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Read all safety precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. ® 0-8MPH ° 2.0HP" STEP INCLINE° OWNER'S MANUAL SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN PROGRAMMABLE SPEED ESTATES, IL 60179...
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For 90 days from the date of purchase, when proper assembly and maintenance procedures detailed in the Owner's Manual are followed, SEARS will, free of charge, repair or replace and install a replacement part for any defective part, when this treadmill is used in a normal manner.
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 dam- age sustained by or through the use of this product.
IMP(: st least 8 feet of clearance behind the tread- mill. Do not place the treadmill near water, out- doors o[ on any surface that blocks an air opening. Do not operate where aerosol prod- ucts ere used or where oxygen Is being admln- Istercd.
BEFORE .YOUBEGIN_ yOUfor selectlqg _e SEARS.UFESTYLEFP EXP _mill_:TheL FES'r_R8.O'EXP blends advanced technology with innova_tive :designto let you enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exer- cise in the convenience and privacy of your home. For your safety and benefit, read this manual care- fully before using the treadmill.
ASSEMBLY Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. THE FOLLOWING TOOLS ARE REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: The 7/32" allen wrench included and your own adjustable wrench _'_. With the help of a second person, raise the Right Upright (27) and Left Upright (not shown) to a vertical position.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT APPLYING SILICONE LUBRICANT To reduce the friction of the walking belt and minimize wear, a non- oil-, non-petroleum-base silicone lubricant must be applied to the .walking platform before the treadmill is used. Failure to apply lubri- cant will reduce treadmill performance. WITH THE POWER CORD UNPLUGGED, lift each side of the walking beltand spray lubricant generously onto the indicated area.
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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE The heart of the treadmill is the state-of-the-art programmable console. The console offers both manual and pro- gram operation, and features an array of independent LCD displays to give you continuousexercise feedback. Please read these instructions carefully before operating the console. Note: If there is a sheet of protective plastic on the face of the console, peel it off before operating the console.
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Each program is divided into eight equal time periods, called segments. The speed of the walking belt will change automatically at the beginning of each segment. A speed setting should now be programmed for each of the eight segments, using the eight programmable speed controls on the left side of the console. The control on the far left is for the first segment, and the control on the right is for the eighth segment.
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 Customer Service Department toll-free at 1- 800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time. 1.
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4. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT IS OFF-CENTER OR SLIPS WHEN WALKED ON a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first remove the safety key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the 3/16" allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise, and the right bolt counterclockwise, to overtighten the walking belt.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Th e following guldellnes Willhelp you to plan y0ur. _ i, :: :_: During the.fi_t fe._._onths of y0_e:<e_c_'se-pr_gram, exemlse program. Remember that proper nutdtion and _ : keep your head.iate.llear the Io_/end_f adequate rest are essential for successful results. WARNING: Bofore any exerctse program, consult your physlclan.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES •The following stretches can provide a gond warm-up or cooFdown, Correct form for each_stretch is sh-(_vn in the drawings below. Move slowly as you stretch_never'b0unce. TOE TOUC H STRETCH Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips.
All parts listed herein can be ordered through SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. SERVICE CENTERS and most SEARS RETAIL STORES. If parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be transmitted to a SEARS PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER for handling.