ProForm PMTL49305.0 manual

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    M odel No. PMTL49305.0 Serial No. CAUTION Read al l preca ution s and ins truc- tions i n this ma nual be fore us ing this eq uipme nt. Sav e this ma nual for fut ure ref erenc e. Serial Number Decal Visit our website at www .proform.com new products, prizes, fitness tips, and much more! V USER'S MANUAL QUESTIONS? As a manu factu rer, we a re [...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS I M P O R T A N TP R E C A U T I O N S ................................................................ 3 B E F O R EY O UB E G I N ...................................................................... 5 A S S E M B L Y ............................................................................... 6 O P E R A T I O NA N DA D J [...]

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    3 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 2. Use the treadmill only as described. 3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least 2.5 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it and 0.5 m (2 ft.) on each side. Do not place the treadmill on a surface t[...]

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    4 21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed. 22. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the t readmill regularly. 23. Never insert any object into any opening. 24. DANGER: Always unplug the power cord immediately after use, before cleaning the treadmill, and before performing the main- tenance and[...]

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    5 Tha nk y ou fo r sel ect in g the n ew PR OF ORM ® 44 0 X t re ad mil l. Th e 44 0 X tre adm il l com bin es a dva nce d te ch- nol og y wit h inn ov ati ve d esi gn t o hel p you g et t he mo st fro m yo ur ex erc is e in th e co nve nie nc e of yo ur h ome . And w he n you ʼre n ot e xer cis in g, th e 44 0 X tre adm il l can b e fo ld ed up [...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials; do not d ispose of th e pa cki ng ma teri als until assemb ly i s c ompl ete d. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred [...]

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    7 2. Attach a Wheel (66) to the base of the Uprights (69) with a Wheel Bolt (64) and a Nut (13) as shown. Do not overtighten the Nut; the Wheel should turn freely. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the tread- mill onto its other side. See assembly step 1, and attach the other Extension Leg (63) and the remaining two Base Pads (57). Th[...]

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    8 42 6. T ou c h th e Ri gh t H an dr a il ( 72 ) to d i sc ha r ge a ny s ta t ic . Slide the sleeve off the connector on the Upright Wire (42) as shown in the inset drawing. Ne xt , pre s s the end of th e Up r ig ht W ir e i nt o th e s oc ke t in t h e bo tt o m of t he Co ns o le B as e (4 7 ). T he c on n ec to r s ho ul d sl i de e as i ly i[...]

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    9 10. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included allen wrenches in a secure place; the large allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 26). To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the treadmill. 9. Att ac h th e La tc h Ho us in g (2[...]

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    10 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT T HE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- i cone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER C[...]

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    1 1 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The tre admil l conso le offe rs an imp ressi ve array o f featu res des igned t o make ea ch wor kout mo re effe ctive and enj oyabl e. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and incli ne of the t readm ill can b e chang ed with the t ouch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display contin[...]

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    12 HOW TO TU RN ON THE P OWER Plug in th e power c ord ( see pa ge 10). N ext, lo- cate the reset/off circuit b reaker on the treadmill frame near the power cord. Make sure that the circuit breaker is in the “reset” position. Next, s tand on t he foot r ails of t he trea dmill . Locat e the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 11),[...]

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    13 The upper left corner of the display will show the approximate n umber of calories you have burned dur- i ng your workout. Note: When the calorie goal program is selected, the display will show the number of calories still to be burned. The lower left corner of the display will show the elapsed time and the distance that you have walked or run d[...]

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    14 H OW TO USE A SPEED & INCLINE PROGRAM Insert the ke y into the conso le. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 2. Select a speed & incline program. To select a speed & in- cline program, press the Program Select button repeatedly until “P–1” or “P–2” appears in the display. When a speed & incline program is selected,[...]

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    15 H OW TO USE A DISTANCE PROGRAM Insert the ke y into the conso le. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Select a distance program. To select a distance program, press the Program Select button repeatedly until “P–3” or “P–4” appears in the display. When a dis- tance program is selected, the maximum speed setting of the program wil[...]

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    16 H OW TO USE THE CALORIE GOAL PROGRAM Insert the ke y into the conso le. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 2. Enter y our wei ght if de sired . See step 2 on page 12. Select the calorie goal program. To select the calorie goal program, press the Program Select button repeatedly until a goal of 50 calories and the words “SET CALS. GOAL” a[...]

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    17 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO USE I FIT.COM PROGRAMS To use iF IT.co m MP3 or CD p rogra ms , the t readm ill must be c onnec ted to yo ur MP3 pl ayer, C D playe r, porta ble ste reo, ho me ster eo, or co mputer . See pag es 17 and 18 f or conn ectin g instr uctio ns. To us e iFIT. com progr ams dir ectly f rom our W eb site , the tre admil l [...]

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    18 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, s ee instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of a long 1/8” to RCA stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the input jack on the console. Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack [...]

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    19 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, s ee instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. If you have a TV w ith a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 18. A. Plug one end of a long 1/8” to RCA s[...]

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    20 If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings at any time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on t he console. However, when the next “chirp” is heard, the speed and/or incline will change to t he n ext se tti ngs o f the pr ogr am. To stop the walking belt at any time, press the Stop b[...]

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    21 HOW TO USE AN IFIT.COM PROGRAM D IRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access basic programs, audio programs, and video programs directly from the internet. Additional options are soon t o be avai lable . See www .iFIT .com for d etail s. To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must be connected to your ho[...]

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    22 THE INF ORMAT ION MOD E/DEM O MODE The console features an information mode that keeps t rack of treadmill usage information and allows you to select a system of measurement. To sele ct the in forma tion mo de, insert the key i nto the conso le whil e holding down the Stop button, and then release the Stop button. When the i nform ation m ode is[...]

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    HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL H OW 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- c ome permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 20 kg (45 pounds) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. H[...]

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    24 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 . Hold the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame down until it is past the latch pin. 2. H ol d the m et al f ram e fi rm ly wi th b ot h han ds , an d low er t he fr am e to th e fl oo r. CA UT IO N: To d ec re ase t he p os sib il it y of in ju[...]

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    25 TROUBLESHOOTING M ost 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, plea se contact the establishment where you pur- chased your equipment. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a [...]

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    26 PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. Use onl y a sing le- out let su rge s uppr ess or tha t mee ts all o f the s peci fic atio ns de scri bed o n page 1 0. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- m ance may decrease and the walking belt may be- come damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD . Us[...]

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    27 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex- ercise program. For more detailed exercise informa- tion, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with [...]

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    HOW T O ORDER REPLACEMENT P ARTS To order replacement parts, plea se contact the establishment where you purchased your equipment. When call- ing, please be prepared to provide the following information: • the MODEL NUMBER of the product (PMTL49305.0) • the NAME of the product (PROFORM 44 0 X treadmill) • the SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see[...]

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    3 4 Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. For information about ordering replacement parts, see the back cover of the Userʼs Manual. REMOVE THIS EXPLODED DRA WING AND P ART LIST FROM THE MANUAL Save this EXPLODED DRA WING and P ART LIST for future reference.[...]

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    P ART LIST—Model No. PMTL49305.0 R0106A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 11 Hood 2 26 3/4” Screw 31 Motor Belt 42 Motor Tension Bolt 51 Right Rear Endcap 61 Motor Star Washer 71 Flywheel 81 Drive Motor 92 Foot Rail Cover 10 1 Reed Switch 11 1 Latch Warning Decal 12 2 Frame Spacer 13 9 Nut 14 2 Frame Piv[...]

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