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www.freemotionfitness.com USER’S MANUAL Model No. SFTL27808.3 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT. If you are unable to contact the store, see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on the back...
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. FreeMotion Fitness assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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DANGER: 20. Never leave the treadmill unattended while Always unplug the power it is running. Always remove the key, press cord immediately after use, before clean- the power switch into the off position (see ing the treadmill, and before performing the the drawing on page 5 for the location of the maintenance and adjustment procedures power switch), and unplug the power cord...
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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. • To identify small parts, see page 6. • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the • Assembly requires the following tools: packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing the included hex key materials until you finish all assembly steps.
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2. Insert the end of the Upright Wire (111) through the looped plastic tie at the top of the Upright (81). Make sure that the Upright Wire is behind the crossbars on the Upright. Then, gently pull upward on the Upright Wire as you tighten the plastic tie around the Upright Wire.
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4. Turn the handrail assembly over. Remove and discard the two indicated screws (A). Then, remove the Handrail Cover (86). Handrail Assembly 5. Have a second person hold the handrail assem- bly near the Upright (81). Handrail Assembly Insert the Upright Wire (111) up through the cen- ter of the handrail assembly.
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7. Align the holes in the Console (101) with the holes in the handrail assembly and the holes in the Upright (81). Attach the Console and the handrail assembly to the Upright with two 3/8" x 3" Screws (1) and two 3/8" Star Washers (2). Do not tighten the Screws yet.
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10. Attach the Handrail Cover (86) to the handrail assembly with six #8 x 2 1/4" Machine Screws (3). Start all six Machine Screws but do not tighten them yet. Start the indicated Machine Screws first. First First Handrail Assembly 11.
THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR • D o not expose the heart rate monitor to direct sun- light for extended periods of time; do not expose it to The heart rate temperatures above 122° F (50° C) or below 14° F monitor consists of (-10°...
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD nominal 120-volt circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps. To avoid overloading the circuit, do Use a Surge Suppressor not plug other electrical devices, except for low- power devices such as cell phone chargers, into Your treadmill, like other electronic equipment, can be the surge suppressor or into an outlet on the same circuit.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE interactive workout cards containing workout programs designed to help you achieve specific fitness goals. For The treadmill console offers an impressive array of fea- example, lose unwanted pounds with the iFit Weight tures designed to make your workouts more effective Loss program, or train for a long-distance run with the and enjoyable.
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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 turning on the power. If you do not See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER at the left.
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4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. Regardless of which display mode you select, the speed or incline setting will appear in the display for To change the incline of the treadmill, press the a few seconds each time you change the setting. Incline increase and decrease buttons or one of the Quick Touch Incline buttons numbered 0 to 15.
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7. Turn on the fan if desired. HOW TO USE A PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT The fan has high and low speed settings. Press 1. Insert the key into the console. the Fan button repeatedly to select a fan speed or to turn off the fan.
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3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the workout. adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next segment. Note: If you use an Interval workout, A moment after you press the Start/Stop button, the incline will not adjust automatically. the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the workout.
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HOW TO USE A WALK/RUN WORKOUT OR A 3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the workout. MANUAL CONTROL WORKOUT A moment after you press the Start/Stop button, 1. Insert the key into the console. the treadmill will begin moving. Hold the handrails and begin walking.
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The FreeMotion Fitness Test measures When the workout ends, the walking belt will slow your fitness level on a scale of 1 to 10. The FreeMotion to a stop and your fitness level or VO max will ap- Fitness Test ends after either 28 minutes or when you pear in the display.
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HOW TO USE A HEART RATE WORKOUT will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the workout. Hold the handrails and begin walking. CAUTION: If you have heart The heart rate workouts are divided into several problems, or if you are over 60 years of age one-minute segments.
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HOW TO USE A CUSTOM WORKOUT At the end of each segment, a series of tones will sound and the next segment of the profile will begin 1. Insert the key into the console. to flash. If a new speed or incline setting is pro- grammed for the next segment of the workout, the See step 1 on page 15.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT A personal trainer will guide you through the workout. 1. Insert the key into the console. At the end of each segment, a series of tones will See step 1 on page 15. sound. If a new speed or incline setting is pro- grammed for the next segment of the workout, the 2.
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HOW TO USE THE MAINTENANCE MODE 3. Create a custom workout. The console has a maintenance mode that keeps track If desired, create a custom workout. Press the of the total number of hours that the treadmill has been Display button until the desired custom workout is operated and the total distance that the walking belt highlighted.
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Due to the size and weight of the treadmill, moving it requires two or three persons. Before moving the treadmill, plug in the power cord and insert the key into the console (see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15).
TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by follow- SYMPTOM: The power turns off during use ing the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assis- a. Check the power switch (see the drawing at the tance is needed, see the front cover of this manual.
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SYMPTOM: The walking belt slows when walked on SYMPTOM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on a. Use only a surge suppressor that meets all of the a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the specifications described on page 16.
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.
PART LIST Model No. SFTL27808.3 R0312A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 3/8" x 3" Screw Reed Switch 3/8" Star Washer Controller #8 x 2 1/4" Machine Screw Frame #8 x 1/2" Cover Screw Drive Motor 3/8" x 1 5/8" Bolt Motor Bushing 3/8"...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Console Large French Warning Decal Fan Grill Caution Decal Fan Cover Voltage Warning Decal Console Fan English Warning Decal Accessory Tray French Warning Decal Speaker Motor Bracket Key/Clip 5/16" x 3/8" Washer Head Screw Lift Motor Washer 4"...
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