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www.proform.com USER'S MANUAL Model No. PFTL49508.1 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete cus- tomer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if parts are missing, DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE;...
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in- structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON as- sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it 23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the is running. Always remove the key, unplug treadmill regularly. DANGER: the power cord, and switch the reset/off cir- cuit breaker to the off position when the Always unplug the power treadmill is not in use.
480 E model number and serial number before contacting us. ® treadmill. The 480 E treadmill offers a selection of fea- The model number and the location of the serial num- tures designed to make your workouts at home more ef- ber decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant.
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1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Hole With the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its left side. Partially fold the Frame (56) so that the treadmill is more stable; do not fully fold the Frame yet. Cut the tie securing the Wire Harness (88) to the Base (95).
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3. Remove the M10 Nut (19), the M10 x 50mm Bolt (31), and the shipping bracket (A) from the Base (95). Attach a Wheel (97) with the Bolt and the Nut that you just removed. Do not overtighten the Nut; the Wheel must turn freely. Discard the shipping bracket.
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6. Press a Base Cap (87) into the Base (95). 7. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its right side. Partially fold the Frame (56) so that the treadmill is more stable; do not fully fold the Frame yet. Remove the M10 Nut (19), the M10 x 50mm Bolt (31), and the shipping bracket (A) from the Base (95).
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9. Press a Base Cap (87) into the Base (95). With the help of a second person, tip the treadmill so that the Base (95) is flat on the floor. 10. Set the Console (105) face down on a soft sur- face to avoid scratching the Console.
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12. Set the Pulse Support (111) on the console as- sembly. Make sure that no wires are pinched. Tighten two M4 x 20mm Screws (2) into the Pulse Support (111). Tighten six M4 x 19mm Screws (35) into the Pulse Support (111) and console assembly. Start all six Screws before tightening any of them.
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14. Tighten six M8 x 25mm Bolts (5) with six M8 Star Washers (10) into the Uprights (85, 89) and the Handrails (99, 101). Start all six Bolts be- fore tightening any of them. See steps 5 and 8. Tighten the four M10 x 95mm Bolts (8).
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM Clip FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE see page 17. To use a weight loss workout, see page 18. To use the information mode, see page 19. The treadmill console offers an impressive array of IMPORTANT: If there are sheets of clear plastic on features designed to make your workouts more effec- the console, remove the plastic.
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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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5. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. you have walked or run, the approximate number of calories that you have burned, or the speed of the To change the incline of the treadmill, press the walking belt. Press the Display button repeatedly Incline increase or decrease buttons.
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HOW TO USE A CLASSIC WORKOUT incline setting are programmed for each segment. Note: The same speed setting and/or incline setting 1. Insert the key into the console. may be programmed for consecutive segments. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page During the workout, the profile will show your Current Segment...
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HOW TO USE A WEIGHT LOSS WORKOUT ing segment indicates the speed setting for the cur- rent segment. At the end of each segment, a series 1. Insert the key into the console. of tones will sound and the next segment of the pro- file will begin to flash.
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THE INFORMATION MODE An “E” for English miles or an “M” for metric kilometers will The console features an information mode that keeps appear in the lower right dis- track of the total distance that the walking belt has play. Press the Speed in- moved and the total number of hours that the treadmill crease button to change the has been used.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If you do not do this, you may damage the treadmill when you fold it. Remove the key and unplug the power cord.
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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. It may be nec- essary to push the frame forward as you pull the knob to Frame the left.
TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
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Remove the three M4.2 x 19mm Hood Screws (12) and carefully pivot the Hood (67) off. Locate the Reed Switch (70) and the Magnet (51) on the left side of the Pulley (53). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. 1/8 in.
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PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the hex key to turn the left idler roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn;...
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.
PART LIST—Model No. PFTL49508.1 R1208A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description M4.2 x 19mm Screw Magnet M4 x 20mm Screw Motor Belt M4.2 x 25mm Tek Screw Drive Roller/Pulley #8 x 1/2"...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Right Handrail Left Bottom Pulse Plate 15 1/2" Cable Tie Pulse Support Console Base Console Ground Wire Left Accessory Tray – 12" Blue Wire, 2F Console – 10" Blue Wire, M/F Right Accessory Tray –...
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to pro- vide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...
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