(See the drawing onpage 5 for the location of the circuit breaker.) 21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move thetreadmill until it is properly assembled. (SeeASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLDAND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 20.) You must be able to safely lift 45 lbs. (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 22. When folding or moving the treadmill, makesure that the storage latch is holding theframe securely in the storage position. 23. Never insert any object into any opening onthe treadmill. 24. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of thetreadmill regularly. 25. DANGER: Always unplug the powercord immediately after use, before cleaning thetreadmill, and before performing the mainte- nance and adjustment procedures described inthis manual. Never remove the motor hood un- less instructed to do so by an authorized ser- vice representative. Servicing other than theprocedures in this manual should be performedby an authorized service representative only. 26. This treadmill is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this treadmill in a commer- cial, rental, or institutional setting. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary GOLD SGYM MAXX™ COMPETITOR 1080 treadmill. The COMPETITOR 1080 treadmill offers an impressivearray of features designed to make your workouts athome more enjoyable and effective. And when you renot exercising, the unique treadmill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills. For your benefit, read this manual carefully beforeusing the treadmill. If you have questions after reading this manual, please see the front cover of this man ual. To help us assist you, note the product modelnumber and serial number before contacting us. Themodel number and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual. To avoid a registration fee for any service neededunder warranty, you must register the treadmill atBefore reading further, please review the drawingbelow and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts. Handrail Upright Pulse Sensor Key/Clip Reset/OffCircuit Breaker Walking Belt Platform Cushion Foot Rail Power Cord Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts Console Book Holder Accessory Tray 5 ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requirestwo persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packingmaterials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt orthe shipping carton. This is a normal condition and does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant ontop of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Assembly requires the included hex keys and your own Phillips screwdriver and adjustable wrench . Use the drawings below to identify the assembly hardware. The number in parentheses below each drawing isthe key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number after the parenthesesis the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it is preattachedto one of the parts to be assembled. To avoid damaging plastic parts, do not use power tools for assem- bly. Extra hardware may be included. 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. With the help of a second person, carefully tipthe treadmill onto its left side. Partially fold theFrame (56) so that the treadmill is more stable; do not fully fold the Frame yet. Cut the shipping tie securing the Upright Wire(38) to the Base (83). Locate the tie in the indi- cated hole in the Base, and use the tie to pullthe Upright Wire out of the hole. Attach a Base Pad (81) to the Base (83) in thelocation shown with a 1" Tek Screw (2) and aBase Pad Spacer (13). Then, attach anotherBase Pad (81) with only a 1" Tek Screw (2). 3/8" Nut (8)–3 1" Tek Screw (2)–4 Base Pad Spacer(13)–2 3/8" StarWasher (9)–7 1/4" StarWasher (10)–6 3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolt (6)–4 3/8" x 2" Bolt (4)–3 1/4" x 1/2" Bolt (7)–6 3/8" x 1 1/4" Bolt (5)–3 83 2 56 81 1 81 2 38 Hole 13 6 7 3. Identify the Right Upright (78) and the Right Upright Spacer (79), which are marked with stickers. Insert the Upright Wire (38) through the Right Upright Spacer as shown. Set the Right Upright Spacer on the Base (83). Have a second person hold the Right Upright (78) near the Base (83). See the inset drawing. Tie the wire tie in the Right Upright securely around the end of the Upright Wire (38). Then, pull the other end of the wire tie until the Upright Wire is routed completely through the Right Upright. 83 38 78 79 38 3 2. Remove the 3/8" Nut (8) and the 3/8" x 2" Bolt (4) from the Base (83). Attach a Wheel (84) with the Bolt and the Nut tha...