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Model No. RBTL19981 Serial No. Serial Number Decal UESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if there are missing or damaged parts, we will guarantee complete satisfac- tion through direct assistance from our factory.
2. Use the treadmill only as described in this manual. 3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not place the treadmill on any surface that blocks air openings.
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24. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 25. This treadmill is intended for home use only. Do not use this treadmill in any commercial, rental, or institutional setting. DANGER: Always unplug the power cord immediately after use, before cleaning WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.
The model number is RBTL19981. 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.
OW TO P THE READMILL Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Make sure that all parts are included before you dispose of the packing materials. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the treadmill uprights to the position shown at the right.
If heart rate readings do not appear until you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas. ¥ As you walk or run on the treadmill, position your- self near the center of the walking belt. For the console to display heart rate readings, the user...
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If it is suspected that this is a problem, try relocating the treadmill. ¥ The CR2032 battery may need to be replaced. Follow the steps at the right to replace the battery.
READMILL PERATION THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT Your treadmill 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. They will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear.
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If the key is pulled from the console, the power will automatically turn off. P. INCLINE ButtonsÑThese buttons control the incline of the treadmill. Each time a button is pressed, the incline will change by 0.5%. The incline range is 0% to 12%.
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Note: To desig- nate yourself as user 2 or user 3, press the USER button repeatedly. IMPORTANT: Each time you use the treadmill, make sure that the correct user is selected. Enter your weight if desired. The current weight set- ting will be shown in the CALS/FAT CALS display.
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CUSHION buttons. There are ten different firmness levels. Note: The faster you run on the treadmill, the firmer the walk- ing platform should be. If the walking platform is too soft, the treadmill may bounce excessively.
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Step onto the foot rails and press the STOP button. Next, change the incline of the treadmill to the low- est setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting when the treadmill is folded to the stor- age position or the treadmill will be damaged.
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See step 8 on page 13. When you are finished exercising, 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 position or the treadmill will be damaged.
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HOW TO USE PULSE PROGRAMS 1 AND 2 Pulse programs 1 and 2 automatically control the speed and the incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate within a predetermined range during your workouts. Follow the instructions below to use pulse programs 1 or 2.
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See step 8 on page 13. When you are finished exercising, remove the key. Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at the lowest setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting when the treadmill is folded to the stor- age position or the treadmill will be damaged.
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When you are finished exercising, remove the key. Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at the lowest setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting when the treadmill is folded to the stor- age position or the treadmill will be damaged.
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HOW TO USE CUSTOM PROGRAMS at the right. When the program is completed, remove the key. Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at the lowest setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting when the treadmill is folded to the stor- age position or the treadmill will be damaged.
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Refer to step 8 on page 13. When the program is completed, remove the key. Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at the lowest setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting when the treadmill is folded to the stor- age position or the treadmill will be damaged.
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Press the 7-DAY button or the TOTAL button. When the 7-DAY button or the TOTAL button is pressed, the TIME dis- play will show the total number of hours you have exercised. Note: The total will be rounded off to the nearest hour. If the total reaches 10,000 hours, the display will reset to zero.
HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Refer to drawing 2 above. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, slide the storage knob to the right. Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the left handrail.
PROBLEM: The power turns off during use SOLUTION: 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.
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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 centered. b. If the walking belt has shifted to the right, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.
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Several studies have reported that regular walking at moderate to brisk speeds appears to increase bone density. Specifically, Fradin and his colleagues that 70-year-old subjects who walked at least 30 min- utes per day had higher bone mineral content than subjects who walked less than 30 minutes per day.
For maximum fat burning, adjust the speed or incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the middle number in your training zone. Aerobic Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys- tem, your exercise must be Òaerobic.Ó...
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretchÑnever 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.
ÑM ODEL To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Foot Rail Front Roller Nut Front Left Endcap Key/Clip Frame Pivot Spacer Front Roller/Pulley Platform Screw Belt Guide Caution Decal Isolator Spacer Screw...
* Includes all parts shown in the box # These parts are not illustrated Specifications are subject to change without notice EPLACEMENT ARTS ¨ ACD4 treadmill) Description Transformer Cushion Adj. Nut Rear Foot Screw Isolator Screw 8Ó Blue Wire, 2 F 8Ó...
IMITED ARRANTY WHAT IS COVEREDÑThe entire REEBOK manship. WHO IS COVEREDÑThe original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LONG IS IT COVEREDÑICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (ÒICONÓ), warrants the hood, covers, belly pan, and decals for six months after the date of purchase.