Sears PRO-FORM 831.297741 - Manual (Page 18)

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL
HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE
Before folding the treadmill for storage, unplug the power
cord. To prevent damage to the pulse sensor, be sure to
unplug the pulse sensor from the console. 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. 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.
Move your right hand to the position shown at the right,
and hold the treadmill firmly. Using your left hand, lift the
storage latch. Raise the treadmill until the locking pin
snaps into the storage latch. Make sure that the locking
pin is Inside the storage latch, and that the storage
latch Is fully closed.
To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a
mat under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of di­
rect sunllghL 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.
1. Hold one console bracket with each hand. Place one foot
on the base crossbar as shown.
2. Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front
wheels. Carefully move the treadmill to the desired loca­
tion. 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 crossbar, and carefully tower
the treadmill until it is resting in the storage position.
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