Safety Tether Cord
A safety tether cord is provided with this unit. It is a simple magnetic design that should be used at all times for your safety, should you fall or move too far back on the tread belt. Pulling this safety tether cord will stop tread belt movement. To use:
- Place the safety key (magnet) into position on the round portion of the console control head. Your treadmill will not start and operate without this. Removing the magnet also secures the treadmill from unauthorized use.
- Fasten the plastic clip onto your clothing securely to assure good holding power. Note: The magnet has strong enough power to minimize accidental, unexpected stopping. The clip should be attached securely to make certain it does not come off. Be familiar with its function and limitations. The treadmill will stop, depending on speed, with a one to two step coast anytime the safety key is pulled off the console.
Getting Started
Power the treadmill on by plugging it into an appropriate wall outlet, then turn on the power switch located at the front of the treadmill below the motor cover. Ensure that the safety key is in place, as the treadmill will not power on without it.
When the power is turned on, the display will light for a short time. The time and distance windows will display odometer readings for a short time. The time window will show how many hours the treadmill has been in use and the distance window will show how many miles (or kilometers if the treadmill is set to metric readings) the treadmill has "traveled." A message will scroll across the console showing the current software version. The treadmill will then enter idle mode, which is the starting point for operation.
Quick Start / Pause / Stop / Reset
- Attach the safety key to enable the display or press START (if not already on). Pressing the START button will begin belt movement at 0.5mph. Adjust to the desired speed using the +/- speed keys. To adjust deck incline, press the +/- incline keys to the desired incline level.
- When the treadmill is running, the pause feature may be utilized by pressing the red STOP button once. This will slowly decelerate the tread-belt to a stop. The incline will go to zero percent. The time, distance and calorie readings will also stop.
- To resume your workout, press the START button. The speed and incline will return to their previous settings.
- If the ENTER button is held down while the treadmill is paused, the console will reset and return to the idle mode (start up) screen.
- To end the treadmill program, press the STOP button again or pull out the safety key, though we encourage you to use the STOP button first.
Speed and Incline Settings
- Incline may be adjusted anytime after belt movement.
- Press and hold the +/- incline buttons to achieve desired level of incline. You may also choose a more rapid increase/decrease by pressing keys 0 through 9.
- The display will indicate incline level in 0.5 increments as adjustments are made.
The XT285 treadmill also allows you to make speed and incline changes on the side handrails. You can also choose to turn these off if you frequently hold onto these rails. To turn off handrail function, press the disable button on the lower right side of the of the console.
Audio Input Jack
There is an audio-input jack located on the lower right side of the console. To use, insert the jack into a compatible phone, MP3 player, or tablet. Volume is controlled by the phone, MP3 player, or other tablet device.
Understanding the Console Display
The console will display pace, calories burned, time (elapsed or countdown), distance traveled, pulse, speed, incline, program name, number of laps completed, and segment time. There is also a speed and incline profile graph that lets you see how hard you have worked and how challenging the upcoming segments will be.
Program Keys
When you first turn on the console, you may press each program key to preview what the program profile looks like. If you decide that you want to begin a program, press the corresponding program key and then press the ENTER button to select the program and begin setting the workout parameters.
This treadmill has a built in heart rate monitoring system. Grasping the hand pulse sensors on the stationary handlebars will initiate the heart rate measurement (this may take a few seconds). Click here to learn more about heart rate features.
The console includes a built-in fan to help keep you cool. To turn the fan on, press the key on the left side of the console.
Dot Matrix Center Display
Twenty columns of boxes indicate each segment of a workout. The boxes only show an approximate level (resistance) of effort. They do not necessarily indicate a specific value; only an approximate percent to compare levels of intensity.
1/4 Mile Track
The 1/4-mile track (one lap) will be displayed around the dot matrix window. The flashing segment indicates your progress. Once the 1/4-mile (metric = 0.4km) is complete this feature will begin again. The lap track will move in a counterclockwise direction There is a lap counter in the display window for monitoring your distance.
Calorie Display
Displays the cumulative calories burned at any given time during your workout. Note: This is only a rough guide used for comparison of different exercise sessions, and is not to be used for medical purposes.
Powering Off
- The console display will automatically turn off (sleep mode) after 30 minutes of inactivity (no key operations). The treadmill will draw very little current in display mode (about as much as your TV when it is turned off).
- Remove the safety key.
- Turn off the main switch on the front of the treadmill, below the motor cover.