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INTRODUCTION

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PRECAUTIONS

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TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

Cleanliness of your treadmill and its operation environment will keep maintenance problems and service calls to a 

minimum. For this reason, we recommend that the following preventive maintenance schedule be followed.

AFTER EACH USE (DAILY)

Clean and inspect, following these steps:

•  Turn off the treadmill with the on/off switch, then unplug the power cord at the wall outlet.

•  Wipe down the running belt, deck, motor cover, and console casing with a damp cloth. Never use solvents, as 

they can cause damage to the treadmill.

•  Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Fitness Gear.

•  Make sure the power cord is not underneath the treadmill or in any other area where it can become pinched or 

cut.

•  Check the tension and alignment of the running belt. Make sure that the treadmill belt will not damage any other 

components on the treadmill by being misaligned.

EVERY WEEK

Clean underneath the treadmill, following these steps:

•  Turn off the treadmill with the on/off switch, then unplug the power cord at the wall outlet.

•  Fold the treadmill into the upright position, making sure that the lock latch is secure.

•  Move the treadmill to a remote location.

•  Wipe or vacuum any dust particles or other objects that may have accumulated underneath the treadmill.

•  Return the treadmill to its previous position.

EVERY MONTH - IMPORTANT!

•  Turn off the treadmill with the on/off switch, then unplug the power cord at the wall outlet.

•  Inspect all assembly bolts of the machine for proper tightness.

•  Turn off the treadmill and wait 60 seconds.

•  Remove the motor cover. Wait until ALL LED lights turn off.

•  Clean the motor and lower board area to eliminate any lint or dust particles that may have accumulated. Failure 

to do so may result in premature failure of key electrical components.

• Vacuum and wipe down the belt with a damp cloth. Vacuum any black/white particles that may accumulate 

around the unit. These particles may accumulate from normal treadmill use.

EVERY  MONTHS OR 10 MILES

It is necessary to lubricate your treadmill running deck every six months or 150 miles to maintain optimal performance. 

Once the treadmill reaches 150 miles, the console will display the message “LUBE” or LUBE BELT”. The treadmill will 

not operate while the message is showing. Hold Stop for 5 seconds to suspend message for 5 miles. Your treadmill 

came with a bottle of lubricant which can be used for two applications. If you need lubricant, contact Fitness Gear. 

Only use lubricant provided by Fitness Gear.

•  Turn  off  the  treadmill  with  the  on/off  switch,  then  unplug  the 

power cord at the wall outlet.

•    Loosen  both  the  rear  roller  bolts.  (For  best  results,  place  two 

removable  marks  on  both  sides  of  the  frame  and  note  roller 

position). Once the belt is loosened, take the bottle of lubricant 

and apply it to the entire top surface of the running deck. Tighten 

both rear roller bolts (matching up the marks for proper position) 

to original position. After you have applied lubricant, plug in the 

power cord, insert the safety key, start the treadmill and walk on 

the belt for two minutes to spread the lubricant.

• Lubricate the air shocks with Teflon based spray.

• Once lubrication is complete, reset the console by pressing and 

holding ‘STOP’ and Speed ‘+’ buttons for 5 seconds.

Please contact Fitness Gear with questions about applying 

lubricant to your treadmill.

MAINTENANCE

RUNNING BELT

RUNNING DECK

Summary of Contents for 821T

Page 1: ...TREADMILL USER S GUIDE FOR MODEL 821T ...

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Page 3: ...mply enjoy a fuller healthier lifestyle a Fitness Gear treadmill can help you attain it adding quality performance to your at home workouts with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier faster Because we re committed to designing fitness equipment from the inside out we use only quality components You want exercise equipment that offers the most comfort the bes...

Page 4: ...s product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as...

Page 5: ...lvents See MAINTENANCE At no time should more than one person be on treadmill while in operation The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds Failure to comply will void the warranty The treadmill is intended for in home use only Do not use this treadmill in any commercial rental school or institutional setting Failure to comply will void the warranty Do not use treadm...

Page 6: ...rective actions should be taken UNPACKING Place the treadmill carton on a level flat surface It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor Take CAUTION when handling and transporting this unit Never open box when it is on its side Once the banding straps have been removed do not lift or transport this unit unless it is fully assembled and in the upright folded position with ...

Page 7: ...k Lock Latch 1 Power Cord 2 Console Masts 2 Handlebars If you have questions or if there are any missing parts contact Customer Tech Support Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual CONSOLE ASSEMBLY HANDLEBARS SAFTEY KEY PLACEMENT CONSOLE MAST MOTOR COVER RUNNING BELT RUNNING DECK SIDE RAIL ROLLER END CAP REAR ROLLER ADJUSTMENT BOLTS CONSOLE READING RACK WATER BOTTLE POCKET ...

Page 8: ...lication of grease may aid in the installation of hardware Any grease such as lithium bike grease is recommended PRE ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Open HARDWARE BAG 1 Slide the left console mast down on to the console mast support tube Bolt in place using BOLTS C SPRING WASHERS B and FLAT WASHERS A Repeat on the other side Note Carefully lift right CONSOLE MAST to avoid disconnecting CONSOLE WIRE from ...

Page 9: ...DWARE BAG 2 Attach DECK LOCK LATCH to LEFT CONSOLE MAST using 2 BOLTS D A B BOLT D 20 mm Qty 2 HARDWARE BAG 2 CONTENTS BOLT D LEFT CONSOLE MAST DECK LOCK LATCH BOLTS E CONSOLE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY STEP 3 BOLT E 10 mm Qty 6 HARDWARE BAG 3 CONTENTS Open HARDWARE BAG 3 Slide HANDLEBARS over CONSOLE bars and under CONSOLE plastic Secure using 3 BOLTS E Repeat on other side A B C D ...

Page 10: ...SHER J 15 4 mm Qty 2 Open HARDWARE BAG 4 Slide CONSOLE over CONSOLE MAST BARS NOTE Make sure CONSOLE CABLE is not blocking any of the bolt holes Secure from the side using 1 BOLT C 1 SPRING WASHER J and 1 FLAT WASHER I Secure from the back using 1 BOLT H 1 SPRING WASHER G 1 FLAT WASHER F Repeat on other side A B C D E ASSEMBLY STEP 4 HARDWARE BAG 4 CONTENTS BOLT C SPRING WASHER J FLAT WASHER I FLA...

Page 11: ...arefully tuck wires in MAST to avoid damage NOTE DO NOT PINCH CONSOLE CABLE Be sure the console cable prongs are aligned and the ends are tightly seated into each other B Attach console cable cover Connect POWER CORD to the POWER CORD INPUT located at front of the main frame Connect CORD to a power outlet Locate the ON OFF switch by the POWER CORD INPUT Flip the switch to the ON position After a b...

Page 12: ...12 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN TREADMILL OPERATION LIMITED WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ASSEMBLY COMPLETE ...

Page 13: ...or folding and the power cord Do not place the treadmill in any area that will block any vent or air openings The treadmill should not be located in a garage covered patio near water or outdoors DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT While you are preparing to use the treadmill do not stand on the belt Place your feet on the side rails before starting the treadmill Start walking on the belt only after the belt ...

Page 14: ...o not be working properly do not use the treadmill NOTE Do not raise lower or move the treadmill if you are unable to safely lift 45 pounds FOLDING Firmly grasp the back end of the treadmill Carefully lift the end of the treadmill deck into the upright position until the lock latch is securely engaged Make sure the deck is securely latched before letting go To unfold firmly grasp the back end of t...

Page 15: ...er clockwise 1 4 turn at a time using the supplied Allen wrench Check the belt alignment Allow belt to run a full cycle to gauge if more adjustment is needed Repeat if necessary until the belt remains centered during use Belt is too far to the right side Belt is too far to the left side TENSIONING THE RUNNING BELT The running belt has been properly adjusted at the factory before it was shipped At ...

Page 16: ... SET INCLINE KEY Used to confirm chosen incline Press before selecting INCLINE G Incline ARROW Keys Used to adjust incline in small increments 0 5 increments H PRESS TO SET SPEED KEY Used to confirm speed change Press before selecting SPEED I Speed ARROW Keys Used to adjust speed in small increments 0 1 mph increments J QUICK PROGRAM KEYS Press key to select program K QUICK TIME KEYS Press key to ...

Page 17: ...incline Shown as Percent Indicates the incline of your walking or running surface Calories Total Calories burned during your workout MANUAL Allows On The Fly manual speed and incline changes Time based goal INTERVALS Walk or run at a series of alternating paced speed levels Time based goal MOUNTAIN WALK Creates the feel of walking over a mountain Time based goal WEIGHT LOSS WALK Keeps user in thei...

Page 18: ...ing the arrow keys or use the Quick Time keys Once a time has been chosen press Start QUICK KEY OPERATION Once you have started your program you can quickly change your speed and incline level For example press the PRESS TO SET SPEED KEY and then press the desired speed This confirms that this is the speed you want and the treadmill will adjust accordingly TO RESET CONSOLE Hold STOP key for 3 seco...

Page 19: ...60 60 60 60 60 60 PROG SEG Warm Up 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Cool Down INCLINE 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 1 0 0 CARDIO CHALLENGE TIME 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 PROG SEG Warm Up 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Cool Down SPEED 2 2 2 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 2 2 ENDURANCE CHALLENGE TIME 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 PROG SEG Warm...

Page 20: ...ly increase your exercise times If you ve been sedentary during the past year it may be a good idea to keep your exercise times to as little as five minutes initially Your body will need time to adjust to the new activity If your goal is weight loss a longer exercise session at lower intensities has been found to be most effective A workout time of 48 minutes or more is recommended for best weight...

Page 21: ...rt Association recommends working out at a Target Heart Rate Zone of between 60 and 75 of your maximum heart rate A beginner will want to workout in the 60 range while a more experienced exerciser will want to workout in the 70 75 range See chart for reference example For a 42 year old user Find age along the bottom of the chart round to 40 follow age column up to the target zone bar Results 60 of...

Page 22: ... foot about 18 from the wall and the right foot about 12 behind the other foot Lean forward pushing against the wall with your palms Keep your heels flat and hold this position for a count of 15 seconds Make sure that you do not bounce while stretching Repeat on the other side 2 STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold your foot...

Page 23: ...ing to lose weight Improve muscle Reduce stress Prepare for the spring racing schedule Knowing what your goals are will help you develop a more successful exercise program Below are some common exercise goals Weight Loss lower intensity longer duration workouts Improve Body Shape and Tone interval workouts alternate between high and low intensities Increased Energy Level more frequent daily workou...

Page 24: ...TREADMILL Your treadmill is designed to be reliable and easy to use However if you experience a problem please reference the troubleshooting guide listed below PROBLEM The console does not turn on and or the belt does not move SOLUTION Verify the following If yes Make sure treadmill is turned on Double check that all connections are secure especially the console cable Unplug and reconnect the cons...

Page 25: ...ate handlebars while exercising If you are receiving erratic heart rate readouts try to only hold the grips long enough to monitor your heart rate When you are breathing heavily during a workout When your hands are constricted by wearing a ring When your hands are dry or cold Try to moisten your palms by rubbing them together to warm Anyone with heavy arrhythmia Anyone with arteriosclerosis or per...

Page 26: ...dmill and wait 60 seconds Remove the motor cover Wait until ALL LED lights turn off Clean the motor and lower board area to eliminate any lint or dust particles that may have accumulated Failure to do so may result in premature failure of key electrical components Vacuum and wipe down the belt with a damp cloth Vacuum any black white particles that may accumulate around the unit These particles ma...

Page 27: ... consequential damages Fitness Gear is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages economic loss loss of property or profits loss of enjoyment or use or other consequential damages of whatsoever nature in connection with the purchase use repair or maintenance of the equipment Equipment used for commercial purposes or any use other than a single family or Household unles...

Page 28: ...h Support Hotline 1 877 501 GEAR Every employee at Fitness Gear takes pride in providing you with a high quality product We want to know if you have a problem and we want to have an opportunity to correct it for you Note Please read the troubleshooting section before contacting Customer Tech Support 1 6 2 0 L a n d m a r k D r C o t t a g e G r o v e W I 5 3 5 2 7 T e l 1 8 7 7 5 0 1 G E A R CUSTO...

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