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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 per-
manently 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 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 latch pin is
aligned with the hole in the catch. Insert the latch pin into the
catch.
Make sure that the latch pin is fully inserted into
the catch.
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 storage
position in temperatures above 85¡ Fahrenheit.
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL
Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the storage
position as described above.
Make sure that the latch pin is
fully inserted into the catch.
1. Hold the treadmill as shown and place one foot against a
wheel.
2. Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front 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 the base, and carefully lower the treadmill
until it is resting in the storage position.
HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE
1. Refer to drawing 2 above. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left
hand, pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the pin. Slowly
release the latch knob.
2. Refer to drawing 1. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the treadmill to the floor.
CAUTION:
To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight.
Latch
Knob
Pin
Catch
Closed
Open
Base
Front Wheels
1
2
