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Adjusting the tightness of the treadmill
All treadmills have to be adjusted before they leave the factory and after installation.
However, if used for a long period of time, some things may loosen up. The treadmill
loosening up is not covered by warranty and is generally considered to be part of
a normal maintenance by the user. If the treadmill is too loose, there will be issues
between the treadmill band and the machine once the foot is on the treadmill.
However, be careful when adjusting. Do not tighten the treadmill band too much.
If the treadmill band is too tight, the engine, band and machine may be damaged.
Normally, both sides of the treadmill band can be lifted 5-6 cm from the underlying
layer.
(Please note: When the treadmill is adjusted, you have to turn off the power and
remove the plug from the power socket).
How to determine if the treadmill is too loose:
Adjust the treadmill’s speed to 1.5 km/h, grab the armrests with both hands and a
firm grip and use your feet to block the treadmill from moving forward so that the
treadmill stops running while the forward cylinder is still going. If the treadmill keeps
going, the activity indicates that the treadmill band is too loose and there will be a
sense of it pausing while in use. If the treadmill is used when it is too loose for an
extended period of time, it will reduce the lifetime of the product, so ensure that you
make the appropriate adjustments in good time.
How to adjust the tightness of the treadmill:
Use specialized tools to adjust the left and right adjustment bolt in a clockwise
direction (in a quarter circle at a time) until the user no longer feels any pauses in the
machine.
Important!
Please note that this is not a case where it is best to just tighten as much
as possible - you need to adjust it correctly. If the treadmill band becomes too tight,
it will reduce the lifetime of the machine.
Adjusting the treadmill if it pulls to the sides
After an extended period of use, the treadmill may still seem to be pulling to the
sides. This is due to the following:
(1) The treadmill is not placed in an even and straight way.
(2) The user’s feet are not in the middle of the treadmill band while training.
