ProForm 445i, User Manual

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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 this is not done, the treadmill may be
permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord.
CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 

1. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown

at the right. 

CAUTION: 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. 

2. Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the

treadmill firmly. Using your left hand, pull the latch knob
to the left and hold it. Raise the treadmill until the hole in
the frame is aligned with the pin on the latch knob. Slowly
release the latch knob. 

Make sure that the frame is held

by the pin. 

To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a
mat under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of 
direct sunlight. Do not leave the treadmill in the stor-
age position in temperatures above 85° Fahrenheit.

HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL 

Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the stor-
age position as described above. 

Make sure that the frame

is securely held by the pin on the latch knob.

1. Hold the upright as shown and place one foot against a

wheel. 

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.

3. Place one foot on a wheel, and carefully lower the tread-

mill until it is resting in the storage position.

Latch

Knob

Pin

Frame

Closed

Open

Base

Wheels