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Model No. HRTL17980
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  • Page 1 ® Model No. HRTL17980 Serial No. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are committed to providing com- plete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if there are missing or damaged parts, we will guarantee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL ........
  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    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 oxygen is administered.
  • Page 4 The decals shown below 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 at 1-800-999-3756 to order a free replacement decal.
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is HRTL17980. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the location).
  • Page 6: Assembly

    This does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt or on the sides of the walking platform, wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
  • Page 7: Grounding Instructions

    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
  • Page 8: Console Operation

    When the console is in the manual mode, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of a button. As you exercise, the LED displays will provide continuous exercise feedback. And with...
  • Page 9 F. QUICK SPEED Buttons—These buttons allow you to quickly select speed settings. G. INCLINE Buttons—These buttons control the incline of the treadmill. Each time a button is pressed, the incline will change by 0.5%. The incline range is 1% to 12%.
  • Page 10 DISTANCE/INCLINE display will show the incline setting for seven seconds. After the INCLINE buttons are pressed, it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the selected in- cline setting. Follow your progress with the LED displays.
  • Page 11 THE SPEED PROGRAMS The Incline 1, Incline 2, and Incline 3 programs automat- ically control the incline of the treadmill as they guide you through effective workouts; the Speed 1, Speed 2, and Speed 3 programs automatically control the speed of the treadmill.
  • Page 12 See step 7 on page 10. When you are finished exercising, remove the key. Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at 1%. The incline must be at 1% when the treadmill is folded to the storage position or the treadmill will be damaged.
  • Page 13 The Custom 1 and Custom 2 programs are workout programs that you create. The programs control both the speed and the incline of the treadmill, and can be up to forty minutes long. The programs are stored in memory, and can be changed as many times as de- sired.
  • Page 14 When the program is completed, remove the key. Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at 1%. The incline must be at 1% when the treadmill is folded to the storage position or the treadmill will be damaged. Remove the key from the con- sole and put it in a secure place.
  • Page 15 CD’s that automatically adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill while a personal trainer coaches you through every step of your workout. High-energy music provides added motivation. The CD module comes complete with two CD workout programs and a set of high-quality hand weights for upper body exercise.
  • Page 16: How To Use The Hand Pulse Sensor

    HOW TO USE THE HAND PULSE SENSOR The convenient hand pulse sensor allows you to measure your heart rate before you begin exercising, during your workout, and again when you finish. To use the hand pulse sensor, the console must be turned on (see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9).
  • Page 17: How To Fold And Move The Treadmill

    2. Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly. Using your left hand, pull the lock knob to the left and hold it. Raise the treadmill until all parts of the treadmill are past the latch pin. Release the lock knob.
  • Page 18: Trouble-Shooting And Maintenance

    TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the instructions below. If further assistance is 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).
  • Page 19 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, in- sert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.
  • Page 20: Conditioning Guidelines

    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.”...
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Part List

    PART LIST—Model No. HRTL17980 To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Qty. Description Left Foot Rail Walking Platform Cover Platform Screw Metal Sheet Front Motor Hood Screw Motor Hood...
  • Page 23: How To Order Replacement Parts

    Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). Before calling, please note the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (HRTL17980). • The NAME of the product (HealthRider • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual).
  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED—The entire HealthRider ® SOFTSTRIDER A60™ 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.

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