Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments toavoid sudden jumps in speed. 17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. Always remove the key and unplugthe power cord when the treadmill is not inuse. 18. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move t...
Page 4 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN
4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Handrails Console Lock Knob Key/Clip Circuit Breaker Walking Belt Foot Rails Incline Leg Incline Pin Power Cord FRONT BACK RIGHT SIDE Rear RollerAdjustment Bolts Water Bottle Holder(Bottle not included) Uprights Thank you for selecting the PROFORM ® 280 treadmill. The 280 treadmil...
Page 5 - ASSEMBLY
5 ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, asmall am...
Page 8 - OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
8 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 11 - HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20kg) in order to raise, lower or move the treadmill. 1. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown at the ...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
12 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, andfollow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. un...
Page 14 - CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
14 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan yourexercise program. For more detailed exercise informa-tion, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen yourcardiovascular system, the key to achie...
Page 16 - ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS; LIMITED WARRANTY
Part No. 188587 R1102A Printed in USA © 2002 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. ORDERING 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). When ordering parts, ple...
Page 17 - PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
Wheel Nut (61)–2 3/4” Screw (5)–10 1” Bolt (16)–6 Handrail Bolt (1)–4 Wheel Bolt (41)–2 Star Washer (2)–6 1” Tek Screw (31)–4 U-Nut (10)–4 5/16” Star Washer (101)–4 Remove this chart and use it to identify small parts during assembly. Savethis chart and the EXPLODED DRAWING/PART LIST for future refe...
Page 19 - EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFTL29020
28 30 45 28 28 94 6 63 75 62 51 51 40 52 36 76 69 68 70 67 50 60 95 81 79 78 40 76 77 83 37 27 43 43 84 76 35 38 49 53 76 28 29 28 28 28 5 87 12 5 11 64 64 82 7 5 41 42 61 18 22 23* 26 25 24 19 20 21 48 28 28 28 33 28 33 34 28 31 31 28 89 74 13 36 37 57 76 72 65 8 72 65 8 78 40 60 46 47 51 51 71 32 ...