Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 15. Do not use the hand weights at speeds higher than a walk. Using hand weights and not hold-ing the handrails may compromise your abilityto maintain your balance. Exercises usinghand weights should be attempted only by ex-perienced users. 16. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various fac...
Page 4 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; BACK
4 Congratulations for purchasing the HealthRider ¨ SOFT- STRIDER S500iª treadmill. The SOFTSTRIDER S500ioffers an impressive array of features to help youachieve your fitness goals in the convenience of yourhome. From the advanced console to the cushionedwalking belt, the SOFTSTRIDER S500i is design...
Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; Assembly requires two people.
5 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 lubrican...
Page 6 - HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
6 HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR The chest pulse sensor consists of two components:the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawingbelow). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap intoone end of the sensor unit, as shown in the inset draw-ing. Press the end of the sensor unit under the...
Page 7 - OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
7 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 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 ...
Page 9 - DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE
9 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE Refer to the drawing on page 8 to identify the featuresdescribed below. A. Water bottle holderÑThis convenient holder keeps your water bottle handy during your workouts (nowater bottle is included). B. Hand weight holderÑThese compartments hold the included hand weights....
Page 10 - button; Adjust the incline of the treadmill as desired.
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord (see HOW TO PLUG INTHE POWER CORD on page 7). Locate the on/offswitch on the front ofthe treadmill near thepower cord. Movethe on/off switch tothe on position. Stand on the footrails of the treadmill.Find the clip attachedto the key and slidethe clip f...
Page 12 - When the current segment of
12 HOW TO USE THE PRESET PROGRAMS Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10. Select one of the six preset programs. When the key isinserted, themanual modewill be selectedand the manualindicator willlight. To selectone of the pre-set programs,press the SelectWorkout bu...
Page 22 - THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE; If a ÒdÓ appears
22 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE The console features an information mode that keepstrack of the total number of hours that the treadmill hasbeen operated and the total number of miles that thewalking belt has moved. The information mode also al-lows you to switch the console from miles per hour to...
Page 23 - HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL; HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE
23 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 25 - TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
25 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 28 - CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
28 The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex-ercise program. RememberÑthese are general guide-lines only. For more detailed exercise information, ob-tain a reputable book or consult your physician. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen yourcardiovascular s...
Page 31 - HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS
31 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday throughFriday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). Before calling, please note the following information: ¥ The MODEL NUMBER of the product (HRTL...
Page 34 - LIMITED WARRANTY
Part No. 170966 R1100A Printed in USA © 2000 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. HealthRider ¨ is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVEREDÑThe entire HealthRider ¨ SOFTSTRIDER S500iª treadmill (ÒProductÓ) is warranted to be free of all defects in materia...