7Assembly Instructions
Assembly
This HEALTH TRAINER 601 treadmill is shipped in one piece and fully assembled. After opening the box, remove any packing materials from the treadmill. Do not throw away any packing materials until the unit is working properly. Place the base on a clean, level surface. Make sure the electrical cord will easily reach an electrical outlet.
Moving
CAUTION! TO AVOID THE RISK OF INJURY, NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE TREAD- MILL WHILE IT IS IN THE UNFOLDED OPERATING POSITION. TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY WHILE LIFTING, BEND YOUR LEGS AND KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT. AS YOU RAISE THE TREADMILL, LIFT USING YOUR LEGS, NOT YOUR BACK. IN ORDER TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TREADMILL SAFELY, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 45 POUNDS (20KG). IT IS SUGGESTED YOU ALWAYS USE THE AID OF A SECOND PERSON WHEN MOVING THE TREADMILL.
With the treadmill in the folded locked position (safety latch is engaged), grasp the handrails and place one foot on the base as shown in the photo below. Next, with a firm grasp on handrails, place one foot on the center of the base crossbar and carefully tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the wheels. Using extreme caution, move the treadmill to the desired location. To set the treadmill down, place one foot on the center of the base crossbar and carefully lower treadmill onto base in resting position. Do not attempt to move the treadmill over an uneven or rough surface.
