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 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

 

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

Frame

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, make sure to lift with

 

your legs rather than your back. Raise the frame about

 

halfway to the vertical position.

 

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

 

position. Make sure that the latch knob is locked in

Frame

the storage position.

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 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-

 

age position as described above. Make sure that the latch

Handrails

knob is locked in the storage position.

1. Hold the handrails and place one foot against one of the

 

wheels.

 

2. Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the wheels.

 

Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location. 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 one of the wheels, and carefully

lower the treadmill until it is resting in the storage position.

 

HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE

 

1. 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. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands, and lower it to the floor. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility

of injury, do not lower the frame by grippingonly the plastic foot rails. Do not drop the frame to the floor.

Make sure to bend your legs and keep your back straight.

 

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Reebok Fitness RBTL79607.1 manual HOW to Fold and Move the Treadmill, HOW to Fold the Treadmill for Storage