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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. 

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 831.297062

Page 1: ...efore using this equipment Save this manual for future reference Serial Number Decal Model No 831 297062 Serial No The serial number is found in the location shown below Write the serial number in the space above for future reference SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...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 b...

Page 3: ...l every three months 20 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 21 This treadmill is intended for in home use only Do not use this treadmill in any com mercial rental or institutional setting 22 DANGER Always unplug the power cord immediately after use before cleaning the treadmill and before performing the maintenance and adjustment procedures described in this manual Never remove the mo...

Page 4: ...onday 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 num ber before calling The model number of the treadmill is 831 297062 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill see the front cover of this manual for the location Before reading further please review the drawing below and familia...

Page 5: ...th both hands and lower the treadmill to the floor To decrease the possibility of injury bend your legs and keep your back straight Latch Screw 35 Ð2 Extension Leg Screw 53 Ð4 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 y...

Page 6: ...of the Handrail back to the position shown by the dotted line Repeat if necessary until the holes are aligned 3a Refer to drawing 3a Make sure that the lower end of the Handrail 1 is against the bracket on the Extension Leg Tighten an Extension Leg Screw 53 into the bracket and the Handrail Attach the other Handrail not shown as described above 4 Attach the Storage Latch 14 to the left Upright 11 ...

Page 7: ...ductor 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 with all local codes and ordinances This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus trated in drawing 1 below A temporary adapter that looks like the adapt...

Page 8: ...s not in cluded Alkaline batteries are recommended Open the battery cover as shown below Insert three batter ies into the battery compartment making sure that the negative Ð ends of the batteries are touching the springs in the battery compartment Close the bat tery cover push up on the battery cover tab and then push the tab forward as shown Be sure that the tab locks into place STEP BY STEP CONS...

Page 9: ...on page 14 Every seven seconds the display will change from one number to the other Arrows in the display will indicate which number is currently shown To reset the displays at any time press the ON RESET button When you are finished exercising stop the walking belt and remove the key Step onto the foot rails stop the walking belt and remove the key from the console The displays will turn off abou...

Page 10: ...ect 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 in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the stor age position as described above Make sure that the stor age latch is closed fully over the catch 1 Hold the upper ...

Page 11: ...our 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 To decrease the possibility of in jury bend your legs and keep your back straight Storage Latch Unlatched ...

Page 12: ...he circuit breaker wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in 2 SYMPTOM THE POWER TURNS OFF DURING USE a Check the circuit breaker 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 plugged in c Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key ful...

Page 13: ...terclockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to over tighten the walking belt Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is centered b If the walking belt has shifted to the right first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt counterclockwise and the right bolt clock...

Page 14: ...s to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be Òaerobic Ó Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood For aerobic exercise adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the highest number in...

Page 15: ...es 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 Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg Reach toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Hamstrings lower back and gro...

Page 16: ...net 46 1 Console Base 47 1 Frame Pivot Spacer Left 48 4 Platform Screw 49 4 Isolator Key No Qty Description 50 1 Front Roller Pulley 51 1 Front Roller Adj Bolt 52 2 Incline Wheel 53 4 Extension Leg Screw 54 1 Power Cord 55 1 Power Cord Grommet 56 1 Circuit Breaker 57 2 Frame Pivot Washer 58 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 59 2 Roller Guard 60 1 Motor Belly Pan 61 2 Cable Tie Clamp 62 2 Rear Platform Screw 63 1...

Page 17: ... 25 39 25 25 39 60 92 92 92 26 81 61 63 64 91 66 49 90 53 34 56 55 54 69 66 68 67 70 71 66 72 73 74 75 48 5 49 13 62 33 5 88 84 83 39 85 83 39 77 81 80 79 76 79 82 52 66 38 78 31 77 38 66 86 76 42 25 40 31 57 28 62 16 38 38 15 39 39 87 1 53 53 32 6 6 7 49 13 49 13 3 3 3 3 4 25 24 8 13 3 3 59 59 61 93 93 25 92 92 EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No 831 297062 R0399A ...

Page 18: ...nual Model No 831 297062 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM J4 treadmill a part is missing or you need to schedule repair service call our toll free HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 MondayÐSaturday 7 amÐ7 pm Central Time excluding holidays REPLACEMENT PARTS If parts become worn and need to be replaced call the following toll free number 1 800 FON PART 1 800 366 727...

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