New balance treadmill owner's manual 1600/1800 (35 pages)
Summary of Contents for New Balance 1200, 1400, 1500
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1200/1400 and 1500 Treadmills Serial No: _______________________ Date of Purchase: ___ _________ Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal For Service or Parts call: 1-800-497-5831 OWNER’S MANUAL AXIMUM FFECTIVENESS AFETY LEASE ’ WNER ANUAL EFORE SING ALANCE...
New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. ® Fitness Quest Inc. is the exclusive licensee of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. No part of this booklet may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical or otherwise without the express written consent of the copyright holder.
22) Have plenty of clearance behind and in front of your Treadmill. It is important to keep children, pets, furniture and other objects out of the way when using your Treadmill. You...
Using the treadmill will help in reducing body fat and increasing cardiovascular endurance. Be sure to read through this Owner’s Manual carefully. It is the authoritative source of information about your New Balance Treadmill. Retain this manual for future reference.
UNIT WARNING/CAUTION LABELS AND SPECIFICATIONS & PARTS Important: See below for placement of the following warning/caution labels on your Treadmill. WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LABEL 2 WARNING WARNING FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STATED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL...
CAUTION LABEL CAUTION BEFORE FOLDING THE TREADMILL, DECREASE INCLINE TO "0" LEVEL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO TREADMILL AND VOID WARRANTY. CAUTION LABEL WARNING CRUSH HAZARD. KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR DURING FOLDING. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN CRUSHED HANDS AND FEET.
For Maximum Effectiveness and Safety, Please Read This Owner’s Manual Before Assembling or Using Your New Balance 1200/1400/1500 Treadmill. NOTE: All location references, such as front, rear, left or right, made in these instructions are from the user position – on the Treadmill facing the Console.
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Note: We recommend setting up the unit in the area where it will be used. Remove Box Top. Collapse Box Bottom and leave unit in box to assemble. STEP 1 - Upright Assembly a) Stand on Walking Belt and grip the uprights and slowly raise them into the assembled position.
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M4 x 6mm phillips screws side cap Assembly is now complete. IMPORTANT: Follow the “Setting Up Treadmill for Use” instructions on the next two pages to move the treadmill off the shipping carton so you may begin your workout.
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After assembly is complete, you must fold and move the Treadmill to remove the box. To fold the Treadmill , raise the deck. Secure the Deck in the upright position by lowering the latch. It will snap on the handle, and prevent the Deck from lowering itself.
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STEP 3 Continued 1500 UNIT Lowering the Walking Deck Once the Treadmill is in the desired place, lift the Latch from the Hand Grip of the Treadmill. Then lightly press down to activate the lowering action of the Treadmill. NOTICE: This Treadmill has a built-in safety feature to help the Deck lower slowly when unfolding.
AND VOID WARRANTY. TURN OFF AND UNPLUG FIRST! To fold the Treadmill, raise the Deck. Secure the Deck in the upright position by pushing the Knob in while rotating it clockwise until the Locking Indicator is fully visible.
TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Always make sure the Treadmill is turned off and unplugged first! Hold the Hand Grips to move the Treadmill forward or back- ward. The Treadmill comes with Wheels for easy portability. DO NOT TIP the Treadmill.
If the Treadmill is not level, the belt will continuously slip to the low side of the Treadmill. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Treadmill if it is not on a level surface. Have plenty of clearance behind and in front of your Treadmill.
2. Insert the Applicator Wand into the lubrication motor cover screw (2) LEFT SIDE 3. Start the Treadmill Belt and set the speed at motor cover 4. Place Applicator Wand in plastic sleeve to screw (2 each side) 5+ hours per week...
Treadmill will stop if the user accidentally walks off the Treadmill. • If the user falls off the Treadmill, the Safety Key will come off the Computer and the Treadmill will stop at once to avoid further injury. 1200 •...
Time window for one second when the Safety Key is placed on the Computer. Time-Out: If the Treadmill is turned on, and the Belt is not moving, the Computer will shut-off after five minutes. DISPLAY FUNCTION Please read carefully before using the Treadmill.
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1200 PROGRAMS MANUAL MODE: If you elect to operate the Treadmill in Manual Mode, press START. The Treadmill will start at 0.5mph after a 3,2,1 countdown. PROGRAM MODE: After pressing POWER, press the desired program using the program Quick Keys or press SELECT to choose one of the programs.
Time window for one second when the Safety Key is placed on the Computer. Time-Out: If the Treadmill is turned on, and the Belt is not moving, the Computer will shut-off after five minutes. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Please read carefully before using the Treadmill.
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1400/1500 PROGRAMS MANUAL MODE: If you elect to operate the Treadmill in Manual Mode, press START. The Treadmill will start at 0.5mph after a 3,2,1 countdown. PROGRAM MODE: After pressing POWER, press the desired program using the program Quick Keys or press SELECT to choose one of the programs.
1200 The Pulse Window on your Computer works in conjunction with the Pulse Sensors found on the Console. When you are ready to read your pulse: 1. Place both hands firmly on the Pulse Sensors. For the most accurate reading, it is important to use both hands.
Using your Treadmill will improve this. MUSCULAR STRENGTH – the ability of a muscle to exert force for a brief period of time. Upper-body strength, for example, can be measured by various weight-lifting exercises.
You can do different types of aerobic activities, say walking one day, and use your Treadmill the next. Make sure you choose an activity that can be done regularly, and is enjoyable for you. The...
Count pulse for 10 seconds and multiply by six to get the per-minute rate. Remember, your New Balance Treadmill also comes with pulse sensors located on the Console. When used properly, the unit pulse sensors can help you to determine your estimated heart rate.
WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range of motion. 10 to 12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. This can be done when warming up or cooling down.
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4. Back Stretch Stand with your legs shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend forward from your waist with your arms extending loosely in front of your body. Gently bend from the waist flexing your body as far forward as it will go. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
CAUSE in miles – 0.8 calibrated in Kilometers CAUTION The Treadmill will shut off when the electricity load is above it’s capacity (example: power surge or storm). To restart the Treadmill, please follow the procedure below: A. Unplug the power cord from the Treadmill’s socket.
Use the charts below to keep track of your progress over time. Before writing on them, make as many copies as you think you’ll need. We suggest you keep these in a notebook. You will find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you’ve done, and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress.
ITEM # PART NAME ARC BRACKET SAFETY KEY LEFT CONSOLE RIGHT CONSOLE BOOK RACK TOP & BOTTOM PULSE SENSOR W/WIRE HAND GRIP FRONT MOTOR COVER (1200) FRONT MOTOR COVER (1400) HANDLEBAR WIRE MOTOR COVER BRACKET SPEED SENSOR WIRE BELT GUIDE POWER CORD RIGHT ARC BRACKET COVER LEFT ARC BRACKET COVER...
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® Dedication to Quality We warrant this product to be free from all defects in material and workmanship when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. See Limited Warranty Card for details. Save your sales receipt. (You may wish to staple it into this manual.) 8/22/06...
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