User manual PROFORM XL CROSSWALK

[. . . ] 831. 299212 Serial No. The serial number is found in the location shown below. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. ® Serial Number Decal USER'S MANUAL SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 CAUTION Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Visit our website at www. proform. com new products, prizes, fitness tips, and much more! TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . [. . . ] 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. 2. Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly. 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. Engaged Storage Latch Catch 10 HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the storage position as described on page 10. Make sure that the storage latch is closed fully over the catch. Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front 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. Place one foot on the base, and carefully lower the treadmill until it is resting in the storage position. Base Front Wheels HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left thumb, press the storage latch and hold it. Pivot the treadmill until the frame and foot rail are past the storage latch. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the treadmill to the floor. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. 11 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. [. . . ] Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor. Bend your front leg, lean forward and move your hips toward the wall. To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons, bend your back leg as well. Stretches: Calves, achilles tendons, and ankles. [. . . ]