• Keep hands away from all moving parts. • Never operate the treadmill if it has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, call your dealer. • Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• NEVER use a ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) wall outlet with this treadmill. • Route the power cord away from any moving part of the treadmill including the elevation mechanism and transport wheels. • NEVER remove any cover without first disconnecting AC power.
The following instructions are included only as information so that you, the con- sumer, understand basically how the treadmill is assembled. STEP 1: Remove treadmill from carton. You may pick the rear of the treadmill up and roll it off the packaging. Remove foam padding, wrap, etc. Observe for possible freight damage.
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STEP 6: Place the treadmill in operating position. Make certain cables from upper computer do not come in contact with motor fan. Apply AC power. Start the unit and observe belt tracking. Unit must be reasonably level for proper tracking. Test treadmill basic operation.
Be familiar with its function and limitations. Use the adjustment system to assure proper length of cord. The treadmill will stop, depending on speed, with a two to three step coast anytime the magnet is pulled off the console. Use the red STOP/PAUSE switch in normal operation.
Step 3: For an elapsed (countdown) time press ENTER key. The Time/Pace window will indicate 20:00 (minutes). Adjust to desired time with blue INCLINE keys. Note: The above steps 2 & 3 are not required for operation of the treadmill. Step 4: Adjust to desired speed with FASTs/SLOWt keys.
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Any key (Speed/Incline for example) will light the display back up for a few seconds. Press and release the DIM display is still running, but simply not displaying the information. To Turn Treadmill Off: Two methods accomplish this: (1) Press and release red STOP/PAUSE switch while in pause mode. Display will blank out.
Program Descriptions NOTE: Refer to the section entitled “Operating Your New Treadmill” for program opera- tion instructions. Speed and Incline Programs All Smooth Programmable treadmills are equipped with eight different programs to add variety to your workout. Each program is evenly divided into 10 equal segments. The workout computer will automatically divide any selected workout time by 10 to give you equal segment lengths.
Step 4: After selecting a program press and release START BELT key. Treadmill will begin to move and workout has begun. Note: The segment time will always be 1/20th of the session time. Within 5 seconds of the end of a segment run, Incline and Speed displays will flash with a chime to alert a change.
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To Custom Program User (U1 thru U4): Step 1: Refer to Select a Program. Repeat Step 1 & 2. Press and release the SELECT key past P4 to user U1. There are 4 available. Step 2: Use the FASTsSLOWt speed keys to make a speed entry. Display will show desired speed and U1-1.
Target Heart Rate The old motto, “no pain, no gain”, is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of exercising comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors. With the proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people find that their choice of exercise intensity is either too high or too low and exer- cise is much more enjoyable by maintaining their heart rate in the desired benefit range.
Using a Polar Polar is the recognized, worldwide leader in wireless heart rate monitors, with a 99% accuracy rate. Polar was the first company that provided a high level of consistency both in design, accuracy, and manufacturing. Your Polar heart rate transmitter is composed of two parts: 1.
All treadmills that are factory equipped with a Heart Rate Control system have many distinct features both in the Heart Rate Control program and during heart rate monitor- ing. This section will give you a more detailed background to use your treadmill in the most effective manner.
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Technical Specifications of Heart Rate Control: If the treadmill is not able to read the signals of the transmitter or if your heart rate is not at least forty beats per minute, the computer will register an error and will display “- - ”...
- not incline. You may adjust target anytime during the workout. Heart Rate Monitor (Only) o You may use your treadmill computer as a monitor only by pressing the ENTER key after belt movement. While wearing the Polar Heart Rate Control, you can observe your heart rate without the computer controlling the incline.
General Maintenance Belt and Bed - Your treadmill uses a very high-efficient low-friction bed. Performance is maximized when the bed is kept as clean as possible. Use a soft, damp cloth or paper towel to wipe the edge of the belt and the area between the belt edge and frame.
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The treadmill is designed to keep the treadbelt reasonably centered while in use. It is normal for some belts to vary near a side while the belt is running with no one on it.
Motor “surges”, Lower electronics require adjustment. Contact your Smooth dealer. speed fluctuates Low AC voltage to treadmill. Do not use an extension cord. If an Treadmill will only extension cord is required it should be as short as possible and heavy achieve approximately duty 16 gauge minimum.
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To obtain warranty service, you must contact a Smooth authorized service technician or Smooth Fitness at our phone numbers located in this manual. Any parts determined to be defective must be returned to Smooth to obtain warranty service. You must prepay any shipping charges, export taxes, custom duties and taxes, or any other charges associated with transportation of the parts or Product.
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SM9.6P SM9.6HRC This Limited Warranty amends the previous drive motor warranty in the treadmill owner’s manuals listed above and applies in the United States to products distributed by Internet Fitness.com under the Smooth brand name. The warranty period to the original purchaser for the DRIVE MOTOR is ten (10) years from date of purchase, effective on or after March 1, 2001.