
OWNER’S MANUAL V. 1 ENGLISH
PT-298 STR TREADMILL
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5.1.8 SPEAKERS
The console has built-in Speakers. You may plug an Audio Source (CD player, MP3, Computer, etc.) on the right side
of console. There is no volume control on the console. The volume must be controlled on the Audio Source.
5.1.9 HANDRAIL BUTTONS DISABLE SWITCH
To the right of the Stop button there is a Handrail control switch and an indicator light next to it when the indicator
light is lit, the handrail switches are disabled. This allows you to use the full length of the handrails without fear of
activating the speed or elevation controls.
5.1.10 TO TURN TREADMILL OFF
1. Display will automatically turn off (go to sleep) after 30 minutes (no key operations). The treadmill will draw very
little current in sleep mode (about as much as your television when it is turned off).
2. Remove the tether cord.
3. Turn off the main switch on the front of the treadmill, below the motor cover.
5.2 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
The treadmill offers seven factory preset-programs and one Manual program. Each preset
program has a maximum Speed and Incline level that is displayed when a desired workout is
chosen. The maximum Speed and Incline that the particular program will achieve will be
displayed in the Message Center.
5.2.1 SELECT A PRESET PROGRAM
STEP 1: Press the desired Program key. Press enter to select the program. The display will
prompt you through the programming or you can just press Start to begin the program with
default values.
STEP 2: If Enter was pressed, the Message Center will now be blinking a value, indicating your
Age (default is 35). Entering your correct age affects the Heart Rate programs. Use the + or-
keys to adjust, then press Enter. Your age determines your recommended maximum heart rate.
The Heart Rate feature is based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate, it is important to
enter the correct age for this feature to work properly.
STEP 3: The Message Center will now be blinking a value, indicating your Body Weight (default
is 150.). Entering the correct body weight will affect the calorie count. Use the + or - keys to
adjust, then press Enter.
A note about the Calorie display:
The Calorie display is to be used as a reference only to monitor
improvement from workout to workout.
STEP 4: The Message Center will be blinking a value, indicating Time (the default value is 30
minutes). You may use any of the + or - keys to adjust the time. After adjusting, or to accept the
default, press Enter. (
Note: You may press start at any time during the programming to start
the program
).
STEP 5: The Message Center will now be blinking the preset top speed of the selected program
(5 km/h). Use the Speed + or - keys to adjust, then press Enter. Each program has various speed
changes throughout; this allows you to limit the highest speed the program can reach.
STEP 6: The Message Center will be blinking the preset top incline of the selected program
(6.0%). Use the I or – keys to adjust, then press Enter.
You are now done programming data and may press Start to begin your workout or
Stop to go back one level to change data entered in the programming phase.