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® Model No. HRTL09990 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are committed to providing corn= plete customer satisfaction. you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guar- antee complete satisfaction...
® TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ..............BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............... ASSEMBLY ................OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............. HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL ..........TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ........... CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............... PART LIST ................HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ............. LIMITED WARRANTY ...............
iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the .skofburns, fire, e ect.c s hock, orinjury t opersons, read t he following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 11. Keep the power cord and the surge protector that all users of this treadmill are adequately away from heated surfaces.
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other than the procedures in this manual 20. DAN G E R: the p ower Always unplug should be performed by an authorized ser- cord immediately after use, before cleaning vice representative only. the treadmill, and before performing the maintenance and adjustment procedures de- 21.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for purchasing the SOFTSTRIDER have additional questions, please call our Customer S300F Mtreadmill by HealthRider% The SOFTSTRIDER Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, S300i offers an impressive array of features to help Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain you achieve your fitness goals in the convenience of Time (excluding holidays).
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled. No tools are required. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant.
GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge PERFORMANT LUBE a high-performance...
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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE BIOLOGIC ..........Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE music provides added motivation. Each CD features two programs designed by certified personal trainers. The treadmill console offers an impressive selection of features to help you get the most from your exercise.
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DESCRiPTiON O FTHECONSOLE WARNI NG: Do not u se the Refertothedrawing onpage8 toidentify thefeatures hand weights at speeds higher than a walk. described b elow. Using hand weights and not holding the handrails may compromise your ability to A. Waterbottleholder--This holder k eeps yourwater maintain your balance.
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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following precautions before operating the console. nl Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER at the left. - Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- ing on the power or starting the walking belt.
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Follow Speed display--This your progress with the four displays. display shows the speed of the walking belt. Time/Segment Time display--When manual mode or an iFit.com program is TIME selected, this display I I:::u SEGMENT TIME Note spee be I ++ ..
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The program will continue in this way until the HOW TO USE THE PRESET PROGRAMS Time/Segment Time display counts down to zero. The walking belt will then slow to a stop. insert the key into the console. If the speed or incline setting for the current seg- See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10.
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Enter a maximum heart rate setting. HOWTOUSE THE PULSE PROGRAMS After you have ............Note: The pulse programs can be used only when entered your the optional chest pulse sensor is worn. See page age, another 20 for information about the chest pulse sensor. number will begin to flash in the CALORIES/...
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If your heart rate is not detected during the pro- Follow your progress with the four displays. gram, the speed and incline of the treadmill may automatically decrease until your heart rate is de- Refer to step 5 on page 11. tected, if this happens, see the instructions in- cluded with the chest pulse sensor.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 3.5ram LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFit.com CD's, the treadmill must be con- stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 3.5ram LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A.
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..HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR HOW TO USE IFIT,COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS Note: if your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below, if the AUDIO OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. if you have a TV To use iFit.com CD's or videocassettes, the treadmill with a built-in...
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If the speed or incline settings are too high or too Follow your progress with the four displays. low, you can manually override the settings at any time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on See step 5 on page 11. the console.
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HOWTO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM eturn to the treadmill and stand on the foot rails. Find the clip attached to the key and slide OUR INTERNET SITE the key onto the waistband of your clothing. When the on-screen countdown ends, the program Our new internet site at www.iFit.com allows you to will begin and the walking belt will begin to move.
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THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The console features an information mode that keeps An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has features to the console. The chest pulse sensor contin- been operated and the total number of miles that the uously monitors your heart rate during your workouts walking belt has moved.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW 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 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.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the instructions below. If further assistance needed, 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). PROBLEM SOLUTION 1.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION 4. The walking belt is If the walking belt has shifted to the off=center or slips left, first remove the key and UNPLUG when walked on THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise, and the right bolt counter- clockwise, 1/4 of a turn each.
CONDiTiONiNG GUiDELiNES During the first few minutes of exercise, your body WARNING: Before beginning this uses easily accessible carbohydrate caloriesfor ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body or any exercise program, consult your physi- begin to use stored fatca/or/esfor energy.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch--never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible.
PART LiST--Model No. HRTL09990 R0100A To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Qty. Description Qty. Description Motor Hood Frame Hood Screw Rear Wheel Platform Screw Rear Wheel Bolt Platform Washer Rear Roller Guard Latch Catch Rear Wheel Nut...
LiMiTED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED--The entire HealthRide¢ _SOFTSTRIDER S300i treadmill ("Product") is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED--The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LONG IS IT COVERED--ICON Health &...