Pro-Form PFTLIO040 Owner's Manual
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complete
customer
satisfac,
_'•
tion.
If you have
questions,
or find
there
are missing
or
damaged
parts,
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our factory.
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ance, free
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IkCAUTION:
Read
all safety
precautions
and
instructions
in thls
man-
ual carefully
before
using
this
equipment.
Save
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for future
reference.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Proform Fitness Products, Inc. ('PROFORM"),
warrants this product to be free from defects in workman-
ship and material, under normal use and service conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the
date of purchase_."Th|s':warranty extends only to the original purchaser. PROFORM's
obligation under
this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at PROFORM's
option, _he product at one of its autho-
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one of its authorized service centers with all freight and other transportation charges prepaid, accompa-
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abuse, misuse, improper
or abnormal usage or repairs not provided by a PROFORM
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center or for products
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THE EXCLUSION
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OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUEN-
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LIMITATIONS
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN .........
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ASSEMBLY
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6
OPERATION
AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
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10
CONDITIONING
GUIDELINES
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12
PART LIST ...............................................................................
14
EXPLODED
DRAWING
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15
ORDERING
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
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Back Cover
_k WARNING:
Before
beginning this or any exercise program, consult yourphysician.
This is especially
Important
for persons over the age of 35 or personswith
preexisting
health problems.
Read all instructions
before using; PROleORM!_a's_es
no responsibiilty
for personal injury or property
damage sustained
by or through
the use of thls product.
WAR NING: To reduce the risk Ofburns,
fire, electric shock or injury
topersons,
read the fol-
lowing important
safety precautions and information
before operating
the treadmill.
1. Position the treadmill on a ie_,el surface, with at least 8 feet of clearance
behind the treadmill.
Do not
place the treadmill near water, outdoors
or on any surface that blocks an air opening.
Do not operate
where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered.
. When connecting
the power cord (see PLUGGING
IN THE POWER CORD on page 6 and 7), plug the
power cord directly into a grounded circuit capable of carrying
12 or more amps. No other appliance
should be on the same circuit. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
If an extension cord
is needed, use only a 14-gauge general-purpose
cord of five feet or less in length with a three-wire
conductor.
3. 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 5 if the treadmill is not working
properly.)
4. Wear appropriate
exercise clothing when using the treadmill;
do not wear loose clothing that could
become caught in the treadmill. Always wear athletic shoes; never use the treadmill
with bare feet,
vvea'}ing only stockings or in sandals. Athletic support clothes are recommended
for both men and
women.
5. The pulse earclip is not a medical device. Various factors,
including the user's movement while exer-
cising, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The earclip is intended
only as an exercise aid
in determining
heart rate trends in general.
6. Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrail when
exercising
on the treadmill
7. Never allow more than one person on the treadmill
at a time. The treadmill
should not be used by per-
sons weighing more than 250 pounds.
8. Keep small children away from the treadmill at all times. Never leave the treadmill
unattended
while it
is running. Always turn the power off when the treadmill
is not in use.
9. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
10. To reduce the possibility of overheating,
do not operate the treadmill
continuously
for longer than 1
hour.
: 11o_e
treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed slowly to avoid sudden Jumps in speed.
12. Use the treadmill only as described in this manual.
13. Always unplug the power cord before performing
the maintenance
and adjustment
procedures
described
in this manual. Never remove the safety cover unless instructed
to do so by an authorized
service representative.
Servicing other than the procedures in thls manual should be performed
by an
authorized
service representative
only.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Thank you for selecting the PROFORM ®520 treadmill. The PROFORM 520 treadmill blends advanced
technolo-
gy with innovative
design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular
exercise in the convenience
and pri-
vacy of your home:
For your safety and benefit,
read this manual carefully before using the treadmill.
If you have additional
questions, please call our Customer
Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756,
Monday through
Friday, 6
a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note the product model num-
ber and serial number before calling. The model number of the treadmill is PFTL10040.
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 pads that are labeled.
C°ns°le _
Pulse Earclip
Key/Clip
Handrail
FRONT
Foot Rails
Walking
Power Cord
BACK
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Circuit Breaker
On/Off Switch
RI_
SIDE
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