Model No. 831.298300 Serial No.
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1. n Na dl ld S ld ad S NI UNN Description Plastic Stand off Power Cord Grommet On Off Switch Circuit Breaker Outlet Bracket Endcap Spacer Belt Guide Shock Front Belly Pan Right Foot Rail Cap Plastic Fastener Console Base Front Cap Screw Crossbar Handrail Rear Isolator Belly Pan Warning Decal Hood Screw Key Clip Cap Screw Rear Endcap Optional Speaker Kit Bumper Screw Belly Pan Screw Rear Roller Adj Bolt Caution Decal Latch Decal Frame Rear Deck Screw Console Latch Catch Rear Roller Console Spring Cable Tie Cable Tie Screw Shield Screw Cable Tie Clamp 8 Cable Tie 4 Cable Tie Upright Wire Harness Handrail Foam Lock Knob Lock Knob Sleeve Spring Lock Pin Collar Pin Clip Lock Pin CD Console CD Player CD Fastener CD Plate Rear Endcap Spacer Key Key No Qty Description No Qty Description 103 4 CD Isolator 130 8 Isolator Screw 104 10 Console Fastener 131 1 Motor Isolator 105 4 Upright Endcap 132 1 Filter 106 1 Upright Grommet 133 1 90 Wire Harness 107 1 Magnet 134 1 4 Wire Harness 108 1 Console Base Back 135 2 Crossbar Washer 109 1 Console Assembly 136 2 Crossbar Plastic Washer 110 1 Reed Switch Clip 137 1 Console Plate 111 1 Incline Motor Spacer 138 4 Console Plate Screw 112 1 Optic Disk 139 6 3 4 Console Screw 113 1 Optic Switch Nut 140 2 Motor Tension Bushing 114 2 Optic Switch Washer 1 14 White Wire 2 F 115 1 Optic Switch Bolt 12. Part No 152039 J00026AC R0599A Printed in USA 1999 Sears Roebuck and Co
3. rate stop exercising and place two fingers on your wrist as shown Take a six second heartbeat count and multiply the result by ten to find your heart rate A six second count is used because your heart rate drops quickly when you stop exercising If your heart rate is too high or too low ad just the speed or incline of the treadmill accordingly WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout should include three parts 1 a warm up 2 training zone exercise and 3 a cool down Warming Up Begin each workout with five to ten minutes of stretch ing and light exercise to warm up A proper warm up increases your body temperature heart rate and circu lation in preparation for exercise Training Zone Exercise After warming up increase the intensity of your exer cise until your heart rate is in your training zone for 20 to 30 minutes Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise never hold your breath AGE FAT BURN MAX BURN AEROBIC 16 Cooling Down Exercise Frequency End each workout with five to ten minutes of stretching To maintain or improve your condition complete three to cool down This will develop muscle flexibility and workouts each week with at least one day of rest be will help to prevent post exercise problems tween workouts After a few months you may com plete up to five workouts each week if desired The key to success is to make exercis
4. 1 5 when this mode is selected Insert Disc 1 into the CD player Lift the lid of the CD player in the indicated location Carefully insert Disc 1 into the CD player and close the lid Note Lifting the lid during a CD workout program will stop the CD player and the walking belt Lift here to open the Press the play button A moment after the play button is pressed your Play personal trainer will begin guiding you through your Il gt workout Simply follow the instructions When Disc 1 begins playing a 1 will appear in the CD display During track 1 of Disc 1 your personal trainer will demonstrate CD PROGRAM VOL COACH technology CAUTION Be sure to Program Select listen to track 1 on Buttons Disc 1 before using the two workout programs Track 2 on Disc 1 is the Fat Burning program Track 2 will begin after track 1 and can also be selected with the program select buttons After a button is pressed an indicator will move around the CD dis play for a few seconds and then the number 2 will appear CAUTION To scan forward or backward during a program stand on the foot rails and hold down the program select buttons Track 1 on Disc 2 is the Interval program To use this program insert Disc 2 into the CD player During each program an electronic chirping sound will alert you when the speed and or incline of the treadmill is about to chang
5. Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is centered 7 SYMPTOM The walking belt slips when walked on a If the walking belt slips when walked on first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn both rear roller adjustment bolts clockwise 1 4 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 plat form Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Plug in the power cord insert the key and carefully walk on the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened 15 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES A WARNING Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician This is especially important for individuals over the age of 35 or individuals with pre existing health problems The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex ercise program For more information about exercise consult your physician or obtain a reputable book EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity The proper intensity level can be found by using your heart rate as a guide The chart at the bottom of this page shows recommended heart rates for fat burning and aerobic exercise To fi
6. both legs Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 5 Inner Thigh Stretch Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 17 PART LIST Model No 831 298300 To identify parts listed below refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual Key No Qty OO ONOO0 POND AANDDAPBPBPAAND N O AA ld dl dl dl Ad YN AAND Aa ARPS 0 00 2 DA aAND AO ak OO mk mk mk mk Description Center Track Foot Rail Left Foot Rail Cap Front Roller Adjustment Nut Isolator Bumper Platform Screw Walking Platform Frame Pivot Bolt Frame Pivot Spacer Walking Belt Front Roller Pulley Small Screw Motor Belt Upright Base Incline Frame Hood Bracket long Bracket Clip 50 Power Wire Harness Motor Tension Spacer Nut Lift Motor Shield Incline Motor Bolt Allen Wrench Incline Motor Reed Switch Jack Screw Upright Ground Screw Not Used Wheel Bolt Front Wheel Hood Bracket short Motor Nut Pulley Flywheel Fan Motor Motor Bolt Motor Isolator Motor Tension Bolt Motor Tension Nut Incline Pivot Bolt Motor Hood Incline Motor Shield Incline Pivot Washer Adj Washer Motor Pulley Fly Fan Front Roller Adj Bolt Transformer Electronics Bracket Controller Electronics Shield Power Supply 18 Key No Qty
7. five feet or less in length b If the walking belt is overtightened treadmill performance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclock wise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is properly 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 prop erly tightened Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts If the walking belt still slows when walked on please call our toll free HELPLINE O 6 SYMPTOM The walking belt is off center a If the walking belt has shifted to the left first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise and the right bolt coun terclockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to overtighten 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 cen tered 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 clockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt
8. position or the treadmill will be damaged Remove the key from the console and put it in a secure place In addition move the on off switch to the off position and unplug the power cord HOW TO PLAY YOUR OWN MUSIC CD S If desired you can play your own music CD s in the CD player To play music CD s select the manual mode see HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE on page 9 Note Do not play CD s longer than 55 minutes While music CD s are playing the number of the current track will not be shown in the CD display an indicator will move repeatedly around the CD display HOW TO SELECT MILES OR KILOMETERS The console can display speed and distance in miles or kilometers To check the unit of measurement hold down the STOP button while inserting the key into the con CALS FAT CALS O sole The CALORIES FAT CALORIES display will show an E for English miles or an M for Metric kilometers To change the unit of measurement press the SPEED A button While the unit of measure TIME PACE O ment is displayed the TIME PACE display will show the total number of hours that the treadmill has been used In addition the INCLINE DIS INCLINE DISTANCE TANCE display will show the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved O When you are finished viewing the unit of measure ment total time and total distance remove the key from the console HOW TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL CD S A variety of exc
9. your legs and keep your back straight 13 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below Find the symptom that applies and follow the steps listed If further assistance is needed call our toll free HELPLINE at 1 800 736 6879 Monday through Saturday 7 a m until 7 p m Central Time excluding holidays 1 SYMPTOM THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON 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 Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor TVSS The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps b After the power cord has been plugged in make sure that the key is inserted into the console as far as it will go See step 1 on page 9 c Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill near the power cord If the switch protrudes as shown the circuit breaker has tripped To reset the circuit breaker wait for five Tripped 0 minutes and then press the switch back in C d Check the on off switch located on the treadmill near the power cord The switch must be in the on position On Position 2 SYMPTOM THE POWER TURNS OFF DURING USE a Che
10. 4 White Wire M F 116 1 Optic Switch 1 6 White Wire 2 F M 117 2 2lbs Hand Weight 1 8 Blue Wire 2 F 118 2 Roller Guard 1 6 Blue Wire 2 F 119 1 Head Phone 1 4 Wire Harness 120 2 Rear Foot 1 6 Green Wire 2 Ring 121 1 Ground Wire 1 8 Green Wire F Ring 122 1 Ground Wire Screw 1 4 Black White Wire 123 1 Incline Stop Bracket 1 User s Manual 124 2 Crossbar Bolt 125 1 26 Wire Harness These parts are not illustrated 126 1 19 Stereo Wire Harness Includes all parts shown in the box 127 1 20 Wire Harness 128 1 60 Optic Incline Wire For more information about the optional speaker kit 129 1 Rhythm Mix CD see page 12 Specifications are subject to change without notice For information about ordering replacement parts see the back cover of this manual 19 VERSO 00 86 lt 1 8 ON 2PO 1 ONIMVUO 1300 1dX3 RO599A EXPLODED DRAWING Model No 831 298300 i 7 da 6 O o A 00 S A WE Oi SEARS Model No 831 298300 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM 985 CD treadmill treadmill apartis missing or you need to schedule repair service call our toll free HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 Monday Saturday 7 am 7 pm Central Time excluding holidays REPLACEMENT PARTS If parts become worn and need to be
11. ELPLINE at 1 800 736 6879 CD Case Holder Monday 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 298300 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 familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled Book Holder Water Bottle Holder Bottle not included Hand Weights Accessory Tray Storage Latch LEFT SIDE Walking Belt Foot Rails Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts Handrails RIGHT SIDE On Off Switch Circuit Breaker Front Cushioned Walking Platform 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 A phillips screwdriver gt not included may be needed for assembly Note The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high performance lubricant During shipping a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton This is a normal condition and does not affect treadmill performance If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft clot
12. Model No 831 298300 Serial No Find the serial number in the location shown below Write the serial number in the space above for reference HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 44 CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc U S E R T S M A N U A L tions in this manual before using this equipment Save this manual for future reference ai SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 PRO rORM TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 2 222 tees BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY cia sita a OE N oe ae aa fl ee ee ai OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT LL HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 00 00 02 eee eee MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING 0 0 00 e ee eee eee CONDITIONING GUIDELINES PARTEIST A i EE o Ora dare dares A ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY Note An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A DANG ER To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill 1 10 1 A It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions Use the treadmill only as described in this manual Place the treadmill on a level surface with at least eight feet of clearance behind it Do not place the treadmill on
13. The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps Keep the power cord and the surge suppres sor away from heated surfaces Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged or if the treadmill is not working properly See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread mill is not working properly Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the walking belt Always hold the handrails while running on the treadmill When walking hold the handrails or use the included hand weights CD workout programs make optional use of the included hand weights Using weights and not holding the handrails may compromise your ability to maintain your balance Exercises using weights should be attempted only by experienced users The treadmill is capable of high speeds Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed During CD workout programs an electronic chirping sound will alert you when the speed and or incline of the treadmill is about to change Always listen for the chirp and be prepared for speed and or incline changes In some instances the speed and or incline will change before the personal trainer de scribes the change During a CD workout program you can manu ally override the speed and incline settings at any time by pressing the speed and incline buttons However when the next
14. any surface that blocks air openings To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill indoors away from mois ture and dust Do not put the treadmill in a garage or covered patio or near water Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the treadmill at all times The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time 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 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 Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor TVSS The surge suppres 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 sor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis sipation of 450 joules
15. chirp is heard the speed and or incline will change back to the programmed settings 20 Never leave the treadmill unattended while it 24 Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill is running Always remove the key unplug regularly the power cord and move the on off switch to the off position when the treadmill is not in 25 Never drop or insert any object into any use See the drawing on page 5 for the loca opening tion of the on off switch 2 DANGER Always unplug the power 21 Do not attempt to raise lower or move the cord immediately after use before cleaning treadmill until it is properly assembled See the treadmill and before performing the main ASSEMBLY on page 6 and HOW TO MOVE tenance and adjustment procedures de THE TREADMILL on page 13 You must be scribed in this manual Never remove the able to safely lift 45 pounds 20 kg in order to motor hood unless instructed to do so by an raise lower or move the treadmill authorized service representative Servicing other than the procedures in this manual 22 Do not change the incline of the treadmill by should be performed by an authorized service placing objects under the treadmill representative only 23 When folding or moving the treadmill make 27 This treadmill is intended for in home use sure that the storage latch is fully closed only Do not use this treadmill in any commer cial rental or institutional setting WARNING Before begin
16. ck 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 fully into the console See step 1 on page 9 d Make sure that the on off switch is in the on position e If the treadmill still will not run please call our toll free HELPLINE 3 SYMPTOM THE DISPLAYS OF THE CONSOLE DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY a Remove the key from the console and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Remove the screws from the hood Carefully remove the hood Locate the Reed Switch 26 and the Magnet 107 on the 1 8 i left side of the Pulley 12 Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is 121 n 12 aligned with the Reed Switch Make sure that the gap between 26 M107 the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1 8 If necessary loosen the Reed Switch Screw 121 and move the Reed Switch slightly Retighten the Screw Re attach the hood and run the Top treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading View 4 SYMPTOM SOUND IS HEARD IN ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE HEADPHONES a Make sure that the headphones are fully inserted into the headphone jack on the console 14 5 SYMPTOM The walking belt slows when walked on a Use only a UL listed surge protector rated at 15 amps with a 14 gauge cord of
17. cover is grounded before using an adapter CONSOLE DIAGRAM Program Display Console Displays PROGRAM VOL Program Select EE J Buttons 4 139 N Pause Play i V es A Buttons Tan A V es A Dien Manual ge Speed A Key OcD Program nsert Program CD Press Play gt PRO FORM ir s CD COACH A Button s sto NU HEADPHONES ole O warnings and instructions Never allow children to play on or around this equipment Lift here to open Headphone Jack CD player ES Clip FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE Key Eg A CA UTION Before operating the console read the following precautions Do not stand on the walking belt when turn ing on the power Always wear the clip see the drawing above while operating the treadmill Adjust the speed in small increments in order to avoid sudden jumps in speed To reduce the possibility of electric shock keep the console dry Avoid spilling liquids on the console and place only a sealed water bottle in the water bottle holder Use only the included headphones with the console Do not plug in or unplug the head phones while the key is in the console e Before using the CD program mode read the instructions included with the CD as well as the instructions on pages 10 and 11 of this manual The PROFORM 985 CD console offers an impress
18. e CAUTION Always listen for the chirp and be prepared for speed and or incline changes In some instances the speed and or incline will change before the personal trainer describes the change If the speed and incline settings are too high or too low you can manually override the settings at any time by pressing the SPEED and INCLINE but tons However when the next chirp is heard the speed and incline will change back to the programmed settings SPEED INCLINE DISTANCE O IMPORTANT l Incline must I be at lowest 8 treadmill SPEED A Y INCLINE OVERRIDE OVERRIDE To pause the program press the pause button The four displays will pause the TIME PACE display will begin to flash and the letters PA will appear in the CD display To restart the program press the play button When the next chirp is heard the 11 walking belt will begin to move To stop the program before it is completed press the STOP button G Adjust the volume if desired To adjust the volume press the VOLUME but tons The current volume setting will appear in the CD display There are ten volume settings Follow your progress with the four displays See step 5 on page 9 E When the program is completed remove the key Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at 1 5 The incline must be at 1 5 when the treadmill is folded to the storage
19. e a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown in the drawings at the right Move slowly as you stretch never bounce 1 Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes 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 both legs Stretches Hamstrings lower back and groin 3 Calf Achilles Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat 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 your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles tendons and ankles 4 Quadriceps Stretch With one hand against a wall for balance reach back and grasp one foot with your other hand Bring your heel as close to your buttocks as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for
20. h and a mild non abrasive cleaner 1 With the help of a second person carefully raise the Uprights 15 until the treadmill is in the position shown 2 Make sure that the Lock Knob Sleeve 93 is fully in serted into the left Upright 15 Remove the Lock Knob 92 from the Lock Pin 97 Make sure that the Lock Pin Collar 95 and the Spring 94 are on the Lock Pin Insert the Lock Pin into the left Upright 15 and tighten the Lock Knob onto it 3 Observe the two Rear Feet 120 at the rear of the tread mill see figure 1 above If there is a space between one of the Feet and the floor the included spacer will need to be attached Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and raise the treadmill to the storage position as described on page 13 Using a phillips screwdriver remove the Screw 75 and the Rear Foot 120 from the side that was raised off the floor Snap the provided Rear Foot Spacer 102 onto the Rear Foot Reattach the Rear Foot to the treadmill Frame 79 Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill as described on page 13 4 Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill Place a mat under the treadmill to protect the floor or carpet Note Keep the included allen wrench in a secure location The allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt see page 15 6 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT Your treadmil
21. iting CD s is available for purchase Each CD set includes two new 30 minute workout programs To purchase additional CD s refer to the card accom panying this treadmill If you want to use CD workout pro grams or listen to music CD s without headphones your treadmill can be up graded with optional stereo speakers The stereo speakers mount directly to your treadmill and connect easily to the integral CD player To purchase the stereo speaker kit refer to the card accompanying this treadmill 12 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill adjust the incline to the lowest position If this is not done the treadmill may be per manently damaged Next unplug the power cord CAU TION You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds 20 kg in order to raise lower or move the treadmill 1 Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown at the right CAUTION To decrease the possibility of injury bend your legs and keep your back straight As you raise the treadmill make sure to lift with your legs rather than your back Raise the treadmill about halfway to the vertical position 2 Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly Using your left hand pull the latch knob to the left and hold it Raise the treadmill until the latch pin is aligned with the hole in the catch Insert the latch pin into the catch Make sure
22. ive array of features to help you get the most from your workouts When the manual mode of the console is selected the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of a button As you exercise four displays will provide continuous exercise feedback The console also features revolutionary PROFORM CD COACH technology This breakthrough technology allows the console to play specially designed CD s that interactively adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill while a personal trainer coaches you through every step of your workout The CD s include high energy music for added motivation And with the included hand weights you can add upper body exercise to your workouts The included CD s feature two different 30 minute workout programs one program that targets fat burning and one program that focuses on interval training for aerobic conditioning Each program was specially designed by our AFA certified personal trainer A selection of other CD s is also available Refer to the card accompanying this treadmill to pur chase additional CD s Note The console can display speed and distance in miles or kilometers see HOW TO SELECT MILES OR KILOMETERS on page 12 For simplicity all instruc tions in this manual refer to miles To stop the walking belt press the STOP button The four displays will pause and the TIME PACE display will begin to flash To restart the walking belt press the SPEED A button To sto
23. l features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE a high performance lubricant IMPORTANT Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking plat form Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD A DANG E R Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in an increased risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service man if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Your treadmill like any other type of sophisticated electronic equipment can be seriously damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home s power Voltage surges spikes and noise interference can result from weather conditions or from other appliances being turned on or off To decrease the possibility of your treadmill being damaged always use a surge suppressor with your treadmill see drawing 1 at the right Surge suppressors are sold at most hardware stores and department stores Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor TVSS The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrical
24. ly rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps This product must be grounded If it should malfunc tion or break down grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec tric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment 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 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 adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available Grounding Pin Grounded Outlet Grounding Plug Grounded Outlet Box Surge Suppressor Metal Screw The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet drawing 1 can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw Some 2 pole receptacle outlet box covers are not grounded Contact a qualified elec trician to determine if the outlet box
25. nd the proper heart rate for you first find your age at the top of the chart ages are rounded off to the nearest ten years Next find the three numbers below your age The three numbers define your training zone The lowest two numbers are recommended heart rates for fat burning and the highest number is the recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise Fat Burning To burn fat effectively you must exercise at a relatively low intensity level for a sustained period of time During the first few minutes of exercise your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for energy Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy If your goal is to burn fat adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone For maximum fat burning adjust the speed and incline until your heart rate is near the middle number in your training zone Aerobic Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for pro longed 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 until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone HOW TO MEASURE YOU HEART RATE To measure your heart
26. ning this or any exercise program consult your physician This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health problems Read all instructions before using SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The decals shown at the right and below have been placed on your treadmill If one of the decals 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 manual Apply the decal in the location shown e Never allow children on or around treadmill Storage latch must be fully engaged before treadmill is moved or stored Incline must be set at lowest level before folding treadmill into storage position KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THIS AREA WHILE THE TREADMILL IS IN OPERATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for selecting the innovative PROFORM 985 CD treadmill The 985 CD treadmill features revo lutionary CD COACH technology and an impressive array of other features to help you get the most from every workout And when you re not exercising the unique 985 CD treadmill can be folded up requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills For your benefit read this manual carefully before using the treadmill If you have additional questions please call our toll free H
27. p the walk ing belt and reset the displays press the STOP button remove the key and then reinsert the key HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Before using the console make sure that the power cord is properly plugged in See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7 In addition make On E sure that the on off switch Position Zh located near the power AH cord is in the on position Adjust the incline as desired To vary the intensity of your exercise change the incline of the tread mill as desired by press ing the INCLINE buttons Each time one of the buttons is pressed the incline will change by 0 5 The incline range is 1 5 to 10 Note When one of the INCLINE but tons is pressed the INCLINE DISTANCE display will show the incline setting for seven seconds After the buttons are pressed it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the se lected incline setting INCLINE DISTANCE When you are ready to begin exercising step onto the foot rails of the treadmill Find the clip attached to the key and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothing Follow the steps below to operate the console 1 Insert the key into the console A moment after the key is inserted the four displays and the manual indicator will light In addition a number will appear in the CD display for five sec onds This number indicates the current volume set ting of the CD player Follow your progress with the fou
28. play will change from one number to the other The FAT CALS indicator will light when the number of fat calories is shown CALS FAT CALS INCLINE DISTANCE display This display shows the distance that the walking belt has moved and the incline level of the treadmill Every seven seconds the display will change from one number to the other The DISTANCE indicator will light when the dis tance is shown INCLINE DISTANCE O G When you are finished exercising stop the walking belt and remove the key Step onto the foot rails and press the STOP button Next change the incline of the treadmill to 1 5 The incline must be at 1 5 when the treadmill is folded to the storage position or the tread mill will be damaged Remove the key from the console and put it in a secure place In addition move the on off switch to the off position and unplug the power cord HOW TO USE THE CD PROGRAM MODE When you use a CD workout program a certified per sonal trainer will guide you through your workout as the CD interactively controls the speed and incline of the treadmill The included Rhythm Mix CD s contain two workout programs Fat Burning Level 1 This 30 minute workout reaches a maximum speed of 4 2 mph and has an average speed of 3 4 mph The maximum incline level is 9 and the average incline level is 3 Note All programs are designated level 1 or level 2 level 2 programs provide more intense workout
29. r displays TIME PACE display This display shows the elapsed time and your Current pace pace is measured in minutes per TIME PACE O A Select the manual mode When the key is inserted e Insert Ol aay the manual mode will au Ley Oc Program Insert tomatically be selected SELECT If you have selected the CD program mode MODE button to select the manual mode Press press the SELECT Press the SPEED A button to start the walking belt A moment after the but SPEED ton is pressed the walk ing belt will begin to move at 1 0 mph Hold the handrails and begin walking V SPEED A OVERRIDE As you exercise change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED buttons Each time one of the buttons is pressed the speed will change by 0 1 mph If the buttons are held down the speed will change in increments of 0 5 mph The speed range is 0 5 mph to 10 0 mph mile Every seven sec onds the display will change from one number to the other The PACE indicator will light when your pace is shown SPEED display This display shows the speed of the walking belt in miles per hour or kilome ters per hour See HOW TO SELECT MILES OR KILOMETERS on page 12 CALORIES FAT CALO RIES display This dis play shows the numbers of calories and fat calo ries you have burned see FAT BURNING on page 16 for an explanation of fat calories Every seven seconds the dis
30. replaced call the following toll free number 1 800 FON PART 1 800 366 7278 The model number and serial number of your PROFORM 985 CD treadmill are listed on a decal attached to the frame See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase 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 When requesting help or service or ordering parts please be prepared to provide the following information The NAME OF THE PRODUCT PROFORM 985 CD treadmill The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT 831 298300 The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PART see the PART LIST on pages 18 and 19 and the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY poses For 90 days from the date of purchase if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this SEARS TREADMILL EXERCISER contact the nearest SEARS Service Center throughout the United States and SEARS will repair or replace the TREADMILL EXERCISER free of charge This warranty does not apply when the TREADMILL EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental pur This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO DEPT 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179
31. s Interval Training Level 2 This 30 minute workout reaches a maximum speed of 6 0 mph and has an average speed of 3 9 mph The maximum incline level is 8 and the average incline level is 3 5 Follow the steps below to use a CD workout program 1 Put on the headphones Plug the included headphones fully into the jack on the con sole Next put on the headphones CAUTION Use only the included head phones with the console Do not plug in or unplug the headphones while the key is in the console If the headphones become unplugged during exercise stop the treadmill and remove the key before plugging the headphones back in To keep the headphone wire out of the way slide the wire into the clip as shown in the inset drawing Note If you have pur chased optional stereo speakers you may disre gard this step and go to step 2 To purchase speakers refer to the card accompanying this treadmill Insert the key into the console A moment after the key is inserted the four displays and the manual indicator will light In addition the current volume setting of the CD player will appear for five seconds in the CD display Select the CD program mode When the key is inserted i dai al the manual mode will be Diet Deo program meri Pr selected Press the SE LECT MODE button to select the CD program mode Note The incline of the treadmill will automatically change to
32. that the latch pin is fully inserted into 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 storage position in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the storage position as described above Make sure that the latch pin is fully inserted into the catch 1 Hold the treadmill as shown and place one foot against a wheel Do not hold or push on the book holder or the book holder may be damaged 2 Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front wheels Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location Never move the treadmill without tipping it back To reduce the risk of injury use extreme caution while moving the treadmill Do not attempt to move the treadmill over an uneven surface 3 Place one foot on the base and carefully lower the treadmill Front Wheels until it is resting in the storage position HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 Refer to drawing 2 above Hold the treadmill with your right hand as shown Using your left hand pull the latch knob to the left and hold it Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the pin Slowly release the latch knob 2 Refer to drawing 1 Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to the floor CAUTION To decrease the possibility of injury bend
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