Bowflex BXT8J Service Manual page 59

5. Make sure that there is safe clearance around, on and above the
treadmill. Make sure there is no object to spill or cause blockage from the
fully folded position.
Be sure there is adequate height clearance for the raised deck.
6. Using the support bar found below the rear of the walking belt, lift the
walking deck fully upward and engage the hydraulic lift. Be sure that the
hydraulic lift is correctly locked in place. You will hear an audible click
when the hydraulic lift shifts into the locked position.
Use proper safety precautions and lifting techniques. Bend
your knees and elbows, keep your back straight and pull up
equally with both arms. Make sure that your own physical
strength is capable of lifting the walking deck until it engages
the locking mechanism. Use a second person if necessary.
Do not use the walking belt or rear roller to lift the treadmill.
These parts do not lock in place and can abruptly move. Injury
to you or damage to the machine can occur.
7. Make sure that the locking mechanism is engaged. Carefully pull back
on the walking deck and make sure that it does not move. When you do
this, keep clear of movement path in case the treadmill lock is not properly
engaged.
Do not lean against the treadmill when it is folded. Do not put
items on it that could cause it to become unstable or fall.
8. Make sure that there is safe clearance around, on and above the treadmill to one
side. Tilt the machine onto the side being sure not to grasp the Console.
A second person is required to assist with the tilting of the machine.
Do not tilt the machine unless the walking deck is in the folded, locked
position. Be sure there is adequate clearance for the raised deck.
Some components of the equipment can be heavy or awkward. Enlist
the service of a second person when you do maintenance steps
involving these components. Do not try to do heavy or awkward steps
on your own.
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