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USERʼS MANUAL www.freemotionfitness.com Model No. SFSR82308.2 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, PLEASE CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your strider before using your strider. FreeMotion Fitness assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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20. An outside antenna system should not be • Secure an antenna lead-in and ground located in the vicinity of overhead power wires to the house with stand-off insula- lines or other electric light or power circuits, tors spaced from 4 to 6 feet (1.22 to 1.83 or where it can fall into such power lines or m) apart.
F 5.8 manual. To help us assist you, note the product model ® strider. The F 5.8 strider provides an array of features number and serial number before contacting us. The designed to make your workouts more effective and model number and the location of the serial number enjoyable.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART See the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing 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 needed for assembly.
ASSEMBLY • Assembly requires two persons. • In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires the following tool(s): • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove one Phillips screwdriver the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until you complete all Assembly may be easier if you have a socket set assembly steps.
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2. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Upright (26) to the Frame (1) with four 3/8" x 1" Patch Screws (122). Note: Two of the Patch Screws may be preattached to the Frame. Tip: Start all the Patch Screws before tight- ening any of them.
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4. Orient the Lower Accessory Tray (18) as shown. Press the Lower Accessory Tray into the Shield Cap (5). 5. Identify the Right Handrail (69), which is marked with a “Right” sticker. While another person holds the Right Handrail (69) near the Upright (26), connect the right Pulse Wire (78) to the right Sensor Wire (79).
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6. IMPORTANT: To prevent damage, do not allow the strider to tip to either side during this step. While another person lifts the rear of the Frame (1) in the location shown by the arrow, attach each Handrail (69, 70) to the Frame with a 3/8" x 3"...
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8. Identify the Front and Rear Shields (10, 13) and orient them as shown. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Front and Rear Shields (10, 13) around the Upright (26) with six #8 x 3/4" Screws (86). Avoid pinching the wires 9.
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10. Identify a set of Right and Left Link Covers (22, 23), which are marked with “Right” and “Left” stickers, and orient them as shown. Attach the Right and Left Link Covers (22, 23) around the Right Handlebar (20) with four #8 x 1"...
HOW TO CONNECT THE PERSONAL TELEVISION Before operating the television, you must connect an antenna or a 75 ohm CATV cable to the 75 ohm terminal or the audio/video component cable to the audio/video input jack. Note: Use a CATV cable to connect to an external source such as a cable box, satellite TV box, VCR, or analog cable.
HOW TO USE THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR areas and put on the heart rate monitor; the heart rate monitor shuts off when it is removed and the The heart rate monitor has two components: a strap electrode areas are dried.
HOW TO USE THE STRIDER HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER HOW TO MOVE THE STRIDER IMPORTANT: If the strider has been exposed to Due to the size and weight of the strider, moving it cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- requires two persons.
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HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE STRIDER HOW TO LEVEL THE STRIDER To mount the strider, hold the handlebars or the If the strider rocks slightly on your floor during use, handrails and step onto the pedals. Push the pedals turn one or both of the leveling feet beneath the rear until they begin to move forward and backward with a of the frame until the rocking motion is eliminated.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE For example, lose unwanted pounds with the 8-week Weight Loss workout. iFit workouts control the resis- The advanced console offers an array of features tance of the pedals while the voice of a personal designed to make your workouts effective and trainer coaches you through your workouts.
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HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE You can also adjust the resistance level by press- ing the increase and decrease buttons on the The included power adapter must be used to operate handlebars. the strider. See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER 4.
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Center display—This display shows the stride 6. Measure your heart rate if desired. length meter. The stride length meter compares your actual stride length to the target stride length. To use the chest heart rate monitor, see page 14. To use the handgrip heart rate monitor, follow the instructions below.
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HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT During the workout, the workout profile will show your progress (see the drawing at the left). The A preset workout automatically changes the resistance flashing column of the profile represents the cur- of the pedals and prompts you to maintain a target rent segment of the workout.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT If the stride length for the current segment is too long or too short, you can manually override the setting by pressing the STRIDE LENGTH buttons. iFit cards are available separately. To purchase iFit However, when the current segment ends, the cards, go to www.iFit.com or see the back cover of stride length meter will automatically adjust to the...
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HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM 3. Select a television source. To play music or audio books through the console Press the INPUT button repeatedly to select a sound system while you exercise, plug the included television source. audio cable into the MP3 jack on the right side of the console and into a jack on your MP3 player or CD If you have connected an antenna or a 75 ohm player;...
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL Press the EPG button to view the electronic program guide. Note: The electronic program guide is only The first time you use the available when viewing ATSC digital television. remote control, insert batter- ies (see HOW TO REPLACE Press the INFO button to view information about the THE BATTERIES IN THE current program and the broadcast or cable signal.
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HOW TO ADJUST THE TELEVISION SETTINGS 4. Adjust the time settings. You must use your remote control to adjust television Adjust the OSD (on-screen display) duration, sleep settings. Press the MENU button on the remote to timer, time zone, or daylight savings time settings. enter the main menu or to return to a previous menu.
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6. Scan and save channels. After all valid chan- nels available in Select CATV or AIR. Select CATV to receive chan- your area have been nels through the 75 ohm terminal on the strider. saved into the televi- Program Name Skip Select AIR to receive channels through an sionʼs memory, you...
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HOW TO USE THE MAINTENANCE MODE 3. View and reset the usage information if desired. The console features a maintenance mode that allows you to access usage information and to view and The first section of the center display will show the change console settings.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO MAINTAIN THE STRIDER securely to the strider. See page 13 to connect a cable to the strider. Inspect and tighten all parts of the strider regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. c. Scan for broadcast or cable signals. See page 25 to scan for signals.
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SYMPTOM: Television reception is poor path and the other is reflected from tall build- ings, hills, or other objects. Change the direction a. Make sure that the television settings are set cor- or position of the antenna to improve reception. rectly.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING: Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- 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. SFSR82308.2 R0311A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Frame Magnet Ring Track Hard Pulley Shield Bracket Drive Belt Pulley Console Cable Spool Shield Cap Spool Hub Right Shield Spool Bearing Left Shield Magnet Ring Sensor Right Frame Cover Frame Bracket Left Frame Cover...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1/4" x 9.5mm Screw 3/8" x 1" Patch Screw M8 x 86mm Bolt 3/8" x 3/4" Patch Screw 3/8" x 80mm Bolt 3/8" x 3" Screw 5/16" x 63.5mm Bolt #8 x 35mm Screw 1/4"...
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