New balance treadmill owner's manual 1200, 1400, 1500 (35 pages)
Summary of Contents for New Balance 1800
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® Dedication to Quality We warrant this product to be free from all defects in material and workmanship when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. See Limited Warranty Card for details. Save your sales receipt. (You may wish to staple it into this manual.) 3/30/06...
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Serial No: _______________________ Date of Purchase: ___ _________ Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal For Service or Parts call: 1-800-497-5831 OWNER’S MANUAL AXIMUM FFECTIVENESS AFETY LEASE ’ WNER ANUAL EFORE 1600/1800 T ALANCE SING READMILL...
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1600/1800 PARTS LIST/EXPLODED VIEW ITEM # PART NAME SAFETY KEY LEFT CONSOLE RIGHT CONSOLE BOOK RACK TOP & BOTTOM PULSE SENSOR W/WIRE HAND GRIP FRONT MOTOR COVER (1600) FRONT MOTOR COVER (1800) HANDLEBAR WIRE SHOCK ABSORBER SPEED SENSOR WIRE SPEED SENSOR WIRE HOLDER...
New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. ® Fitness Quest Inc. is the exclusive licensee of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. No part of this booklet may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical or otherwise without the express written consent of the copyright holder.
22) Have plenty of clearance behind and in front of your Treadmill. It is important to keep children, pets, furniture and other objects out of the way when using your Treadmill. You...
Use the charts below to keep track of your progress over time. Before writing on them, make as many copies as you think you’ll need. We suggest you keep these in a notebook. You will find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you’ve done, and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress.
It can actually transform our body composition by reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle in our bodies. Using the treadmill will help in reducing body fat and increasing cardiovascular endurance. Be sure to read through this Owner’s Manual carefully.
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UNIT WARNING LABELS/SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS Important: See below for placement of the following warning/caution labels on your Treadmill. WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LABEL 2 WARNING WARNING FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL RISK OF ELECTRICAL MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE SHOCK.
CAUSE in miles – 0.8 calibrated in Kilometers CAUTION The Treadmill will shut off when the electricity load is above it’s capacity (example: power surge or storm). To restart the Treadmill, please follow the procedure below: A. Unplug the power cord from the Treadmill’s socket.
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4. Back Stretch Stand with your legs shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend forward from your waist with your arms extending loosely in front of your body. Gently bend from the waist flexing your body as far forward as it will go. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
WARNING LABEL 4 WARNING WARNING CRUSH HAZARD. LABEL 5 KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR DURING FOLDING. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN CRUSHED HANDS AND FEET. WARNING WARNING LABEL 5 LABEL 4 safety switch WARNING on/off switch ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE.
For Maximum Effectiveness and Safety, Please Read This Owner’s Manual Before Assembling or Using Your New Balance 1600/1800 Treadmill. NOTE: All location references, such as front, rear, left or right, made in these instructions are from the user position – on the Treadmill facing the Console.
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WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range of motion. 10 to 12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. This can be done when warming up or cooling down.
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FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS TABLE 1 Heart Rate (Beats/ Min) TABLE 2 Exercise Warm Up Week Period 1 & 2 5 min 3 & 4 5 min 5 & 6 5 min 7 & 8 5 min 9 & 10 5 min 11 &...
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Note: We recommend setting up the unit in the area where it will be used. Remove Box Top. Collapse Box Bottom and leave unit in box to assemble. STEP 1 - Upright Assembly a) Stand on Walking Belt and grip the uprights and slowly raise them into the assembled position.
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Use the Multi Hex Tool with Phillips Screwdriver provided to tighten. Follow the “Setting Up Treadmill For Use” instructions on the next two pages to move the Treadmill off the shipping carton so you upright Figure 3 - Install Side Caps Assembly is now complete.
Count pulse for 10 seconds and multiply by six to get the per-minute rate. Remember, your New Balance Treadmill also comes with pulse sensors located on the Console. When used properly, the unit pulse sensors can help you to determine your estimated heart rate.
You can do different types of aerobic activities, say walking one day, and use your Treadmill the next. Make sure you choose an activity that can be done regularly, and is enjoyable for you. The impor- tant thing to remember is not to skip too many days between workouts or fitness benefits will be lost.
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After assembly is complete, you must fold and move the Treadmill to remove the box. To fold the Treadmill, raise the Deck. Secure the Deck in the upright position by pushing the Knob in while rotating it clockwise until the Locking Indicator is fully visible.
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FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN CRUSHED HANDS. STEP 3 – Lowering the Walking Deck Once the Treadmill is in the desired place, lower the Deck by pushing in and turn the Knob counter- clockwise until the Locking Indicator is not visible and the Deck is released.
Using your Treadmill will improve this. MUSCULAR STRENGTH – the ability of a muscle to exert force for a brief period of time. Upper-body strength, for example, can be measured by various weight-lifting exercises.
Distance will appear in the Time window for one second when the Safety Key is placed on the Computer. Time-Out: If the Treadmill is turned on, and the Belt is not moving, the Computer will shut-off after five minutes. 1600...
FOLDING AND MOVING YOUR TREADMILL FOR STORAGE knob locking indicator TO FOLD THE TREADMILL You may fold the Treadmill into the upright position for storage. NOTE: Make sure the Treadmill's CAUTION elevation is at the lowest position. BEFORE FOLDING THE...
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TO MOVE THE TREADMILL (in folded position) Always make sure the Treadmill is turned off and unplugged first! Hold the Hand Grips to move the Treadmill forward or backward. The Treadmill comes with Wheels for easy portability. DO NOT TIP the Treadmill.
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1800 PROGRAMS ON/OFF SWITCH: Turn on the ON/OFF switch located on the front of the Treadmill. The switch will light up if there is power to the Treadmill. PRESS POWER: This turns the Computer power on. The Treadmill Belt will not start unless POWER is pressed first.
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1800 INCLINE/PULSE: Displays pulse rate except when elevation is changed or SELECT key is pressed. To get a pulse rate, place both of your hands on the Pulse Grip Bars. It is recommended to straddle the Walking Belt to get an accurate reading.
If the Treadmill is not level, the belt will continuously slip to the low side of the Treadmill. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Treadmill if it is not on a level surface. Have plenty of clearance behind and in front of your Treadmill.
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(3) switch on/off switch power cord 3. Start the Treadmill Belt and set the speed at 1.0 mph. Let the Belt run for about 45 seconds in order to spread the lubrication on the underneath side of the Belt.
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1600 PROGRAMS ON/OFF SWITCH: Turn on the ON/OFF switch located on the front of the Treadmill. The switch will light up if there is power to the Treadmill. PRESS POWER: This turns the Computer power on. The Treadmill Belt will not start unless POWER is pressed first.
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Time window for one second when the Safety Key is placed on the Computer. Time-Out: If the Treadmill is turned on, and the Belt is not moving, the Computer will shut-off after five minutes. DISPLAY FUNCTION Please read carefully before using the Treadmill.
Treadmill will stop if the user accidentally walks off the Treadmill. • If the user falls off the Treadmill, the Safety Key will come off the Computer and the Treadmill will stop at once to avoid further injury. 1600 •...