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Pro-Form 540 s HeartRateControl User Manual

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Model No. 831.294050
TREADMILL EXERCISER
Serial No.
User's Manual
Write the serial number in the space
above for future reference.
Serial Number Decal
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Part List and Drawing
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this man-
ual for future reference.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Model No. 831.294050 TREADMILL EXERCISER Serial No. User’s Manual Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Part List and Drawing CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ..............3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN .

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 11.
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 20. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an 23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the electronic “chirping” sound will alert you treadmill every three months. when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill 24.

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® using the treadmill. If you have questions after reading 540s treadmill. The PROFORM 540s treadmill com- this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). ® bines advanced technology with innovative design to To help us assist you, please note the product model help you get the most from your exercise program in the...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ASSEMBLY 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.
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2. Remove the plastic ties and the wood brace from the Uprights (109). Brace Identify the left handrail, which has a hole in the indi- cated location, and the right handrail. Hold the right Left handrail near the right Upright (109), and insert the Wire Handrail...
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights (109) down to the position shown. Make sure that the Extension Legs (128) remain in the Uprights. Press the two Base Endcaps (99) into the base of the Uprights (109).
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23), follow the steps below to install the re- ceiver and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated 3/4”...

  • Page 10: Treadmill Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TREADMILL OPERATION THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant.

  • Page 11: Features Of The Console

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Clip Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the console, remove the plastic. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR and play The treadmill console offers an impressive array of special iFIT.com CD and video programs (iFIT.com features that help you get the most from your workouts.

  • Page 12: How To Turn On The Power

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com walking. As you exercise, change the speed of the HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed in- crease and decrease buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the speed setting will change by 0.1 Plug in the power cord (see page 10).
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Speed display—This To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re- display shows the move the key, and then reinsert the key. speed of the walking belt. Measure your heart rate if desired. To use the hand- Note: The console can grip pulse sen-...
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The speed setting for the HOW TO USE PRESET PROGRAMS Current Segment first segment is shown in the flashing Current Segment column of the Insert the key fully into the console. matrix. (The incline set- tings are not shown in See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on the matrix.) The speed...
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To stop the program at any time, press the Stop When you are finished exercising, remove the button. The Time/Pace display will begin to flash. key from the console. To restart the program, press the Start button or the Speed increase button.
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com During heart rate pro- HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS grams, the matrix will show a moving graphic that represents your heart rate. Each time a CAUTION: If you have heart prob- heartbeat is detected, lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and an additional peak will have been inactive, do not use the heart rate...
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low Press the Start button or the Speed increase at any time during the program, you can adjust the button to start the program. setting with the Speed or Incline buttons.
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction B.
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is being used, see instruction B.
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If the speed or incline settings are too high or too • Make sure that the audio cable is properly low, you can manually override the settings at any connected, that it is fully plugged in, and that time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on it is not wrapped around a power cord.
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hold the handrails, step onto the walking belt, and HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM begin walking. During the program, an electronic OUR WEB SITE “chirping” sound will alert you when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change.
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The console features an information mode that keeps An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more track of total number of miles that the walking belt has features to the console.

  • Page 24: How To Fold And Move The Treadmill

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 this is not done, the treadmill may be permanently damaged.
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the treadmill frame firmly with your left hand. Pull the latch knob to the right. Pivot the treadmill down until the pin on the latch knob is below the handgrip. Slowly re- lease the latch knob.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TROUBLESHOOTING 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 toll-free 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Locate the Reed Switch (24) and the Magnet (18) on the left side of the Pulley (120). Turn the Pulley until 1/8” the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8”.

  • Page 28: Exercise Guidelines

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EXERCISE GUIDELINES ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body WARNING: begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal Before beginning this is to burn fat, adjust the speed or incline of the tread- or any exercise program, consult your physi- mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in cian.

  • Page 29: Suggested Stretches

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 30: Part List

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PART LIST—Model No. 831.294050 R1003C To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Foot Rail Cover Filter Wire Left Foot Rail Right Front Endcap...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Base Pad Extension Leg Clevis Pin Incline Stop Bracket Hairpin Cotter U-Nut Rear Roller Star Washer Rear Endcap Screws Decal Plate Power Bracket Screw Outlet Plate Photo Switch Washer Wheel Housing Photo Switch Nut...
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. 831.294050 R1003C...
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. 831.294050 R1003C...

  • Page 34: Full 90 Day Warranty

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase, if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this Sears Treadmill Exerciser, contact the nearest Sears Service Center throughout the United States and Sears will repair or replace the Treadmill Exerciser, free of charge.

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