Treadmills are generally very simple to set up. The most difficult part is often getting them home, or into your workout area once you have them home. Start by buying a treadmill that you will be able to move without too much difficulty. Treadmills can weigh up to two hundred pounds, so plan things out ahead of time!
First, have a space for your treadmill that allows you to walk freely all around it. That space in the corner may look very inviting, but placing a treadmill too close to a wall may not be a good idea. You obviously don't plan to fall off the running deck, but each year people just like you make that unplanned fall. If an accident does occur, it's much better to fall into an open space than to fall against a wall and possibly back onto the treadmill!
Second, be sure the location you have chosen has an available power supply. The cord should be situated so that it will lie in an area where you do not normally walk. If you must use an extension cord, be sure to check your manual before buying the treadmill. Some manufacturers recommend not using an electric cord, or using one of a certain wire size. Drawing amps through the extension cord can put extra strain on the motor and shorten its life.
Third, keep it in the box! It is usually easy to move a treadmill around while it is still packaged up in cardboard. The cardboard will slide on the floor without causing scratches, while the treadmill itself might not be so kind. Once you have it indoors and in approximately the right location, you can remove it from the packaging.
At this point, READ THE DIRECTIONS. It's much better to take a few minutes to do that now than it is to assume you know how things fit together and then later discover that you added a handgrip to the wrong end of the bar, or bolted something on upside down. Rest assured that the manufacturers have assembled many more treadmills than you have, and there is generally a reason that they instruct you to do things in a certain sequence.
The only actual assembly that is usually required is to fasten the console to the frame, perhaps bolt on some stabilizing bars, and add the handgrips. If the model you selected to purchase requires more detailed assembly (for example installing the belt on the running deck) then you should review the instructions carefully before buying it. You may want to ask about delivery and set up, which most in-store retailers will provide. This could save you a lot of time and effort.
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