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To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sus- tained by or through the use of this product.
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21. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. frame securely in the storage position. Do Adjust the speed in small increments to not operate the treadmill while it is folded. avoid sudden jumps in speed. 26. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by 22.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM 305 CST manual. To help us assist you, note the product model ® treadmill. The 305 CST treadmill provides an impres- number and serial number before contacting us. The sive selection of features designed to make your model number and the location of the serial number workouts at home more effective and enjoyable.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify small parts used for assembly. The number in parentheses below each draw- ing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following the key number is the quantity used for assembly.
ASSEMBLY • Assembly requires two persons. • Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts are marked “R” or “Right.” • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing •...
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3. Identify the Right Upright (76). Have a sec- ond person hold the Right Upright near the Base (74). See the inset drawing. Tie the wire tie (D) in the Right Upright (76) securely around the end of the Upright Wire (63). Then, insert the Upright Wire into the lower end of the Right Upright as you pull the other end of the wire tie through the top of the Right Upright.
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5. Hold the Right Upright (76) against the Base (74). Be careful not to pinch the Upright Wire (63). Insert a 3/8" x 3 1/4" Screw (2) with a 3/8" Star Washer (3) into the top hole in the Right Upright (76).
7. Set the console assembly (H) face down on a soft surface to avoid scratching the console assembly. Remove and discard the two indicated screws (I). Then, remove the Console Crossbar (61). 8. Remove and discard the four indicated screws (J). 9.
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10. With the help of a second person, hold the con- sole assembly (K) near the Right Handrail (64). See the inset drawing. Connect the Upright Wire (63) to the console wire (L). The connec- tors should slide together easily and snap into place.
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12. Raise the Frame (38) to the upright position. Have a second person hold the Frame until step 14 is completed. Orient the Latch Crossbar (67) as shown. Attach the Latch Crossbar to the brackets (O) on the Frame (38) with two 1/4" x 1 3/4" Screws (77).
14. Remove the 5/16" Nut (20) and the 5/16" x 2 1/4" Bolt (79) from the bracket on the Latch Crossbar (67). Align the upper end of the Storage Latch (68) with the bracket on the Latch Crossbar (67), and insert the 5/16"...
HOW TO USE THE TREADMILL HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD Follow the steps below to plug in the power cord. This product must be earthed. If it should malfunc- 1. Plug the indicated end of the power cord into the tion or break down, earthing provides a path of least socket on the treadmill.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE You can even listen to your favorite workout music or audio books with the console’s sound system while you The treadmill console offers a selection of features exercise. designed to make your workouts more effective and To turn on the power, see page 16.
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to 1. Insert the key into the console. cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- perature before you turn on the power. If you do See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER at the left.
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5. Follow your progress with the displays. The My Trail tab will show a track that represents 400 m (1/4 mile). As you exercise, the flashing As you walk or run on the treadmill, the display can rectangle will show your progress. The My Trail tab show the following workout information: will also show the number of laps you complete.
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6. Measure your heart rate if desired. 7. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. You can measure your heart rate using either the handgrip heart rate monitor or a compatible heart When you are finished using the treadmill, step rate monitor.
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Each workout is divided into segments. One speed To stop the workout at any time, press the Stop setting and one incline setting are programmed for button. The time will begin to flash in the display. each segment. Note: The same speed setting and/ To resume the workout, press the Start button.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR TABLET TO THE 5. Disconnect your tablet from the console if CONSOLE desired. The console supports BLUETOOTH connections to To disconnect your tablet from the console, first tablets via the iFit Bluetooth Tablet app and to compat- select the disconnect option in the iFit Bluetooth ible heart rate monitors.
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THE SETTINGS MODE HOW TO USE THE TABLET HOLDER The console features an information mode that keeps You can use your track of treadmill information and allows you to person- tablet to browse Tablet alize console settings. media while you Holder exercise.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL To avoid damaging the treadmill, adjust the incline Before moving the treadmill, fold it as described at the to zero before you fold the treadmill. Then, remove left.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE SYMPTOM: The power turns off during use Regular maintenance is important for optimal perfor- a. Check the power switch (see drawing c at the left). mance and to reduce wear. Inspect and properly tighten If the switch has tripped, wait for five minutes and all parts each time the treadmill is used.
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SYMPTOM: The walking belt slows when walked on Locate the Reed Switch (85) and the Magnet (86) on the right side of the Pulley (31). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. a. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 3-con- Make sure that the gap between the Magnet ductor, 14-gauge (1 mm ) cord that is no longer...
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SYMPTOM: The walking belt is off-center SYMPTOM: The walking belt slips when walked on a. IMPORTANT: The walking belt should be cen- a. First, remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER tered between the foot rails. If the walking belt CORD.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- WARNING: cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of Before beginning this time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your or any exercise program, consult your physi- body uses carbohydrate calories for energy.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown 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.