ProForm 60 Gsx Owners Manual

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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER
Note: To prevent damage to the walking platform,
always wear clean shoes when using the treadmill.
Plug in the power cord
(see page 9). Next, locate
the reset/off circuit breaker
near the power cord. Make
sure that the circuit
breaker is in the reset po
sition.  
Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip at
tached to the key (see the drawing on page 10), and
slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothes. Next,
insert the key into the console. The display will light.
Test the clip by carefully taking a few steps back
ward until the key is pulled from the console. If the
key is not pulled from the console, adjust the posi
tion of the clip as needed.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above. 
Select the manual mode.
When the
key is in
serted, the
manual
mode will
be selected.
If a program
has been selected, reselect the manual mode by
pressing the Program Select button repeatedly
until a track appears in the lower part of the dis
play.
Start the walking belt.
To start the walking belt, press the Start button,
the Speed increase button, or one of the speed
buttons numbered 1 to 10. 
If the Start button or the Speed increase button is
pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1mph. As you exercise,
change the speed of the
walking belt as desired
by pressing the Speed
increase and decrease
buttons. Each time a
button is pressed, the speed setting will change
by 0.1 mph; if a button is held down, the speed
setting will change in increments of 0.5 mph. Note:
After the buttons are pressed, it may take a moment
for the walking belt to reach the selected speed set
ting.
If one of the speed buttons numbered 1 through 10
is pressed, the walking belt will gradually increase
in speed until it reaches the selected speed setting. 
To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button. To
restart the walking belt, press the Start button, the
Speed increase button, or one of the speed buttons
numbered 1 through 10.
Note: The first time the treadmill is used, observe
the alignment of the walking belt, and align the
walking belt if necessary (see page 20).
Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.
To change the incline of
the treadmill, press theInclineincrease and de
crease buttons. Each
time a button is pressed,
the incline will change by
0.5%. Note: After the buttons are pressed, it may
take a moment for the treadmill to reach the se
lected incline setting.  
Follow your progress with the display.
When the
manual mode
is selected,
the lower part
of the display
will show a
track that
represents 1/4 mile. As you walk or run, the indica
tors around the track will appear in succession
until the entire track appears. The track will then
disappear and the indicators will again begin to ap
pear in succession.
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Position
Track
Track 
						

							The left side of the dis
play will show the incline
level of the treadmill, the
elapsed time, and the
distance you have
walked or run. Note:
When a program is selected (except for heart rate
program 2), the display will show the time remain
ing in the program instead of the elapsed time.
The right side of the
display will show the
speed of the walking
belt, the approximate
number of calories you
have burned, and your
pace (in minutes per mile). The right side of the
display will also show your heart rate when you
use the handgrip pulse sensor or the optional
chest pulse sensor. 
Note: The console can
display speed and dis
tance in either miles or
kilometers. To determine
which unit of measure
ment is selected, hold
down the Stop button while inserting the key into
the console. An “E” for English miles or an “M” for
metric kilometers will appear in the right side of the
display. Press the Speed increase button to
change the unit of measurement. When the de
sired unit of measurement is selected, remove the
key. 
Note: For simplicity, all instructions in this
section refer to miles.
To reset the display, press the Stop button, re
movethe key, and then reinsert the key.
Measure your heart rate if desired.
If there are
thin sheets
of clear
plastic on
the metal
contacts on
the handgrip
pulse sensor, remove the plastic. Before using the handgrip
pulse sensor, make sure that your hands are
clean. Note: If you use the handgrip pulse sensor
and the optional chest pulse sensor at the same
time, the console will not display your heart rate
accurately. 
To measure your heart rate, 
stand on the foot
rails
and hold the metal contacts on the
handrail—
avoid moving your hands.When your
pulse is detected, the heart symbol in the right side
of the display will begin to flash, one or two
dashes will appear, and then your heart rate will
be shown. 
For the most accurate heart rate
reading, continue to hold the contacts for
about 15 seconds.
Turn on the fan if desired.
To turn on the fan, press the fan button (the fan
button is located below the Program Select but
ton). To turn on the fan at high speed, press the
button a second time. To turn off the fan, press
the button a third time. Note: If the fan is left on
when the walking belt is stopped, the fan will auto
matically turn off after a few minutes.
When you are finished exercising, remove the
key.
Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and
adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest
setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting
when the treadmill is folded to the storage posi
tion or the treadmill will be damaged.
Next, re
move the key from the console and put it in a se
cure place. 
Note: If the display remains lit after
the key is removed, the console is in the
“demo” mode. See page 16 and turn off the
demo mode.
When you are finished using the treadmill,
switch the reset/off circuit breaker to the “off”
position and unplug the power cord.
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HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM
Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page
11. 
Select a preset program.
To select one of the four preset programs, press
the Program Select button repeatedly until “P3,”
“P4,” “P5,” or “P6” appears in the display. A few
seconds after a preset program is selected, the
maximum
speed set
ting of the
program and
the maxi
mum incline
setting of the
program will
flash in the
display for a
few seconds; in addition, the display will show
how long the program will last. The matrix in the
lower part of the display will show the first seven
speed settings of the program.
Press the Start button or the Speed increase
button to startthe program.
Amoment after the button is pressed, the tread
mill will automatically adjust to the first speed and
incline settings for the program. Hold the handrails
and begin walking. 
Each program is divided into 30 oneminute seg
ments. One speed setting and one incline setting
are programmed for each segment. Note: The
same speed setting and/or incline setting may be
programmed for two or more consecutive seg
ments.
The speed
setting for
the first seg
mentwill be
shown in the
flashing
Current
Segment column of the matrix in the lower part of
the display. (The incline settings are not shown in
the matrix.) The speed settings for the next four
segmentswill be shown in the four columns to the
right.When only three seconds remain in the first seg
ment of the program, both the Current Segment
column and the column to the right will flash and a
series of tones will sound. If the speed and/or in
cline of the treadmill is about to change, the speed
setting and/or the incline setting will flash in the
display to alert you. 
When the first segment is completed, 
all speed
settings will move one column to the left
.The
speed setting for the second segment will then be
shown in the flashing Current Segment column
and the treadmill will automatically adjust to the
speed and incline settings for the second seg
ment. Note: If all five of the indicators in the
Current Segment column are lit, the speed settings
may move downward so that only the highest indi
cators appear in the matrix.
The program will continue in this way until the
speed setting for the last segment is shown in the
Current Segment column and the last segment
ends. The walking belt will then slow to a stop.
If the speed or incline setting for the current 
segment is too high or too low, you can manually
override the setting by pressing the Speed or
Incline buttons. Every few times a Speed button is
pressed, an additional indicator will appear or dis
appear in the Current Segment column; if any of
the columns to the right of the Current Segment
column have the same number of lit indicators as
the Current Segment column, an additional indica
tor may appear or disappear in those columns as
well. 
Important:When the current segment of
the program ends, the treadmill will automati
cally adjust to the speed and incline settings
for the next segment.
To stop the program at any time, press the Stop
button. To restart the program, press the Start but
ton or the Speed increase button. The walking belt
will begin to move at 1 mph. When the next seg
ment of the program begins, the treadmill will auto
matically adjust to the speed and incline settings
for the next segment.
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Follow your progress with the display.
See step 5 on page 11.
Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 6 on page 12.
Turn on the fan if desired.
See step 7 on page 12.
When you are finished exercising, remove the
key from the console.
See step 8 on page 12.
HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM
Follow the steps below to use a heart rate program.
Put on the optional chest pulse sensor.
You must wear the optional chest pulse sensor
(see page 16) to use a heart rate program. 
Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on 
page 11. 
Select a heart rate program.
To select either of the heart rate programs, press
the Program Select button repeatedly until “P1” or
“P2” appears in the display. 
If heart rate
program 1
(P1) is se
lected,
the
matrix in the
lower part of
the display
will show the
first seven
target heart rate settings of the program. 
Heart
rate program 1 will keep your heart rate within a
preset range during your workout. 
If heart rate
program 2
(P2) is se
lected,
a
heart symbol
will appear in
the matrix.
Heart rate
program 2
will automatically adjust the speed and incline of the
treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target heart
rate that you select.
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CAUTION:If you have heart prob
lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and
have been inactive, do not use the heart rate
programs. If you are taking medication regu
larly, consult your physician to find whether the
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Enter a target heart rate setting.
If heart rate program 1
is selected,
the maxi
mum target heart rate
setting of the program
will appear in the dis
play. If desired, press
the Heart Rate increase and decrease buttons to
change the maximum target heart rate setting
(see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 21). Note:
If the maximum target heart rate setting is
changed, the intensity level of the entire program
will change. 
If heart rate program 2
is selected,
the target
heart rate setting for the
program will appear in
the display. If desired,
press the Heart Rate in
crease and decrease buttons to change the target
heart rate setting 
(see EXERCISEINTENSITY on
page 21). 
Note: The same target heart rate set
ting will be programmed for the entire program.
Press the Start button or the Speed increase
button to startthe program.
Amoment after the button is pressed, the tread
mill will automatically adjust to the first speed and
incline settings of the program. Hold the handrails
and begin walking.
Heart rate program 1 is divided into 20 oneminute
segments. One target heart rate setting is pro
grammed for each segment. (Note: The same tar
get heart rate setting may be programmed for two
or more consecutive segments.) Heart rate pro
gram 2 is divided into 40 oneminute segments.
The same target heart rate setting is programmed
for all segments. Note: For a shorter workout, sim
ply stop the program before it ends.  
If heart rate
program 1 is
selected, the
target heart
rate setting
for the first
segment will
be shown in the flashing Current Segment column
of the matrix. The target heart rate settings for the
next four segments will be shown in the columns
to the right. When only three seconds remain in
the first segment, both the Current Segment col
umn and the column to the right will flash and aseries of tones will sound. If a different target
heart rate is programmed for the next segment,
the speed setting and the incline setting will flash
in the display to alert you. When the first segment
ends, 
all target heart rate settings will move one
column to the left.
The target heart rate setting for
the second segment will then be shown in the
flashing Current Segment column.
During both heart rate programs, the console will
regularly compare your heart rate to the current
target heart rate setting. If your heart rate is too
far below or above the target heart rate setting,
the speed of the walking belt will automatically in
crease or decrease to bring your heart rate closer
to the target heart rate setting. If the speed of the
walking belt reaches 7.5 mph and your heart rate
is still too far below the target heart rate setting,
the incline of the treadmill will also increase. 
If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low
at any time during the program, you can adjust the
setting with the Speed or Incline buttons. However,
each time the console compares your heart rate to
the target heart rate setting, the speed and/or in
cline of the treadmill may automatically change to
bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate.
If your pulse is not detected during the program,
the letters “PLS” will flash in the display and the
speed and/or incline of the treadmill may automat
ically decrease.If this occurs, see the instructions
included with the optional chest pulse sensor.
To stop the program at any time, press the Stop
button. To restart the program, press the Start but
ton or the Speed increase button. The walking belt
will begin to move at 1 mph. When the console
compares your heart rate to the target heart rate
setting, the speed and/or incline of the treadmill
may automatically change to bring your heart rate
closer to the target heart rate setting.
Follow your progress with the display.
See step 5 on page 11.
Turn on the fan if desired.
See step 7 on page 12.
When you are finished exercising, remove the
key from the console.
See step 8 on page 12.
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THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE
The console features an information mode that keeps
track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has
been operated and the total number of miles that the
walking belt has moved. The information mode also al
lows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of
measurement and to turn on and turn off the demo
mode.
To select the information mode, hold down the Stop
button while inserting the key into the console. When
the information mode is selected, the following informa
tion will be shown in the display:  
The center of the display will
show the total number of
miles (or kilometers) that the
walking belt has moved and
the total number of hours
that the treadmill has been
used. An “E” for English miles or an “M” for metric kilo
meters will appear in the right side of the display. Press
the Speed increase button to change the unit of mea
surement. 
IMPORTANT: If a “d” appears in the right side of the
display, the console is in the “demo” mode. This mode
is intended to be used only when a treadmill is dis
played in a store. When the console is in the demomode, the power cord can be plugged in, the key can
be removed from the console, and the indicators in the
display will automatically appear in a preset sequence,
although the buttons on the console will not operate. 
If a
“d” appears when the information mode is selected,
press the Speed decrease button so “d” disappears. 
To exit the information mode, remove the key from the
console.
THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more fea
tures to the console. The chest pulse sensor offers
handsfree operation, and enables you to use the con
sole’s two heart rate programs. 
To purchase the op
tional chest pulse sensor, call the tollfree tele
phone number on the front cover of this manual.
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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 be per
manently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION:
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise,
lower, or move the treadmill.
1.  Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown by
the arrow at the right. 
To decrease the possibility of injury,
bend your legs and keep your back straight. As you raise
the treadmill, make sure to lift with your legs rather than
your back.
Raise the treadmill about halfway to the vertical
position. 
2.Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the
treadmill firmly. Using your left hand, pull the latch knob to
the left and hold it. Raise the treadmill until the catch is
aligned with the latch pin. Slowly release the latch knob.
Make sure that the latch pin is fully inserted into the
catch. 
To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat
under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of direct sun
light. Do not leave the treadmill in the storage position in
temperatures above 85° Fahrenheit.
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL 
Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the storage
position as described above. 
Make sure that the latch pin is
fully inserted into the catch.  
1.  Hold the upper ends of the handrails. Place one foot against
one of the wheels.
2.  Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front wheels.
Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location. 
To re
duce the risk of injury, use extreme caution while mov
ing the treadmill.Donot move the treadmill over an un
even surface.
3. Place one foot against one of the wheels, and carefully lower
the treadmill until it is resting in the storage position.
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Latch Knob
Latch Pin
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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE
1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Pull
the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the treadmill down
until the catch is past the latch pin. 
2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the tread
mill to the floor. 
Donot drop the treadmill frame to the
floor. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs
and keep your back straight.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and
follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please call the tollfree telephone number on thefront cover of this manual.
PROBLEM: The power does not turn on
SOLUTION:
a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor
is plugged into a properly grounded outlet (see page 9). Use only a singleoutlet surge suppressor
that meets all of the specifications described on page 9. Important: The treadmill is not compatible
with GFCIequipped outlets.   
b. After the power cord has been plugged in, make sure that the key is fully inserted into the console.
c. Check the reset/off circuit breaker located on the
treadmill frame near the power cord. If the switch
protrudes as shown, the circuit breaker has
tripped. To reset the circuit breaker, wait for five
minutes, and then press the switch back in. 
PROBLEM: The power turns off during use
SOLUTION:
a. Check the reset/off circuit breaker (see the drawing above). If the circuit breaker has tripped, wait
for five minutes and then press the switch back in.
b. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in. If the power cord is plugged in, unplug it, wait for
five minutes, and then plug it back in.
c. Remove the key from the console. Reinsert the key into the console.
d.If the treadmill still will not run, seethe front cover of this manual.
PROBLEM:The incline of the treadmill does not change correctly
SOLUTION:
a. With the key in the console, press one of the Incline buttons. While the incline is changing, re
move the key.
After a few seconds, reinsert the key. The treadmill will automatically rise to the
maximum incline level and then return to the minimum level. This will recalibrate the incline system.
PROBLEM:The display of the console does not function properly
SOLUTION:
a.Remove the key from the console and UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD.
With the help of a second person,
carefully tip the Uprights (84) down as shown. Next,
remove the three Screws (3) and the three Hood
Screws (7). Note: A phillips screwdriver with a shaft at
least 5” long is required.
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With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (84) to the position shown. Carefully pivot the
Hood (41) off.
Locate the Reed Switch (63) and the Magnet (46) on
the left side of the Pulley (47). Turn the Pulley until the
Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. 
Make sure
that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed
Switch is about 1/8”.
If necessary, loosen the Screw
(3), move the Reed Switch slightly, and then retighten
the Screw. Reattach the Hood, and run the treadmill
for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading.
PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on
SOLUTION:
a. Use only a singleoutlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 9.
b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor
mance may decrease and the walking belt may be
come damaged. Remove the key and 
UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD
.Using the allen wrench, turn both
rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a
turn. When the walking belt is properly tightened, you
should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 2 to3 inches off the walking platform. Be careful to keep
the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, in
sert the key, and run the treadmill for a few minutes.
Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.
c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, see the front cover of this manual.
PROBLEM:The walking belt is offcenter or slips when walked on
SOLUTION:
a.If the walking belt is offcenter,first remove the key
and 
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.If the walking
belt has shifted to the left,
use the allen wrench to
turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn; 
if
the walking belt has shifted to the right,
turn the
left bolt counterclockwise 1/2 of a turn. Be careful not
to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord,
insert the key, and run the treadmill for a few minutes.
Repeat until the walking belt is centered. 
b.
If the walking belt slips when walked on,first re
move the key and 
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.
Using the allen wrench, turn both rear roller bolts
clockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is cor
rectly tightened, you should be able to lift each side of
the walking belt 2 to 3 inches off the walking platform.
Be careful to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in
the power cord, insert the key, and carefully walk on
the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walk
ing belt is properly tightened.b
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Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts
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