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Model No. 831.29525.3 TREADMILL EXERCISER Serial No. Serial Number Decal User’s Manual • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Part List and Drawing CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ..............2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN .
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13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- 23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the sor away from heated surfaces. treadmill regularly. 14. Never move the walking belt while the power 24. Never insert any object into any opening. is turned off.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® ing this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469- XP 542e treadmill. The XP 542e treadmill offers an im- 4663).To help us assist you, please note the product pressive array of features designed to make your model number and serial number before calling.
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. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton.
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3. Attach the Latch Assembly (82) to the Left Upright (84) with the two Latch Screws (46); start both Latch Screws before tightening either of them. Note: The Latch Screws may be preattached to the Left Upright. 4. See step 6 and locate the four Upright Bolts (86). Loosen the Upright Bolts two to three turns.
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6. If you wish to adjust the height of the Uprights (80, 84), go to step 7. If the Uprights are at the desired height, tighten the four Upright Bolts (86) and go to step 8. 7. Note: The Uprights (80, 84) can be attached at three dif- ferent heights.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- outlet that is properly installed and grounded in icone spray or other substances to the walking accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM Note: If there is a thin sheet of plastic Clip on the face of the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE home stereo, computer, or VCR and play special iFIT.com MP3, CD, and video programs (iFIT.com MP3 The treadmill console offers an impressive array of programs, CDs, and videocassettes are available sepa- features designed to help you get the most from your...
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed + and – buttons. Each Plug in the power cord (see page 8). time a button is pressed, the speed setting will change by 0.1 mph; if a Locate the reset/off button is held down, the speed setting will change circuit breaker near...
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The left side of the dis- of clear plas- play will show the incline tic on the level of the treadmill, the metal con- elapsed time, the ap- tacts on the proximate number of handgrip grams of carbs you have pulse sen- Contacts burned, and the distance you have walked or run.
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When only three seconds remain in the first seg- HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM ment of the program, both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash and a Insert the key into the console. series of tones will sound.
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Follow your progress with the display. Press the Start button or the Speed + button and program the desired speed and incline See step 5 on page 10. settings. A moment after the button is pressed, the walking Measure your heart rate if desired. belt will begin to move.
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When only three seconds remain in the first seg- HOW TO USE CUSTOM PROGRAMS ment of the program, both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash, a se- Insert the key into the console. ries of tones will sound, and the speed setting and the incline setting will flash in the display.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO USE IFIT.COM PROGRAMS Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com MP3 or CD programs, the treadmill 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, A. Plug one end of a long 1/8” to 1/8” stereo audio see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is cable (available at electronics stores) into the input being used, see instruction B.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR HOW TO USE AN IFIT.COM MP3, CD, OR VIDEO PROGRAM 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 an iFIT.com MP3, CD, or video program, the 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. time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on • If you are using a portable CD player and the the console.
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Return to the treadmill and stand on the foot HOW TO USE AN IFIT.COM PROGRAM rails. Find the clip attached to the key and slide DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE the clip onto the waistband of your clothes. When the on-screen countdown ends, the program Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access will begin and the walking belt will begin to move.
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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 offers hands-free oper- ation as it monitors your workouts. To purchase the track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has been operated and the total number of miles that the optional chest pulse sensor, call toll-free 1-888- walking belt has moved.
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 per- manently 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.
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.
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With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Upright Base (97) as shown. Carefully pivot the Hood (123) off. Locate the Reed Switch (22) and the Magnet (19) on the left side of the Pulley (18). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal WARNING: is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread- Before beginning this mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in or any exercise program, consult your physi- your training zone.
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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. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible.
PART LIST—Model No. 831.29525.3 R0305A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Left Foot Rail Static Decal Foot Rail Screw 3/4” Tek Screw Isolator Bolt (Top) Belly Pan Clip Isolator Decal...
Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Console Base Left Top Handgrip Optic Disk Photo Switch Nut Ground Screw/Choke Screw Left Bottom Handgrip Key Clip 10” Blue Wire, 2F Fan Screw 10” Blue Wire, M/F 4” Blue Wire, M/F Console 8”...
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. The drive motor is warranted for ten (10) years from the date of purchase.
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