Operation And Adjustment - Sears LS elite 1200 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
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THE MAINTENANCE-FREE WALKING BELT
The treadm,l features a maintenance-frea walking
belt. Never apply silicone spray or other sub-
stances to the walking belt or the walking plat-
form; such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc-
tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistancefor electric current to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. Plug the power cord Into an appropdste outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
kDANGER:
Improper
connection of t he
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified elec-
trician or sendceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the product Is propedy grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the product--If it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
Installed by a qualified electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in drawing I below.
2
_Gm_._. inded OutletJGmunded Outlet Box
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und'mgPlug
A temporaly adapter that looks like the adapter illus-
trated in drawing 2 may be used to connect this plug
to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a
properly grounded outlet is not available. The tempo-
rary adapter should be used only untga properly
grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed by a
qualified electrician. The green-colored dgid ear, lug,
or the like extending from the adapter must be con-
nected to a permanent ground such as a propedy
grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is
used it must be held in place by a metal screw. Some
2-pole receptacle outlet box covers are not
grounded. Contact a qualified electrician to deter-
mine if the outlet box cover is grounded before
using an adapter.
HOW TO ADJUST THE CUSHION LEVEL
The rear legs of the treadmill are designed to cushion
the impact as you walk or run on the treadmill. The
legs can be adjusted for a firmer or softer cushion
level using the knob on the right side of the treadmill
(see the drewieg below).
Knob
For a firmer cushion level, tum the knob cluckwise; for
a softer cushion level, turn the knob counterclockwise.
Note: The faster you mn on the treadmill, the firmer
the cushion level should be. If the cushion level is too
soft,-the treadmill will bounce excessively.
HOW TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE CONSOLE
The angle of the console can be adjusted, if desired.
To adjust the angle, first loosen the knobs on the
sides of the console. Pivot the console to the desired
angle, and reifghten the knobs.
Knob
Knob