in a secure place. In addition, press the on/off switch to the "off' position. (See the drawing on page 11 .) See step 8 on page 12.
When the cool-down period is completed, the walking belt will slow to a stop. Your fitness level will then be shown in the FITNESS TEST will end, and the TIME/PACE display will show a fitness level of 0 (FL00). (See CHEST PuLsE SENSOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING TIME/PACE display. There are ten fitness ievelsmfitness level 10 on page 7.) (FL10) is the highesL Remember, the FITNESS TEST is intended only to indicate the relative fitness level you have achieved. }'IM[ I P_..
|.._,,._,_:_ ..: .:; _.:.._.-:..:_:._'_:::._:_._._:':._.,._._:_:_...:_..L _ .._-:.:_:_,> .::.:.__:.'-.!:_.::::$_.....'_::_;.._:,-:-;'.].:::.:::i:._-.:.:_.-_.::_ .| r_ 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. Custom programs are workout programs that you create. The programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill, and can be up to 40 minutes long.
i] Note: To stop the program for a moment, press the STOP/PAUSE button. All displays will pause and the TIME/PACE display will begin to flash. To restart the program,press the START button. To end the program before it is completed., hold down the STOP/PAUSE button for two seconds. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. Note: While the program is running, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be adjusted with the SPEED and INCLINE buttons.
HOW TO ADJUST THE FIRMNESS OF THE WALKING PLATFORM The walking platform is specially designed to cushion the impact as you walk or run on the treadmill. The firmness of the settings using the control on the right side of the treadmill. For a firmer walking platform, turn the control clockwise. For a softer walking platform, turn the control counterclockwise. If it is difficult to turn the control, lift up on the walking platform while turning the control.
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the storage position as described above. Make sure that the storage latch is closed fully over the catch. 1. Hold the upper ends of the treadmill. Place one foot on the base as shown. 2. Tilt the treadmill back until it rollsfreely on the wheels. Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location. To reduce the risk of injury, use extreme caution while moving the treadmill.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below, if further assistance is needed, call our toli-fr.ee 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).
c. If the walkingbelt slips when walked on, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts clockwise, 114 of a turn. When the walking belt is correctly tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt • centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is propedy tightened.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Burning Fat To burn fat, you must exercise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of time. Dudrlg 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 goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your exercise until 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-exemise problems.
PART LiST--Model No. 831.297781 Ro198A To identify the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. 26 Storage Warning Decal .Incline Frame Hoo_l.Bracket . . ,Small Screw •.Incline Nut Base Endcap Incline Motor Spacer Incline Motor Bolt Incline Motor -- - _ Controller. _- _'l Electronics Plate Choke Power Supply w/Clips Power Cord Power Cord Grommet On/Off Switch Outlet Bracket Circuit Breaker 1.3L_._ r')(= Adjustment Washer Magnet Front Belly Pan .
Key No. Qty. 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113. 114 115 116 117 118 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Description 8" Cable Tie Cable Tie Clamp Releasable Tie Walking Platform Front Hood Bracket Motor/Pulley/Fl_,_heel/Fan Handrail Spacer Cushion Plate Rod Bolt Motor Locknut Incline Stop Bracket Upright Plug " Choke. Bracket " Photo Switch Optic Speed Disk • Optic Incline Disk Optic Bracket Pulse Sensor Unit Key No. Qty.
AR8 The model number and serial number of your PROFORM* 725 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. 831.297781 QUESTIONS? All replacement parts are available for immediatepurchase 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.
