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Model No. 831.297442
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for future reference.
CAUTION
Read all precautions and in-
structions in this manual before
using this equipment. Save this
manual for future reference.
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  • Page 1 ® Model No. 831.297442 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal CAUTION Read all precautions and in- structions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this USER'S MANUAL manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ..............2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN .
  • Page 3 15. To reduce the possibility of the treadmill 19. When folding or moving the treadmill, make overheating, do not operate the treadmill sure that the storage latch is fully closed. continuously for longer than one hour. 20. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill 16.

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    The model number of enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the treadmill is 831.297442. The serial number can be the convenience and privacy of your home. found on a decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the location).

  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires a phillips screwdriver (not included). 1. Note: One person must hold the Console Base (91) near the Upright (71) during steps 1, 2, and 3.
  • Page 6 4. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (71) until the treadmill is in the position shown. 5. Locate the holes on the left side of the treadmill frame (1). If there are four holes, the two holes toward the back of the treadmill are used to attach the Frame Guides.

  • Page 7: How To Use The Chest Pulse Sensor

    HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR The state-of-the-art chest pulse sensor allows you shallow ridges. Using saline solution such as saliva or to continuously monitor your heart rate while you contact lens solution, wet both electrode areas. Return exercise. Follow the instructions below to use the the sensor unit to a position against your chest.

  • Page 8: How To Use The Hand Pulse Sensor

    • As you walk or run on the treadmill, position yourself • The CR 2032 battery may need to be replaced. near the center of the walking belt. For the console to display heart rate readings, the user must be Locate the battery cover within arm’s length of the console.

  • Page 9: Operation And Adjustment

    OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus- Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant.
  • Page 10 DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE CAUTION: Before operating the The treadmill console offers an impressive array of console, read the following precautions. features to make your workouts more effective.
  • Page 11 DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE N. STOP/PAUSE button—This button is used to stop the walking belt. Refer to the drawing on the opposite page. O. Key with clip—The key turns the console on and off. A. Workout graphs—These graphs show the settings The clip is worn on the waistband of your clothes.
  • Page 12 Press the START button to start the walking belt. HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1.0 mph. Hold the Insert the key fully into the console. handrails and begin walking.
  • Page 13 TIME/PACE display— If the chest pulse sensor is not worn, the display This display shows the will show only the number of calories burned and elapsed time and your the number of fat calories burned. If the chest pulse current pace (pace is sensor is not worn and you place your hands on measured in minutes per the hand pulse sensor, the display will show only...
  • Page 14 Press the START button to start the program. HOW TO USE THE SPEED PROGRAMS A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1.0 mph. Hold the The console offers six speed programs: AEROBIC 1, handrails and begin walking.
  • Page 15 your age. Each time one of the buttons is pressed, HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE PROGRAMS the age setting will change by 1 year. If one of the buttons is held down, the age setting will change in increments of 5 years. Once your age is entered, it The console offers two heart rate programs: the FAT will be saved in the console’s memory.
  • Page 16 Follow your progress with the LED track and When the program is completed, remove the key. the five displays. Step onto the foot rails. Make sure that the incline See step 8 on page 12. of the treadmill is set at 1.5%. Remove the key from the console.
  • Page 17 When the cool-down period is completed, the walk- FITNESS TEST will end, and the TIME/PACE ing belt will slow to a stop. Your fitness level will display will show a fitness level of 0 (FL 00). (See then be shown in the CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING TIME/PACE display.
  • Page 18 Press the RECORD button and program the HOW TO CREATE A CUSTOM PROGRAM desired speed and incline settings. When the RECORD button is pressed, the indicator Custom programs are workout programs that you on the button will light. Speed and incline settings create.
  • Page 19 Note: To stop the program for a moment, press the HOW TO USE A CUSTOM PROGRAM STOP/PAUSE button. All displays will pause and the TIME/PACE display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the START button. To Insert the key into the console. end the program before it is completed, hold down the STOP/PAUSE button for two seconds.

  • Page 20: How To Fold And Move The Treadmill

    HOW TO ADJUST THE FIRMNESS OF THE settings using the control on the right side of the WALKING PLATFORM treadmill. For a firmer walking platform, turn the control clockwise. For a softer walking platform, turn the control The walking counterclockwise. If it is difficult to turn the control, platform is lift up on the walking platform while turning the specially designed...
  • Page 21 HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the storage position as described above. Make sure that the storage latch is closed fully over the latch catch. 1. Hold the upper ends of the treadmill. Place one foot on the base as shown.

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Trouble-Shooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. If further assistance is needed, call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first re- move the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjust- ment bolt clockwise, and the right bolt counterclock- wise, 1/4 of a turn each.

  • Page 24: Conditioning Guidelines

    CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Burning Fat WARNING: Before beginning To burn fat, you must exercise at a low intensity level this or any exercise program, consult your for a sustained period of time. During the first few physician. This is especially important for in- minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible dividuals over the age of 35 or individuals carbohydrate calories for energy.
  • Page 25 Cool-down tween workouts. After a few months, you may com- plete up to five workouts each week if desired. Finish each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching to cool down. This will increase the flexibility of your The key to success is to make exercise a regular and muscles and will help to prevent post-exercise problems.

  • Page 26: Part List

    PART LIST—Model No. 831.297442 R0198A To identify the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description Frame Adjustment Washer Rear Isolator Speed Optic Disk Rear Isolator Screw...
  • Page 27 No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description Wheel Frame Guide Spacer Incline Motor Plate 8” Wire Harness Shock Choke Bracket Base Mount (top right) 4” Cable Wire Base Mount (bottom right) 4” Ground Wire Chest Strap Console Wire Harness Sensor Unit 8”...
  • Page 30 • The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (PROFORM ® 795 treadmill) • or you need to schedule repair • The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (831.297442) service call our toll-free HELPLINE • The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PART (see the...

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