HOW TO ADJUST THE FIRMNESS OF THE WALKING PLATFORM

settings using the control on the right side of the treadmill. For a firmer walking platform, turn the control clockwise. For a softer walking platform, turn the control

The walking platform is specially designed to cushion the impact as you walk or run on the treadmill. The firmness of the walking platform can be adjusted to any of three

Lift Here

Cushion Control

counterclockwise. If it is difficult to turn the control, lift up on the walking platform while turning the control. Note: The faster you run on the treadmill, the firmer the walking platform should be. If the walking platform is too soft, the treadmill may bounce exces- sively.

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 the incline is not at the lowest position, the treadmill will be permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. Caution: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

1.Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown at the right. Caution: To avoid pinching your hands, do not hold the treadmill in the locations indicated by the arrows. 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.

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2.Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly. Raise the treadmill until the storage latch closes over the catch. Make sure that the storage latch closes fully over the catch.

To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of di- rect sunlight. Do not leave the treadmill in the storage position in temperatures above 85¡ Fahrenheit.

Storage

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ProForm 831.297783 user manual HOW to Fold and Move the Treadmill, HOW to Adjust the Firmness of the Walking Platform