USER`S MANUAL
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1. 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 Exercise EQUIPMENT EQ UESTIONS HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 USER S MANUAL SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 0 0c0000010000 00000000000 acces en sea renee esses eessennseesd BEFORE YOU BEGIN iure seni ae ES LIS oe dees vem Rai OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT oooooonorccconaconcanacanoconanoononorcooocrcncaroccco HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 2 ccc ccc ence cece carac 81 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING 2 0 0 0 ccc cece cece cence eet ce tee essen seen 12 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 5 ei ocres rs ei td PART LIST Sosa ds aie nes PRC TA eee TEE Rai AA AAA AAA ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 0 cece ccc 0000 erezione rerenic ere 0008 Back Cover FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY 0 0 cece ccc cence reece cece cece nnee ce seeesessescesecess Back Cover Note An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS The decals shown have been placed on your treadmill tf 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 NT KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY2. FROM THIS AREA WHILE THE TREADMILL IS IN OPERATION Never allow children on or around treadmill Storage latch must be fully engaged before treadmill is moved or stored Incline must be set at lowest level before folding treadmill into storage position sn sim ring NR _r _r_ _ _ ________ _ o 1 _1 t_ _ _n11n QQe et BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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 Water Bottle Holder Bottle not included Storage Latch LEFT SIDE Walking Belt Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts 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 revie
3. 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 iatch is flush with the bracket Attach the Latch Assembly 77 to the left Upright 82 with two 3 4 Screws 89 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 Attach the latch spacer and the latch support to the teft Upright 82 with a 3 4 Screw 81 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 fower 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
4. the other as shown by the arrows in the display This display will also show your heart rate when The LED Track the pulse sensor is used see step 5 The LED track rep resents a distance Measure your pulse if desired of 1 4 mile As you exercise the indi cators around the Stand on the foot rails and Pulse Sensor track will light one place your at a time until you thumb on the TZ have completed 1 4 mile A new lap will then begin pulse sensor as shown The DISTANCE LAPS pulse sensor is display This display Arrow pressure a shows the distance that LO q activated fully PULSE you have walked or run press it down and the number of laps ide Do not press you have completed one too hard or the CALS FAT CALS lap equals 1 4 mile The display will alternate circulation in between one number and the other every seven your thumb will i seconds as shown by the arrows in the display be restricted and your pulse will not be de tected Next raise your thumb slightly until the TIME PACE display heart shaped indicator in the CALS FAT CALS This display shows the PULSE display flashes steadily and a P appears elapsed time and your cur in the display Hold your thumb at this level After a rent pace pace is mea few seconds three dashes will appear in the dis sured in minutes per mile play and your heart rate will be shown Hold your Your pace will be shown thumb on the sensor for an
5. 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 R _ Uprights 82 back to the upright position 5 Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill To protect the floor or carpet place a mat under the treadmill OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE 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 Your treadmill like any other type of sophisticated electronic equipment can be seriously damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home s power oltage 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
6. 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 Grounded Outlet Grounding Plug 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 lec trician
7. to determine if the outlet box cover is grounded before using an adapter CONSOLE DIAGRAM Incline Display LED Track Note If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console remove it Follow the steps below to operate the console 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 Press the SPEED A button to start the walking belt A moment after the SPEED A button is STEP BY STEP CONSOLE OPERATION pressed the walking belt will begin to move Hold Before operating the the handrails and care console make sure that fully begin walking i n rie si Ilsa Position As you exercise change the speed of the walking on position belt as desired by pressing the SPEED buttons To stop the walking belt Next make sure that the key is removed from the press the STOP RESET console and then plug in the power cord see HOW TO button The TIME PACE PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7 display will begin to flash To restart the walking When you are ready to begin exercising step onto the belt pre SPEED A foot rails of the treadmill Find the clip attached to the CaaS stop the waiking belt and reset y see the drawing above and slide the clip onto the displays press the STOP RESET button for e waistband of your clothing bout two seconds E C
8. 35LE Model No 831 298400 treadmill are listed on a decal attached to the frame See the front cover of this manual to find me location of the decal 2 All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or QUESTIONS special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center tf you find that To request service or to order parts by telephone call the toll free numbers listed at the left you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM 535LE When requesting help or service or ordering parts please be treadmill prepared to provide the following information apart is missing The NAME OF THE PRODUCT PROFORM 535LE treadmill oryou need to schedule repair service The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT 831 298400 call our toll free HELPLINE The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PART see the 1 800 736 6879 EXPLODED DRAWING and PART LIST included in this manual 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 FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this SEARS TREADMILL EXERCISER contact the nearest SEARS Service Center throughout the United States and SEARS will repair or replace the TREADMILL EXERCISER free of charge This warranty eons not apply when the TREADMILL
9. EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental pur poses This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state i SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO DEPT 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Part No 152337 J00058AC R0299B Printed in USA 1999 Sears Roebuck and Co
10. 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 regulariy 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 co
11. G THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench tum the ieft 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 beit 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 tum the left rear roller adjustment bolt counterclockwise and the right bolt clockwise 1 4 of a tum 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 tum 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 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex ercise program Remember these are general guide lines only For more d
12. R STORAGE Before folding the treadmill adjust the incline to the lowest position If this is not done the treadmill may be permanently damaged Next unplug the power cord CAUTION You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds 20 kg in order to raise lower or move the treadmill 1 Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown at the right CAUTION To decrease the possibility of in jury bend your legs and keep your back straight As you raise the treadmill make sure to lift with your legs rather than your back Raise the treadmill about halfway to the vertical position 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 piace 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 AOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmili 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 unt
13. etailed 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 buming 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 i 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 rt uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en ergy Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat calories tor 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
14. h mi h A A SE NN A AL R02998 Description Rear Foot Rear Foot Screw Ground Wire Ground Wire Screw Belly Pan Rear Endcap Rear Roller Adj Bolt Motor Latch Decal Rear Platform Screw Catch Screw Latch Catch Walking Platform 8 cable Tie 4 cable Tie Motor Tension Bolt Foot Rail Insert Reed Switch Screw Beliy Pan Screw Storage Latch Handrail Bolt Long Screw Endcap Spacer Motor Star Washer Upright incline Leg Pivot Bolt incline Leg Pivot Washer Handrail Wheel Bolt Console Base Console 3 4 Screw Key Clip Incline Motor Plate Right Foot Rail Cap Book Holder Motor Hood Front Wheel incline Motor Shield Base Pad Base Pad Screw Upright Grommet Allen Wrench Short Screw Upright Hole Plug Extension Leg Extension Leg Cap Shock Choke 8 Blue Wire 2 Female 4 Blue Wire 2 Female 8 White Wire 2 Female 4 White Wire Male Female 9 Wire Hamess 4 Black Wire Hamess 2 Female 4 Green Wire F Ring User s Manual Includes all parts shown in the box These parts are not illustrated 15 EXPLODED DRAWING Model No 831 298400 es 23 REMOVE THIS EXPLODED DRAWING FROM THE USER S MANUAL SAVE THE EXPLODED DRAWING FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To identify the parts shown on this exploded drawing refer to the PART LIST on page 15 of the USER S MANUAL l EXPLODED DRAWING Model No 831 298400 The model number and serial number of your PROFORM 5
15. hange the incline of the treadmill as desired SPEED display This display shows the speed To change the incline of the treadmill press the of the walking belt in incline buttons Each time one of the buttons is miles per hour or kilome pressed the incline will change by 0 5 The but ters per hour The letters tons can be held down to change the incline rapidly MPH or KPH will ap pear to show which unit of measurement is select To change the unit of measurement hold down the STOP RESET button E while inserting the key rene into the console An E for english miles or an M for metric kilometers will appear in the DIS TANCE LAPS display Press the SPEED A button to change the unit of measurement Remove and then reinsert the key DISTANCE LAPS Note In the incline display the first indicator will light when the incline is set at 1 5 The second CALS FAT CALS PULSE indicator will light when the incline is set at 2 or PULSE display This 2 5 the third indicator will light when the incline display shows the ap is set at 3 or 3 5 and so forth After the incline proximate numbers of buttons are pressed it will take a moment for the calories and fat calories treadmill to reach the selected incline setting you have bumed see FAT BURNING on page 14 Every seven sec Follow your progress with the LED track and onds the display will change from one number to the four displays
16. il 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 1 Refer to drawing 2 above Hold the upper end of the treadmil with your right hand as shown Using your left thumb slide the storage latch to the teft and hold it Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the storage latch 2 Refer to drawing 1 above Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to the floor CAUTION To decrease the possibility of injury bend your legs and keep your back straight 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below Find the symptom that applies and follow the steps listed If further assistance is needed call our toll free HELPLINE at 1 800 736 6879 Monday through Saturday 7 a m until 7 p m Central Time excluding holidays PROBLEM The power does not turn on SOLUTION a Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet see page 7 Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a t
17. ndition 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 PART LIST Model No 831 2908400 Key No Qty Nana Nada AAA LANA RANA LO a sna NN A OO md e Dd de md e PO md e M Description Motor Beit Pulley Flywheel Fan Motor Nut Motor Pulley Fiywheel Fan inctine Motor Bolt Incline Motor Spacer Incline Motor Stop Bracket Small Nut Star Washer Optic Switch Frame Small Bolt Incline Optic Disk Incline Motor Nut Screw Plastic Stand Off Hood Bracket short Hood Bracket long Warning Decal Reed Switch Reed Switch Clip Motor Controller Wire Controller Electronics Bracket Circuit Breaker Power Cord Power Cord Grommet On Off Switch Inlet Bracket Incline Leg Frame Pivot Bolt Frame Pivot Spacer Upright Wire Hamess Front Roller Adj Bolt Roller Adj Washer Motor Tension Nut Front Roller Nut Motor Bolt Cap Screw Left Foot Rail Cap Foot Rail Front Roiler Pulley Magnet Platform Screw Isolator Isolator Screw Belly Pan Fastener Shield Belt Guide Console Cover Front Belly Pan Power Supply Cable Tie Clamp Cable Tie Walking Belt Roller Guard Rear Roller Rear Isolator Key No Qty 59 60 61 62 63 66 HA aANNNYNASENEAAAHYAATAHANN BAAN AA HAND mk nd mi b nm m
18. other 15 seconds for for a few seconds each time the speed is adjusted the most accurate reading If the displayed heart rate appears to be too high THE INFORMATION MODE or too low or if your heart rate is not displayed lift de your thumb off the sensor and allow the display to To access the information mode hold down the STOP reset Press down again on the sensor as de RESET button while inserting the key into the console scribed above Make sure that your thumb is posi tioned as shown and that you are applying the An E for english miles or an proper amount of pressure to the pulse sensor M for metric kilometers will appear in the DISTANCE E Try the sensor several times until you become LAPS dispiay Press the familiar with it Remember to stand still while mea SPEED A button to change suring your pulse the unit of measurement G When you are finished remove the key The TIME PACE display will show the total number of Step onto the foot rails and remove the key from the console Keep the key in a secure 3 place The SPEED display will show i the total number of miles that In addition move the on off switch to the off posi the walking belt has moved H 6 tion See the drawing near the bottom of page 8 SPEED hours the treadmili has been used To exit the information mode remove the key from the console IO HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL _ HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FO
19. ransient 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 b After the power cord has been plugged in make sure that the key is fully inserted into the con sole See step 1 on page 8 c Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill near the power cord If the switch protrudes as shown the circuit breaker has tripped To reset the circuit breaker wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in d Check the on off switch located on the treadmill near the power cord The switch must be in the on On position Position PROBLEM The power turns off during use SOLUTION a Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord see 1 c above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in b Make sure that the power cord is plugged in c Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key fully into the console See step 1 on page 8 d Make sure that the on off switch is in the on position e if the treadmill still will not run please call our toll free HELPLINE PROBLEM The displays of the console do not function properly SOLUTION a Remove the key from the console and uplug the power cord Remove the screws from the hood Carefully remove the hood Loca
20. te the Reed Switch 21 and the Magnet 43 on the left side of the Pulley 42 Tum 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 IZ PROBLEM The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION a Use only a UL listed surge protector rated at 15 amps with a 14 gauge cord of five feet or less in length 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 tum 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 Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened c If the walking belt still slows when walked on please call our toll free HELPLINE PROBLEM The walking bett is off center when walked on SOLUTION a If the walking belt has shifted to the left first remove the key and UNPLU
21. w the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled x Book Holder RIGHT SIDE On Off Switch Circuit Breaker Front Wheel Power Cord Cushioned Walking Plattorm ae na l ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed Assembly requires the included allen wrench j and your own phillips screwdriver amp P 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 tumed 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 Bracket a 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 overtighien 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
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