ProForm 831.297381 user manual Insert the key fully into the power switch, Calories/Fat Cal

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Pulse
Sensor

1 Insert the key fully into the power switch.

Inserting the key will

not turn on the dis- plays. The displays will turn on when the

ON/RESET button is

pressed or when the walking belt is started.

Note: If you just in-

stalled batteries, the displays will already be on.

CALORIES/FAT CAL-

ORIES/PULSEArrows display—This display shows the approximate numbers of calories and fat calories you have

burned. (See FAT

CALORIES on page 14 for an explanation of fat calories.) Every seven seconds, the display will change from one number to the other. Arrows in the display will indicate which number is currently shown. Note: This display will also show your pulse

2 Reset the speed control.

Slide the speed control down to the RESET po- sition. Note: Each time the walking belt is stopped, the speed control must be moved to the RESET position before the walking belt can be restarted.

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when the pulse sensor is used.

The displays can be reset, if desired, by pressing the ON/RESET button.

Measure your pulse, if desired.

To use the pulse sensor, stand on the foot rails and place your thumb on the pulse sen- sor as shown. The pulse sensor is

3 Start the walking belt.

After you have moved the speed control to the RESET position, slowly slide it upward until the walking belt begins to move at slow speed.

Carefully step onto the walking belt and begin exer- cising. Change the speed of the walking belt as de- sired by sliding the speed control.

To stop the walking belt, step onto the foot rails and slide the speed control to the RESET position.

4 Follow your progress with the monitor displays.

TIME display—This display shows the total time that you have walked or run on the treadmill.

pressure-activated; fully press down

the pulse sensor. Do not press too hard, or the circulation in your thumb will be restricted, and

your pulse will not be

 

detected. Next, slightly

 

raise your thumb until

 

the heart-shaped indica-

 

tor in the CALORIES/

 

FAT CALORIES/PULSE

Indicator

display flashes steadily.

 

Hold your thumb at this

 

level. After 5 to 10 seconds, your pulse will be shown. Hold your thumb on the sensor for another 15 seconds for the most accurate reading. If the dis- played pulse appears to be too high or too low, or if your pulse is not displayed, lift your thumb off the sensor and allow the display to reset. Press down again on the sensor as described above.

DISTANCE display— This display shows the total distance that you have walked or run, in miles.

SPEED display—This display shows the speed of the walking belt, in miles per hour.

Make sure that your thumb is positioned as shown, and that you are applying the proper amount of pres- sure to the pulse sensor. Try the sensor several times until you become familiar with it. Remember to stand still while measuring your pulse.

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Contents SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL Model No Serial NoImportant Precautions Table of ContentsPage Front Before YOU BeginBack Right SidePhillips screwdriver , and two adjustable wrenches AssemblyTighten the Handrail Bolt yet. Using the allen wrench Restraining TiePage Operation and Adjustment HOW to Plug in the Power CordPerformant Lubetm Walking Belt Diagram of the Console Battery InstallationStep by Step Console Operation Reset the speed control Insert the key fully into the power switchCALORIES/FAT CAL Measure your pulse, if desiredHOW to Change the Incline of the Treadmill HOW to Fold and Move the TreadmillHOW to USE the Upper Body Arms HOW to Fold the Treadmill for StorageHOW to Lower the Treadmill for USE HOW to Move the TreadmillSymptom the Power does not Turn on TROUBLE-SHOOTINGSymptom the Power Turns OFF During USE Symptom the Walking Belt Slows When Walked onSymptom ONE of the Upper Body Arms Squeaks During USE Symptom the Walking Belt is OFF-CENTER When Walked onTop Conditioning GuidelinesExercise Intensity Fat BurningHOW to Measure Your Heart Rate Workout GuidelinesSuggested Stretches Hardware Identification Chart Key No. Part No. Qty Description Part LIST-Model NoExploded DRAWING-Model No .297381 R0497A Full 90 DAY Warranty Model NoSEARS, Roebuck and CO., Dept WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL