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USER'S MANUAL Model No. SFTL25808.0 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in- structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. FREEMO- TION FITNESS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. 23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the Adjust the speed in small increments to treadmill regularly. avoid sudden jumps in speed. 24. Never insert or drop any object into any 19.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary FREEMO- manual. To help us assist you, note the product model TION t5.8c treadmill. The t5.8c treadmill offers an im- number and serial number before contacting us. The ® pressive selection of features designed to make your model number and the location of the serial number workouts at home more enjoyable and effective.
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, some lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton.
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1. Make sure that the Power Cord (70) is unplugged. Be careful not to Plastic Ties pinch the Power Cord. Slide the Upright Cover (not shown) off the Upright (81). Orient the Upright and the plastic ties as shown. Set the Upright on the tabs on the Frame (53).
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3. Slide the Upright Cover (80) down onto the Upright (81). Be careful not to pinch the Upright Wire (111). Be careful not to hit the ceiling. 4. Have a second person hold the handrail assem- bly near the Upright (81). Insert the Upright Wire Handrail (111) up through the center of the handrail as- Assembly...
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5. Have a second person hold the Console (101) near the handrail assembly. Connect the Upright Wire (111) and the handrail wires to the console wires. Make sure that the console wire and the handrail wire that you are connecting have connectors that are the same Console size.
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7. Make sure that the teeth on the Fan Grill (102) are on the outside of the Upright Cover (80) and sit inside the grooves on the Upright Cover. Tighten two #6 x 5/8" Machine Screws (128) into the Upright Cover (80) in the locations shown. Be careful not to overtighten the Machine Screws.
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9. Remove the packaging from the Handrail Cover (86). Attach the Handrail Cover to the handrail assembly with six #8 x 2 1/4" Machine Screws (3). Start all six Machine Screws but do not tighten them yet. Start the indicated Machine Screws first.
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR the chest pulse sensor is not dried after each use, it may remain activated longer than necessary, drain- The chest pulse sensor consists of two components— ing the battery prematurely.
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 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The console also features the new iFit interactive work- out system. The iFit system is compatible with iFit inter- The treadmill console offers an impressive array of active workout cards containing workout programs de- features designed to make your workouts more effec- signed to help you achieve specific fitness goals.
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to 1. Insert the key into the console. cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- perature before turning on the power. If you do not See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER at the left.
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4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. Regardless of which display mode you select, the speed or incline setting will appear in the display To change the incline of the treadmill, press the for a few seconds each time you change the set- Incline increase and decrease buttons or one of ting.
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7. Turn on the fan if desired. HOW TO USE A PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT 1. Insert the key into the console. The fan has high and low speed settings. Press the Fan button repeatedly to select a fan speed or to turn off the fan.
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3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the workout. matically adjust to the speed and incline set- tings for the next segment. Note: If you use an A moment after you press the Start/Stop button, Interval workout, the incline will not adjust automati- the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first cally.
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HOW TO USE A WALK/RUN WORKOUT OR A 3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the workout. MANUAL CONTROL WORKOUT A moment after you press the Start/Stop button, 1. Insert the key into the console. the treadmill will begin moving. Hold the handrails and begin walking.
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The FreeMotion Fitness Test measures your fit- ness level on a scale of 1 to 10. The FreeMotion When the workout ends, the walking belt will slow Fitness Test ends after either 28 minutes or when you...
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HOW TO USE A HEART RATE WORKOUT mill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the workout. Hold the handrails CAUTION: and begin walking. If you have heart prob- lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and The heart rate workouts are divided into several have been inactive, do not use the pulse work- one-minute segments.
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HOW TO USE A CUSTOM WORKOUT segment. At the end of each segment, a series of tones will sound and the next segment of the profile 1. Insert the key into the console. will begin to flash. If a new speed or incline setting is programmed for the next segment of the workout, See step 1 on page 15.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT A personal trainer will guide you through the work- out. 1. Insert the key into the console. At the end of each segment, a series of tones will See step 1 on page 15. sound.
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HOW TO USE THE MAINTENANCE MODE 3. Create a custom workout. The console has a maintenance mode that keeps track If desired, create a custom workout. Press the of the total number of hours that the treadmill has been Display button until the desired custom workout is operated and the total distance that the walking belt highlighted.
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Due to the size and weight of the treadmill, moving it requires two or three persons. Before moving the treadmill, plug in the power cord and insert the key into the console (see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15).
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 see the back cover of this manual. 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 13. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- mance may decrease and the walking belt may be- 3–4 in.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING: Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of Before beginning any time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your exercise program, consult your physician. body uses carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after This is especially important for persons over the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin age 35 or persons with pre-existing health...
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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. SFTL25808.0 R0909A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 3/8" x 3 1/4" Patch Bolt Reed Switch 3/8" Star Washer Controller #8 x 2 1/4"...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Console Caution Decal Fan Grill Voltage Warning Decal Fan Cover English Warning Decal Console Fan French Warning Decal Accessory Tray Motor Bracket Speaker 5/16" x 3/8" Washer Head Bolt Key/Clip 4" Console Ground Wire Audio Wire 8"...
Make sure to retain your original invoice and serial number information. If this product ex- periences a failure under the warranty terms set forth, FreeMotion Fitness shall provide at their option repair, re- placement, or refund of the purchase price. FreeMotion Fitness compensates service providers for warranty trips within their service area.
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