ProForm 397 Treadmill User Manual


 
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HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL
Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to
the lowest position. If you do not do this, you may
damage the treadmill when you fold it. Remove the
key and unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must
be able to safely lift 45 lbs. (20 kg) to raise, lower,
or move the treadmill.
1. Holdthemetalframermlyinthelocationshown
by the arrow below. CAUTION: Do not hold the
frame by the plastic foot rails. Bend your legs
and keep your back straight.
2. Hold the framermlywithyourrighthand.Pullthe
latch knob to the left and hold it. Raise the frame
until the hole in the platform cushion is aligned with
the latch pin. Then, slowly release the latch knob;
make sure that the latch pin is fully inserted
into the platform cushion.
Toprotecttheoororcarpet,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° F (30° C).
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL
Before moving the treadmill, fold it as described at the
left. CAUTION: Make sure that the latch pin is fully
inserted into the platform cushion. Moving the
treadmill may require two people.
1. Hold the frame and one of the handrails, and place
one foot against a wheel.
2. Pull back on the handrail until the treadmill will roll
on the wheels, and carefully move it to the desired
location. CAUTION: Do not move the treadmill
without tipping it back, do not pull on the frame,
and do not move the treadmill over an uneven
surface.
3. Place one foot against a wheel, and carefully lower
the treadmill.
HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE
1. See drawing 2. Hold the upper end of the treadmill
with your right hand. Pull the latch knob to the left
and hold it. Next, lower the frame until it is past
the latch pin. Make sure that the pin does not hit
against the foot rail. Then, release the latch knob.
2. See drawing 1 at the left. Hold the metal frame
rmlywithbothhands,andlowerittotheoor.
CAUTION: Do not hold the frame by the plastic
foot rails, and do not drop the frame. Bend your
legs and keep your back straight.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL
Frame
1
1
Handrail
Frame
Wheel
2
Latch
Knob
Engaged
Platform Cushion
Latch Pin