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CUSTOMER HOT LINE: 1-888-533-1333 Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MST CAUTION Visit our website at Read all precautions and instruc- www.proform.com tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual new products, prizes, for future reference. fitness tips, and much more!
LIMITED WARRANTY ............. . .Back Cover Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual. PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
8. To purchase a surge suppressor, see your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-888-533- 19. When folding or moving the treadmill, make 1333 and order part number 146148.
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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. Never drop or insert any object into any open- is about to change.
And when you’re not calling. The model number of the treadmill is exercising, the unique PROFORM 775 treadmill can be PFTL812040. The serial number can be found on a folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of other treadmills.
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt, the sides of the walking platform, or the shipping carton.
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3. With the help of a second person, raise the treadmill Frame (55). Hold the Latch Housing (68) and the Latch Housing Cover (5) against the Frame as shown. Loosely thread the two blunt-tipped 1/2” Screws (105) into the Latch Housing Cover and the Latch Housing as shown. Do not tighten the Screws yet.
Adapter the right). To purchase a surge suppressor, see Surge Suppressor your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-888-533-1333 and order part number 146148. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup- pressor (TVSS).
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Clip Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the console, remove the plastic. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE sonal trainer in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home The treadmill console offers an impressive array of stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR and play features designed to help you get the most from your special iFIT.com CD and video programs (iFIT.com...
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mph; if a button is held down, the speed setting HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER will change in increments of 0.5 mph. Note: The console can display speed and distance in ei- ther miles or kilometers. For simplicity, all in- Plug in the power cord (see page 8).
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The right display—This display will show the dis- foot rails and tance that you have walked or run, the number of hold the pulse 1/4-mile laps you have completed, the speed of bar with your the walking belt, and the approximate numbers of palms on the calories and fat calories you have burned (see metal contacts.
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The speed setting for the HOW TO USE PRESET PROGRAMS Current Segment first segment is shown in Column the flashing Current Insert the key fully into the console. Segment column of the matrix. (The incline set- tings are not shown in See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on the matrix.) The speed page 10.
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To stop the program at any time, press the Stop When you are finished exercising, remove the button. The time will begin to flash in the left dis- key from the console. play. To restart the program, press the Start button or the Speed increase button.
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Enter your age. HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS When a heart rate program is selected, the word “AgE” will appear in the left display and the cur- rent age setting will begin to flash. If you have al- CAUTION: If you have heart prob- ready entered your age, simply press the Enter lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and...
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The program will continue until the last segment Press the Start button or the Speed increase ends. The walking belt will then slow to a stop. button to start the program. If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low A moment after the button is pressed, the tread- at any time during the program, you can adjust the mill will automatically adjust to the first speed and...
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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. If your To use iFIT.com CDs, the treadmill must be connected stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C.
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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.
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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. If you have a TV To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the treadmill with a built-in VCR, see instruction B.
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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 it is not wrapped around a power cord. time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the console.
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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. CAUTION: Always listen for the “chirp”...
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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 the total number of miles that the walking belt features to the console. The chest pulse sensor provides has moved and the total number of hours that the hands-free operation and allows the console’s heart rate programs to be 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 this is not done, the treadmill may be permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
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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- Frame lease the latch knob.
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 call our Customer Service Department toll- free at 1-888-533-1333, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
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PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 8. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill performance may decrease and the walking belt may become dam- 3–4”...
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.
PART LIST—Model No. PFTL812040 R0404A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Description Foot Rail Motor Belly Pan Pulse Bar Screw Foot Screw Belt Guide Belly Pan Screw Audio Wire 3/4”...
Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). Before calling, please note the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFTL812040) • The NAME of the product (PROFORM 775 treadmill) ® • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...
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