Model No. 831.298400

Serial No.

Find the serial number in the location shown below. Write the serial number in the space above for reference.

Serial Number

Decal

CAUTION

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USER'S MANUAL

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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 in this manual.

3.Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not place the treadmill on any surface that blocks air openings. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

4.Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois- ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a garage or covered patio, or near water.

5.Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered.

6.Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the treadmill at all times.

7.The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

8.Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time.

9.Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth-

ing that could become caught in the treadmill. Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women. Always wear athletic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

10.When connecting the power cord (see page 7), plug the power cord into a surge suppressor (not included) and plug the surge suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance should be on the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.

11.Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppres- sor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis- sipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps.

12.Keep the power cord and the surge suppres- sor away from heated surfaces.

13.Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the treadmill is not working properly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 4 if the tread- mill is not working properly.)

14.Never start the treadmill while you are stand- ing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails while using the treadmill.

15.The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed.

19.Do not change the incline of the treadmill by placing objects under the treadmill.

20.When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

21.Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly.

ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.

17.Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord and move the on/off switch to the off position when the treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on page 4 for the loca- tion of the on/off switch.)

18.Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 5, and HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 11.) You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

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23. DANGER: Always unplug the power cord immediately after use, before cleaning the treadmill, and before performing the main- tenance and adjustment procedures de- scribed in this manual. Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative. Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized service representative only.

24.This treadmill is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this treadmill in any commer- cial, rental, or institutional setting.

The decals shown have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, please call our Customer Service Department, toll-free, to order a free replacement decal (see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover of this manual). Apply the decal in the location shown.

Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM?? 535LE treadmill. The 535LE treadmill combines advanced technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the conve- nience and privacy of your home. And when you???re not exercising, the unique 535LE can be folded up, requir- ing less than half the floor space of other treadmills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before using the treadmill. If you have additional questions, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central

Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial num- ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill is 831.298400. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the location).

Before reading further, please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled.

1.With the help of a second person, carefully raise the treadmill to the upright position. While a second person tips the treadmill to one side and holds it, insert one of the Extension Legs (103) into the treadmill as shown. Make sure that the Extension Leg is turned so the Base Pad (97) is on the bottom.

Next, tip the treadmill to the other side and insert the other Extension Leg (not shown) in the same way. Lower the side of the treadmill so that both Extension Legs

(103)are resting flat on the floor.

2.Refer to HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 11. Follow the instructions in step 2 to lower the treadmill.

Attach the latch support to the center hole in the left Upright

(82)with a 3/4??? Screw (89). Make sure that the Screw is tight, but do not overtighten it; if the Screw is over- tightened, the latch will not slide smoothly.

Remove the tape from the Latch Assembly (77). Be care- ful to hold the parts in place. Inset drawing (a) shows how the Latch Assembly fits together. Refer to inset drawing (b). Insert the springs into the bracket as shown. Make sure the tabs are touching the bracket and the back end of the latch is flush with the bracket.

Attach the Latch Assembly (77) to the left Upright (82) with two 3/4??? Screws (89).

Flush

Spring

3.Slide the upper end of a Handrail (85) into the right Upright (82) as shown. Note: It will be necessary to pivot the Handrail to the side and back repeatedly (see arrow A) while pushing on the Handrail (see arrow B) to slide it fully into the Upright. Next, pivot the lower end of the Handrail down, push it toward the right Upright, and then align it with the indicated hole.

Slide the other Handrail (85) onto the left Upright (82) as described above.

4.With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights (82) down as shown. Make sure the Extension Legs (103) remain inserted into the Uprights. Attach one of the Extension Legs with two of the four Short Screws (101) as shown. Attach the other Extension Leg in the same way.

Tighten a Handrail Bolt (78) with a Handrail Washer (96) into the right Extension Leg (103) and the lower end of the right Handrail (85) as shown. Note: It may be neces- sary to move the Handrail up or down to align the Handrail with the hole in the Extension Leg.

Next, tighten a Handrail Bolt (78) with a Handrail Washer (96) into the left Extension Leg (103) and the lower end of the left Handrail (85).

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights (82) back to the upright position.

THE PERFORMANT LUBETM WALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBETM, a high-performance lubricant.

IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking plat- form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in an increased risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service- man if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product???if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home???s power. Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can result from weather conditions or from other appliances being turned on or off. To decrease the possibility of your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at the right).

Surge suppressors are sold at most hardware stores and department stores. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps.

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc- tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec- tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus- trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available.

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Grounded Outlet Box

2

Grounded Outlet Box

Adapter

Surge Suppressor

Lug

Metal Screw

The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed by a qualified electrician.

The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec- trician to determine if the outlet box cover is grounded before using an adapter.

CAUTION: Before operating the console, read the following precautions.

???Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- ing on the power.

???Always wear the clip (see the drawing above) while operating the treadmill.

???Adjust the speed in small increments.

???To reduce the possibility of electric shock, keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids on the console, and use only a sealed water bottle.

STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION

Next, make sure that the key is removed from the console and then plug in the power cord (see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7).

When you are ready to begin exercising, step onto the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing above), and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothing.

Follow the steps below to operate the console.

1 Insert the key fully into the console.

When the key is inserted, one indicator

will light in the incline

display, one indicator will light in the LED

track, and the four displays will light.

2 Pressbelt. the SPEED ??? button to start the walking

A moment after the SPEED ??? button is

pressed, the walking belt will begin to move. Hold the handrails and care- fully begin walking.

As you exercise, change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED buttons.

To stop the walking belt, press the STOP/RESET

button. The TIME/PACE

display will begin to flash. To restart the walking

belt, press the SPEED ???

button again. To stop the walking belt and reset the displays, press the STOP/RESET button for about two seconds.

If the displayed heart rate appears to be too high or too low, or if your heart rate is not displayed, lift your thumb off the sensor and allow the display to reset. Press down again on the sensor as de- scribed above. Make sure that your thumb is posi- tioned as shown, and that you are applying the proper amount of pressure to the pulse sensor.

Try the sensor several times until you become familiar with it. Remember to stand still while mea- suring your pulse.

6 When you are finished, remove the key.

Step onto the foot rails and remove the key from the console. Keep the key in a secure place.

In addition, move the on/off switch to the off posi- tion. (See the drawing near the bottom of page 8.)

THE INFORMATION MODE

To access the information mode, hold down the STOP/ RESET button while inserting the key into the console.

An ???E,??? for english miles, or an

???M,??? for metric kilometers, will appear in the DISTANCE/

LAPS display. Press the SPEED ??? button to change

the unit of measurement.

The TIME/PACE display will show the total number of hours the treadmill has been used.

The SPEED display will show the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved.

To exit the information mode, remove the key from the console.

2.Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly. Using your left thumb, slide the storage latch to the left and hold it. Raise the treadmill until the storage latch closes over the catch. Make sure that the storage latch is fully closed over the latch catch.

To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of direct sunlight. Do not leave the treadmill in the stor- age position in temperatures above 85?? Fahrenheit.

HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL

Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the stor- age position as described above. Make sure that the stor- age latch is closed fully over the catch.

1.Hold the handrails as shown and place one foot against a wheel. Do not hold or push on the book holder or the book holder may be damaged.

2.Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front wheels. Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location. Never move the treadmill without tipping it back. To reduce the risk of injury, use extreme caution while moving the treadmill. Do not attempt to move the treadmill over an uneven surface.

3.Place one foot on the base, and carefully lower the tread- mill until it is resting in the storage position.

HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE

SOLUTION: a. Remove the key from the console and uplug the power cord. Remove the screws from the hood. Carefully remove the hood. Locate the Reed Switch (21) and the Magnet (43) on the left side of the Pulley (42). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8???. If necessary, loosen the Reed Switch Screw (76) and move the Reed Switch slightly. Retighten the Screw. Re-attach the hood, and run the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading.

b.If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- mance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged. Remove the key and UN- PLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclock- wise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is properly tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center when walked on

SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise, and the right bolt counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.

b.If the walking belt has shifted to the right, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt counterclockwise, and the right bolt clockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.

PROBLEM: The walking belt slips when walked on

SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt slips when walked on, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is correctly tightened, you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and carefully walk on the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physi- cian. This is especially important for individu- als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre- existing health problems.

The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors, including your movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.

The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex- ercise program. Remember???these are general guide- lines only. For more detailed exercise information, ob- tain 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 the proper intensity. The proper intensity level can be found by using your heart rate as a guide. The chart below shows recom- mended heart rates for fat burning and aerobic exercise.

To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age near the bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to the nearest ten years). Next, find the three numbers above your age. The three numbers define your ???train- ing zone.??? The lower two numbers are recommended heart rates for fat burning; the higher number is the recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise.

To measure your heart rate during exercise, use the pulse sensor on the console. If your heart rate is too high or too low, adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill.

Fat Burning

To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body

uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en- ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread- mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone.

For maximum fat burning, adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the middle number in your training zone.

Aerobic Exercise

If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys- tem, your exercise must be ???aerobic.??? Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time. This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood. For aerobic exercise, adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone.

WORKOUT GUIDELINES

Each workout should include the following three parts:

A Warm-up???Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise. A proper warm-up in- creases your body temperature, heart rate and circula- tion in preparation for exercise.

Training Zone Exercise???After warming up, increase the intensity of your exercise until your pulse is in your training zone for 20 to 60 minutes. (During the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your pulse in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes.) Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise???never hold your breath.

A Cool-down???Finish each workout with 5 to 10 min- utes of stretching to cool down. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help prevent post-ex- ercise problems.

Exercise Frequency

To maintain or improve your condition, complete three workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be- tween workouts. After a few months, you may com- plete up to five workouts each week if desired.

The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.

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QUESTIONS?

If you find that:

???you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM 535LE treadmill

???a part is missing

???or you need to schedule repair service

call our toll-free HELPLINE

1-800-736-6879

Monday???Saturday, 7 am???7 pm Central Time (excluding holidays)

REPLACEMENT

PARTS

If parts become worn and need to be replaced, call the following toll-free number

1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278)

The model number and serial number of your PROFORM?? 535LE treadmill are listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal.

All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center. To request service or to order parts by telephone, call the toll-free numbers listed at the left.

When requesting help or service, or ordering parts, please be prepared to provide the following information:

???The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (PROFORM?? 535LE treadmill)

???The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (831.298400)

???The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PART (see the EXPLODED DRAWING and PART LIST included in this manual)