Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
3 WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensurethat all users of this treadmill are adequatelyinformed...
Page 4 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING
4 23. DANGER: Always unplug the power cord immediately after use, before cleaningthe treadmill, and before performing the main-tenance and adjustment procedures de-scribed in this manual. Never remove themotor hood unless instructed to do so by anauthorized service representative. Servicing other th...
Page 5 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN
5 Congratulations for purchasing the SOFTSTRIDERS400ª treadmill by HealthRider. The SOFTSTRIDERS400 offers an impressive array of features that willhelp you to achieve your fitness goals in the conve-nience of your home. From the advanced console tothe ultra-soft walking belt, the SOFTSTRIDER S400 i...
Page 6 - SETTING UP THE TREADMILL
6 SETTING UP THE TREADMILL Set-up 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 set up. No tools are required. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performan...
Page 7 - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated withPERFORMANT LUBE TM , a high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or othersubstances to the walking belt or the walking plat-form. Such substances will deteriorate th...
Page 8 - CONSOLE OPERATION
8 CONSOLE OPERATION FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more enjoyable andeffective. When the console is in the manual mode, thespeed and incline of the treadmill can be changed witha touch of a button. As you exercise, the LED d...
Page 16 - HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL
16 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 bepermanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord.Caution: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20kg) in ...
Page 17 - TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
17 PROBLEM SOLUTION a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge protector, and that the surge protector is plugged into a properly grounded outlet. (See page 7.) Use onlya UL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet orless in length. b. Make sure that ...
Page 19 - CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
19 The following guidelines will help you to plan your exer-cise program. For more information about exercise,consult your physician or obtain a reputable book. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether you want to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, you can tailor your exercise toyour specific g...
Page 22 - LIMITED WARRANTY
Part No. 152188 J00418-C R0399A Printed in USA © 1999 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. HealthRider ¨ is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVEREDÑThe entire treadmill (ÒProductÓ) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO I...