SOLE F65 (01) PDF MANUAL

1. Place the safety key into position on the console control head. Your treadmill will not start and operate without this. Removing the safety key also secures the treadmill from unauthorized use.

2. Fasten the plastic clip onto your clothing securely to assure good holding power.

Note: 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. Use the red Stop switch in normal operation.

Make certain the treadmill is at minimum incline. Lift the treadmill running deck until it is secured by the locking telescoping tube assembly in center back of base.

Apply slight forward pressure* on the treadmill running deck with one hand. Pull down on the unlocking lever and slowly lower the running deck to the floor. The deck will lower unassisted when it reaches about waist high.

*At the rear roller area to relieve pressure on the locking system.

1. Attach the Safety Key to wake display up (if not already on).

2. Press the Start key to begin belt movement then adjust to the desired speed using the Speed / keys (console or handgrip). You may also use the Quick speed keys 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 or 12 to adjust the speed.

3. To slow tread-belt press and hold the Speed key (console or handgrip) to the desired speed. You may also press the Quick speed adjust keys, 2 through 12.

4. To stop the tread-belt press Stop key or pull away Safety Key.

1. When the treadmill is running the pause feature may be utilized by pressing the red Stop key 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 hold while the unit is in the pause mode. After 5 minutes the display will reset and return to the start up screen.

2. To resume your exercise, when in Pause mode, press the Start key. The speed and incline will return to their previous settings.

Pause is executed when the Stop button is pressed once. If the Stop button is pressed a second time, the program will end and a workout summary will be displayed. If the Stop button is pressed a third time, the console will return to the idle mode (start up) screen. If the Stop button is held down for more than 3 seconds the console will reset.

Incline may be adjusted anytime after belt movement.

Press and hold the Incline / keys (console or handgrip) to achieve desired level of effort. You may also choose a more rapid increase / decrease by selecting desired key, 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 14 and 15, on left hand side of console (incline).

The Incline Window display will indicate incline position as adjustments are made.

1. The display will automatically turn off – go to sleep – after 30 minutes of inactivity when in the Pause / Stop mode. Almost all power for the treadmill will be off except for some circuits that are needed to detect if any key is pressed, indicating the console should “wake up”. When the console is “asleep” the treadmill draws very little power, about as much as your television when it is turned off.

2. Removing the Safety Key is similar to entering “sleep” mode. Turning off the main power switch in the front of the treadmill will completely remove any power.

To exit the display mode, for normal operation, press and hold the Stop, Enter and Display keys for 5 seconds; the display will show: Display mode – On. Use any of the Program, Incline or Speed keys to change the setting to Off then press Enter.

1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts.

2. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain comfortable.

3. Position the transmitter with the SOLE logo centered in the middle of your body facing away from your chest (some people must position the transmitter slightly left of center). Attach the final end of the elastic strap by inserting the round end and, using the locking parts, secure the transmitter and strap around your chest.

4. Position the transmitter immediately below the pectoral muscles.

5. Sweat is the best conductor to measure very minute heart beat electrical signals. However, plain water can also be used to pre-wet the electrodes (2 ribbed oval areas on the reverse side of the belt and both sides of the transmitter). It’s also recommended that you wear the transmitter strap a few minutes before your work out. Some users, because of body chemistry, have a more difficult time in achieving a strong, steady signal at the beginning. After “warming up”, this problem lessens. As noted, wearing clothing over the transmitter/strap doesn’t affect performance.

6. Your workout must be within range – distance between transmitter/receiver – to achieve a strong steady signal. The length of range may vary somewhat but generally stay close enough to the console to maintain good, strong, reliable readings. Wearing the transmitter immediately against bare skin assures you of proper operation. If you wish, you may wear the transmitter over a shirt. To do so, moisten the areas of the shirt that the electrodes will rest upon.

1. Press the Program / keys to view the programs on the screen then press the Enter key to select the program you would like to perform. The display will prompt you through the programming steps or you can just press the Start key to begin the program using the preset program values for age, weight and other program specific information.

2. If Enter was pressed, the Message Window will display Age. You may use any of the / keys to adjust your age. After adjusting press the Enter key.

Note: You may press Start at any time during the programming to start the program with the information you’ve already input.

3. The Message Window will now be displaying a value, which is your body weight. Entering the correct body weight will affect the calorie count. Use any of the / keys to adjust, then press Enter.

4. The Time Window and Message Window will now be displaying a value, which is total workout time desired. Use any of the keys to adjust, and then press Enter. After adjusting, press the Enter key.

5. The Message Window will display the preset max speed of the selected program. Use any of the / keys to adjust, and then press Enter. Each program has various speed changes throughout; this allows you to limit the highest speed the program will reach at it’s peak.

6. Press Start to begin the program. The program will begin with a 3 minute warm-up. If you want to bypass this and go directly to the beginning of the program, press Start again.

1. Select User 1 or User 2 via the Program / keys then press Enter. Note that the dot matrix display portion will have a single row of dots at the bottom (Unless there is a previously stored program). If there is a program stored under the button that is pressed, it will be retrieved. If not, you have the option of programming in your first name. The Message Window will display and flash the letter “A”. To change it, press the any key, then “B” will be displayed; if the any key is pressed, the letter “Z” will be displayed. After selecting the appropriate letter, press Enter. The letter “A” will again be displayed and blinking. Repeat the procedure until all letters of your first name are programmed (7 characters maximum). When your name is displayed, press Stop and it will be stored under either User 1 or User 2.

2. Next the Message Window is flashing Age. Use the Incline ▲/ keys to adjust. Press Enter. This is a must to continue even if age is not adjusted.

3. The Message Window will now be blinking a body weight value. Enter your body weight and press Enter.

4. The Time Window and Message Window will now be blinking a Time value. Adjust the Time and press Enter.

5. The first column (segment) will now be blinking. Using the Speed / or Quick keys, adjust the speed level to your desired effort for the first segment then press Enter. The second column will now be blinking. Repeat the above process until all segments have been programmed. The first column will be blinking again. This is for the incline programming. Repeat the above process to program all segments for incline.

6. Press the Start button to begin the workout and also save the program to memory.

1. Select HR1 or HR2 via the Program / keys then press Enter.

2. The Message Window will now be blinking showing user’s age. Adjust and press Enter or press Enter to accept the default value. Adjusting Age will change the Target HR value.

3. The Message Window will be blinking, showing the default user’s bodyweight for this program. You may adjust it and press Enter if you want or just press Enter to accept the default value.

4. Now you are asked to adjust the HR1 or HR2 value. The default is 60% (HR1); (220 – age x .60); or 80% (HR2); (220 – age x .80). You may select a higher or lower number also. Adjust the number by pressing the Speed / keys (console or handrails) and press Enter to continue.

5. The Time Window and Message Window will now be blinking. Adjust the time and press Enter.

6. Now you are finished editing the settings and can begin your workout by pressing the Start key. You can also go back and modify your settings by pressing the Stop key to go back one level, or screen.

7. If you want to increase or decrease the speed at any time during the program press the Speed/ (console or handrail) keys.

8. During the HR program you will be able to scroll through the data in the Message Window by pressing the Display key. When the program ends the Message Window will show a summary of your workout. The summary will be displayed for a short time then the console will return to the start-up display.

9. Press Start to begin program.

Your treadmill uses a very high-efficient low-friction deck. Performance is maximized when the deck is kept as clean as possible. Use a soft, damp cloth, or paper towel, wipe the edge of the belt and the area between the belt edge and the frame. Also reach as far as practical directly under the belt edge. This should be done once a month to extend belt and bed life. A mild soap and water solution along with a nylon scrub brush will clean the top of the textured belt. Allow to dry before using.

Dirt, dust, and hair can block air inlets and accumulate on the running belt. Please vacuum underneath your treadmill on a monthly basis to prevent excess build-up of dirt that can get sucked up and get into the inner workings under the motor cover. Every other month, you should remove the motor cover and carefully vacuum out dirt and hair that may accumulate. UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE THIS TASK.

Tread-belt Tension Adjustment – Belt tension is not critical for most users. It is very important though for joggers and runners in order to provide a smooth, steady running surface.

Adjustment must be made from the rear roller with the M6 L Allen wrench (132) provided in the parts package. The adjustment bolts are located at the end of the step rails as shown in the diagram below. Note: Adjustment is through small hole in end cap.

Tighten the rear roller only enough to prevent slippage at the front roller. Turn the tread-belt tension adjusting bolts 1/4 turn each and inspect for proper tension by walking on the belt and making sure it is not slipping or hesitating with each step. When an adjustment is made to the belt tension, you must be sure to turn the bolts on both sides evenly or the belt could start tracking to one side instead of running in the middle of the deck.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN – Over tightening will cause belt damage and premature bearing failure. If you tighten the belt a lot and it still slips, the problem could actually be the drive belt – located under the motor cover – that connects the motor to the front roller. If that belt is loose it feels similar to the walking belt being loose. Tightening the motor belt should be done by a trained service person.

A 6 mm Allen wrench (132) is provided for this adjustment. Make tracking adjustments on the left side bolt. Set belt speed at 3 mph. Be aware that a small adjustment can make a dramatic difference which may not be apparent right away.

If the belt is too close to the left side, then turn the bolt only a 1/4 turn to the right (clockwise) and wait a few minutes for the belt to adjust itself. Continue to make 1/4 turns until the belt stabilizes in the center of the running deck.

If the belt is too close to the right side, turn the bolt counter-clockwise. The belt may require periodic tracking adjustment depending on use and walking/running characteristics. Some users may affect tracking differently. Expect to make adjustments as required to center the tread-belt. Adjustments will become less of a maintenance concern as the belt is used. Proper belt tracking is an owner responsibility common with all treadmills.

First, you want to clean between the belt and deck to remove any debris that may be trapped. Use a clean, non-fraying rag, t-shirt, or light towel. Halfway between the end of the treadmill and motor cover, shove the garment under the belt until you can grasp it on both sides of the belt. Drag the garment the length of the entire belt 1-2 times. Remove the garment.

Do not lubricate with anything other than Sole Fitness approved lubricant. Your treadmill comes with one tube of “Lube” and extra tubes can be ordered directly from Sole Fitness or your authorized Sole Fitness dealer. You may also use a Lube-n-Walk kit that can be purchased through both aforementioned sellers.

Keeping the deck lubricated at the recommended intervals ensures the longest life possible for your treadmill. If the lubricant dries out, the friction between the belt and deck rises and places undue stress on the drive motor, drive belt and electronic motor control board, which could result in catastrophic failure of these expensive components. Failure to lubricate the deck at regular intervals may void the warranty.

The belt & deck come pre-lubricated and subsequent lubrication should be performed every 90 hours of use or if you notice that the deck is dry. It is recommended that you reach between the belt and deck to verify there is lubrication present, every other month. If you check and there isn’t any lubrication present, follow the procedure below even though the “Lube” indicator isn’t lit on the console. Otherwise, lubricate when the console’s lubrication reminder lights after 90 hours of use. Use the following procedure to apply the silicone lubricant:

1. Turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet

2. Measure 18″ from the edge of the motor cover; kneel down and reach under the belt approximately 4- 6″ from one edge. Squirt a line of lubricant about 1/8″ wide x 15″ long in an “S” pattern perpendicular to the motor cover.

3. Repeat the process on the opposite side.

4. Plug the electrical cord back into the outlet and turn the power switch on.

5. Walk on the belt at a moderate speed for five minutes to evenly distribute the silicone lube.

6. If the “Lube” message appears on the console, perform the following procedure to reset the message:

1. To enter the Engineering Mode Menu press and hold down the Start, Stop and Enter keys, then at the same time insert the Safety Key. Keep holding the keys down until the Message Window displays Engineering Mode Menu. Press the Enter button to access.

2. Press the Speed button (or Speed button to go backwards) until “Functions” appears; press Enter.

3. Press the Speed button until “Maintenance” message appears; press Enter to reset the lube message.

4. Press Stop to exit Engineering Mode and resume use of your treadmill.

1. Remove the Safety Key.

2. Press and hold down the Start and Speed buttons and replace the Safety Key. Continue to hold the Start and Speed key until the window displays “Factory settings”, then press the Enter key.

3. You will now be able to set the display to show Metric or English settings (Miles vs. Kilometers). To do this, press the key to show which you want, then press Enter.

4. Make sure the wheel size diameter is 2.36 then press Enter.

5. Adjust the minimum speed (if needed) to 0.5 and then press Enter.

6. Adjust the maximum speed (if needed) to 12.0 and then press Enter.

7. Adjust the maximum elevation (if needed) to 15 and then press Enter.

8. Grade return – On (This allows the incline to return to zero when Stop is pressed. For sale in Europe, EU standards require this to be off)

9. Press Start to begin calibration. The process is automatic; the speed will start up without warning, so do not stand on the belt.

1. Remove the motor cover hood by loosening the 4 screws that hold it in place (you do not need to remove them completely).

2. The speed sensor is located on the left side of the frame, right next to the front roller pulley (the pulley will have a belt around it that also goes to the motor). The speed sensor is small and black with a wire connected to it.

3. Make sure the sensor is as close as possible to the pulley without touching it. You will see a magnet on the face of the pulley; make sure the sensor is aligned with the magnet. There is a screw that holds the sensor in place that needs to be loosened to adjust the sensor. Re-tighten the screw when finished.

1. Press and hold the Start, Stop and Enter key at the same time, until the display shows “Engineering mode” (it may say maintenance menu, depending on version). Press the Enter key.

2. You can now scroll through the menu using the Speed/ keys. Use the Stop key to return to previous menu selection. The menu selections are:

A. Key Test – Will allow you to test all the keys to make sure they are functioning

B. Display Test – Tests all the display functions

C. Functions – Press Enter to access settings, use Speed/ keys to scroll

I. Display Mode – Turn off to have the console power down automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity

II. Pause Mode – Turned on to allow 5 minutes of pause, turn off to have console pause in definitely

III. Maintenance – Reset lube message and odometer readings

IV. Units – Choose from English or Metric display readings

V. Key Tone – Will turn on/off beeping noise that is made when keys are pressed.

D. Security – Allows you to lock the keypad so no unauthorized use of the machine is allowed. When the child lock is enabled, the console will not allow the keypad to operate unless you press and hold the Start and Enter buttons for 3 seconds to unlock the console.

E. Exit