HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL

HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE

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Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the

 

lowest position. If you do not do this, you may damage the

 

treadmill when you fold it. Remove the key and unplug the

 

power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45

Frame

lbs. (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

1. Hold the metal frame firmly in the location shown by

 

the arrow at the right. CAUTION: To decrease the pos-

 

sibility of injury, do not lift the frame by the plastic

 

foot rails. Make sure to bend your legs and keep your

 

back straight as you raise the frame. Raise the frame

 

about halfway to the vertical position.

 

2. Raise the frame until the latch knob locks into the storage

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position. Make sure that the latch knob is locked in

the storage position.

 

To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a

Frame

mat under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of di-

rect sunlight. Do not leave the treadmill in the stor-

 

age position in temperatures above 85° F (30° C).

Latch Knob

 

HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL

 

Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the stor-

Frame

age position as described above. Make sure that the latch

knob is locked in the storage position.

Handrail

1. Hold a handrail and the frame and place one foot against

one of the wheels.

 

2. Pull the handrail back until the treadmill rolls freely on the

 

wheels. Carefully move the treadmill to the desired loca-

 

tion. Never move the treadmill without tipping it back.

 

To reduce the risk of injury, use extreme caution while

 

moving the treadmill. Do not attempt to move the

 

treadmill over an uneven surface.

Wheel

3. Place one foot against a wheel, and carefully lower the

treadmill until it is resting in the storage position.

 

HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE

 

1. See drawing 2. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold

it. It may be necessary to push the frame forward as you pull the knob to the left. Pivot the frame downward

and release the latch knob.

 

2. See drawing 1. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands and lower it to the floor. CAUTION: Do not grip only the plastic foot rails or drop the frame to the floor. Bend your legs and keep your back straight.

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