NordicTrack Viewpoint 8500 Treadmill English Manual - Page 26

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. Remove the key and 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 frame with your hands in the location shown by the arrow at the right. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. As you raise the frame, make sure to lift with your legs rather than with your back. Raise the frame about halfway to the vertical position. 2. Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Raise the frame until the plate passes the pin on the latch knob. Release the latch knob. Make sure that the plate is resting against the pin as shown. 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. Knob Plate HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the storage position as described above. Make sure that the plate is securely held by the pin on the lock knob. 1. Hold the handrails 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 against a wheel, and carefully lower the treadmill until it is resting in the storage position. Wheel Base 26