ProForm 50 Manual

Model No. PFTL59007.0  
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CAUTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . ....

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1. Before beginning any exercise program, con
sult your physician. This is especially impor
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per
sons with preexisting health problems. 
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
3. Use the treadmill only as described.
4. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2
ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the...

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20. Use the included dumbbells only as de
scribed in this manual. Properly store the
dumbbells in the dumbbell holders on the
console when you are not using them. If thedumbbells are improperly stored, they may
fall off the console, causing the user to trip.
21. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and switch the reset/off cir
cuit breaker to the off position when the
treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on
page 5 for the location...

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Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®5.0
CROSSTRAINER treadmill. The 5.0 CROSSTRAINER
treadmill combines advanced technology with innova
tive design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardio
vascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of
your home. And when you’re not exercising, the unique
5.0 CROSSTRAINER treadmill can be folded up, requir
ing less than half the floor space of other treadmills. 
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill
.If you have questions...

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ASSEMBLY
Tohire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call tollfree 18004452480.
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 highperformance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to
the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This does not affect...

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4. With the help of a second person, carefully raise
the treadmill to the vertical position. 
Insert the two Handrails (20) into the tubes at
the tops of the Uprights (84). Turn the Handrails
so that the Handrail Bolts (64) can be threaded
into the Handrails 
(see the inset drawing).
Start both Handrail Bolts before tightening either
one.
See steps 1 and 2. Fully tighten the two Front
Endcap Screws (14) (not shown).84
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64
20
20
2. With the help of a second person, carefully tip
the treadmill onto its...

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If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see
page 16), follow the steps below to install the receiver
includedwith the chest pulse sensor.
1.Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.
Remove the indicated Screw (3) and the Access Door
(76) from the back side of the Console Base (85). 
2. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indicated
wire extending from the Console Base (85).
Hold the re
ceiver so that the small cylinder is oriented as
shown and is facing the Console Back. 
Attach the...

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
THEPRELUBRICATED WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high
performance lubricant. 
IMPORTANT: Never apply sil
icone spray or other substances to the walking
belt or the walking platform. Such substances will
deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive
wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD 
Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your home’s power.
Voltage...

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE 
The treadmill console offers a selection of features de
signed to make your workouts more effective. 
When you select the manual mode of the console, you
can change the speed and incline of the treadmill with
the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will
display continuous exercise feedback. You can even
measure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sen
sor or the optional chest pulse sensor 
(see page 16 for
information about the optional chest pulse sensor)....