Image Fitness 15.0 Treadmill English Manual - Page 16

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE 1 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 by the arrow at the right. Raise the treadmill about halfway to the vertical position. 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. 2. Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly. Using your left thumb, press the storage latch 2 to the left. Raise the treadmill until the storage latch closes over the catch. Make sure that the storage latch is fully engaged over 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. Storage Latch Engaged Catch HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the storage position as described above. Make sure that the storage latch is fully engaged over the catch. 1. Hold the upper ends of 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. To reduce the risk of injury, use extreme caution while moving the treadmill. Do not move the treadmill over an uneven surface. 3. Place one foot against one of the wheels, and carefully lower the treadmill until it is resting in the storage position. Front Wheels HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. See drawing 2 above. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Press the storage latch to the left. Pivot the treadmill down until the frame and the foot rail are past the storage latch. 2. See drawing 1. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the treadmill to the floor. Do not drop the treadmill. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. 16