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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
TROUBLE-SHOOTING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING and a PART LIST are attached in the center of this manual. Save the  
EXPLODED DRAWING and PART LIST for future reference. 

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.

2. Use the treadmill only as described.

3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with 8

feet of clearance behind it. Do not place the
treadmill on a surface that blocks any air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the treadmill.  

4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-

ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water. 

5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol

products are used or where oxygen is being
administered. 

6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets

away from the treadmill at all times.

7. The treadmill should be used only by persons

weighing 250 pounds or less. 

8. Never allow more than one person on the

treadmill at a time. 

9. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when

using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. 

Always wear athletic

shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals. 

10. When connecting the power cord (see page 7),

plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord. 

11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor

that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage
surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppres-
sor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating
of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis-
sipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor
must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and
15 amps. To purchase a surge supressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-366-
7278 and order part number 14657.

12. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-

sor away from heated surfaces.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the

following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Summary of Contents for 490GS 831.299371

Page 1: ...er in the space above for future reference CAUTION Read all precautions and in structions in this manual before using this equipment Save this manual for future reference SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN...

Page 2: ...weighing 250 pounds or less 8 Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time 9 Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the treadmill Do not wear loose cloth ing that could become ca...

Page 3: ...make sure that the storage latch is fully closed 20 Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill every three months 21 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 22 DANGER Always unplug the po...

Page 4: ...hrough 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 num ber before calling The model number of the treadmill is 831...

Page 5: ...xtra Pad if one becomes worn or needs to be replaced Handrail Washer 75 2 Handrail Bolt 74 2 Extension Leg Screw 53 2 Screw 3 2 11 1 ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people Set the treadmill in a cleare...

Page 6: ...3 14 11 5 3 Hold one of the Handrails 1 at an angle as shown and insert the upper end as far as possible into the right Upright 11 Keep the lower end of the Handrail away from the treadmill to avoid s...

Page 7: ...ment grounding conductor and a grounding plug Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance...

Page 8: ...down to the RESET position Note Each time the walking belt is stopped the speed control must be moved to the RESET position before the walking belt can be restarted 2 1 CAUTION Before operating the c...

Page 9: ...ulse if desired To measure your pulse stand on the foot rails and place both thumbs on the pulse sensors as shown The pulse sen sors are pressure acti vated fully press them down Do not press too hard...

Page 10: ...is fully engaged over the catch To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill out of direct sunlight Do not leave the treadmill in the stor age position...

Page 11: ...ur 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 th...

Page 12: ...reaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord see 1 c above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in b Make sure that the power cord is pl...

Page 13: ...g the allen wrench turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise and the right bolt counterclockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to over tighten the walking belt Plug in the power cord ins...

Page 14: ...stem your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exercise is ac tivity that requires large amounts of oxygen for pro longed periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscle...

Page 15: ...lat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for both legs To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend...

Page 16: ...Reed Switch Clip 44 1 Reed Switch 45 1 Magnet 46 1 Console Base Key No Qty Description 47 2 Frame Pivot Spacer 48 4 Platform Screw 49 4 Isolator 50 1 Front Roller Pulley 51 1 Front Roller Adj Bolt 52...

Page 17: ...8 48 39 51 11 23 22 22 58 70 53 36 37 38 40 33 33 33 60 33 33 33 26 73 61 63 64 70 47 53 34 68 67 48 5 62 5 35 84 83 39 83 39 86 40 57 28 62 16 38 38 87 1 13 13 13 13 4 3 3 59 75 55 54 81 80 41 49 73...

Page 18: ...Model No 831 299371 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM 490GS treadmill a part is missing or you need to schedule repair service call our toll free HELPLINE 1...

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