Page 1: Table Of Contents
S O F T TPlID USER'S MANUAL Model No. 831.297871 Serial No. JAN 12 199g Serial Number D_ TABLE OF CONTENTS SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ......HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........SETTING UP THE TREADMILL ......
Page 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS...
Page 3 The decal shown below has been placed on your tread- mill. If the decal is missing, or If it is not legible, please call our toll-free HELPLINE to order a free replacement decal (see the back cover of this manual). Apply the decal in the location shown.
Page 4: Before You Begin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for purchasing th e SOFTSTRIDER additional questions, please call our toll-free treadmill by HealthRider. The SOFTSTRIDER HELPUNE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through EX offers an Impressive array of features that will help Saturday, 7 a.m, until 7 p.m. Central "lima (excluding you to achieve your fitness goals in the Convenience of holidays).
Page 5: Setting Up The Treadmill
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing matedais. Do not dis- pose of the packing materials until assembly Is completed. No tools am required. 1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (82) until the Front Wheels (77) are resting on the floor as shown.
Page 6: How To Use The Hand Pulse Sensor
• HOW TO USE THE HAND PULSE SENSOR The convenient hand pulse sensor allows you to HAND PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING measure your heart rate before you begin exercising, dudng your workout, and again when you finish. Stand on the foot mils and avoid moving your hands while measuring your heart rate.
Page 7: Grounding Instructions
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT This product is for use on a nomirat 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus- trated In drawing I below. A temporary edapter that Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE', a high-performanca lubricant.
Page 8: Console Operation
CONSOLE OPERATION on the face of the console, remove it. The console also offers four preset workout programs. One program automatically controls the incline of the treadmill and the other three programs control the speed of the treadmill as they guide you through effec- tive workouts, You can even create your own workout programs and store them in memory for future use.
Page 9 M. P_r0g_m Prof!les_These profiles show how the Incline or speed of the treadmill will change dudng workout programs. Dudng the Incline 1 program, for example, the Incline will gradually increase dudng Referto the drawing at the top of page 8. the first half of the program, and then gradually decrease dudng the last half.
Page 10 pressed, the age setting will change by I year. ff a button is held.down, the age setting will change In Increments of 5 years. When the correct age Is shown, press the ENTER button. Once your age is Insert the key into the console. entered, it will be saved In memory.
Page 11 display shows tl_e speed of the walking belt, In miles per hour or kilome- r#u.o ters per hour. The Incline I program automatically controls the incline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effective How to select miles per workout;...
Page 12 current incline setting can be adjusted with the IN- • Enter your age if desired. CUNE buttons. To stop the program for a moment, See step 4 on page 10.- press the PAUSE/STOP button. The displays will pause and the TIME display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the START button or Adjust the maximum incline or speed setting.
Page 13 P,rass the START button or the SPEED + button. A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move. Hold the handrails end begin walking. The Learn I and Learn 2 programs are workout pro- grams that you create. The programs control both the speed and the Incline of the treadmill, and can be up to Press the LEARN button and program the desired speed and incline settings.
Page 14 Dudng the first one-minute pedod of the program, the speed and incline of the treadmill will automati- cally adjust to the first settings that youprogrammed previously. When the first one-minute period is completed, two tones will sound and the speed Insertthe key fully Into the console.
Page 15 The console features an information mode that keeps An optional chest pulse sensor can be wom during track of the total time and distance accumulated on the your workouts, for hands-free heart rate rnonitodng. To treadmill. The Information mode also allows you to purchase the chest pulse sensor, please call toll- free 1-800-201-2172.
Page 16: How To Fold And Move The Treadmill
•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 maybe permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. Caution: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
Page 17: Trouble-Shooting And Maintenance
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Most treadmill problems can be solved by foUowing the simple steps below. If further assistance needed, call our toll-free HELPUNE st 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM SOLUTION a. Make sure that the power cord Is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the 1.
Page 18 • PROBLEM SOLUTION If thewalkingbelthasshiftedtothe 4.Thewalkingbelt is left,first off-centeror slips remove the key and UNPLUG whenwalkedon THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn the left rear miler adjustment holt clockwise, and the dght holt counter- clockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overUghten the walking bell Plug In the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes.
Page 19: Conditioning Guidelines
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES To measure your heart rate dudng your workouts, use the hand pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sen- sor (see page 5). Burning Fat To bum fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively low Intensity level for a sustained pedod of time. Dudng the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for energy.
Page 20: Ordering Replacement Parts
REMOVE THIS EXPLODED DRAWING AND PART LIST FROM THE USER'S MANUAL SAVE THIS EXPLODED DRAWING AND PART LIST FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. For information about ordering replacement parts, see the back cover of the User's Manual.
Page 21 PART LISTRModel No. 831.297871 Rt SA Key, " No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Deecdption Wheel Washer Rear Roller Power=Supply Electmnlcs Cover Canter Isolator Controller Roller Guard Front Platform Screw Power Cord Grommet Console Screw Isolator Power Cord Catch Nut Left Platform Cushion Pulse Sensor Housing...
Page 22 EXPLODED DRAWING.--Model No. 831.297871 R1298A ,_99 67._ ° "! '_8...
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